"INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE"

Resolutions concerning multidimensional impact of COVID-19 on African countries, pushing back session closing date, among texts adopted by General Assembly.

Small businesses which make up more than half of the global workforce were 2.5 times more likely to go under than larger firms in the first months of COVID-19, the International Trade Centre (ITC) said on Wednesday, warning that the impact of climate change is likely to cause pandemic-scale disruption “every decade.” UNTV CH

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

General Assembly, adopting 5 texts, establishes 2021 International Year for Ending Child Labour, promotes cooperation between United Nations, regional organizations at 101st meeting.

International Chamber of Commerce: New Technologies and Innovation for Sustainable Development (organized by International Chamber of Commerce, DESA, GSMA, International Trade Centre, and Government of Mexico)

In an event to commemorate the 70th Anniversary celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations office in Geneva, directors of various UN organizations along with Jeremy Corbyn, leader of the United Kingdom’s Labour Party, called for greater solidarity between countries to tackle pressing global challenges. UNTV CH

General Assembly Elects Members to Trade Law Commission, Economic and Social Council, Fills Appointments for other Subsidiary Bodies. Seventieth Session, 50th Meeting (AM)

Partnerships Key to Implementing New Sustainable Development Agenda, Speakers Stress as General Assembly Summit Enters Second Day Seventieth Session, 7th, 8th & 9th Meetings (AM, PM & Night)

Partnerships Key to Implementing New Sustainable Development Agenda, Speakers Stress as General Assembly Summit Enters Second Day Seventieth Session, 7th, 8th & 9th Meetings (AM, PM & Night)

Press Conference by Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), on women in trade