France at the 73rd World Health Assembly
On Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 May 2020, the 73rd World Health Assembly took place, virtually from Geneva.
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World Health Assembly — 18-19 May 2020
On 18 and 19 May, the 73rd World Health Assembly will take place in Geneva. For the first time ever, this Assembly will be virtual.
Candidacy of Mrs Nicole Ameline to the CEDAW
France supports Mrs Nicole Ameline’s candidacy to the CEDAW, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.
World Press Freedom Day — 03 May
Today is World Press Freedom Day 2020. The theme of this Day is “journalism without fear or favor”.
International Girls in ICT Day
Today is International Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day.
COVID-19 — Joint Declaration of the Alliance for Multilateralism
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"The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for multilateralism. We must remain united in our shared humanity."
World Health Day — 7 April 2020
World Health Day 2020 celebrates the work of health workers, in particular mid-wives and nurses.
Joint statement by several EU members on the principles of the rule of law
Several EU members, France included, express their concern about the risk of violations of the principles of rule of law due to the adoption of certain emergency measures in times of Covid-19.
Help WHO fight against Covid-19 pandemic
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United Nations Foundation and Swiss Philanthropy Foundation created a solidarity fund to help WHO prevent, detect, and manage Covid-19.
"We are at war" with COVID-19, says President in national broadcast
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Emmanuel Macron announces stricter measures in France to limit travel to what is strictly necessary to slow the spread of the virus and protect the most vulnerable.