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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Aug 21

    📸: The Knotted Gun sculpture at UNHQ in NYC is a universal symbol of non-violence. The UN works for everyone, everywhere to create a more peaceful and prosperous world for all.

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    6 hours ago

    ‼️ At least 785 people have died or disappeared en route to the Canary Islands this year. IOM is deeply concerned over this alarming increase in deaths and disappearances at sea of migrants trying to reach the islands along the West African coast:

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  3. 1 hour ago

    Speaking now at : Greece: ; Japan: ; Malta: ; Ireland: ; Albania: ; New Zealand: ; Papua New Guinea; Luxembourg: ; and Pakistan: .

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  4. 1 hour ago

    Day 4 of the General Debate continues - watch it LIVE.

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  5. 2 hours ago

    "I want to share my gratitude with all my UN colleagues who for months have worked around the clock to ensure the runs safely and successfully." -- thanks UN staff members for their tireless efforts during the General Assembly.

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  6. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    The is 25 today! 🎂Since opening for signature on 24 Sept 1996 it’s upheld a near-total norm against , backed by a unique global monitoring system. We must , bringing it into force to ban all nuclear explosions, by everyone, forever.

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    5 hours ago

    🇸🇾: UN Human Rights Chief updates on the extent of conflict-related casualties in Syria from 2011 - 2021. urges us all to listen to the voices of survivors & victims, and to the stories of those who have now fallen silent for ever:

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  8. 4 hours ago

    "The age of renewable, affordable energy access for all must start today." -- calls on all governments to cooperate on a just, inclusive & sustainable energy transition.

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  9. 4 hours ago

    Speaking next at the General Debate: Gambia: ; Benin: ; South Sudan: ; Armenia: ; Mauritius; Sweden: ; Barbados: ; Bangladesh; and Netherlands: .

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  10. Retweeted
    9 hours ago

    Every day, young people show us what climate leadership looks like. Let us act together to reach the Paris agreement.

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  11. 6 hours ago

    You've seen the action from the 76th General Debate at UNHQ in NYC, now go behind the scenes of the biggest diplomatic week of the year!

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  12. Retweeted
    7 hours ago

    Friday’s UN energy summit will see more energy compacts announced, as countries commit to end their reliance on fossil fuels

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  13. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    🇧🇾: Human rights situation is deteriorating at an alarming scale. UN Human Rights Chief deeply concerned over restrictions on civic space & fundamental freedoms. She also notes continuing reports of widespread torture in detention. Read:

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  14. 7 hours ago

    Speaking this morning at : Cyprus: ; Nigeria: ; Lebanon: ; Senegal: ; Germany; Slovenia: ; Paraguay: ; State of Palestine; and European Union: .

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  15. 7 hours ago

    Watch LIVE as day 4 of the General Debate gets underway.

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    10 hours ago

    👏 Thanks to intense efforts in conservation, research & surveillance, the global population of mountain gorillas has grown. 🚨 However, despite this positive trend, mountain gorillas 🦍 remain endangered. Learn more on :

    #WorldGorillaDay
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  17. 10 hours ago

    A stunning eco-friendly fresco painting of two children building the world of tomorrow sent an important message to world leaders as they gathered at in NYC this week.

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  18. Retweeted
    19 hours ago

    Young people: You are leading the charge for urgent . Keep sounding the alarm of the climate emergency engulfing our planet. As we prepare for , keep pushing governments for a commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.

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  19. 11 hours ago

    New featuring John Lennon celebrate the 50th anniversary of the recording of his iconic song 'Imagine' and his inspiring message of peace. Get your stamps at

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  20. 12 hours ago

    Increased energy access will help reduce poverty, enable access to education & healthcare, improve gender equality and more. Friday's High-Level Dialogue on Energy is historic opportunity to accelerate action on clean, affordable energy for all.

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  21. Retweeted
    Sep 20

    💬 We invite you to an online multi-stakeholder Forum to address through education. To attend this public event, register ASAP as there are 🟥 limited places 🟥. Let's Educate Against .

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