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From COVID-19 to climate disruption, from racial injustice to rising inequalities, we are a world in turmoil.

Inequality, an issue which “defines our time”, risks destroying the world’s economies and societies, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said.

Ithe current trend continues, “we will not achieve Sustainable Development Goal 2 – zero hunger – by 2030” says UN chief.

The UN is asking people to make the same judgement calls they’ve been applying to social distancing, to social media, and take extra care before sharing.

It also voiced its support for efforts by Secretary-General António Guterres – who first appealed for a global ceasefire on 23 March – towards that goal.

Experts from severalcountries and FAO convened at a webinar on climate change adaptation in fisheries and aquaculture.

"Let’s be clear:  Sexual violence – any form of violence – is simply violence" says Amina Mohammed.

President of the 75th UN General Assembly Volkan Bozkır of Turkey said that he would serve “the best interests of the UN and its Member States”.