United Nations Economic and Social Council

World Leaders Unite in Their Response to COVID-19

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Articles, Health, Health policy, Global health, Public health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, COVID-19 pandemic

Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization.

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  • Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization.
  • Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together calls on world leaders to unite in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other imminent and long-term threats to population health and the global economy.
  • It is the latest in a series of titles produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the first of which Health: A Political Choice called for UHC.
  • View Health: A Political Choice Act Now, Together online at https://bit.ly/HAPC2020
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"The education of the future implies abandoning traditional approaches," says UNICEF expert at Ismael Cala Foundation forum

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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Articles, UNICEF, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Emotional Intelligence, Educational technology, CALA

They also shared their experiences on the projects they are developing together with the Ismael Cala Foundation (ICF).

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  • They also shared their experiences on the projects they are developing together with the Ismael Cala Foundation (ICF).
  • The UNICEF expert for Latin America and the Caribbean also explained that "education must have a holistic approach: early childhood, physical and mental health, and education itself."
  • "We have adapted necessary methodologies to a virtual education model, empowering students to integrate into the use of new paradigms.
  • ICF's 2020 II Forum "Emotional Intelligence: a Path for Peace and Quality Education," will be held on November 12, 2020 at 7:00 pm.

Both Ends Believing and IACHR Partner to Promote the Right of All Children to Have a Family

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
UNICEF, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Organizations, Articles

The IACHR and BEB will cooperate particularly through the voluntary implementation of Children First Software (CFS) by OAS Member States.

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  • The IACHR and BEB will cooperate particularly through the voluntary implementation of Children First Software (CFS) by OAS Member States.
  • UNICEF estimates that around 250,000 children are deprived of family care in Latin America and are currently living in public and private institutions.
  • In its thematic report on "The Right of Boys and Girls to a Family" , the IACHR called on countries to put an end to the institutionalization of children in the Americas.
  • Both Ends Believing was founded in January 2010 as a 501(c)(3) organization to promote systemic change for vulnerable children.

Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization's 2020 CSU Awards Gala Honors Champions of Cities

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Human settlement, United Nations conferences, Urbanization, Articles, Organizations, Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, United Nations Human Settlements Programme, Habitat I, United Nations Economic and Social Council, United Nations, Ghazaleh

Dr.Talal Abu-Ghazaleh,founder of TAG Global and Chairman of the CSU Advisory Committee.

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  • Dr.Talal Abu-Ghazaleh,founder of TAG Global and Chairman of the CSU Advisory Committee.
  • The Consortium for Sustainable Urbanization is a New York-based non-for-profit organization, accredited by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
  • CSU organizes and participates in conferences globally at UN Headquarters, UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, Habitat III and the Center for Architecture of New York.
  • An integrated holistic approach across all sectors is an essential prerequisite for the cities of tomorrow.

Movista, USATF partner to use technology to log health screenings

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Articles, Health, Health policy, Health care quality, Public health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Adherence, Regulatory compliance

Movista's Project Health technology gives USATF a trackable way to log health screenings, ensuring users reduce the risk of potential exposure to COVID-19.

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  • Movista's Project Health technology gives USATF a trackable way to log health screenings, ensuring users reduce the risk of potential exposure to COVID-19.
  • All data is available to the company in real-time for compliance reporting both internally or to public health organizations.
  • USATF will be health screening all HQ and High Performance Facility employees daily using the CORE by Movista app.
  • Through the Project Health initiative, Movista is helping protect safety and compliance while simplifying reporting in this rapidly changing environment.

DGAP-News: Germany-Africa Business Forum (GABF) to Host a Webinar on Making Deals Post Covid-19

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
International Monetary Fund, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Think tank, United Nations, Organizations, Global politics

Out of the 37 countries escaping recession this year, 22 are Africans according to the IMF's latest forecasts.

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  • Out of the 37 countries escaping recession this year, 22 are Africans according to the IMF's latest forecasts.
  • Post Covid-19, Africa will remain the fastest growing region in the world, and one where a new world also means new deals.
  • The event will be exploring the deals that are set to shape up the post-Covid-19 German-African economic and business relations.
  • Register for the webinar here: https://africaoilandpower.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ITq_FuNJQu-b4u98JR...
    About the Germany Africa Business Forum:
    The Germany Africa Business Forum (GABF) is a private think tank whose goal is to strengthen investment ties between Germany and Africa.

Pandora joins forces with UNICEF to raise over $1M in aid of new One Love initiative

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Musicians, Guitarists, UNICEF, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Pandora Radio, Pandora, Bob Marley

Members of the Marley family are re-recording the late Bob Marley's iconic anthem One Love in support of UNICEF.

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  • Members of the Marley family are re-recording the late Bob Marley's iconic anthem One Love in support of UNICEF.
  • "Over forty years ago, my father wrote One Love about unity, peace and universal love during a time when there was much trouble in the world.
  • "As a Pandora Muse, I am so excited that Pandora supports the efforts of an organization that is so personal to me, UNICEF.
  • Throughout the month of July, Pandora and UNICEF will drive awareness by engaging with Pandora fans and influencers, raising funds in support of the One Love initiative.

Survey: 47% of Workers in Canada Second-Guessing Careers Amid Pandemic

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Articles, Global health, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, World Health Organization, Organizations, World

Nearly half of office professionals surveyed (47 per cent) said they have experienced a shift in their feelings toward work due to the pandemic.

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  • Nearly half of office professionals surveyed (47 per cent) said they have experienced a shift in their feelings toward work due to the pandemic.
  • Of those:
    "After months of change, businesses and individuals alike are evaluating their priorities and goals for the future," said David King, senior district president of Robert Half in Canada.
  • This online survey was developed by Robert Half and conducted by an independent research firm from May 14-19, 2020.
  • It includes responses from more than 500 workers who are 18 years of age or older and normally employed in an office environment in Canada.

Prebo Digital is happy to announce an exciting client relationship with UNICEF South Africa for digital marketing services

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
UNICEF, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Organizations

In December 2019, UNICEF South Africa joined Prebo Digital's client list with a specific vision and strategy to grow their brand online and increase donor support.

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  • In December 2019, UNICEF South Africa joined Prebo Digital's client list with a specific vision and strategy to grow their brand online and increase donor support.
  • As we have worked together to grow their donor support through our services, UNICEF South Africa's campaigns and initiatives have grown our hearts.
  • UNICEF South Africa works to promote the rights of every child and supporting children to reach their full potential.
  • Prebo Digital is a performance marketing agency founded on the belief that great businesses are built on great partnerships.

Statement From the Ad Hoc Argentine Bondholder Group advised by White & Case LLP

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Organizations, International Monetary Fund, United Nations Development Group, United Nations Economic and Social Council, Gross domestic product, Economy, United Nations, Government debt

NEW YORK, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "The IMF's statement on Argentina indicates that it is possible to reach an implementable and sustainable debt restructuring and for Argentina to improve its current position.

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  • NEW YORK, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "The IMF's statement on Argentina indicates that it is possible to reach an implementable and sustainable debt restructuring and for Argentina to improve its current position.
  • The difference between the Government's most recent proposal and our group's joint proposal with the Exchange Bondholder Group is approximately 1.5% of GDP spread across the next decade to 2030, and a further 1% of GDP from 2031-2040.The task is with the Government to overcome this difference and secure a path out of default.
  • The Government should take action now to lead the country toward a pragmatic resolution that would be welcomed by the international financial community."