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The COVID-19 crisis has hit the garment sector in the Asia- Pacific region hard, with plummeting retail sales in key export markets affecting workers and enterprises throughout supply chains, according to new research from the International Labour Organization (ILO). ILO

At the United Nations briefing in Geneva Rupert Colville spokesperson for the Office of the UN high Commissioner for Human Rights, briefed journalists that Bachelet dismayed at restrictions on human rights NGOs and arrests of activists in India. UNTV CH

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) showed that access to tuberculosis (TB) services remains a challenge, and that global targets for prevention and treatment will likely be missed without urgent action and investments. WHO

General Assembly holds tribute honouring Amir of Kuwait, also elects 15 member States to Human Rights Council, adopts Fifth Committee resolution.

General Assembly holds tribute honouring Amir of Kuwait, also elects 15 member States to Human Rights Council, adopts Fifth Committee resolution.

Diffusing looming arms race critical for global security, Secretary General warns, as General Assembly marks International Day to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons.

Diffusing looming arms race critical for global security, Secretary General warns, as General Assembly marks International Day to Eliminate Nuclear Weapons.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) became the first fund in the United Nations system to receive a public credit rating. The AA+ (stable) rating was announced on Friday by Fitch Ratings. IFAD

Progress towards gender equality under threat, world leaders warn as General Assembly marks twenty-fifth anniversary of landmark women’s rights conference.

Progress towards gender equality under threat, world leaders warn as General Assembly marks twenty-fifth anniversary of landmark women’s rights conference.