UN General Assembly
2020

The false opposition of “health or economy” has emerged. Protectionism has caused disruptions in supply chains. Asymmetric socio-economic changes have exacerbated inequality and the danger of destabilization and conflict. The “Infodemic” — the wave of true and false information, which overwhelmed people, has further heightened their concerns. On 25 March this year, The UN Secretary-General, the UN Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, the UNICEF Executive Director, and the World Health Organization Director-General announced a COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan. Practically the entire UN system was committed to the humanitarian plan. The UN has been proving once again to be a leader in exploring the needs, fundraising, management, delivery, and distribution of humanitarian aid to the population in countries in conflict or crisis. Bulgaria welcomes the adoption of Security Council Resolution 2532 (2020) and the Secretary-General’s Call for a Global Ceasefire to protect the most vulnerable population groups.