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  1. Pinned Tweet
    21 Aug 2021

    📸: 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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  2. 45 minutes ago

    Education isn’t the only thing children & young people miss out on when their schools close due to . 370+ million students have also missed out on school meals -- an essential source of reliable food & nutrition. via

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  3. 4 hours ago

    As we mark 50 years since the start of the environmental movement, it's time to re-evaluate the steps that everyone can take to address the climate crisis. explains how the meeting provides an opportunity to do just that.

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  4. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    Female genital mutilation is a form of violence against women. It is a human rights abuse. It leaves scars that last a lifetime. Let’s protect our girls and !

    18 replies 304 retweets 706 likes
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  5. 7 hours ago

    Everyone has felt the impacts of , but women & girls have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic on multiple fronts, with far reaching consequences. explains the unique gendered impacts of the crisis.

    14 replies 55 retweets 126 likes
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  6. 10 hours ago

    Compared to 3 decades ago, girls today are 1/3 less likely to be subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). On Sunday's Day, see how is working and investing to eliminate this human rights violation by 2030.

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  7. 13 hours ago

    This week, we welcomed the of the tiger. Global tiger numbers have fallen drastically & reservation efforts are crucial for their survival. explains how sites in India & Nepal have managed to double their tiger populations since 2010.

    17 replies 67 retweets 300 likes
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  8. 16 hours ago

    Scary. Painful. Traumatizing. That’s how female genital mutilation (FGM) survivors describe their experience. Sunday is Day. More from .

    24 replies 98 retweets 249 likes
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  9. 19 hours ago

    Why should you care about what's happening in the Arctic? Because it impacts the entire planet.🌍 Without , thawing permafrost could release dangerous microorganisms & carbon emissions that have been locked in ice for thousands of years.

    41 replies 104 retweets 319 likes
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  10. 22 hours ago

    Globally, more than 200 million girls & women alive today have undergone some form of female genital mutilation (FGM). On Sunday's Day, learn how is working to protect women & girls from this human rights abuse.

    79 replies 299 retweets 766 likes
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  11. Feb 5

    "The global financial system is morally bankrupt. It favours the rich and punishes the poor." -- calls for a transformation of the global financial system to ensure a just recovery.

    65 replies 156 retweets 400 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    Feb 5

    Attended the and had fruitful discussions with leaders on the urgent need for peace, security, inclusiveness, climate action, and good governance as prerequisites for sustainable economic development in .

    81 replies 210 retweets 904 likes
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  13. Retweeted
    Feb 5

    For , partnership between and “is stronger than ever”. UN chief video message was shown during 35th Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    14 replies 40 retweets 133 likes
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  14. Feb 5

    200 million women & girls alive today have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), which involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It's a human rights violation. More from on Sunday's Day.

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  15. Retweeted
    Feb 5

    Peace is not easy to achieve, but it is absolutely necessary. At I reiterated my commitment to continue working together with the with a common goal in mind: Dignity, equality, peace and justice for all the people of Africa.

    246 replies 408 retweets 1,077 likes
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  16. Feb 5

    Racism is the rejection of our common humanity. Let’s build a world where we can all exercise our fundamental human rights. Learn how you can take action & during :

    52 replies 186 retweets 461 likes
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  17. Feb 5

    Interested in working at the UN? The Young Professionals Programme is now open for applications through 13 February. Get application tips & more from :

    28 replies 134 retweets 378 likes
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  18. Feb 5

    As we respond to , we must ensure routine immunizations continue to stop the spread of preventable diseases & avert the risk of dangerous outbreaks. & help protect people of all ages. More from :

    31 replies 158 retweets 395 likes
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  19. Feb 5

    The pandemic has exposed the vital need to end health disparities & boost investments in critical public services. The call for universal health coverage, including access to vaccines for all. Learn more ➡️

    32 replies 98 retweets 270 likes
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  20. Feb 5

    The mission in Lebanon ( ) is taking advantage of a new initiative to create an enabling & inclusive environment for .

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  21. Feb 4

    World Interfaith Harmony Week is an opportunity to promote solidarity between all people, regardless of their religion or faith. Learn how works to unify humanity toward our shared goals:

    31 replies 119 retweets 380 likes
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