6 years ago… of international cooperation. Let’s unpack it by going back in time. By going back, in fact, exactly 100 years. The year 1919: A continent in ruins; four empires collapsed; and an entire generation - many the same age as you are now - lost on … tradition. After all, when the International Labour Organisation was established alongside the League of Nations in 1919, it was on the explicit understanding that social injustice, economic exploitation and rampant inequality were at the … of international cooperation. Let’s unpack it by going back in time. By going back, in fact, exactly 100 years. The year 1919: A continent in ruins; four empires collapsed; and an entire generation - many the same age as you are now - lost on …
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COVID-19: UN health agency warns of ‘new and dangerous phase’ as cases mount
19 June 2020
The world is entering “a new and dangerous phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic, as infection rates continue to climb, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
More than 150,000 new cases of the disease were reported on Thursday: the highest single daily total so far.
Most were in the Americas, though “large numbers” came from South Asia and the Middle East.
“The…
5 years 8 months ago… dans le monde est absolument remarquable. Il y a énormément de choses qu’aujourd’hui on considère naturelles, mais qu’en 1919 n’existaient pas du tout. Et, c’est grâce à ce dialogue social institutionnalisé au niveau global qu’on a pu faire des … dans le monde est absolument remarquable. Il y a énormément de choses qu’aujourd’hui on considère naturelles, mais qu’en 1919 n’existaient pas du tout. Et, c’est grâce à ce dialogue social institutionnalisé au niveau global qu’on a pu faire des …
… Netherlands, he died on 1 April 1981 in Geneva (Hermance). After studying at Sciences Po (Paris), he became a journalist in 1919. He entered the service of the League of Nations on 1 April 1920. From 1920 to 1924, he was the head of the Press …
… to 2012. Since 2016 he leads the UN Library & Archives Geneva, a centre for research and knowledge exchange established in 1919, and the Cultural Activity Programme of UN Geneva, a space dedicated to cultural diplomacy and outreach. Read more …
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COVID-19: Virus variants, vaccine inequity, contribute to rising caseload
19 March 2021
COVID-19 cases globally are on track to rise for a fourth consecutive week, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday.
After six weeks of decline in January and February, cases are now increasing in most regions of the world. Meanwhile, deaths are falling, though at a slower rate.
"Today we’re honoured to be joined by the Mayors of three…
12 years 3 months ago… have shared a long and beneficial relationship, ever since Geneva welcomed the League of Nations, the UN’s predecessor, in 1919. Since becoming a member 10 years ago, Switzerland has built on this historical legacy and has played an important role … have shared a long and beneficial relationship, ever since Geneva welcomed the League of Nations, the UN’s predecessor, in 1919. Since becoming a member 10 years ago, Switzerland has built on this historical legacy and has played an important role …
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Focus on fundamentals as COVID-19 caseloads rise: WHO
19 October 2020
As COVID-19 cases continue to accelerate, particularly in Europe and North America, the World Health Organization (WHO) is advising governments and people everywhere not to let their guard down, for the benefit of those hospitalized, or working on the front line of the battle to end the pandemic.
“I know there’s fatigue but the virus has shown that when we let our guard down, it can…
15 years 9 months ago… as well as the protection of the human rights of migrant workers. The right to freedom of association was enshrined in the 1919 International Labour Organization Convention. The effective application of trade union rights of migrant works remained … as well as the protection of the human rights of migrant workers. The right to freedom of association was enshrined in the 1919 International Labour Organization Convention. In 1998, the International Labour Organization adopted a Declaration of … as well as the protection of the human rights of migrant workers. The right to freedom of association was enshrined in the 1919 International Labour Organization Convention. The effective application of trade union rights of migrant works remained …
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COVID-19: Greta Thunberg contributes 100,000 Euros to vaccine equity initiative
19 April 2021
The teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has donated 100,000 Euros to boost global efforts to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to anyone, anywhere, who needs them, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday.
The contribution from her foundation to the WHO Foundation will support the COVAX Facility to provide vaccines to people in need and comes as…
