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PODCAST: The Lid Is In goes to The Gambia, one of the poorest countries in the world, to find out how is transforming lives, and supporting sustainable development.
Fossil fuel expansion, fueled by trillions in taxpayer-funded subsidies, is absurd.
Young people are leading the way in the fight against the climate crisis with their ideas & actions.
My message to them:
Keep raising your voices & pushing leaders to do the right thing.
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5 things you need to know about the key UN conference kicking off on Sunday focusing on the world's least-developed countries #LDC5
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#Cambodia: UN Human Rights Chief dismayed by 27 year sentence against opposition figure Kem Sokha, and urges his release from confinement. Calls on govt to ensure environment for free elections and to protect civil/political rights of all:
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#Belarus: Concerned by today's prison sentencing of 4 rights defenders, incl Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski, on smuggling & extremism-related charges. UN Human Rights Chief urges ALL govts to end arbitrary detention once & for all: ow.ly/lS2350N8bXV
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1 million species are on the brink of extinction due to human activity.
We have the tools & knowledge to end this war on nature.
On #WorldWildlifeDay & every day, let's do our part to preserve natural habitats & build a thriving future for all living beings.
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Human activities have put one million species at risk of extinction.
'We must end this war on nature,' UN Secretary-General says in his message to mark World Wildlife Day #WWD2023 on Friday.
#PartnershipsforConservation
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PODCAST: In the first episode of a mini-series recorded in The Gambia, Conor Lennon talks to Niania Dabo-Tourey, the country head of , about the ways they are supporting rural communities.
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One million animal and plant species are at risk of extinction.
On World Wildlife Day #WWD2023, UN chief , and other senior leaders underline the critical need for #PartnershipsforConversation
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From cash assistance to gender-based violence protection,see how UNHCR and our partners are helping those displaced by the war in Ukraine.
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📍Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine
Join our colleague Alina on a visit to one of the severely impacted villages of Kyiv Oblast.
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📣 Save the date 📣
#CSW67 starts next week, 6-17 March, focusing on innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving #GenderEquality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
Learn more and join our side events ➡️ go.undp.org/eVi9
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#PeaceBegins when women are at the heart of peace negotiations. trained women mediators to support conflict resolution efforts as violence flares in North Kivu, #DRC. #WomenPeaceSecurity #A4P
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I am honoured to declare the official opening of the venue of #LDC5.
Today, the flags of the UN & Qatar raised together to mark this once-in-a-decade opportunity to put global attention on the most vulnerable countries in the world.
Together we will make it a success.
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The UN has announced that who currently serves as US ambassador to the UN agencies in Rome, will be its next Executive Director
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1⃣ million of out 8⃣ million species face threat of extinction.
As we step up action to tackle #biodiversity crisis, #PartnershipsforConservation will be critical.
#WWD2023
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GDP measures everything except that which makes life worthwhile.
We need to think #BeyondGDP and find a methodology that measures sustainability transformation & integrates human and social well-being, natural capital and economic development.
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The earthquakes in #Syria have had a devastating impact on people's mental health.
To date, 39,270 earthquake-affected people in the country have been assisted with psychological first aid and support.
More on the humanitarian response: bit.ly/3ENgl5e
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#Nicaragua: 'widespread & systematic human rights violations that amount to crimes against humanity' + motivated by political reasons, have been committed by the Government say UN #HumanRights investigators in 1st report to
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Congratulations to Cindy McCain on her appointment as the next Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme.
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I have a great admiration for our Resident Coordinators who exemplify perseverance through their leadership. Together we push to deliver the #SDGs.
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🔵 Candidates for the post of Director-General announced.
The election for the Organization’s top leadership post will take place during the 43rd session of the FAO Conference (1-7 July 2023).
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#Niger to sign key UN #WaterConvention covering shrinking #LakeChad
It's a key step t/w this month's landmark #UNWaterConference
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Congratulations to my friend on your nomination as the new Executive Director!
Ambassador, your extraordinary experience & leadership will be critical as conflicts, climate shocks & hunger soar. Look forward to working together, our transition will be seamless!
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In Iraq today, I met with returnees from Al-Hol camp in Syria.
From here, I want to send a message to all countries that also have nationals there: they must step up their efforts to facilitate the safe and dignified repatriation of their citizens.
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Winston Churchill once said, "It was the people who had the courage of a lion, I simply had the luck to give the roar."
To the entire family, thank you for the courage. Thank you for the integrity and the love. Thank you for the honor you've given me to roar on your behalf.
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Expressed gratitude to #UNRWA staff + teachers who protected terrified children in 2 #UNRWA schools amidst violence in Aqbat Jabr camp for #PalestineRefugees in #Jericho yesterday. Schools have to remain safe spaces
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Devastating ration cuts begin for #Myanmar’s #Rohingya refugees in #Bangladesh #coxsbazar camps @WFPinBangladesh
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While in #Niger this week, UN deputy chief visited a school that has become a beacon of hope in the country.
École Pays-Bas is today a safe space for students after being rebuilt following a deadly fire nearly 2 years ago.
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