Across the World, Financial Conditions have tightened Dramatically
Challenging times for emerging markets The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted the global economy at every level. Across the world, financial conditions have tightened dramatically, with unprecedented portfolio outflows…
United States has provided 1.2 Million US Dollars to Bosnia and Herzegovina
USAID Director in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ms. Nancy J. Eslick and UNICEF Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina dr. Rownak Khan, handed over today 44 phones and 44 tablets to…
Telecommunication Companies to text People directly on their Mobile Phones with vital Health Messaging
The World Health Organization, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) with support from UNICEF are set to work with telecommunication companies to text people directly on their mobile phones with…
Borell Fontelles: these are Testing or even Existential Times for the European Union
It is now more than a month that the coronavirus has Europe in its grip. While every day we work flat out to address the crisis in all…
When the COVID-19 Outbreak is over, we can’t simply “go back to normal”
Over the last few centuries – and especially in recent decades – humankind has made great progress in becoming more compassionate, valuing justice and freedom, and promoting and safeguarding…
ILO and EBRD joining Forces in face of Coronavirus Pandemic
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are joining forces to respond to the coronavirus crisis in the Western Balkans by advising national…
Security-intelligence Activities at the time of Covid-19 Pandemic
Global epidemic caused by the coronavirus will inform major changes in international relations, and even internal political relations in majority of countries in the world. Some analysts have started to speak…
Highly unusual Combination in Israel of an extended Political Crisis, multiple Security Challenges during Coronavirus Pandemic
A seminar at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) on political and security implications of the corona crisis underscored the prevalent uncertainty regarding the situation, but also highlighted several…
IMF to employ all available Policy Tools to protect Jobs and restore Growth
"We express our deepest sympathies for the loss of human lives caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our urgent collective task is to mitigate the health and economic impact that…
Creator of ‘Share Your Smile’ Global Movement speaks exclusively for Sarajevo Times
Robertino Rodriguez, a respiratory therapist in San Diego, California has started a global movement among frontline healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. There are currently 28,142 confirmed cases of…
Inclusion and not hatred needed to overcome the Common Crisis
It is only through the strength of our diversity that we will overcome the health crisis we are facing as well as the economic and social challenges likely to…
Lockdown has Changed Women in Western Europe
COVID-19 has killed over 92,000 people across Europe, and total cases of infection throughout the continent passed one million yesterday. Spain is the second most affected country in the…
Measures necessary to contain the Coronavirus have triggered an Economic Downturn in almost all Countries
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented human and health crisis. The measures necessary to contain the virus have triggered an economic downturn. At this point, there is great uncertainty…
The Great Lockdown: Worst Economic Downturn Since the Great Depression
The world has changed dramatically in the three months since our last update of the World Economic Outlook in January. A rare disaster, a coronavirus pandemic, has resulted in a tragically…
IMF Executive Board approved Relief on Debt Service for 25 Member Countries
The Executive Board today approved relief on debt service for 25 member countries that are eligible for support from the Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT); a further 4…
Staying safe during season of religious and cultural events, amid the COVID-19 outbreak
For millions of people across the Western Pacific Region, this season of religious events and cultural festivities will be dramatically different, as governments discourage or ban large gatherings and…
WHO: Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19; access should be restricted during Lockdown
Alcohol is known to be harmful to health in general, and is well understood to increase the risk of injury and violence, including intimate partner violence, and can cause…
growinPresence of COVID‑19 in sub-Saharan Africa threatens the same Human Costs as elsewhere
The growing presence of COVID‑19 in sub-Saharan Africa threatens the same human costs as elsewhere in the world. The economic costs could be just as devastating. Sweeping measures For…
117 Million Children at risk of missing out on Measles Vaccines, as COVID-19 surges
“As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, over 117 million children in 37 countries may miss out on receiving life-saving measles vaccine. Measles immunization campaigns in 24 countries have already…
COVID-19 Pandemic is a Crisis like no other, it feels like a War, and in many ways it is
The COVID-19 pandemic is a crisis like no other. It feels like a war, and in many ways it is. People are dying. Medical professionals are on the front…
25 IMF’s Member Countries approved Immediate Debt Service Relief
Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued the following statement: “Today, I am pleased to say that our Executive Board approved immediate debt…
EIB Group contributes 5.2 Billion Euros to Countries outside EU to combat COVID-19
The European Investment Bank Group, the bank of the European Union, today announced details of a comprehensive response to the coronavirus pandemic outside the EU that will provide…
WhatsApp to get Real Time Health Information to Billions around the World
WhatsApp today announced the launch of two initiatives in support of the global fight against the Coronavirus pandemic: the global launch of the WhatsApp Coronavirus Information Hub in partnership with the…
Remembering Srebrenica welcomes the guilty plea of the Christchurch Mosque Terrorist
Remembering Srebrenica welcomes the guilty plea of the Christchurch Mosque terrorist and is relieved the hate-filled Serbian ideology which inspired the murder of 51 innocent Muslims will not get the…
IMF and World Bank are implementing a Joint Plan amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Mr. David Malpass, President of the World Bank Group, today issued the following statement: “Like everyone…
