World Digital Library offers access to thousand of books
For many in lockdown, you may be looking for reading material. So why not take the time to get to know the World Digital...
WHO warns of risk of a new COVID-19 wave
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that a new wave of COVID-19 in the WHO European Region is possible in the autumn if...
WHO warns of surge of domestic violence as COVID-19 cases decrease...
With COVID-19 now in its third month in Europe, the World Health Organization said there were positive signs but that the situation remained very...
Concerns are raised over the threat of COVID-19 to mental health...
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Europe, levels of stress and anxiety have risen substantially. Unsurprisingly, the devastating loss of life due to COVID-19...
COVID-19, pregnancy and vaccine: answers to your questions
A specialist in virology and immunology , Dr. Océane Sorel has joined the United Nations' "Team Halo", which brings together doctors, scientists, researchers, all...
‘Go Goals’ family board game to learn about Sustainable Development
Keeping children busy during confinement can be a real challenge. As a result, board games have grown increasingly popular as a go-to family activity...
International Day of Yoga: yoga’s growing importance to post-COVID-19 wellbeing
International Day of Yoga (21 June) not only celebrates an ancient physical and mental practice which originated centuries ago in India, but also the many benefits of practicing yoga as a way of living that continues to grow in popularity around...
WHO: 50% of the population in Europe could be infected by...
The World Health Organization (WHO) says health systems in many countries have come under "intense pressure" from the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Over 50%...
The Antidote COVID-19 teaches players how to stay safe
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic is starting to sweep through the world, Antidote Laboratories receives a strange package. You are assigned to study it...
COVID-19: What is the Mu variant?
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is closely monitoring a new variant of COVID-19 called "Mu," reported earlier this year in South America...
UNRIC Library Backgrounder: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Looking for information on the Novel Coronavirus? Then check out this new backgrounder.
The right to wind in your hair
Cycling Without Age is a movement launched in 2012 by Ole Kassow in Copenhagen, Denmark. It starts with the generous act of taking one...
What is COVAX?
The COVID-19-pandemic is a global challenge. In response, the United Nations and its partners launched the COVAX Facility, the largest vaccine procurement and supply...
Gastronomy key to supporting hard-hit tourism industry
With the lifting on many COVID-19 restrictions in Europe, people are finally able to share a meal with friends and family, indulging one of...
COVID-19: What is the Omicron variant?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the new Omicron (or B.1.1.529) variant of the coronavirus, reported on November 24 in South Africa, to...