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Daily Wrap 10 September 2020 WHO/P. Phutpheng Leaders pledge 'quantum leap' towards fully funding COVID-19 vaccines and treatments   Global leaders, including more than 30 Heads of State and Ministers, have underlined their commitment towards fast-tracking the development and production of COVID-19 tests, medicines and vaccines, that will be available for anyone, anywhere, who needs them.  Health UNICEF/Christopher Morris Security Council demands an end to attacks on schools worldwide The Security Council on Thursday demanded a halt to attacks on schools, together with students and teachers in conflict zones around the world, in a presidential statement coinciding with the first International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Peace and Security UNDP Honduras Nations of the South display spirit of 'global solidarity' – UN chief "The spirit of South-South cooperation and global solidarity", is alive and well across the hemisphere as the word grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, said the UN chief in a message relayed to countries of the Global South on Thursday.  SDGs UNICEF/Amer Al Shami Issues surrounding Syria's chemical weapons programme must be resolved, to restore global confidence  Until outstanding issues related to Syria's initial declaration of its chemical weapons stockpile and programme are resolved, the international community cannot have full confidence that its activities have ended, the UN's top disarmament expert told the Security Council on Thursday. Peace and Security MINUSCA Work to achieve a culture of peace amid COVID-19 upheaval: UN Secretary-General As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to upend economies and societies, while also threatening to erode trust in public institutions and democracy, it is critical that people everywhere continue to pursue peace.  Peace and Security Kseniya Halubovich Belarus: Ensure 'full respect' for workers' rights during protests, ILO urges President Lukashenko Voicing deep concern over detention and arrests of trade unionists in Belarus, the head of the UN International Labour Organization (ILO) called on President Alexander Lukashenko to ensure a climate free from violence and intimidation against peacefully protesting workers.  Human Rights UNAMA/Nasim Fekrat UN denounces Kabul attack targeting Afghan Vice President The United Nations has strongly condemned Wednesday's attack in the Afghan capital Kabul, targeting the official convoy of the country's First Vice President, Amrullah Saleh.  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