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Oct 21, 2022

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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Water and the triple planetary crisis

Freshwater is increasingly under threat by the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Combatting these crises and working to achieve the freshwater-related #GlobalGoals is at the core of UNEP's work.

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peacekeepers around the world, online disinformation is destabilizing. It is making their task of preventing violence and protecting civilians more difficult and more dangerous. What's more, they themselves are increasingly the targets. Thoughts:

When lies shatter peace

UN peacekeepers face greater dangers today than at any time in recent history. That’s because they aren’t only pitted against guns and…

The world's biodiversity is in jeopardy. On Friday's #WorldWildlifeDay, let's commit to creating a world that can sustain all life on Earth - every action counts. See how YOU can help: wildlifeday.org/en/getting-inv

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

Today is #WorldHearingDay Keep your ears 👂 healthy and prevent common ear problems and protect yourself from hearing loss. 🔗bit.ly/3QS0dTl

who.int

World Hearing Day 2023

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Food and Agriculture Organization

@FAO

FAO Forestry and FAO Knowledge

About 50 000 wild species are used for food, energy, medicine, material & more. This includes many plants. But often these plants are not sourced or used sustainably, which threatens #biodiversity. 🌱How

@FAO

is protecting them: fao.org/documents/card #WorldWildlifeDay

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An estimated 240,000 newborns die within 4 weeks of birth every year due to birth defects and lack of access to quality care services. On Friday's World Birth Defects Day,

@WHO

has details on how to help prevent, detect and treat congenital anomalies: who.int/en/news-room/f

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We all have a role to play in stopping the spread of harmful misinformation online, which can result in people being left uninformed, unprotected & vulnerable. Before you share content online, pause to verify facts by asking basic questions. shareverified.com/pledge-to-paus

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Hate speech online can cause harm in real life. Say #NoToHate: 💠 Make your social feeds a no-hate zone. 💠 Check facts before sharing. 💠 Challenge hate by sharing messages of tolerance & equality. 💠 Support those targeted by hate speech. un.org/en/hate-speech

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WHO African Region

@WHOAFRO

As weekly #cholera cases in the affected #African 🌍 countries decline, heavy flooding due to seasonal rains & tropical cyclones in southern #Africa are raising the risk of the disease spreading and threatening to undermine outbreak control efforts 👉🏿 ow.ly/tyhJ50N71kY

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Over a million species of wild flora & fauna are threatened with extinction. Friday’s #WorldWildlifeDay is an opportunity to draw attention to the importance of collective action to create more sustainable relationships between humans, nature & wildlife. wildlifeday.org/en

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UN Humanitarian

@UNOCHA

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The earthquakes in #Syria have had a devastating impact on people's mental health. To date, 39,270 earthquake-affected people in the country have been assisted with psychological first aid and support. More on the humanitarian response: bit.ly/3ENgl5e

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UN Human Rights

@UNHumanRights

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#Guatemala: We're concerned by recent decision to investigate 8 journalists for critical reporting on the case of Chepe Zamora. Authorities must ensure fair proceedings & that any limitation of freedom of expression is legitimate, necessary & proportionate.

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In rehabilitation centre in Iraq,

@antonioguterres

met with returnees from Al-Hol camp in Syria. He expressed support for Iraq’s exemplary efforts, emphasized importance of continued returns & urged other countries & int'l community to take responsibility. news.un.org/en/story/2023/

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World Food Programme

WFP welcomes appointment of Cindy McCain as new head

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Congratulations to Cindy McCain on her appointment as the next Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme.

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UN Special Procedures

@UN_SPExperts

MYANMAR:

@RapporteurUn

urgently appeals to countries to reverse “shameful & catastrophic cuts” to food rations for #Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh that

implemented yesterday. “A traumatised population already suffering from widespread malnutrition.” ow.ly/gyrF50N6YnT

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Forests are an unsung #ClimateAction hero. 🌳 Up to 13 billion tonnes of carbon is stored in their trees and soil.

@UNESCO

says protecting forests, including those recognized as World Heritage Sites, can benefit the planet & all its people. on.unesco.org/3IwGpTz

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Catherine Russell

@unicefchief

I was just in Aleppo, Syria, where I met with children who have been impacted by the recent earthquakes as well as displacement and conflict.

@UNICEF

teams are doing everything they can to support these children. We can't let them down.

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António Guterres

@antonioguterres

In Iraq today, I met with returnees from Al-Hol camp in Syria. From here, I want to send a message to all countries that also have nationals there: they must step up their efforts to facilitate the safe and dignified repatriation of their citizens.

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Humanitarian needs are immense in Türkiye after last month’s devastating earthquakes.

@UNOCHA

explains how the UN is responding and how you can help: bit.ly/3x7kInJ

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"Disinformation is undermining security & peace and preventing peacekeepers from doing their jobs." -- UN Global Communications chief

@MelissaFleming

on the urgent need to address mis- & dis-information targeting

@UNPeacekeeping

missions around the world.

