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Joined March 2008
Born October 24, 1945

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    3 Oct 2020

    The UN works for everyone, everywhere by: 🇺🇳 preventing conflict 🇺🇳 vaccinating children 🇺🇳 protecting refugees 🇺🇳 feeding the hungry 🇺🇳 addressing the climate crisis 🇺🇳 empowering women 🇺🇳 responding to & so much more.

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    UN Human Rights Chief calls for stronger support for social protections, free press and public participation in decisions in her opening speech at . Learn more:

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  3. 2 hours ago

    Yemen has one of the highest rates of child malnutrition in the world. Watch as delivers vital nutrition in one of the most remote areas of the country to help kids survive & thrive.

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    Feb 21

    The 🇺🇳 Environment Assembly meets virtually this week. Leadership Dialogues will consider environmental aspects of sustainable development & look at how they can be used to shape a more resilient & inclusive post-pandemic world🌏🌍🌎 More on ⤵️

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  5. 6 hours ago

    From lost jobs to social isolation to missed school lessons, has had a profound affect on people's lives around the world. Share your experiences and coping mechanisms during crisis in this survey: via

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    In a powerful speech to that focused on racism, women and the pandemic's impact on human rights, Secretary-General calls for a global reset, "to recover better, guided by human rights". Read 👉

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    The entire world is suffering from the sickness of violations of human rights. The pandemic recovery gives us an opportunity to change that. Now is the time to reset, reshape, and rebuild a world with human rights and dignity for all.

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  8. 8 hours ago

    Human rights are our bloodline and our lifeline, but they are under attack every day, tells the opening session of the Human Rights Council.

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  9. 12 hours ago

    British celebrity gardener and advocate Monty Don is raising awareness of the links between human & plant health, and how our choices are inter-connected with the well-being of the planet.

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  10. 15 hours ago

    “Injustice was something I could not accept.” -- 's shares with what drove him to dedicate his life to help others in difficult & dangerous situations. 🎧 Listen to his story on our podcast 'Awake At Night':

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  11. 18 hours ago

    Can we halt our destruction of the environment & secure the well-being of the ecosystems that provide for us? explores how we can make to build a more sustainable world.

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  12. 21 hours ago

    People become refugees not by choice, but forced by circumstances. For 70 years, has worked to save lives, protect rights & build a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities & stateless people.

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  13. 24 hours ago

    On Sunday's & every day, check out how you can follow the UN in different languages: French: Spanish: Arabic: Russian: Hindi: Kiswahili: Portuguese:

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  14. Feb 21

    Despite , experts continue working around the world to reduce the threat of landmines and explosive remnants of war. More on their efforts to create for all:

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  15. Feb 21

    Happy ! Cultural and linguistic diversity are key for sustainable and peaceful societies. via

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  16. Feb 21

    has shown how important it is to listen to scientists and spread verified information. Be a Superhero - help counter climate change misinformation with facts and scientific evidence.

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  17. Feb 20

    Languages represent who we are. Protecting this identity is a matter of human rights. On Sunday's , let's celebrate the power of linguistic diversity & multilingualism. via

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  18. Feb 20

    "Racism plagues our world. It is abhorrent. It is ugly. And it is everywhere. We must condemn it without reservation, without hesitation, without qualification." --

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    I condemn the use of deadly violence in Myanmar. The use of lethal force, intimidation & harassment against peaceful demonstrators is unacceptable. Everyone has a right to peaceful assembly. I call on all parties to respect election results and return to civilian rule.

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  20. Feb 20

    In many countries, students are taught in a language other than their mother tongue, which compromises their ability to learn effectively. On Sunday's , join in calling for mother tongue-based education:

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  21. Feb 20

    🌳Forest & land conservation ☀ Renewable energy 🌾 Climate-friendly farming techniques 👷‍♀️Green businesses & jobs These are the top 4 policies people around the world want to see, according to 's .

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