Violence in Haiti is putting children’s access to food, safe water, sanitation, healthcare & education under threat.
The ' Committee on the Rights of the Child stresses immediate action is needed to save young lives.
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Great to join forces with who was elected to be the next SG and hear her vision for connecting people everywhere for the greater good of our world.
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Great discussion today with @MelissaFleming on the role of #digital in advancing the @UN mission and mandate while promoting integrity in public information.
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So wrong: Between 2006 and 2020, more than 1,200 journalists were killed around the world for reporting the news.
Yet, only 1 in 10 cases is fully investigated.
We can't stress this enough: every threat against a journalist is a threat to truth.
We must #EndImpunity.
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It is not only education that Afghan females are being shut out of but increasingly humanitarian work.
For more information on the challenges facing female Afghan aid workers, and what needs to be done to address them, see here: bit.ly/3LqZ5oM
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Glad to see you . Wonderful that you were able to visit the #cancer survivors exhibit at , which you contributed to. Thanks again for lending your voice to help us highlight the importance of access to timely and quality care to save lives. #HealthForAll
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Rampant mis - & disinformation online about climate change are distorting dangers & delaying #ClimateAction.
We can all help stop this.
We must do better at debunking conspiracy theories & spotting false content.
Around the world, the cost of doing nothing is clear to see.
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Amina, 13 dreams of being a doctor. She knows she needs a degree. “My brother promised to teach me when I complete 6th grade. But even if he does, it’s not enough to make me a doctor."
Girls like Amina hope for secondary education. She’s determined despite the rollback of rights
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Now would be a great time for everyone on Twitter to subscribe to a newspaper.
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Fantastic to see this partnership between
and my alma mater to expand international student access to the world-class academic and musical instruction I experienced.
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What's #COP27?
Who will participate?
What are the objectives?
How can you follow the action?
Here's what you need to know about next month's UN Climate Conference:
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Mis- & disinformation spreading online are harming our world.
The is seriously concerned about its impact on 3 of the world's most pressing challenges of our time:
COVID-19, climate & conflict.
Before sharing anything, take a moment to pause & verify facts. #GlobalMILWeek
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Looking forward to moderate Monday's 's #GlobalMILWeek event on how we can better equip citizens with their own tools for resilience against the scourge of mis- & disinformation.
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#GMILWeek Event: Contribution of Media & Information Literacy to Democratic Resilience
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@RSF_inter SG @cdeloire & others
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Trust is the bedrock of every society. When it's chipped away, societies crumble.
We must build trust in the face of a growing infodemic of disinformation & lies.
I call on countries to develop media & information literacy policies that put science, knowledge & facts first.
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As breast cancer survivors, we know the struggle.
Our voices matter -- for our own health & for others experiencing the same challenges.
Thanks to for inviting me to share my story for the new campaign designed to amplify the voices of those affected by cancer.
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If we are not able to reverse the present climate trends, we will be doomed.
I urge all leaders to bring back climate change to the centre of the international debate. My interview with @bbcworld:
bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c
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Preventing and sustaining peace at a time of war, climate catastrophe and deepening inequality at the center of discussions today at the Chief Executives Board of leaders chaired by . Message: No matter what, we must press on working for people and our planet.
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Learned a lot from 's discussion with about the lessons learned from fighting #misinformation and #disinformation on COVID-19 through the UN's “Verified” Initiative.
👉 Here's some of the key takeaways...
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Atmospheric levels of the three main greenhouse gases - carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide - reached new highs in 2021.
We are headed for disaster.
We need urgent, large-scale & systemic #ClimateAction now.
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“This report tells us in cold scientific terms what nature has been telling us, all year, through deadly floods, storms & raging fires: we have to stop filling our atmosphere with greenhouse gases, & stop doing it fast."
- #climateaction
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Tackling climate change -“we are leading to a catastrophic situation” urging world leaders to push #climateaction up as highest priority, before it is too late.
