The UN works for everyone, everywhere, by:
🇺🇳 responding to conflict
🇺🇳 protecting refugees
🇺🇳 feeding the hungry
🇺🇳 addressing the climate emergency
🇺🇳 empowering women
🇺🇳 helping in humanitarian crises & much more.
https://un.org/en/our-work
& world leaders at our SDG Moment event to inspire action for the #GlobalGoals & a better world for everyone.
Tune in here Monday, 20 September at 8am EST!
came to UNHQ during #UNGA.
On Monday, they will visit us again to show their support for the #GlobalGoals.
Join them and make your promise for a better future for all: https://un.cheerity.com
"If we believe in possibilities and hope – even when the unexpected happens – we will not lose our way, but discover new ones."
Ahead of #UNGA General Debate,
"We understand the importance of the #GlobalGoals and we feel a great responsibility.
These are joint goals that we need to try to achieve together."
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"We are sometimes called the lost #COVID19 generation - but we’re not the lost generation, we are the WELCOME generation. So let's join hands together so that we can work towards a better tomorrow together."
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"If we believe in possibilities and hope – even when the unexpected happens – we will not lose our way, but discover new ones."
#FBF to last year's #UNGA, when
"We are sometimes called the lost #COVID19 generation - but we’re not the lost generation, we are the WELCOME generation. So let's join hands together so that we can work towards a better tomorrow together."
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“Genocide is a process. The Holocaust did not start with the gas chambers. It started with hate speech.”
-- @UN_GP_RtoP's Adama Dieng on the dangers of hate speech and intolerance on Monday's #PreventGenocide Day. http://un.org/genocideprevention…
📸: 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. https://un.org/en/our-work
The last Ebola patient has been discharged from a treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
A 42-day countdown has begun to declare the end of the world's second-deadliest Ebola epidemic. https://bit.ly/2vAM1uo
“In these turbulent and trying times, he never stopped working to give life to the values of the United Nations Charter. His legacy will remain a true inspiration for all of us.”
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The Holocaust began with words -- and in the era of the internet & social media, the power of propaganda is more devastating than ever.
But education & knowledge can help prevent genocide. http://on.unesco.org/2mvVUkv#HolocaustRemembrance
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 racism
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 anti-semitism
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 xenophobia
𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐏 intolerance
We can all #StandUp4HumanRights and help build a world free of discrimination, hate & violence.
What you say matters.
Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you're unsure about someone's gender or are referring to a group. https://unwomen.org/en#GenerationEquality via
The UN works for everyone, everywhere by:
🇺🇳 preventing conflict
🇺🇳 vaccinating children
🇺🇳 protecting refugees
🇺🇳 feeding the hungry
🇺🇳 addressing the climate crisis
🇺🇳 empowering women
🇺🇳 responding to #COVID19 & so much more.
https://un.org/en/sections/what-we-do/…#UN75
The 5th anniversary of the #ParisAgreement is an important moment to renew #ClimateAction commitments to help us make the transition to a cleaner, healthier & more prosperous future for all.
More about Saturday's Climate Ambition Summit: https://bit.ly/CASummit2020
We can no longer ignore the climate crisis.
It's time to stop making excuses and start making changes!
Let's take #ClimateAction before it’s too late: http://dontchooseextinction.com
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In historic "Uniting for Peace" session, #UNGA adopts resolution demanding that the Russian Federation immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine and withdraw its military forces. https://un.org/en/ga/
Go behind the scenes of the UN General Assembly!
Check out some of the action as world leaders, advocates & others gather for the busiest diplomatic week of the year. https://flickr.com/photos/un_photo/…#UNGA
Human rights are for everyone – no matter who you are or whom you love.
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Sunday is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia http://unfe.org#StandUp4HumanRights#IDAHOBIT via UN
outside UNHQ on Friday, showing solidarity with students around the 🌎 demanding urgent #ClimateAction. Find out how YOU can help tackle the climate crisis: http://un.org/ActNow
"Climate change is a threat to global security that can only be dealt with by unparalleled levels of global co-operation."
Sir. David Attenborough tells Security Council that we can create a stable & healthy world where we thrive in balance with nature. http://un.org/climateaction
champion 'Pad Man'.
When he learnt that women had to choose between buying milk or sanitary pads, he had this revolutionary idea 💡👉http://bit.ly/2CeR6pw
Separating children from their families leaves them more vulnerable to exploitation & abuse. Regardless of immigration status, children are children first. They must be protected. More via
to NYC!
We look forward to seeing Greta & other young people from around the 🌍 at UNHQ for next month's Youth #ClimateAction Summit. https://bit.ly/2NpY06l
“More than ever before in human history, we share a common destiny. We can master it only if we face it together. And that, my friends, is why we have the United Nations.”
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Security Council expresses deep concern over state of emergency imposed in Myanmar by the military and calls for immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi and others who were detained arbitrarily.
Yoga can be a powerful tool to help people deal with the stress & isolation faced by many amid #COVID19. It's also an effective way to maintain physical well-being.
More on Sunday's #YogaDay. https://bit.ly/2UNAuBp
Human rights are for everyone – no matter who you are or whom you love.
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜#StandUp4HumanRights on Monday's International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia and every day. http://unfe.org#IDAHOBIT via
"The world needs young people to keep speaking out, applying pressure & pushing boundaries to have us protect our planet & improve the lives of its people.
Wishing everyone, everywhere peace & happiness in 2020."
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LGBTIQ+ rights are HUMAN rights.
#StandUp4HumanRights on Wednesday’s International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia and every day.
http://unfe.org#IDAHOBIT via UN
🚴♀️ Biking to work
💡 Switching off the lights
👖 Buying sustainable fashion
People around the world have logged more than 3 million of their #ClimateAction activities.
Join the movement & download the app that helps you #ActNow to protect our planet. http://actnow.aworld.org
"I am deeply saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, admired worldwide for her leadership & devotion.
Her unwavering, lifelong dedication will be long remembered."
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As we work together to contain #COVID19, we must also work to contain misinformation.
That's why we're launching Verified, a new initiative to deliver trusted information, life-saving advice and stories from the best of humanity. http://shareverified.com/en
#COVID19 is a threat unlike any other in our lifetimes.
We must look after each other and protect the vulnerable.
We are in this together – and we will get through this, together.
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The Holocaust began with words, and today, the power of propaganda is more devastating than ever.
But education & knowledge can help prevent genocide.
Wednesday is #HolocaustRemembranceDay. https://on.unesco.org/2B5Um8Q via
In favour: 143
Against: 5
Abstentions: 35
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution calling on countries to reject Russia's attempted annexation of four regions of Ukraine following disputed referendums held late last month. https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/10/1129492…