António Guterres is the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, who took office on 1 January 2017.
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads,
Another virus infects our lives: misinformation.
Millions of people are exposed to harmful claims that COVID-19 does not exist, that a miracle cure has been found, or that the virus arose as a result of a conspiracy to destroy humanity or make a profit.
A tsunami of hatred, xenophobia, scapegoating and scaremongering has been unleashed.
This “infodemic” is proliferating and it is deadly.
We cede our virtual spaces to those who traffic in lies, worries and hatred.
Misinformation spreads online, on messaging apps, and from person to person. Its creators use production and distribution methods.
To address this, scientists and institutions such as the United Nations need to provide others with accurate and reliable information.
That’s why we launched “Verified,” an initiative to share transparent and compelling content, fact-based tips, and stories that showcase humanity.
With Verified, we can against:
Lies and conspiracies about science and life-saving fitness tips;
Hate speech with solidarity;
Despair with hope;
And answers to better.
Good saves lives.
“You see, we’re not making these pictures to make ourselves feel better. That kind of traditional perception of what a benefactor is. We are making these paintings because we are completely convinced that it is not necessary, in today’s world, for so many other people. to enjoy the discomfort, for so many other people to enjoy the hardships, for so many other people to see their lives and livelihoods at risk. “
Dr. David Nabarro has committed his life to global health. After a long career that has taken him from the horrors of the Iraq war to the devastating aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami, he still feels compelled to act on the enormous inequalities in the world. health care.
“What helps me stay awake at night are the inequalities endemic in our world. . . We see a lot of unnecessary suffering. “
The Manguinhos Ballet, named after its favela in Rio de Janeiro, is back on level after a long absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It has 250 young people and adolescents from the favela as interpreters. The ballet organization provides social assistance in a network where poverty, hunger and teenage pregnancy are constant problems.
The pandemic has put many other people to the test, and journalists are no exception. Not only has the coronavirus waged a war against the lives and well-being of other people, but it has also spawned countless clinical deceptions and lies.