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03:25:51
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Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond Initiative - Meeting of Heads of State and Government on Jobs and Social Protection for Poverty Eradication.
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The COVID-19 pandemic continues to serve as a harsh reminder of the perils stemming from global inequities and a reminder of the urgency to redouble efforts towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. The equivalent of an unprecedented 255 million jobs were lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This led to a sharp increase in poverty and inequalities.
The High-Level event will include an opening segment followed by a policy discussion to frame the ambitions needed for a socio-economic recovery to advance decent job creation, social protection and poverty eradication. To achieve a human centered recovery, commitments are required from global leaders.
Opening remarks by Mr. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General.