India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics - Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)

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Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Highlights:

- Chief Executives Board
- India
- Israel
- Palestine
- Tajikistan/Kyrgyzstan
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Mozambique
- Myanmar/Poverty
- Bolivia/Covid-19
- Covid-19/Brazil
- Aids/Report
- International Jazz Day
- World Tuna Day
- Press Briefing Monday
- Contributions

CHIEF EXECUTIVES BOARD
On Tuesday, 4 May, the Secretary-General will bring together the heads of the UN system organizations in a virtual meeting of the Chief Executives Board (CEB) to reflect on current world affairs as they affect and relate to the United Nations system’s work. The Board will discuss salient emerging trends, opportunities and challenges facing the system, with a focus on the COVID-19 pandemic response, as well as risks for human rights, biodiversity, climate action, global economic prospects and deepening inequalities.
The CEB members will engage in a dedicated discussion on current and emerging root causes of conflict, within the context of a comprehensive prevention agenda.

INDIA
On India, you will have seen that the Secretary-General tweeted that he and the UN family stand in solidarity with the people of the country as they face a horrific COVID-19 outbreak.
The Secretary-General said the UN stands ready to step up our support. And the Resident Coordinator in India, Renata Lok-Dessallien, shares the Secretary-General’s sentiments.
For its part, UNICEF has sent critical supplies, including 3,000 oxygen concentrators, diagnostic tests, medical kits, and other equipment, to India.
Dr. Yasmin Haque, the UNICEF Representative in India, said much more is needed as the outbreak continues to spread rapidly.
The agency is helping to procure and install oxygen plants for hospitals in the Northeast and in Maharashtra, as well as the installation of thermal scanners at ports of entry countrywide.
UNICEF has also been helping the Government to ensure that ensuring critical services for the most vulnerable children can continue functioning, as well as to help more than 12 million children in 17 states continue learning from home.

ISRAEL
The Secretary-General just tweeted that his heart goes out to the people of Israel following the terrible tragedy at Mount Meron.
He offers his condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.

Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=30%20April%202021

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India, Chief Executives Board, Israel & other topics - Daily Briefing (30 April 2021)