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

A new report by World Bank and UNHCR revealed that there is a jump in poverty among refugees during pandemic, adding that cash programmes that help offset impact must be scaled up in 2021. UNHCR

Many refugees in Lebanon are dreading the arrival of winter, while the ongoing economic crisis in the country and high inflation of 174 percent increase since October 2019 mean their money and the aid they get from UNHCR will not go as far. UNHCR

Adopting 4 resolutions, General Assembly stresses need for affordable health care, establishes decade of healthy ageing, elects Peacebuilding Committee members.

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

The number of schoolchildren affected by COVID-19-related school closures soared by 38 percent in November, placing significant strain on the learning progress and well-being of an additional 90 million students globally. UNICEF

With more than 1.5 Million lives lost to COVID-19, world leaders in General Assembly demand urgent action to guarantee equitable distribution of life-saving vaccines.

With more than 1.5 Million lives lost to COVID-19, world leaders in General Assembly demand urgent action to guarantee equitable distribution of life-saving vaccines.

With more than 1.5 Million lives lost to COVID-19, world leaders in General Assembly demand urgent action to guarantee equitable distribution of life-saving vaccines.

With more than 1.5 Million lives lost to COVID-19, world leaders in General Assembly demand urgent action to guarantee equitable distribution of life-saving vaccines.