Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.

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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.
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🌙 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
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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-…
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📸: 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
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Communities in #Vanuatu continue to be in the frontline of the climate crisis. This month's twin Category-4 cyclones Judy and Kevin are the latest test to their resilience. A new $1.7M @UNCERF contribution will help meet their most immediate needs.
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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
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.@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…
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#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-…
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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…
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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
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The February 6 earthquakes added to years of hostilities, poverty and to an uncertain future for the people of #Syria.  Learn what the @UN and partners have done to help:
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"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/…
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📢 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
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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
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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
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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.
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