24 April marks the International Day of Multilateralism. On this occasion and as part of the global initiative #UN75, the United Nations Office at Geneva, in collaboration with the Graduate Institute, the University of Geneva, and Foraus, are organizing the virtual event "Multilateralism in the time of COVID-19".

Leaders of international organizations are invited to speak on "the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on multilateral cooperation and the need for global solidarity". From 10:30 a.m., the event will be webcast live on webtv.un.org. Participants will be able to ask questions via an online platform.

The picture above was taken at the emergency ward in Pikine Hospital in Dakar, Senegal on 23 April, 2020. Hospitals are preparing to receive and test suspect cases whilst safely treating their normal patients. By photographer John Wessels /AFP.