For 77 years, the UN has been working to create a better world where all people are able to enjoy peace, prosperity & human rights.
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Migratory birds face many dangers.
From plastic pollution to habitat loss & the impacts of the climate crisis, migrating birds are increasingly under threat from human activity.
More on Saturday’s #WorldMigratoryBirdDay: worldmigratorybirdday.org/migratory
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Are you a teacher or parent? 🧑🏫
🔎Are you looking for ways to teach young people about the UN's work?
Discover our Teach The UN resources designed to make learning about global issues, including #GlobalGoals, human rights & peacekeeping, engaging & fun! un.org/teach
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Migratory birds 🦆 connect not only ecosystems, but also people and nations.
We all have a responsibility to ensure the diverse habitats migratory birds transit are protected.
More on Saturday’s #WorldMigratoryBirdDay: worldmigratorybirdday.org/migratory
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Nearly 61 million people were displaced within their own countries due to conflicts and disasters in 2022.
This is the highest number ever reported and a 60% increase compared to the previous year.
Latest from : iom.int/news/record-nu
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Pollution, water scarcity & the climate crisis are having a direct impact on the aquatic ecosystems migratory birds depend on for survival.
Saturday’s #WorldMigratoryBirdDay highlights the need to address human activities that put migratory birds at risk. worldmigratorybirdday.org
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Fighting in Sudan has resulted in tens of thousands of people fleeing and threatens to unleash a widespread humanitarian crisis across the region.
Here are 5 things you should know about the violence and how the UN is responding. ⬇️
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“Title 42” was lifted by the US government - new, safe pathways and increased refugee resettlement are welcome , but measures restricting access to asylum are of concern.
Read the statement by UNHCR and 👇🏻
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. is deeply concerned by the impact of the current crisis on people in #Sudan.
The Organization is mobilizing to provide assistance to the population in the fields of education, culture and information.
Full statement: on.unesco.org/3nTVEPY 📰
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The world is facing a shortage of health workers, particularly nurses & midwives, which could impact efforts to achieve universal health coverage by 2030.
More from on Friday’s #InternationalNursesDay: who.int/news-room/fact
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Fighting in Sudan has impacted the country and region. Over 50,000 people have sought safety in South Sudan since fighting started.
Most are South Sudanese intending to return to their communities.
They need urgent humanitarian assistance.
Donate 👉bit.ly/3BfpEZB
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Our planet is choking on plastic. Every minute the equivalent of 1 garbage truck of plastic is dumped into the ocean.
To #BeatPlasticPollution, we must reduce the production of plastic & pursue systematic change.
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Malian troops, foreign military personnel killed over 500 people during military operation in Moura in March 2022. New UN human rights report:
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Plants 🌱 🌲 are life – we depend on them for 80% of the food we eat and 98% of the oxygen we breathe.
More from on Friday’s #PlantHealthDay: fao.org/plant-health-d
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Humanitarian needs are growing across Sudan as many families and their children flee brutal conflict.
With sustained support, UNICEF is working to reach and assist more children in need and securing their rights.
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❗️Internal displacements caused by disasters were the highest ever recorded last year.
As humanitarian needs grow, reducing long-term risk and vulnerability to prevent future crises is urgent. #earlywarning #ClimateMigration
Read full report➡️bit.ly/3LXgXrL
#GRID2023
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Plants, especially trees, help to mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide.
But plant pests & diseases can cause tree mortality, which reduces net carbon sinks.
Protecting #PlantHealth means protecting the environment & our future!
#PlantHealthDay #UNForests
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Nurses play a key role in improving health, preventing disease, responding to emergencies & more.
On Friday's #InternationalNursesDay, we thank them for their unwavering support to people around the world. who.int/news-room/fact
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🗞️ News Release: Severe funding shortfalls in #Palestine are forcing WFP to suspend vital assistance for more than 200,000 people.
WFP cash assistance remains critical for tens of thousands of families in #Palestine.
Learn more: bit.ly/41vbs9D
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Today is #InternationalNursesDay!
Nurses play a critical role in health care and emergency response bit.ly/2SdGnHq
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Our health & the health of our 🌍 depend on plants 🌱.
Yet, they are under threat.
On Friday’s #PlantHealthDay, shares what everyone can do to protect them. fao.org/plant-health-d
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Every day, nurses around the 🌎 save lives.
Amid #COVID19, many risked their own wellbeing to care for others.
On Friday's #InternationalNursesDay, join us in thanking them for improving people's health, even in the most difficult of times. who.int/news-room/fact via
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Severe funding shortfalls are forcing to suspend vital assistance for 200,000+ people in Palestine.
Without adequate funding, the food agency warns it may have to completely shut down operations in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Destruction of natural habitats & ecosystems has left both plant & human life exposed.
Plants 🌱🌲 are our main source of food & nutrition -- we need to protect them!
More from on Friday’s #PlantHealthDay. fao.org/plant-health-d
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The difference between 1.5°C & 3°C global warming means vastly different scenarios for the future.
Our survival on this planet hinges on these few degrees.
Addressing the climate crisis & limiting temperature rise is possible, if we #ActNow. un.org/actnow via
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👋Welcome to the WFP team, !👋
Professional footballer Distel Zola is raising awareness about healthy eating, #SchoolMeals, and nutrition in the Democratic Republic of Congo #DRC! ⚽🍚💙
👉bit.ly/44GyWvc
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#Gaza: We are alarmed by the escalation of hostilities this week. We urge all parties to take measures to de-escalate, and conduct prompt and transparent investigation into all killings, especially of civilians. Full statement here: ohchr.org/en/press-relea
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The world's largest humanitarian organization, , works every day to help save & change lives around the globe.
Learn about their work to achieve #ZeroHunger & how you can support their efforts. wfp.org
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#Pakistan: urges restraint by security forces. Internet restrictions must be lifted. Freedom of expression, peaceful assembly & rule of law are key to resolving political conflicts - with no place for disproportionate force. Protesters should refrain from violence.
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“All parties must protect the rights of civilians and comply with international humanitarian and human rights law.”
-- Chief condemns violence in Sudan & calls for a negotiated peace. ohchr.org/en/statements-
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Climate change is having profound and unequal impacts, particularly on those who are vulnerable and depend on natural resources.
👉 Learn about the intersection of gender and #ClimateChange: unwo.men/gtuB50Ohjmp
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Three months have passed since the devastating earthquakes in #Türkiye and #Syria, but our response continues.
See why women and girls still need our support: unf.pa/5rw
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Afghanistan: Large-scale outbreak of one of the world’s most damaging locusts could result in a massive loss of crops and dramatically worsen food insecurity in the country, warns .
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UN peacekeepers from Djibouti are #ServingForPeace around the world.
We thank these brave women & men for their contributions to and their service & sacrifice. peacekeeping.un.org/en/service-and
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Interested in a career with the UN?
The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for highly qualified young people.
Applications for the 2023 Young Professionals Programme Exams are now open: careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?
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Sudan: The risk of record levels of hunger continues to rise due to ongoing fighting.
150,000 people have already fled the country, says , warning of dire humanitarian needs & lack of aid.
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