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Human Rights 

COVID-19 environmental roll back ‘irrational’ and irresponsible’: rights expert

Village Reporter
The appeal by David Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, comes after several governments have announced plans to lower environmental standards, or other related measures. “In light of the global environmental crisis that predates COVID-19, these actions are irrational, irresponsible, and jeopardize the rights of vulnerable people”, he said. “Such policy decisions are likely to result… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Now is ‘not the time’ to reduce funding for the World Health Organization in COVID-19 fight, urges Guterres

Global Author
“As I said on 8 April, the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most dangerous challenges this world has faced in our lifetime. It is above all a human crisis with severe health and socio-economic consequences”, he added. The UN chief’s statement, came as the President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced early on Tuesday evening that he was… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Syria coronavirus threat sparks broad UN containment effort

Global Author
“Having seen the trajectory of other countries, it is certain enormous challenges are ahead”, said Imran Riza, Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria, stressing that nine years of crisis also has resulted in a fragile health system, too few qualified health personnel and essential infrastructure that lies in ruins across most of the country.   For the millions of people… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Coronavirus: U.S-based Nigerian music promoter gives out cash

Village Reporter,
<!– Tunde Seriki –> Tunde Seriki A popular United States-based Nigerian Promoter, Tunde Seriki has doled out cash to residents of Ogun and Osun states so as to cushion the effect of the lockdown over the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic disease in the state. The Popular promoter who has assisted popular artistes like Late Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Lagbaja, Ayinde… Read More
Development Health Advice 

FROM THE FIELD: The UN’s global fight against COVID-19

Global Author
While the World Health Organization (WHO) continues to mobilize on multiple fronts to contain the virus, a wide range of other UN agencies are working with governments, the private sector and communities to support health, education, social and humanitarian needs, especially in developing countries. On 13 April, WHO had confirmed around 1.8 million cases of COVID-19 globally, with more than… Read More
Development Health Advice 

COVID-19 isolation threatens life-saving vaccinations for millions of children globally

Global Author
Noting that measles immunization campaigns have been delayed in 24 countries and will be cancelled in 13 others, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) joined other health partners in a statement supporting the Measles & Rubella Initiative (M&RI) – a global partnership, founded by both agencies along with the American Red Cross, the US Centers… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

I Thought It Was Malaria, Nigerian Singer Jumabee Shares COVID-19 Experience

Village Reporter,
April 13, 2020 News 34 Views The UK-based singer who tested positive to COVID-19, took to his Instagram handle to reveal that he developed high fever about two weeks ago.According to Jumabee, he thought it was malaria when it started since he had just returned from Nigeria and had started taking medications for the ailment.He disclosed that after three days… Read More
Development Health Advice 

Detained children at ‘grave risk’ of contracting COVID-19 – UNICEF chief 

Global Author
Hundreds of thousands of children currently detained in countries around the world are at grave risk of contracting #COVID19. To uphold their rights during this dangerous pandemic, they must be safely released. @unicefchief — UNICEF (@UNICEF) April 13, 2020 UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore painted a picture of children detained in overcrowded spaces with inadequate access to nutrition, healthcare and… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

#Church100: Mercy Chinwo, Banky W, Sam Adeyemi | See the 100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria

Leo Igwe,
The Christian tradition demands that we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Easter) who is believed to have died – for our sins – three days earlier. The global community continues the conversation on why the one who had come to save the world had to leave, and quite early. Yet, it is also a time when Christians celebrate the… Read More
Development Health Advice 

UN Middle East envoys urge greater action on COVID-19 ceasefire appeal

Global Author
While many parties have responded positively to the UN chief’s appeal, they stressed that more needs to be done to translate it into action. “Too many in the Middle East have endured conflict and deprivation for far too long. Their suffering is now compounded by the COVID-19 crisis and its likely long-lasting social, economic and political impacts”, they said. The… Read More
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