United Nations Development Group

"Over 1 million Zakat beneficiaries through the Refugee Zakat Fund", UNHCR reveals, urging continued Islamic Philanthropy contributions amid COVID-19 emergency

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Monday, April 20, 2020
Aftermath of war, Forced migration, Demography, United Nations Development Group, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Human rights abuses, Refugee, Internally displaced person, Zakat, Human geography

Other donations to the UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund were from individuals, institutional partners and philanthropists.

Key Points: 
  • Other donations to the UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund were from individuals, institutional partners and philanthropists.
  • On March 25th, UNHCR appealed for $255 million for its urgent push to curb the risk and lessen the impact of COVID-19 outbreaks on vulnerable communities.
  • The Refugee Zakat Fund was launched by UNHCR in 2019, as a trusted, compliant and effective distributor harnessing the power of Zakat to transform the lives of the most vulnerable refugee and IDPs.
  • Since its first year of inception in 2019, the fund has assisted more than one million vulnerable beneficiaries worldwide.

WFP USA exceeds $5 million goal for the United Nations World Food Programme's COVID-19 emergency response through generous private sector support

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Friday, April 17, 2020
Articles, Health, United Nations Development Group, World Food Programme, Food and drink, Neuropsychology, Social justice, Hunger, Richard Ragan, Purchase for Progress

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- World Food Program USA (WFP USA) has exceeded its emergency fundraising goal of $5 million to support the United Nations World Food Programme's (UNWFP) critical COVID-19 response.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- World Food Program USA (WFP USA) has exceeded its emergency fundraising goal of $5 million to support the United Nations World Food Programme's (UNWFP) critical COVID-19 response.
  • Robinsonwho have all stepped up to support WFP's COVID-19 response in this time of great need.
  • With the success of the initial fundraising appeal, WFP USA has increased its goal to $8 million by May 30, to support the escalating needs from the pandemic threat.
  • World Food Program USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that proudly supports the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme, the leading humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.

Toronto Centre Panel Examines COVID-19: Supervising the New Normal

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Friday, April 17, 2020
Economy, International finance institutions, Finance, Money, Banking, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Financial inclusion, Financial regulation

The panel, titled COVID-19: Supervising the New Normalusing stablecoins to facilitate financial stability and inclusion in unprecedented times, included senior experts from various international organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The panel, titled COVID-19: Supervising the New Normalusing stablecoins to facilitate financial stability and inclusion in unprecedented times, included senior experts from various international organizations.
  • Aditya Narain, Deputy Director MCM of the IMF and Board Member at Toronto Centre, moderated the panel discussion, which featured commentary on the potential impacts of digital payments and innovation on financial inclusion and stability.
  • Established in 1998, Toronto Centre for Global Leadership in Financial Supervision (Toronto Centre) is an independent not-for-profit organization that promotes financial stability and access to financial services globally.
  • Toronto Centre is supported by Global Affairs Canada, the International Monetary Fund, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Comic Relief, Jersey Overseas Aid, and other valuable international partners.

Global Citizen Announces New Artists to Join the “ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME” Global Special to Celebrate and Support Healthcare Workers in the Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Hospitals, Entertainment, Health, Music, Articles, World, United Nations Development Group, Global health, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, iHeartMedia, The CW, Global citizenship

ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME will air on ABC, NBC, ViacomCBS Networks, iHeartMedia, The CW and Bell Media networks and platforms in Canada.

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  • ONE WORLD: TOGETHER AT HOME will air on ABC, NBC, ViacomCBS Networks, iHeartMedia, The CW and Bell Media networks and platforms in Canada.
  • This pandemic is too large for governments to tackle alone, said Hugh Evans, co-founder and CEO of Global Citizen.
  • At this critical moment in history, Global Citizen is also calling on individuals, governments and philanthropists to join and support immediate COVID-19 response efforts.
  • Last month in response to the global pandemic, Global Citizen launched an urgent campaign in support of the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO .

Hackster.io and UNDP Rally Global Engineering Community to Combat COVID-19 Through ‘Detect and Protect Challenge’

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Software, Practice Management, Networks, Internet, Health, Data management, Infectious diseases, Technology, Economic development, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Development Programme, Organizations, Economy, Progress, Avnet, UNDP

We are proud to partner with the UNDP to activate local technology ecosystems to develop, shape and implement open-source solutions that can help detect and protect against COVID-19 around the world.

