What is West Nile virus?

West Nile virus is a virus that mostly spreads to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

Most of the people who are infected will not show any symptoms, while about 20% will develop a fever along with other mild symptoms. 

About 1 in 150 people who are infected will develop a severe illness affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord), which can be life-threatening.

We've surpassed our goal of 1 Million Actions ahead of the Summit of the Future in September. Keep the momentum going and join the challenge!

The Summit is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future.
In September, world leaders will convene at the United Nations to adopt the Pact for the Future, which will include a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations as annexes.

This campaign brings together the expertise of 10 specialized UN entities (FAO, ILO, OCHA, UNDRR, UNEP, UNESCO, UN-Habitat, UNICEF, WHO, WMO) to underscore the multi-sectoral impacts of extreme heat.

2024 Theme: It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity

2024 Theme: Youth Skills for Peace and Development

The Summit is a high-level event, bringing world leaders together to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future.

“This prioritizing of the farmer, or the face of a farmer, as being really some of the most vulnerable people right now in the world is something that I think about day and night.”

The National Paralympic Committee of Armenia, in collaboration with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Armenia, announces a call for applications to participate in the upcoming 20th Para Sports Festival in Armenia, which will take place on 23-25 July 2024.

“2.6 billion people don't have access to the internet … if you're not part of the digital revolution, you're not going to be part of the AI revolution – we’ve got to close that gap.”