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Daily Wrap 10 August 2020 © UNOCHA Guterres pledges continued UN support for Lebanon 'in every possible way' The United Nations and humanitarian partners are working around the clock to support and mobilize emergency assistance in the aftermath of the deadly explosion in Beirut Port last Tuesday.  Humanitarian Aid UNICEF/Ramzi Haidar 'You are not alone, we are in this together', declare UN staffers in Lebanon Last Saturday was another scorching August day in Lebanon's shattered capital of Beirut, but UN staff members who had gathered outside UN House – itself damaged during the deadly port explosion - were determined to get straight to work, and stand in solidarity with the country they call home. Humanitarian Aid ILO/Alin Sirisaksopit WHO chief points to 'green shoots of hope' in COVID-19 pandemic Although COVID-19 cases are on track to hit 20 million worldwide this week, and 750,000 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to "green shoots of hope" amidst the global crisis, while urging both governments and people everywhere to work to suppress the new coronavirus. Health Alexandre Soares Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau: UN Representative urges political leaders to enact reforms Entrenched political divisions in Guinea-Bissau pose a serious threat to stability in the West African country, the top UN official there told the Security Council on Monday, as she called for continued international engagement and for reforms outlined in a four-year old agreement, to be enacted. Peace and Security UN-Belarus/Victor Radivinovski Belarus: UN chief following post-election developments 'with great concern' The UN Secretary-General has appealed for restraint in Belarus, where ongoing clashes between police and demonstrators continue following disputed elections held on Sunday. Peace and Security ILO/Hisham Ashraf Pandemic poses fresh challenges for vulnerable migrant workers in Middle East Amidst reports that many migrant workers in the Middle East are being made destitute, due to an economic crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN is calling on governments and employers to respect their rights, and show solidarity with their plight. Migrants and Refugees UN Women/Pornvit Visitoran New guidance for protecting migrant workers during the coronavirus pandemic As migrant workers continue to be on the front lines of the collective response to COVID-19, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are releasing new employer guidance for measures to protect them. Migrants and Refugees UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Young people have a major role to play in ridding the world of nuclear weapons Nuclear weapons are still one of the most serious threats to mankind, and the dangers are growing. Young people can play an important role in ensuring that they are eliminated once and for all, says the UN's top disarmament official, ahead of International Youth Day on 12 August. Peace and Security Coronavirus Portal & News Updates Readers can find information and guidance on the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from the UN, World Health Organization and UN agencies here. For daily news updates from UN News, click here. unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences