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  1. 2 hours ago

    At least half the world’s people don’t have access to the health services they need. Some 100 million people are driven into poverty each year by catastrophic healthcare costs. We must speed up & scale up investment in Universal Health Coverage - starting immediately.

    29 replies 81 retweets 204 likes
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  2. 10 hours ago

    Health treatment should not depend on financial status. has shown that Universal Health Coverage, strong public health systems and emergency preparedness are essential for economies, for justice, for everyone.

    25 replies 151 retweets 310 likes
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  3. Oct 7

    Wishing Chief a swift and full recovery from . Let's keep looking after each other as we continue our fight against the pandemic.

    I am engaging with UNHCR’s Executive Committee from home as I have to isolate after testing positive to . I only have mild symptoms and hope to recover soon. A reminder of the importance of washing hands 🤝 keeping distances ➡️ and wearing masks 😷!
    45 replies 77 retweets 407 likes
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  4. Oct 7

    Yet another example of a climate crisis that is worsening by the hour. We have no time to waste. Transformative is the only way to ensure a liveable planet for this and future generations.

    We just had the warmest September on record (ahead of Sept 2019 and 2016), according to dataset. Temperatures especially above average in much of Siberia, Middle East, western USA, parts of South America and Australia
    73 replies 549 retweets 1,135 likes
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  5. Oct 7

    Congratulations to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna for this groundbreaking achievement. This is a good reminder that supporting the careers of women scientists & researchers is key to progress for all.

    BREAKING NEWS: The 2020 in Chemistry has been awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna “for the development of a method for genome editing.”
    36 replies 178 retweets 639 likes
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  6. Oct 6

    A huge gap in health coverage is one of the reasons why has caused so much pain and suffering. Public health programmes must be inclusive & equitable, without financial barriers.

    75 replies 411 retweets 929 likes
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  7. Oct 6

    The is helping save millions of lives, around the clock, around the world. Last year, we mobilized and coordinated humanitarian assistance worth $18 billion for 117 million people in need.

    49 replies 183 retweets 505 likes
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  8. Oct 6

    Press freedom is essential for peace, justice and human rights. When journalists and media workers are targeted, societies as a whole pay a price.

    100 replies 395 retweets 737 likes
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  9. Oct 6

    The violations of the Security Council arms embargo on Libya are a scandal and call into question the basic commitment to peace of all involved. Foreign deliveries of weapons and other military support must stop immediately.

    71 replies 187 retweets 509 likes
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  10. Oct 5

    Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the massive social and economic impact of the pandemic. & 's gender tracker highlights the women missing from governments' response across the world.

    53 replies 351 retweets 697 likes
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  11. Oct 5

    The people of Libya continue to endure misery after years of conflict. I call on all Libyans to continue to work towards a lasting ceasefire and act with the interests of the country’s people in mind. Libya’s future is at stake.

    68 replies 152 retweets 490 likes
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  12. Oct 4

    Happy ! Teachers play one of the most crucial roles in our societies. We must ensure their work is appreciated and valued accordingly. My thanks to all educators worldwide for providing knowledge, support and inspiration.

    154 replies 816 retweets 2,494 likes
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  13. Oct 4

    1 billion people live in overcrowded settlements with inadequate housing. Action is needed now to provide low-income families & vulnerable populations with affordable housing and easy access to water, sanitation & other basic services.

    78 replies 366 retweets 847 likes
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  14. Oct 4

    Clean energy is good business: It drives more jobs, cleaner air & better health. As we strive to recover better from , I urge all countries to commit to no new coal, no fossil fuel subsidies, and to leave no one behind.

    97 replies 466 retweets 1,308 likes
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  15. Oct 3

    is costing the global economy $375 billion a month. 500 million jobs have been lost since the crisis started. I call on all countries & partners to significantly step up in the next 3 months to provide new & additional resources behind a global response.

    77 replies 316 retweets 825 likes
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  16. Oct 3

    The signing of the Juba Peace Agreement today signals the dawn of a new era for the people of Sudan. Ensuring successful implementation will require sustained commitment & collaboration of all. The stands ready to support this historic journey towards peace.

    58 replies 277 retweets 835 likes
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  17. Oct 2

    In far too many countries, we continue to see systematic and grave human rights violations; widespread impunity; hate speech, exclusion & discrimination. In this century, silence in the face of human suffering should not be an option.

    159 replies 427 retweets 841 likes
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  18. Oct 2

    The elimination of nuclear weapons is vital to the survival of life on this planet. Unfortunately, progress has stalled & is at risk of backsliding. For the sake of all of our security, the world must return to a common path towards nuclear disarmament.

    75 replies 217 retweets 569 likes
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  19. Oct 2

    I wish US President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts are with them, their loved ones and all those suffering from .

    75 replies 189 retweets 870 likes
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  20. Oct 1

    On this International Day of Non-violence, I reiterate my call for a global ceasefire. Making this a reality before the end of the year would ease suffering, help lower the risk of famine & create space for negotiations towards peace. Now is the time to intensify our efforts.

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