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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 25

    "We have a timeless guide to tackle our shared challenges & fix the world’s fragilities. That guide is the United Nations Charter." -- on the 75th anniversary of the UN Charter.

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  2. Retweeted
    2 hours ago

    Across the world, we continue to witness discrimination and attacks targeting people because of their religion or belief. We must do more to address the root causes of intolerance and to ensure that perpetrators of these crimes are held accountable.

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    16 hours ago

    Thousands of people have lost their livelihoods to the flooding. Many were already struggling to survive. Catastrophic flooding has plunged Yemen's humanitarian crisis to new depths.

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  4. 4 hours ago

    Targeting populations simply because of their religion or belief is a human rights violation. Saturday is the International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.

    29 replies 121 retweets 356 likes
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    10 hours ago

    "Hardship is always an opportunity to learn, to grow and to change. is a once-in-a-century health crisis. But it also gives us a once-in-a-century opportunity to shape the world our children will inherit"-

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    13 hours ago

    The needs of children after the blasts are immense. is on the ground providing children with psychological support and helping reconnect safe water to homes. Learn more.

    10 replies 76 retweets 258 likes
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  7. 7 hours ago

    The devastating oil spill off the coast of Mauritius highlights the need for global regulations that protect small island countries and their vulnerable marine ecosystems, says .

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    13 hours ago

    Tomorrow is This is the point at which humankind has already burned through the planet’s ecological resources & services that nature can regenerate in the entire year. It's time to reboot our way of life to

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    13 hours ago

    "The people of Lebanon have sheltered Palestinian, Iraqi and Syrian refugees for decades. Now Lebanon must not be left alone in its own hour of need." - High Commissioner for Refugees

    11 replies 46 retweets 142 likes
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  10. 10 hours ago

    Amid , social workers, counselors & helpline workers are a lifeline for countless vulnerable children. supports these frontline workers as they continue their job of keeping children safe and engaged.

    10 replies 50 retweets 199 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    Aug 20

    Lebanon: US$8.5 million released to NGOs working on the ground to assist people affected by port explosions. Funds will help provide essential health care, hot meals, food parcels, hygiene and baby kits, as well as emergency cash assistance.

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  12. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    We call on authorities to immediately release all those still unlawfully or arbitrarily detained in connection with the protests that began 12 days ago. More at

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  13. 13 hours ago

    It's easy to share misinformation when you're distracted. Pause & take your time to make sure you are sharing accurate & factual information.

    37 replies 199 retweets 515 likes
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    24 hours ago

    Julie from Australia 🇦🇺 explains how Covid-19 prevented her from visiting the steps where her daughter was killed during the 2017 London Bridge attack Join us in commemorating the Int Day of 21 Aug 10am EDT: 🔎:

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  15. 16 hours ago

    "We owe it to every victim and survivor of terrorism to protect and promote their human rights, amplify their voices and uphold their dignity." -- chief Vladimir Voronkov on Friday's Day. More from :

    35 replies 89 retweets 253 likes
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  16. 19 hours ago

    School closures in Africa are significantly impacting children - some face malnutrition, exposure to violence & mental health challenges. & have guidelines on the safe reopening of schools to limit the spread of & protect children.

    19 replies 116 retweets 366 likes
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  17. 22 hours ago

    "The United Nations stands in solidarity with all victims of terrorism -- today and every day." -- on Friday's Day.

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  18. Retweeted
    Aug 20

    The damaged 40,000 buildings, among which 2,000 are completely destroyed. We partnered w/ to design a sustainable construction waste management plan w/ support of international experts, universities, NGOs, & volunteer engineers.

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  19. 24 hours ago

    As Somalia faces major challenges posed by , insecurity, seasonal floods and desert locusts, UN officials in the country urge leaders to break the election impasse & engage in dialogue in the national interest.

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    Aug 20

    Alongside , UNHCR calls for urgent action after 45 die in largest recorded shipwreck off Libya coast in 2020.

    3 replies 45 retweets 107 likes
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  21. Aug 20

    Remembering the victims of terrorism is a vital part of the healing process. Yet, has made grieving even more difficult. More on Friday's Day:

    11 replies 56 retweets 132 likes
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