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Daily Wrap 11 August 2020 IOM/Benjamin Suomela Pandemic 'inflicting multiple shocks' on the young, threatens entire generation Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, more than 70 per cent of students have been shut out of schools, universities and training centres, according to a new report issued on Tuesday by the UN's labour agency. Human Rights Houssam Yaacoub Refugees also affected by Beirut blast as UN relief efforts continue Dozens of refugees were among the victims of the deadly explosions at Beirut's port a week ago that destroyed large areas of the Lebanese capital, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, reported on Tuesday. Humanitarian Aid © UNICEF Polio vaccination campaigns restart in Afghanistan and Pakistan after COVID-19 hiatus Polio vaccinations campaigns have resumed in Afghanistan and Pakistan, months after having been severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday.  Health © UNICEF/Kate Holt Somalia: Draft law a 'major setback' for victims of sexual violence The UN official working to end rape during wartime is urging authorities in Somalia to scrap a proposed law that allows for child marriage, among other "very disturbing provisions". Law and Crime Prevention © UNHCR/Aristophane Ngargoune Violence in Sudan's Western Darfur forces 2,500 into Chad: UN refugee agency Recent clashes in Sudan's Western Darfur region has driven more than 2,500 people across the border into neighbouring Chad, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has reported. Migrants and Refugees 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