The virus has been used as a pretext in many countries to crush dissent, criminalise freedoms and silence reporting, says UN secretary general António Guterres
In 2015, 193 countries agreed a blueprint for a better planet. 2020 was supposed to be a Super Year of progress – we can’t let the pandemic knock us off course
The UN’s first High-Level Meeting on tuberculosis is a positive step – the way TB has been neglected is a scandal, writes Nick Herbert, co-chairman of the Global TB Caucus
Fifteen leading economists argue that the many billions of dollars spent on aid can do little to alleviate poverty while we fail to tackle its root causes
Brazil led the way. Now the UK should get behind the assault on hunger and povertyOpinionBrazil led the way. Now the UK should get behind the assault on hunger and poverty