EU set Plans for Response to Support Partner Countries’ Efforts in tackling the Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a robust and targeted EU response to support partner countries’ efforts in tackling the coronavirus pandemic.…
Roma People have contributed to Europe’s Diversity and enriched Heritage for Centuries
On the occasion of International Roma Day on 8 April, Vice-President Vĕra Jourová and Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli issued the following statement: “We are in extraordinary times of…
Court Hearings at The Hague branch have been postponed until June 2020
Since the confirmation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mechanism has been closely following developments in each of the countries where its branches and field offices are located, as well…
Remembering Srebrenica unveils new Online Learning Resources for Teachers during Coronavirus Shutdown
Remembering Srebrenica has launched brand new online education resources for teachers to use during the unprecedented coronavirus school shutdown. With teachers across the country in need of quality online…
EU will secure Financial Support to Partner Countries amounting to more than 15.6 Billion Euros
Today, the European Commission and the High Representative set out plans for a robust and targeted EU response to support partner countries’ efforts in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Debt Relief for the poorest Countries Critical in Fight against COVID-19
“COVID-19 is generating an unprecedented global economic crisis. And as we witness in all such crises, this economic destruction is cruelly and unequally distributed. “For the world’s poorest countries,…
Number of confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Africa has risen to more than 10,000
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Africa has risen to more than 10 000 and caused more than 500 deaths. While the virus was slow to reach the…
Persistent Roma Inequality increases COVID-19 Risk
Overcrowding and poor access to sanitation have long blighted Roma communities across Europe. On the eve of International Roma Day, the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) and the…
FIFA encourage People to be Healthy At Home as the World comes Together in the fight against COVID-19
FIFA has joined forces with the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in supporting the #BeActive campaign launched on the UN International Day of Sport for…
It is Time to think about Life after COVID-19 as the Time doesn’t wait for Anyone
In this article it is not going to be predicted about the future as that can be done by great predictors and analysts. One thing has become clear, that,…
Miroslav Lajcák appointed as EU Special Representative for Western Balkan Regional Issues
The Council today appointed Mr. Miroslav Lajčák as EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and other Western Balkan regional issues. The tasks of the new EU Special Representative…
Health Crisis will have a significant Economic Fallout, reflecting Shocks to Supply and Demand
This health crisis will have a significant economic fallout, reflecting shocks to supply and demand different from past crises. Substantial targeted policies are needed to support the economy…
Mechanism has been closely following Developments in each of Countries where its Field Offices are located
Since the confirmation of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mechanism has been closely following developments in each of the countries where its branches and field offices are located, as well…
Obligation to combat the Exploitation of Vulnerable People becomes most acute
Valiant Richey, OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, today issued the following statement, in co-ordination with Albania’s OSCE Chairmanship, to the OSCE participating States…
Protection from domestic Violence urgently needed for Women and Children under stay-at-home Orders
Noting a troubling rise in domestic violence in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and self-isolation guidelines in many countries, OSCE leaders called today for measures to be taken…
EU mobilises immediate Support for its Western Balkan Partners to tackle Coronavirus
As part of the global response to the coronavirus outbreak, the European Commission has announced up to €38 million in immediate support for the Western Balkans to tackle the…
Is Structure key to maintaining a sense of Normalcy during Coronavirus Pandemic in the World?
Parents and children are facing major life disruptions with the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). School closures, physical distancing, it’s a lot to take in and it’s difficult for…
OSCE urges Public Officials in Slovenia to refrain from Pressure on Independence of public Broadcaster
The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, expressed his concern today regarding the accusations against, and pressure on, the public service broadcaster Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTVS), by…
COVID-19 has struck Europe with stunning Ferocity
COVID-19 has struck Europe with stunning ferocity. While we do not know how long the crisis will last, we know that the economic impact will be severe. In Europe’s…
A Global Approach is the only Way to fight COVID-19
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today launched a $2 billion coordinated global humanitarian response plan to fight COVID-19 in some of the world’s most vulnerable countries in a bid to…
Deadline for nominations for Max van der Stoel Award 2020 extended
The deadline for receiving nominations for the Max van der Stoel Award 2020 has been extended to 30 April 2020. The award of 50,000 euros recognizes extraordinary and…
WHO Director-General calls on G20 to unite against Coronavirus
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, addressed Heads of State at today’s extraordinary G20 Leaders’ Summit focused on COVID-19. He told them, “You have come…
WHO, UN Foundation launch COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
A new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Solidarity Response Fund will raise money from a wide range of donors to support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners to…
Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust makes $200 Million available for the world’s Poorest Countries
In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has adopted some immediate enhancements to its Catastrophe Containment and Relief Trust (CCRT) to enable…
Strong and coordinated Policy Actions needed to resolve this Global Crisis
International Monetary and Financial Committee Chair Lesetja Kganyago and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva issued the following statement following today’s conference call of the International Monetary and…