Key Points: 
  • We are proud to partner with the UNDP to activate local technology ecosystems to develop, shape and implement open-source solutions that can help detect and protect against COVID-19 around the world.
  • Through this challenge, we hope to bring forward some truly unique solutions that could make a real impact on the global fight against COVID-19.
  • The UNDP will select the top ten inventions, whose creators will receive global recognition and monetary awards for their contribution to society and humankind.
  • On the ground in nearly 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.

Games Industry Unites to Promote World Health Organization Messages Against COVID-19; Launch #PlayApartTogether Campaign

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Friday, April 10, 2020
Electronic Games, Mobile Entertainment, Communications, Social media, Entertainment, Articles, Global health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Organizations, World

We are proud to join arms with the games industry to support the World Health Organization as we encourage a global community of players to #PlayApartTogether.

Key Points: 
  • We are proud to join arms with the games industry to support the World Health Organization as we encourage a global community of players to #PlayApartTogether.
  • We are proud to promote messages by the World Health Organisation and to join this coalition of games industry leaders to support the #PlayApartTogether campaign.
  • Wildlife is honored to be a part of the #PlayApartTogether initiative alongside other game industry leaders to promote the World Health Organization messages.
  • We're proud to support and share the messages of #PlayApartTogether and the World Health Organization's health and safety guidelines for COVID-19.

Games Industry Unites to Promote World Health Organization Messages Against COVID-19; Launch #PlayApartTogether Campaign

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Saturday, March 28, 2020
Entertainment, Technology, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Software, Electronic Games, Articles, Global health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Organizations, World, Articles, Global health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Organizations, World

Together, with our global community of games publishers and the technical guidance of the World Health Organization, we hope to reach millions of players across our titles with the #PlayApartTogether campaign.

Key Points: 
  • Together, with our global community of games publishers and the technical guidance of the World Health Organization, we hope to reach millions of players across our titles with the #PlayApartTogether campaign.
  • We are proud to join arms with the games industry to support the World Health Organization as we encourage a global community of players to #PlayApartTogether.
  • We are proud to promote messages by the World Health Organisation and to join this coalition of games industry leaders to support the #PlayApartTogether campaign.
  • We are honored to support the important work of the World Health Organization and provide our players with a support system during this period of physical distancing.

Local Designers Look to Help Others While They Try to Keep Their Business Moving

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Articles, Global health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Sustainability, Sustainable fashion

This campaign underscores KIN's commitment to sustainable fashion and the people who help support this industry.

Key Points: 
  • This campaign underscores KIN's commitment to sustainable fashion and the people who help support this industry.
  • "The significance of this pandemic will have a lasting effect on our families, communities, and economies," says founding partner Ashley Cornil.
  • Putting our needs aside for the greater good can only bring us closer together as a family, community, and nation."
  • And in uncertain times like these, we can't help but think the U.S. stands for us," says Sara.

UN launches joint global humanitarian response plan to combat COVID-19 pandemic

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
UNICEF, Public health, Sanitation, Organizations, Prevention, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Hygiene, Drinking water, UNICEF Philippines, UNICEF Indonesia

Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has upended the lives of people around the world, especially children.

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  • Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has upended the lives of people around the world, especially children.
  • Our global reach and expertise in water, sanitation, hygiene, health, nutrition and education gives us the capacity to coordinate with governments for an effective response to COVID-19," said David Morley, UNICEF Canada President & CEO.
  • "As countries deal with COVID-19, the most vulnerable, especially newborns and children, will be hit the hardest.
  • UNICEF works in the most challenging areas to provide protection, healthcare and immunizations, education, safe water and sanitation and nutrition.

A Message From the World Avocado Organization Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Articles, Global health, Health, Coronaviridae, Doomsday scenarios, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Pandemic, Coronavirus, Wao

WASHINGTON, LONDON andMADRID, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The World Avocado Organization (WAO) and its international membership commend the difficult measures being undertaken by public and private sectors in the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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  • WASHINGTON, LONDON andMADRID, March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The World Avocado Organization (WAO) and its international membership commend the difficult measures being undertaken by public and private sectors in the fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • Our thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by this unprecedented event, and we honor the men and woman from around the world who are on the front lines working to contain this pandemic.
  • "The health and safety of all is of utmost importance.
  • During these difficult times, it is of utmost importance that we support and promote the need for physical and mental well-being.