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Poaching key species has incalculable ecological repercussions.
UNODC’s #PartnershipsforConservation aim to #EndWildlifeCrime & protect habitats by strengthening law enforcement&criminal justice responses to ensure key species can continue to balance ecosystems.
#WorldWildlifeDay
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#UNVienna Director-General was pleased to visit the renovated Austrian Parliament with National Council President Wolfgang Sobotka to see how disability inclusion has been incorporated into the building leaving no one behind. #GlobalGoals #SDGs 🎞👇
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Today is #WorldSeagrassDay. 🐠🌊🐡
#DYK that seagrass beds purify the ocean, provide nurseries for fish and store up to 18% of the world’s oceanic carbon?
Find out more about why seagrasses matter and how we can protect them - un.org/en/observances
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🆕 Vienna Conversation Series event
🗓️ 02 March
👥 Distinguished speakers and expert panelists
💻 Join online to find out more about the interlinkages between advancements in technology, diversity and disarmament education
Reserve your virtual seat NOW: zoom.us/webinar/regist
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Press release from - Serbia takes over Presidency from Romania for 2023 - more here ➡ unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr
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Welcome to the new Permanent Representative of #China who presented his credentials today to the Director-General of #UNVienna - more ➡ unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr
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#UNVienna Generaldirektorin zeigte sich inspiriert von ihrem Besuch im renovierten mit Nationalratspräsident Wolfgang Sobotka: "Parlamente sind das Fundament der Demokratie", sagte sie. Zum Fotoalbum - bit.ly/3SQ0SYh
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Human rights are not a luxury that can be left until we find a solution to the world’s other problems.
They are the solution to many of the world’s other problems.
Today I told the @UN_HRC that we must make human rights a reality in the lives of people everywhere.
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Mineva leto dni od invazije Ruske federacije na Ukrajino. Združeni narodi so lani s svojimi partnerji pomagali 16 milijonom ljudi v Ukrajini. Svet mora še naprej podpirati humanitarno pomoč v tej državi. Več tukaj ➡bit.ly/3xQA0O0
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Whether it's gaming or social media - for many of us, a big part of our lives happens online.
Check out some tips on how to stay safe, connected and creative in the digital world. 👇
#OnMyMind #DigitalLife
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Od invázie Ruskej federácie na Ukrajinu uplynul rok. Bolo to 365 dní nepredstaviteľného utrpenia, strát a ničenia. OSN v spolupráci s partnermi pomohla minulý rok na Ukrajine 16 miliónom ľudí. Svet tu musí aj naďalej podporovať humanitárnu pomoc. Viac ➡ unis.unvienna.org/unis/sk/topics
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Egy éve, hogy az Oroszországi Föderáció megtámadta Ukrajnát. Az ENSZ és partnerei tavaly 16 millió embernek segítettek Ukrajnában. A világnak továbbra is támogatnia kell az ukrajnai humanitárius segítségnyújtást. Bővebben itt ➡ unis.unvienna.org/unis/hu/topics
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Misinformation is dangerous and puts people's well-being at risk. Taking a moment to pause before sharing something online can help stop the spread of harmful misinformation.
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Die Invasion der Russischen Föderation in der Ukraine ist nun ein Jahr her. Das ist ein Jahr unvorstellbaren Leids, von Verlust und Zerstörung. Die Welt muss die humanitäre Hilfe in der Ukraine weiterhin unterstützen. Mehr dazu hier ➡ unis.unvienna.org/unis/de/topics
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It's 1 yr since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. That's one year of unimaginable suffering, loss & destruction. with its partners helped 16 million people in Ukraine last year. The world must keep supporting the humanitarian response in Ukraine ➡ bit.ly/3kqMOHO
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It's the final day of #ZeroCon23 at #UNVienna, - see our highlights from conference - one of the world’s largest gatherings for disability inclusion 👇
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The vast majority of refugees and internally displaced Ukrainians want to return home. But safety and security concerns in their areas of origin prevent them from returning in the near future.
More findings in UNHCR's latest report: bit.ly/3ZkMSHZ
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A year has passed since the war in Ukraine began — the first time a war has been fought amid nuclear power facilities. We've been active since day 1, supporting 🇺🇦's nuclear facilities. The 🌍 can count on to do all it can to avert a nuclear accident.
