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Six game-changing actions to end violence against children

One billion children experience violence and abuse every year. That shocking figure has risen even higher during the COVID-19 pandemic. Global organizations working to end violence against children call on leaders to work together to deliver six game-changing actions to end violence against children.

Latest updates on COVID-19

WHO teams up with Angry Birds Friends for a healthier future

Angry Birds Friends launches its Stay Active tournament this week, with tips from WHO on keeping physically active and healthy, especially during the pandemic.

How do vaccines protect us?

COVID-19 vaccines are crucial tools in the pandemic response and protect against severe disease and death. Vaccines provide at least some protection from infection and transmission.

Vaccine inequity undermining global economic recovery

COVID-19 vaccine inequity will have a lasting and profound impact on socio-economic recovery in low- and lower-middle income countries without urgent action to boost supply and assure equitable access for every country.

Other hot topics

World Hepatitis Day 2021

Observed on 28 July, this year’s theme is “Hepatitis Can’t Wait”. With a person dying every 30 seconds from a hepatitis related illness – even in the current COVID-19 crisis – we can’t wait to act on viral hepatitis.

International Paralympic Committee and WHO sign memorandum of understanding

Both organizations will work together to foster diversity and equity through global initiatives promoting health and sport for everybody, everywhere.

Children miss out on HIV treatment and prevention

Almost half (46%) of the world’s 1.7 million children living with HIV were not on treatment in 2020 and 150 000 children were newly infected with HIV, four times more than the 2020 target.