Tune in to
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Really looking forward to Wednesday's 's discussion about the lessons learned from 2 years of combating mis- and disinformation on COVID-19 through our “Verified” Initiative.
Please, do join us!
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On 26th October we welcome OII Visiting Policy Fellow @gautamraju @Purpose to 1 St Giles & @MelissaFleming @UN (online) discussing Covid 19 #misinformation and the #Verified initiative, hosted by @alesherasimenka.
Register: oii.ox.ac.uk/news-events/ev
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"When you are unable to get safe drinking water by tap in your own home, when you don’t have soap or water purifying tablets, & you have no access to health services, you may not survive cholera or other waterborne diseases." Children are the main victims.
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For 77 years, the UN has been working to create a better world where all people are able to enjoy peace, prosperity & human rights.
Scroll through to learn some facts about the history of the UN and our efforts around the world today.
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My colleagues work around the clock to protect & assist refugees all over the world.
But, each & every one of us can do something to help those #ForcedToFlee:
💙 Support a refugee-owned business
💙 Amplify their stories
💙 Give what you can to help refugee families
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Worrying news: The health of women and children has suffered globally due to the impacts of conflict, the pandemic & climate change.
New , , report calls on the global community to address this damaging trajectory: protect.everywomaneverychild.org
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Great to see, thanks to Dr. and other volunteer contributors the increase of English biographies about women rose from 15 to 19%. But still, only 19%?
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False & misleading content damages our information ecosystem in 3 ways:
1. It undermines trust in scientific facts
2. It warps the public debate, robbing it of fact-based arguments
3. It makes it more difficult to navigate & identify quality information.
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Every day, the UN works around the world to:
🇺🇳 address the climate emergency
🇺🇳 vaccinate children
🇺🇳 protect refugees
🇺🇳 feed the hungry
🇺🇳 empower women
🇺🇳 respond to crises & much more.
Learn more about our efforts: un.org/en/our-work
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As many of you know, 6 years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Fortunately, I was among the lucky women who caught it before it could metastasize.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a crucial reminder: early detection is critical.
It can save lives. who.int/news-room/fact
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Violence and destruction have reached alarming levels in Ethiopia.
We need the urgent resumption of talks towards an effective, lasting political settlement.
The is ready to support the in every possible way to end this nightmare for the Ethiopian people.
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"The situation in #Ethiopia is spiraling out of control. Violence & destruction have reached alarming levels.
Hostilities in the Tigray region of Ethiopia must end now–including the immediate withdrawal & disengagement of Eritrean armed forces from Ethiopia."
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As the world faces war, the climate crisis & rising costs, the number of people suffering from hunger is increasing.
For less than $1 USD you can feed a child for a day.
On #WorldFoodDay, join & help achieve #ZeroHunger: sharethemeal.org
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Shocking but not surprising: 91% of adults in the U.S. say the spread of misinformation is a problem and most believe misinformation contributes to extreme political views and hate crimes, according to a new poll:
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A quote to live by:
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Giving and sharing are both essential to creating the #BelovedCommunity. A spirit of #togetherness is needed for us all to be who we are meant to be. We cannot reach our full individual potential without collective community. We are in this together. #GoodNewsWednesday
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“People with long Covid need care and support.”
Important piece with recommendations for recognition, treatment and prevention:
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Even wars have rules.
Civilians are #NotATarget.
Schools are #NotATarget.
Hospitals are #NotATarget.
Healthcare workers are #NotATarget.
Civilian infrastructure is #NotATarget.
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The climate crisis is already having severe impacts on our planet, and the most vulnerable are being hit the hardest.
New & report calls for urgent action to prevent deadly heat disasters and protect people & their livelihoods. reliefweb.int/report/world/e
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Child marriage is a human rights violation that threatens girls’ lives & health.
Yet globally, 1 in 5 girls are married or in an informal union before her 18th birthday.
On Tuesday's #DayOfTheGirl, join 's efforts to #EndChildMarriage once and for all.
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