📸: The Knotted Gun sculpture at UNHQ in NYC is a universal symbol of non-violence.
The UN works for everyone, everywhere to create a more peaceful and prosperous world for all. un.org/en/our-work
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The climate crisis affects every country on every continent.
And the number of weather extremes, such as droughts, will become more frequent & severe without urgent #ClimateAction.
Here's how you can #ActNow to protect our planet & our future: un.org/actnow
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You should never be denied your fundamental right to make decisions about your sexual health.
Sunday is World Sexual Health Day. unf.pa/shd via
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"I encourage women & girls who want to join the UN to trust in themselves and love what they do."
Chief Warrant Officer Kabore Kinda, winner of UN Woman Police Officer of the Year award, explains the key role of women in . news.un.org/en/story/2022/
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Sexual health requires a positive & respectful approach to sexuality & sexual relationships and is fundamental to the overall health & well-being of individuals, couples & families.
More from on Sunday's World Sexual Health Day: who.int/news-room/even
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Every child has the right to learn. 📚 Yet, our education systems are failing students.
Without urgent action, our world faces a generational catastrophe.
explains what must be done to address the global learning crisis. #LetMeLearn
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights has helped improve the lives of millions of people and lay the foundations for a more just world.
See how you can take action to #StandUp4HumanRights: standup4humanrights.org
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"What's definitely keeping me awake at night about Afghanistan is the lack of openness in the Taliban leadership right now to inclusivity of women in particular."
Former chief Deborah Lyons shares her worries about Afghan women & girls.
Take a listen. ⬇️
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Afghanistan: The denial of education violates the human rights of women & girls and can leave them more exposed to violence, poverty and exploitation.
All students must be allowed to exercise their right to an education.
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17 goals.
1 future.
Food & agriculture lie at the heart of achieving each & every one of the #GlobalGoals.
Learn how is working to help build a better future for all. bit.ly/3JGDVkS
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine turned 83-year-old Svetlana’s life upside down.
Her home went from sanctuary to shelter.
Svetlana is now one of the millions of people uprooted by the war.
See what is doing to help them: bit.ly/3PfjrCo
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Good economic news: Global food prices have dropped for the fifth consecutive month.
says the decline reflects improved production prospects in North America & Russia, and the resumption of exports from Black Sea ports in Ukraine.
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Although #COVID19 deaths have steadily declined around the world, numbers could rise as countries in the northern hemisphere head into winter, warns, urging everyone to get vaccinated & follow safety measures.
news.un.org/en/story/2022/
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As the new school year starts in many countries, 244 million children around the world will remain out of the classroom, according to new data from .
Urgent global action is needed so every child can enjoy their right to education. unesco.org/en/articles/24
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Pakistan: UN is stepping up efforts to help millions of people affected by floods.
More than 1/3 of the country is experiencing flooding following historic monsoon rains.
Your donation can help humanitarians deliver life-saving aid: crisisrelief.un.org/pakistan-floods
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Thousands of people have been displaced across the Upper Nile State of #SouthSudan following heavy fighting in the Tonga town.
Humanitarians are providing life-saving assistance to meet urgent needs: bit.ly/3D01btg
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👏 Congratulations are in order!
2022 #Literacy Prizes reward 6 outstanding programmes from Brazil, India, Malaysia, South Africa, United Arab Emirates & United Kingdom.
Get to know them as we celebrate #LiteracyDay on 8 September: on.unesco.org/3RmSxZV
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Words can be weapons.
Hate speech online can lead to cruelty & violence in real life.
Get tips on how you can say #NoToHate. ⬇️
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#PakistanFloods2022:
⚠️ 33 million people affected
⚠️ 6.4 million people in need
⚠️ US $160.3 million urgently needed
People in #Pakistan need relief and protection as torrential rains continue.
You can help: bit.ly/3AxWd4f
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⚠ 33 million people have been affected by unprecedented #floods in #Pakistan.
