"HEALTH CARE"

Marking a decade of independence, South Sudan faces slow progress, lingering violence, Secretary-General’s Special Representative tells Security Council.

“The UN Country Team today again called for the immediate release of thousands of women, children and men currently in detention” in Myanmar, “almost five months after the military seized control of the government on February 1st,” the UN spokesperson said on Monday. UNIFEED

A joint thematic event of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council on least developed countries, on the theme “Diversifying the financing toolbox to enhance investment in least developed countries”.

Colombia is offering a temporary protection status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan refugees and migrants, paving the way for them to access support services, health care, education, and work. For Sikíu, it means her son Lucas can finally get the help he needs. UNHCR

Press Conference: The 14th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

The outflow of refugees and migrants from Venezuela is one of the largest external displacement crises in the world. To date, over 5.6 million people have left their country. On June 17th, Canada will host an international donor conference bringing together governments and key actors involved in the response to the Venezuela situation, including the private sector, development banks and civil society. UNHCR

As Lebanon is facing one of its worst financial and economic crises in its modern history grappling with an economic and financial meltdown, the UN estimates that over the next eight months some USD 300 million are required to cover the crucial needs of 1,5 million Lebanese and 400,000 migrant workers affected by the ongoing crisis. UNTV CH

Citing COVID-19’s global impact on peace, speakers say Security Council must overcome divisions, address current realities, as General Assembly considers its 2020 report. People living with HIV must be at heart of global efforts to stamp out epidemic by 2030, governments stress, as General Assembly high-level meeting continues.

UNICEF, WFP and WHO are extremely concerned about the situation in Tigray region where the risk of famine is imminent, unless food, livelihood assistance and other life-saving intervention continue to be scaled, unimpeded access is guaranteed, and hostilities cease. UNTV CH

Citing COVID-19’s global impact on peace, speakers say Security Council must overcome divisions, address current realities, as General Assembly considers its 2020 report. People living with HIV must be at heart of global efforts to stamp out epidemic by 2030, governments stress, as General Assembly high-level meeting continues.