When lies shatter peace

UN peacekeepers face greater dangers today than at any time in recent history. That’s because they aren’t only pitted against guns and…

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

@Refugees

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A climate catastrophe is unfolding in the Horn of Africa. With no immediate end in sight to one of the longest and most severe droughts on record, we appeal for US$ 137 million to provide life-saving aid.

unhcr.org

Drought in the Horn of Africa

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Melissa Fleming

@MelissaFleming

“Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery” - our new

exhibit curated by the

@rijksmuseum

- helps us to reflect on one of humanity’s darkest chapters. Do stop by to visit it if you're in NYC. I hope it moves you as much as it did me. un.org/en/exhibits/pa

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More than half of the world’s extremely poor live in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs). This month’s #LDC5 conference will be an opportunity to mobilize international support & partnerships to ensure the LDCs can achieve the #GlobalGoals. un.org/ldc5

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The new “Focus on Women” tour at UN Headquarters in NYC provides visitors with a unique look at the important contributions of women to peace & security, human rights & development. Book your tour to #VisitUN: un.org/en/visit/tour

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David Beasley

@WFPChief

Congratulations to my friend

@cindymccain

on your nomination as the new

Ambassador Cindy McCain and USUNRome

Executive Director! Ambassador, your extraordinary experience & leadership will be critical as conflicts, climate shocks & hunger soar. Look forward to working together, our transition will be seamless!

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Governments urged to strengthen child social protection

More than 1.4 billion boys & girls are living without social protection, putting them at risk of poverty, hunger, child marriage & other hardships.

@ilo

@UNICEF

are calling for strengthening & expanding benefits for children worldwide.

news.un.org

The number of children worldwide without access to social protection continues to rise, putting them at risk of poverty, hunger and discrimination, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the...

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Better data is key for improving and saving lives. Statisticians from all over the world are meeting this week for the UN Statistical Commission to discuss measuring progress on the #GlobalGoals & more. unstats.un.org/UNSDWebsite/st

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UN Humanitarian

@UNOCHA

Drought and the impact of conflict are putting at risk the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in #Ethiopia. In 2023, humanitarians require US$3.99B to assist over 20M people across the country. This includes 13M people in drought-affected areas. bit.ly/3Z9Isno

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UN SDG Action Campaign

@SDGaction

Guterres stresses UN commitment to Iraq during first visit in 6 years

📣Are you one of the next 2023 UN #SDGAwards winners? If you're working on an initiative that drives positive change for the #SDGs or a #changemaker making a difference towards a more inclusive, peaceful & #sustainable future, apply by 30 April: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards #Act4SDGs

“I am here in a visit of solidarity to underscore the commitment of the UN to support Iraq in the consolidation of its democratic institutions & advancing peace, sustainable development & human rights for all Iraqis.” -

@antonioguterres

on visit to Iraq.

news.un.org

The Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres, is in Iraq for the first time in six years, expressing support for the country’s people, the new Government and its ambitious reform agenda.

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FAO Newsroom

@FAOnews

Global indicators on the costs of healthy diets and how many people can’t afford them

🔴 Billions of people in the world cannot afford a healthy diet.

@FAO

just made publicly available country-by-country indicators on #healthydiets showing their cost and the amount of people unable to afford them.

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FAO’s FAOSTAT data portal shows that Latin America and the Caribbean has the highest cost of a healthy diet compared to other regions.

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World Meteorological Organization

@WMO

New WMO Update: A warming El Niño event may develop in the coming months after three consecutive years of an unusual La Niña, influencing temperature and rainfall patterns in different parts of the world. bit.ly/3y1wVuz

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Seagrass has the ability to efficiently store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, making it highly valuable in tackling the climate crisis. Seagrass also boosts biodiversity. More from

Five ways often-unheralded seagrasses boost biodiversity

on Wednesday’s #WorldSeagrassDay:

unep.org

World Seagrass Day raises awareness about the threats to these vital ecosystems.

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International Labour Organization

@ilo

⚠️ 1.8 billion children are living without social protection. This violates children's rights and prevents them from fulfilling their potential. Children cannot wait any longer. They need social protection now❗ Read the🆕

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@UNICEF

report: ow.ly/rBKP50N5G1v

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Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)

@BonnConvention

Today marks the 1st celebration of the

Dugong & Seagrass Hub and 9 others

#WorldSeagrassDay Seagrasses are amongst the most widespread coastal habitats on the planet,essential both for many migratory species of wild animals, as well as for #ClimateChange mitigation. Learn more: cms.int/en/news/seagra

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School feeding programmes help children most at risk of hunger have access to nutritious food and encourage them to attend class, even during times of difficulty. More from

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World Food Programme

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A primary school student in Ethiopia eats their school meal. The WFP-supported home-grown school meals programme in Ethiopia started in 2012 and has expanded, targeting students in food-insecure regions at risk of dropping out of school. WFP/Michael Tewelde

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Tomorrow commemorates the 8th African Day of School Feeding!

Improving children’s nutrition, health and guaranteeing their access to #education are the starting points to accelerating the human capital, social, and economic development of the continent. #ADSF2023

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Happy African Day of School Feeding! 🥬📚✏️ School feeding is changing lives in Africa🍛✨, helping millions of children have regular access to education, linking smallholder farmers to new markets, and creating new jobs.💛 bit.ly/3IDgiu6 #ADSF2023

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UN Environment Programme

Seagrasses are vital to #ClimateAction and biodiversity conservation. They: 🟢Purify ocean water 🟢Provide fish nurseries 🟢Capture and store carbon Find out more about their superpowers this #WorldSeagrassDay: un.org/en/observances

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Every 30 minutes, a football field worth of seagrass is lost. On Wednesday’s #WorldSeagrassDay,