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November 2020
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Story
Walking in Lilith's shoes
A young dreamer who fled her country to save her life now fights to protect other women and girls in Costa Rica.
November 2020
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Story
Updates from the field #31: Protecting those most in jeopardy during COVID-19
Together with governments and partners, UN country teams worldwide are working to help protect the safety and security of communities, particularly those facing humanitarian crisis. Teams are stepping up their effort to obtain more essential lifesaving supplies and shelter for those most at-risk. We highlight some of the coordinated efforts.
COVID-19
November 2020
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Story
Tigray’s crisis: UN-supported camps are helping Ethiopian refugees, but more is needed
Tens of thousands of refugees have been crossing the border from Ethiopia to Sudan since 7 November, fleeing conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. In addition to the current emergency response, UN humanitarian agencies have launched the development of a response plan targeting 200,000 individuals for a 6-month period.
COVID-19
November 2020
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Announcement
Global leaders welcome the Sanitation and Hygiene Fund as key to increasing  investment 
Currently, half the world’s population does not have access to safely managed sanitation. This has profound negative impact on health, education and economic outcomes for countries and communities. The Sanitation and Hygiene Fund was established to raise US$2 billion over the coming five years to support countries in bringing sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health to all.
November 2020
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Resource
UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery

This UN Research Roadmap for the COVID-19 Recovery provides a framework for leveraging the power of science in support of a better socio-economic

COVID-19