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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 11

    "I'm happy to be here to give you a first-hand look at my job & share what motivates me to strive for a better, more peaceful world." -- is now on :

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  2. 29 minutes ago

    No matter how big or small your family may be, on Wednesday's International , let's celebrate the care, support & ❤️ families can provide.

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  3. Retweeted
    1 hour ago

    The Pacific region is on the frontlines of climate change but is also a frontrunner in taking urgent and ambitious . My remarks at the Pacific Island Forum:

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  4. Retweeted
    May 13

    Sent to prison in for 7 years just because her father was a political activist, is today a force to reckon with. Now a law graduate, she dedicates her life to defending the of Rohingya women & girls. 👉

    28 replies 171 retweets 299 likes
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  5. 2 hours ago

    Watch: carried his message of solidarity and tolerance to New Zealand, where he met with the Muslim community following the recent terror attacks in Christchurch.

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  6. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    UNAIDS and the LGBT Foundation launch a groundbreaking study on happiness, sex and quality of life for people.

    17 replies 60 retweets 138 likes
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  7. Retweeted
    May 13

    🌐 - We need an honest discussion on frontier technologies to avoid unintended social, political, and environmental consequences that we could never have anticipated. MORE >>

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  8. 4 hours ago

    Technologies like artificial intelligence present significant opportunities for taking ambitious , but also pose risks for deepening existing inequalities. explains:

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  9. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    : UN Human Rights Chief calls for an effective and independent investigation into torture allegations preceding the death in of a 44-year-old Lebanese man, Hassan Toufic Dika, on 11 May. Learn more:

    Tragic death of detainee in Lebanon
    Bachelet urges investigation into allegations of torture and unlawful treatment of a detainee in Lebanon.
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  10. 6 hours ago

    ➡️ Exercise regularly ➡️ Avoid smoking & harmful use of alcohol ➡️ Maintain a healthy diet New guidelines for reducing the risk of dementia are online:

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  11. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    The is concerned by the emerging communal violence and tension in and calls on the Government and security forces to ensure that the situation does not escalate. Read the full statement and Sinhala, Tamil translations of statement here:

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  12. 8 hours ago

    Like so many around the world, was moved by the poignant stories of compassion and grace from New Zealand after the recent terror attacks. Here's what he said in Christchurch this week.

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  13. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    Bula vinaka and welcome to Fiji 🌴🇫🇯✈

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  14. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    .’s Science, Technology & Innovation Forum is where ALL voices - from top tech firms to youth to indigenous persons - come together and present science-based solutions for the . 📅:14-15 May More info:

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  15. 11 hours ago

    Yemen update: Redeployment Coordination Committee Chair Lieutenant General Lollesgaard, visited today the ports of Hudaydah, Salif and Ras Issa to verify the redeployment of Ansar Allah (Houthi) forces. info:

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  16. Retweeted
    23 hours ago

    The crisis in the English-speaking parts of Cameroon 🇨🇲 – NW & SW regions – started in 2016 as peaceful protests. In 2018, the protests escalated into one of Africa’s fastest-growing displacement crises. Here are some of the stories of affected people⬇️

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  17. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    I’ve just arrived in Fiji and am looking forward to meeting with leaders of Pacific island states to discuss , and development and security challenges.

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  18. 13 hours ago

    Senior job opening: the UN is looking for a recognized leader in strategic communications & media with a proven track record for success to lead the Dept. of Global Communications. Application details:

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  19. 16 hours ago

    Drones are the latest tool being used by to help save time & money in humanitarian & development efforts in Ethiopia.

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  20. 18 hours ago

    "I am here to say with a full heart: You are not alone. The world is with you. The UN is with you. I am with you” – tells Muslim community in Christchurch. See more updates from his time in New Zealand on his new account:

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  21. 19 hours ago

    All refugees deserve the chance to live a life of peace and dignity. In Auckland, heard directly from families who have been welcomed by New Zealand after fleeing conflict & persecution in their home countries.

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