Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.
New York, NY
Joined March 2008
- Tweets 89,886
- Following 1,209
- Followers 16,275,041
- Likes 1,664
Pinned Tweet
For 77 years, the UN has been working to create a better world where all people are able to enjoy peace, prosperity & human rights.
Scroll through to learn some facts about the history of the UN and our efforts around the world today.
17,179
1,477
388
3,837
United Nations retweeted
🌙 Ramadan Kareem!
Wishing a blessed, peaceful and healthy holy month to everyone celebrating!
This Ramadan, families in #Syria affected by the deadly earthquakes need your help.
Donate today: bit.ly/40wkcvU
7
43
147
Friday is the International Day for the Right to Truth about Human Rights Abuses.
On this day, and every day, we emphasize the right to truth & pay tribute to those who devote their lives to the human rights of all. un.org/en/observances/right-…
21
69
5
159
📸: Go behind the scenes of the UN Water Conference at UNHQ in NYC!
This week, world leaders, influencers, young people & others have come together to stress the urgent need to ensure all people, everywhere can access clean & safe water. bit.ly/Water2023
30
42
2
153
“The renewed diplomatic attention on Syria & the shared suffering of all Syrians in the aftermath of the earthquakes, create new obligations & indeed opportunities.”
– @UNEnvoySyria tells Security Council. news.un.org/en/story/2023/03…
12
32
1
107
United Nations retweeted
WFP has been forced to cut back its lifesaving assistance for #Rohingya refugees like Kulsuma in Bangladesh.
"With each ration cut, malnutrition will certainly rise," says WFP's Country Director. bit.ly/416kMBV
12
36
2
137
.@antonioguterres has joined @LinkedIn!
From the climate crisis & gender inequalities, to hate speech & racism, the Secretary-General will be sharing his views & solutions to the most pressing challenges facing our world.
Follow him here: linkedin.com/in/antonio-gute…
18
49
7
180
United Nations retweeted
#NorthKorea #DPRK: See new report summarizing our Office’s work on accountability -> A solid basis for engagement to assist authorities in fulfilling their intl human rights obligations ohchr.org/en/statements-and-…
32
38
5
122
One in three AIDS-related deaths in 2021 were due to tuberculosis.
Ahead of #WorldTBDay on Friday, UNAIDS calls on partners to redouble efforts to ensure early identification, treatment, and prevention of TB in people living with HIV.
8
115
8
222
LGBTIQ+ rights are HUMAN rights.
UN @free_equal works to help ensure LGBTIQ+ people can fully enjoy their human rights – no matter where they are, or whom they love. unfe.org #StandUp4HumanRights
134
164
16
463
United Nations retweeted
Defying global trade's downward trend in the second half of 2022, environmentally friendly goods performed particularly well.
@UNCTAD's latest Global Trade Update highlights the resilience & greening of world trade in 2022.
More trends & data here ▶️ bit.ly/3ZekkPM
6
40
137
7,909
United Nations retweeted
Humanity faces a difficult truth: climate change is making our planet uninhabitable.
On #WorldMetDay & beyond, let's commit to live up to our responsibilities & ensure that future generations inherit a better tomorrow.
It’s time to end the relentless & senseless war on nature.
445
618
60
1,704
As the UN Water Conference continues, join conversations with advocates and activists about the importance of urgent #WaterAction.
Watch #SDGLive through Friday: un.org/en/sdgmediazone/progr…
38
62
6
252
United Nations retweeted
Happy #WorldMetDay! This year is exceptional, as we mark 150 years of meteorological progress and ambitious priorities, including #EarlyWarningsForAll and much more ambitious #ClimateAction. Join Us! 🔗wmo.int/worldmetday
13
257
70
527
34,207
"It’s time to end the relentless — and senseless — war on nature, and deliver the sustainable future that our climate needs, and our children and grandchildren deserve.”
– @antonioguterres on Thursday’s #WorldMetDay. public.wmo.int/en/resources/…
75
139
17
353
United Nations retweeted
📢 Over 500 commitments have been submitted to the Water Action Agenda!
As the world unites for water, what is your #WaterAction?
Get inspired. Take Action➡️ bit.ly/WaterActionAgenda
11
49
2
110
United Nations retweeted
1⃣7⃣ #GlobalGoals
1⃣6⃣9⃣ targets
7⃣ years left until 2030.
📉In the absence of increased efforts, #AsiaPacific will miss 90% of the 118 measurable SDG targets.
More findings in the interactive version of the #SDGProgress Report: bit.ly/3JymjZv
4
45
6
114
UN Peacekeepers from Norway serve in @UNPeacekeeping missions around the world - often far from home, in challenging environments.
We thank them for their service & sacrifice. peacekeeping.un.org/service #ServingForPeace
42
73
4
327
United Nations retweeted
A 10-day vaccination campaign has protected some 1.7M people from cholera in earthquake-hit areas of northwest #Syria.
The cholera outbreak was first declared in Syria in Sep 2022.
Thanks to @WHO, @UNICEF & 1400 teams of health workers & community volunteers who took part.
11
41
5
149
6,684