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New IAEA report on Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine provides an overview of the situation and the IAEA’s activities to reduce the likelihood of a nuclear accident over the last year.
bit.ly/3xKyGwb
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Welcome to the new Permanent Representative of #Guatemala Jorge Skinner-Klée Arenales who presented his credentials today to the Director-General of #UNVienna - more ➡ unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr
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No time to lose, Secretary-General tells emergency session on Ukraine, urging action for ending Russian Federation invasion. 🇸🇮 Foreign Minister & 🇦🇹 DFM Amb. Launsky-Tieffenthal spoke in the debate - more here ➡️ bit.ly/3EAXFWn
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Check out our photos from 1st day of #ZeroCon23. #UNVienna Director-General told the conference by working together we can speed up progress toward creating an inclusive and accessible world where no one is left behind. More photos here: bit.ly/3m2jWG3
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Dusting takes on a whole new meaning when you're a safeguards inspector. Wiping up tiny particles at #nuclear sites and facilities is helping to verify nuclear materials are only being used for peaceful purposes.
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#HappeningNow at #UNVienna #ZeroCon23, one of the world’s largest gatherings for disability inclusion. #UNVienna Director-General addressed the opening, thanked the Essl Foundation for 10 yrs of partnership & spoke of the importance of inclusion.
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Happy International Mother Language Day! #UNVienna tour guides represent the linguistic & geographical diversity of . Seven new guides joined the team this month so we can now offer guided tours of the UN in Vienna in 20 languages. More information here bit.ly/3xC0W3Y
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Marking 10 years of the partnership between #UNVienna & the Essl Foundation and ahead of #ZeroCon23 (), see how UN agencies including & supported innovative solutions for people with disabilities 👇
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The #Internet4Trust conference. organized by is honoured to welcome as a keynote speaker. Find out more about the event from 21-23 February here ➡️ unesco.org/en/internet-co
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Seventy young people from seven European countries are discussing solutions for #climate action and #climatejustice with policy makers today at #UNVienna. Thanks to all the participants for an inspiring exchange & to for the collaboration. #ActJust
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Crime & corruption thrive where social justice is absent.
At a time when natural disasters, the climate crisis & conflict are amplifying poverty & inequality🌍, we need greater social justice.
#SocialJusticeDay reaffirms our responsibility to ensure a more equal world for all.
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Press release - #UNVienna & the Essl Foundation celebrate 10 years of partnership - more here ➡️ unis.unvienna.org/unis/en/pressr
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Press release - Experts of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women commend Slovenia on women’s political and economic participation, ask about Roma women and the representation of girls in science subjects - more here ➡️ ungeneva.org/en/news-media/
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Disinformation on social platforms divides communities and can incite hatred. Tackling hate speech is critical in stopping the spread of harmful information.
❌ Don't share rumours.
✅ Choose content from reliable sources.
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Women's rights are human rights. They are not negotiable.
The #GlobalGoals aim to ensure that all women and girls can live with dignity and respect.
More info on #GenderEquality - unis.unvienna.org
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Whether it's gaming or social media - for many of us, a big part of our lives happens online.
Check out some tips on how to stay safe, connected and creative in the digital world. 👇
#Cybersecurity #IGFYouth
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Happy #WorldPangolinDay!
Described as a “walking pine cone”, pangolins are
✔️scaly anteaters
❌poached for their scales to make traditional medicine
❌critically endangered
❌on the verge of extinction
🔁 share to help raise awareness and save them.
#EndWildlifeCrime
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Ein historisches Ergebnis für #LeadingSDG4:
Staats- und Regierungschefs sagen über 826 Mio. $ auf der hochrangigen Finanzierungskonferenz zu.
Bildung für alle - #222MillionDreams
#TransformingEducation #HLFC2023
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A historic outcome in #LeadingSDG4:
An outstanding $826M+ pledged by 18 donors at the @EduCannotWait #HLFC2023
For #222MillionDreams
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Today we launched a USD$1 billion humanitarian appeal to support the people of Türkiye suffering from last week’s earthquake.
Now is the time for the world to help them - just as the people of Türkiye have for years helped others seeking assistance. bit.ly/3I5ymwz
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