This includes many pregnant women.
is on the ground providing life-saving reproductive health care.
See our contribution to the wider humanitarian response: unf.pa/wgb
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After decades of progress, an unprecedented number of people have been pushed into extreme levels of hunger.
Millions are living on the verge of famine.
See how is trying to help: bit.ly/3pieUnv
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Over 213,000 people across #Somalia are at imminent risk of dying as the drought worsens.
In a bountiful world, no country should experience famine. And no child should die of hunger.
Now is the time for the international community to stand with the people of Somalia.
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Millions of people have been affected by the ongoing floods, the death toll is rising, and the government has declared a national emergency.
Donate now to help us distribute life-saving food to families in the areas that are worst hit by the flooding.
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donatenow.wfp.org/pakistan-emerg
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Every two minutes, an adolescent girl or young woman becomes infected with HIV.
Latest update from urges countries to address inequality in HIV prevention, testing & treatment access to end the AIDS pandemic. indanger.unaids.org
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“Children have missed so much schooling they do not know how to read, write and recognise numbers.”
Our Goodwill Ambassador is calling for action to end the global learning crisis - once and for all.
#LetMeLearn
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The #GlobalGoals are the blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
This month, global leaders will meet at the UNGA & galvanize urgent rescue efforts to put #GlobalGoals back on track.
Learn👇17 goals to transform the world 🌍bit.ly/SDGinFocus
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Women & girls represent half of the global population, yet, no country in the world has achieved gender equality.
Advancing women's empowerment is critical for the #GlobalGoals. un.org/sustainabledev
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It's no longer enough to reform education.
It's time to transform education.
This month, world leaders will meet at UNHQ for the #TransformingEducation summit, and the message young people have for them is clear:
Education is my right. #LetMeLearn
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"The women & men of UN Police are on the frontlines of our efforts to forge a better, safer world."
-- honours colleagues #ServingForPeace with as they help societies emerging from conflict, violence & instability.
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Water is fundamental to life on our planet, but it is increasingly in demand & under threat because of the climate crisis.
As #WorldWaterWeek comes to an end, learn how is working to protect this precious resource: unep.org/explore-topics
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The war in Ukraine has marred the start of the new school year for millions of children.
says fewer than 60% of schools in the country have been deemed safe & eligible to reopen, forcing them to start the school year with remote learning. unicef.org/press-releases
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#Sudan ⚠️: 226,200 people have been affected by torrential rains and flash floods.
At least 12,200 houses have been destroyed and 34,200 damaged in 15 out of the 18 states.
More in our weekly round-up: bit.ly/3QXsOHG
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The number of people displaced by the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to rise.
With the winter months approaching, is scaling up support to address the most pressing needs of those internally displaced. iom.int/news/displacem
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"Education for the children of Ukraine has been dramatically compromised. After more than 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic and 6 months since the escalation of the war, their physical and mental health is under enormous strain."
on her visit to Ukraine.
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Floods increase the risk of diseases transmitted by mosquitos & other arthropods.
To protect yourself:
🦟 Use mosquito repellents
🧥 Wear full-length clothes
🛏️ Use bed nets
More from : who.int/news-room/fact
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We’re excited to welcome our new Under-Secretary-General, Mr. Li Junhua to UN DESA this week!
Meet Mr. Li and learn 4 things about him and his role leading UN DESA towards the #GlobalGoals and sustainable development for all 👇
un.org/development/de
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Children in conflict areas are twice as likely to be out of school.
The promise of a healthy meal promotes learning and helps them stay in class. 🍚📚✏️
WFP works with more than 100 countries to set up sustainable national #SchoolFeeding programmes.
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New assessment documents "serious human rights violations" in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
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⚡ IAEA's Support and Assistance Mission to #Zaporizhzhya (ISAMZ) led by Director General has just arrived at Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant to conduct indispensable nuclear safety and security and safeguards activities.
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