Every year, leaders gather at UNHQ for the General Assembly, where they take on some of the biggest challenges facing our world today.
Swipe through to learn some fast facts about #UNGA, the busiest diplomatic week of the year!
You've seen the action from the 77th #UNGA General Debate at UNHQ in NYC -- now go behind the scenes of the biggest diplomatic week of the year!
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Ending #COVID19, creating jobs for young people and investing in clean energy and #ClimateAction, were the top themes of Day 5 of #UNGA .
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Three out of four children worldwide are at risk of lifelong effects of poverty and exclusion.
Through the Global Accelerator, we aim to extend social protection coverage for over 4 billion people and create 400M decent jobs. #UNGA
🇧🇾#Belarus: The climate of repression continues with a deterioration of the human rights situation, incl. serious violations of civil & political rights & rampant impunity –Acting Human Rights Chief
launched new plans to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in 15 developing countries and a capacity-building initiative to prepare for #COP27.
📸: Thank you to all our security colleagues for your efforts to keep us safe and ensure a successful #UNGA!
More on the work of the UN Department of Safety & Security around the world: https://un.org/es/node/97936
Seven months after the onset of the international armed conflict in Ukraine, refugees remain grateful for the warm reception that they have received across Europe and most plan to stay put for now. New survey ⬇️
🆕📍As more countries brace for the impact of Hurricane #Fiona, WFP is on the ground in the #DominicanRepublic👇, where the government has declared a state of emergency.
The situation at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant remains a cause of grave concern.
Any damage to nuclear infrastructure, whether deliberate or not, could have terrible consequences for people around the planet and far beyond.
The world cannot afford a nuclear catastrophe.
Starting soon: #GenerationEquality Accountability Moment at #UNGA
Join us to learn about progress made and the accountability process for Forum commitments.
🗓️ Friday 23 September, 1:15 – 3:00pm EST
👉 You can still register here: http://unwo.men/v2AT50KRrfw
📣 Next week, representatives from 175 countries 🌍 will convene for the 66th #IAEAGC. Find out what delegations will cover as the IAEA reflects on its work towards international development, peace, and security.
👉https://bit.ly/3SnH7FS
FACT: We have the means and opportunity to end the #COVID19 pandemic.
The challenge? Far too many people lack access to lifesaving tools.
This #UNGA77, we must #PushForEquity to safeguard past progress & ensure future health security.
More than 70 million people around the world are deaf.
Friday's International Day of Sign Languages aims to help promote, protect & preserve the 300+ different sign languages in existence. https://un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day…
During day 4 of the #UNGA High-Level Week, leaders discussed the war in #Ukraine, funding shortfalls for Palestine refugees and challenges to the Sahel region.
Watch some of the highlights⬇️https://news.un.org/en/events/unga77…
Friday's International Day of Sign Languages highlights the important relationship between sign language and the human rights of deaf people.
Find out more: https://un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day…
IAEA proposal to establish nuclear safety and security protection zone around 🇺🇦#Zaporizhzhya NPP receives strong international support; talks w/ #Ukraine & #Russia aimed at agreeing & implementing it ASAP have begun,
The impacts of the war in Ukraine are disproportionately affecting women & girls worldwide.
Disruptions in oil & gas supply, staple food commodities & skyrocketing food, fuel & fertilizer prices are widening the gender gap,
The latest developments in the war in Ukraine are dangerous & disturbing.
They are further steps away from any prospect of peace – and towards an endless cycle of horror and bloodshed.
I will continue to spare no effort for peace in line with int’l law & the
The impacts of the war in #Ukraine are devastating for women and girls worldwide.
Disruptions in oil & gas supply, staple food commodities and skyrocketing food, fuel & fertilizer prices are widening the gender gap.
Read our latest policy brief: http://unwo.men/nJQH50KQsWH#UNGA
Ethiopia: There are reasonable grounds to believe that serious human rights abuses, including crimes against humanity and war crimes, have been committed in Tigray, Commission of Human Rights Experts tells