"OLYMPIC GAMES"

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, celebrated today’s announcement by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) of the Tokyo 2020 Refugee Olympic Team. After years of training, 29 refugee athletes will head to Tokyo in July to participate at this summer’s games. UNHCR

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

FIFA is teaming up with the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote the need for fair access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and diagnostics, and to encourage people to keep practicing life-saving, everyday public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and to protect health.WHO

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros said, "a year ago today, fewer than 1,500 cases of COVID-19 had been reported to WHO, including just 23 cases outside China. This week, we expect to reach 100 million reported cases." WHO

General Assembly adopts three resolutions, one designating world’s seafarers, other maritime personnel as key workers in context of COVID-19 pandemic.

General Assembly adopts three resolutions, one designating world’s seafarers, other maritime personnel as key workers in context of COVID-19 pandemic.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has today been awarded the Seoul Peace Prize in recognition of the work he has done to help promoting peace through sport. IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) marked the 75th anniversary of the United Nations by lighting up The Olympic Museum in blue. IOC

On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the UN Charter, international officials addressed a global discussion about the future of the organization and the role multilateralism can play in resolving today’s challenges. UNTV CH

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach announced a USD 800 million aid envelope that will cover the costs of the postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 until the summer of 2021 and also to support International Federations (IF), National Olympic Committees (NOC) and the IOC-Recognised Organisations during the Coronavirus pandemic. IOC