World leaders must not politicize the coronavirus epidemic, says WHO chief.
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The United Nations Secretary-General implores protestors to march peacefully and calls on authorities to show restraint, in response to large-scale #blacklivesmatter protests in the United States
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A list of resources to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
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Leaders appeal for peace and offer protestors advice about how to engender lasting change.
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New York City struggles to cope with the rising number of coronavirus cases in the city, as officials scramble to building field hospitals and procure personal protective equipment.
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The strike affects around 300,000 students and have left many parents in dismay as they desperately search for daycare centres. Public school cafeterias are open for students despite classes not being in session.
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Four years ago, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, a Sikh Texas sheriff’s deputy, garnered national attention for gaining permission to wear a turban and grow his beard - a religious practice observed by Sikhs. Last week, Dhaliwal was in the news again, only this time it involved a bullet.
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New York City is its own world. The most diverse city in the United States and probably even the world, is often referred to as a “melting-pot.” The city thrives on its immigrant energy and has often stood by its many ethnic communities.
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The Rohingya crisis is far from being over. In fact, if possible, the situation has worsened over the last two years. The US has been a leading contributor of humanitarian assistance to the crisis having provided $669 million since it unfolded in August 2017. On Tuesday, officials announced an additional $127m as humanitarian aid for Rohingya Muslims, the host communities in Bangladesh, internally displaced Rohingya and other affected communities.
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