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UN Talks: Tackling the Infodemic of COVID-19

As the world grapples with the pandemic, it is also faced with what the WHO has called an ‘infodemic’ – an excessive amount of information about a problem, which makes it difficult to identify a solution.

UN Talks on the Security Council: What and who can influence its effectiveness?

In this seminar, which was jointly organised with UNDP Sweden, two experts with first-hand experience of the work of the Council shared their insights into its way of operating. They discussed trends and priorities within the work of the Council; what issues are dealt with most successfully, comparing thematic processes with conflict-specific efforts; and where there are entry-points for civil society to engage.