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Daily Wrap 18 September 2020 UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Sustainable Development goals are 'the future' Malala tells major UN event, urging countries to get on track The Global Goals represent the future for millions of girls who want education, women who fight for equality, and youth fighting for clean air, UN Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai said on Friday, at a side event of the General Assembly, challenging Member States, "when are you planning to do the work"?  SDGs Kseniya Halubovich Belarus crisis under the spotlight at Human Rights Council The Belarus Government should end "violent crackdowns" and "increasing repression" against protesters who are still contesting the result of last month's Presidential elections, UN deputy rights chief Nada Al Nashif told the Human Rights Council on Friday. Human Rights UNMISS/Flickr UN and partners promote sport as a tool to prevent violent extremism Ambassadors, senior UN officials, representatives of global sports organizations, and managers of some of the world's top athletes met virtually on Friday to underline the role that sport can play in combating violent extremism and radicalization.  Peace and Security © UNICEF/UNI350093/Ijazah COVID-19 illustrates 'woefully under prepared' world – UN health chief Despite efforts to break the global cycle of panic and neglect seen throughout multiple disease outbreaks, the UN health agency chief said on Friday that the new coronavirus has shown that the world was "woefully under prepared". Health WFP/Hugh Rutherford FROM THE FIELD: Love in the time of COVID A young couple who hail from very different backgrounds, has demonstrated that even during a global pandemic, true love always finds a way. Health UNIFEED 'Substantive' talks on new constitution bring hope of forging path out of Syria's near decade-long conflict While deep distrust persists among warring parties in Syria, a "faint but real ray of hope" emerged with the convening in Geneva of the Constitutional Committee after a nine-month hiatus, the top UN envoy helping chart a path out of the near decade-long conflict, told the Security Council on Friday. Peace and Security © UNICEF/Khalil Ashawi UN rights chief calls for Turkey to probe violations in northern Syria The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged Turkey to launch an immediate independent investigation into violations and abuses committed in parts of north, northwest and northeast Syria, which are under the control of its forces and affiliated armed groups.  Human Rights UNICEF/Alessio Romenzi New wave of famine could sweep the globe, overwhelming nations already weakened by years of conflict, warn UN officials The global hunger crisis caused by conflict – and now compounded by COVID-19 – is moving into a dangerous phase, the head of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said on Thursday, stressing that without resources, a wave of famine could sweep the globe, overwhelming nations already weakened by years of instability.  Humanitarian Aid UN Women/Piyavit Thongsa-Ard Equal pay essential to build a world of dignity and justice for all, UN says, commemorating first International Equal Pay Day The United Nations is marking the first ever International Equal Pay Day, on Friday, drawing attention to the gender pay gap – the difference between what a woman earns compared to a man, for work of equal value – and the systemic inequalities it is rooted in.   Women UN-HABITAT Leveraging youth to shape a better future, UN announces 17 Young Leaders for SDGs The United Nations, on Friday, recognized 17 young advocates for sustainable development, who are leading efforts to combat some of the world's most pressing challenges and inspiring the younger generation for a better future for all.  SDGs 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