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As the COVID-19 pandemic carves its dark entry into the history of humankind, causing serious illness and death, and upending daily life as we know it, UN DESA is supporting the world to contain the calamity and emerge from it more resilient and united.
“UN DESA stands in solidarity with the World Health Organization and other global, national and regional bodies to stop the spread of this virus and usher in a rapid and sustainable recovery,” said UN DESA Head, Liu Zhenmin in a statement.
“Together, we will help the people and nations of the world rise, stronger, from the scourge of disease, just as our predecessors did 75 years ago, from the ravages of war.”
As the pandemic challenges national health systems, shutters businesses large and small, and confines millions to their homes, it leaves the society’s most vulnerable groups exposed to its most destructive effects.
“As we face these grave challenges, we must remember that we are all in this together,” urged Liu Zhenmin.