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  1. 8200+ supported 40+ UN partners in achieving the across 140+ countries & territories in 2019. In 2020, you could become one of them.

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  2. Recognition Justice Development This , find out about the International Decade of People of :

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  3. Happening this week: , Day & much more. Full list here:

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  4. Behind the scenes: Get to know one of the UN's most senior officials, Chief , and her work to promote peace & security around the world.

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  5. “When the women in the Protection of Civilians site see me at dawn, in charge of & training male colleagues, they look at me as a motivator.” - Vera Ayensu, officer with . Find out about women in :

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  6. Seasonal influenza kills up to 650,000 people every year. Get info from on how to prevent the flu & recognize the symptoms - and what to do when you have it:

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  7. Happening Monday at UNHQ: launch of global programme on . Details:

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  8. Wetlands are crucial for , but they are disappearing three time faster than forests due to the climate emergency. More on Sunday's :

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  9. Feb 2

    👉Are you between 15 and 29 years old? 👉Passionate about the ? Now's your chance to be one of the next ! Apply before 22 Feb: via

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  10. Feb 2

    About half of the world's population does not have access to the Internet. Many of them live in developing countries. is working to reduce the digital divide around the world.

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  11. Feb 1

    The climate emergency is one of the main drivers of hunger. See how is working to prevent & respond to food insecurity caused by the impacts of the climate crisis.

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  12. Feb 1

    40% of the world’s plant & animal species live or breed in wetlands. On Sunday's , learn more about the importance of wetlands:

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  13. Feb 1

    Switching off lights 💡, even just for a short time, can save more energy than it takes for them to start up again. Small steps like this one can make a big difference. Here's how YOU can to protect our planet:

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  14. Feb 1

    This week we welcomed to UNHQ where they showed their support for the ! More about the programme: via

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  15. Feb 1

    Pneumonia is the biggest infectious killer of children worldwide, claiming the lives of 800,000+ children under five each year. has details on the risk of pneumonia in children & tips on staying healthy.

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  16. Feb 1

    "We proved that women’s active participation in a peace process can make a significant difference." -- Nobel Laureate on the important role of women for peace. via

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  17. Feb 1

    Simple steps can help you stay healthy while traveling: - Wash your hands frequently. 🤚 - Try not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth. ❌ - Avoid contact with people with a cough or fever. 🤒 More tips from :

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  18. Feb 1

    “I’m here to listen to you, and to bring your concerns to your political leaders." -- spent a week in South Sudan listening to young people's hopes and challenges:

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  19. Jan 31

    Saturday: takes on rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of February.

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  20. Jan 31

    Tourism - which often depends on Earth’s natural beauty - is also making enormous contributions to its decay. New initiative is set to bring the tourism sector together under a common vision to : via

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