01 April 2020 UN launches COVID-19 plan that could ‘defeat the virus and build a better world’ UN launched new plan to counter the potentially devastating socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling on everyone to “act together.
Story 15 March 2020 Highest level of political commitment needed to fight COVID-19 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has shocked the world with the agility and speed of its spread.
Story 13 March 2020 A Coordinated Response to Coronavirus The UN Secretary-General urged all countries to take a comprehensive approach tailored to their circumstances.
Story 12 March 2020 Youth exclusion from jobs and training on the rise Young people face an uncertain future in the labour market because of several factors.
Story 11 March 2020 Twenty-five years after Beijing Declaration, the world “cannot afford” so few women in power Women’s representation in political decision-making continues to increase but at a dragging pace according to the IPU‑UN Women map of Women in Politics.
Story 10 March 2020 Generation Equality Starts with You During the IWD event in Istanbul organized jointly by UN Women and Beşiktaş Municipality 10 women and 1 man shared their stories on gender equality.
Story 09 March 2020 On International Women’s Day, HeForShe and Fenerbahçe Sports Club urge women’s empowerment in and through sport UN Women, Fenerbahçe Sports Club, and Tüpraş spotlighted the importance of women’s equal participation and empowerment in sports.
Story 08 March 2020 International Women’s Day: Gender equality benefits everyone The benefits of gender equality are not just for women and girls, but “for everyone whose lives will be changed
Story 05 March 2020 UN mourns passing of former Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuéllar Javier Perez de Cuéllar, the fifth United Nations Secretary-General, praised for his ability to foster dialogue and for leading the Organization.
