July 2020
COVID-19 Law Lab Initiative Launched to Support Global Pandemic Response
The COVID-19 Law Lab initiative has been launched to provide legal information and support for managing the pandemic across 190 countries, including Iran. It is…
WHO Director-General Commends Spain's Leadership in COVID-19 Response
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Spain's leadership and public efforts in combating COVID-19, highlighting the importance of political action and community support in…
UN Report Warns of Rising Hunger and Malnutrition, Threatening Zero Hunger Goal by 2030
A UN report highlights a significant rise in global hunger and malnutrition, estimating that nearly 690 million people were hungry in 2019, with the COVID-19…
WHO Launches Independent Evaluation of Global COVID-19 Response
The WHO has initiated the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response to evaluate the global response to COVID-19, co-chaired by Helen Clark and Ellen…
UN Honors Public Servants on COVID-19 Frontlines
On June 23, the WHO Director-General participated in a UN virtual panel to honor public servants working during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event highlighted the…
WHO Warns of Severe Disruptions in HIV Medicine Access Due to COVID-19
The WHO reports that 73 countries, including Iran, face severe disruptions in access to antiretroviral medicines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, risking a stall in…