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For the first time ever, @antonioguterres invoked Article 99 of UN Charter, urging Security Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire, he says civilian population must be spared from further harm. linkedin.com/pulse/heres-lat…
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The future of our planet & generations to come are at stake
Today's crises are a wake-up call: human rights must guide governance. Not just in speeches by high-level officials, but in law, policy & action
Leaders who ignore this truth imperil the people they are meant to serve
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"Together, let us commit to create a more peaceful and stable world in which organized crime has no place."
-- @antonioguterres tells Security Council, calling for stronger action to fight the growing challenge of transnational organized crime. news.un.org/en/story/2023/12…
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The ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem and it plays a critical role in our lives.
Yet, it faces several threats.
Here are 5 actions you can take to help #SaveOurOcean: un.org/sustainabledevelopmen…
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Several thousand NGO representatives participate in meetings at @UNGeneva every year. These civil society actors play a vital role in generating the necessary attention and action on a wide range of issues. Learn more about our work with civil sector: buff.ly/3GtbxCL
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More than a third of women experience lasting health problems caused by childbirth - some persist in the months or even years after giving birth, new research shows bit.ly/3Rdntx9
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Even wars have rules.
The Geneva Conventions protect civilians in conflict and helps ensure assistance reaches those in need, without discrimination. ohchr.org/en/instruments-mec…
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With the start of winter in #Ukraine, humanitarian organizations continue providing water, hygiene and sanitation-related assistance.
It is essential for operating heating systems, especially in areas where these services have been disrupted due to the ongoing hostilities.
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Hate speech, toxic and inflammatory rhetoric must be vigorously condemned. International human rights law is absolutely clear on this - @volker_turk
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Gaza: 27 humanitarian organizations, including the UN & partners, say the situation on the ground is catastrophic.
Humanitarians are calling for an immediate end to the hostilities, and unimpeded delivery of sustained aid.
Details: reliefweb.int/report/occupie…
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WFP urgently calls for a humanitarian ceasefire in #Gaza.
The recent pause allowed us to reach 250,000 people, but the distribution of aid is now almost impossible and endangers the lives of humanitarian workers.
Above all, it is a disaster for the civilian population of Gaza.
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🌎 Urgent Call for Action in the Americas! 🚨
As the Darien jungle crossings soar to 500,000, double last year's numbers, IOM and @Refugees underscore the deepening humanitarian crisis. We urge a united, cooperative regional response.
Read more: iom.int/Z4B
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Thursday is International Civil Aviation Day.
Learn how @ICAO helps the world stay connected with reimagined policies, new technologies, and improved safety measures in the face of global challenges. icao.int/Pages/default.aspx #FlyDay
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#Afghanistan: UN experts warn that Afghan nationals forced to leave Pakistan face grave risk of human rights violations upon return. “International community must provide support for Afghan refugees, including opportunities for resettlement”
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#Gaza: Consequences of humanitarian collapse in Gaza could have irreversible impact on Palestinians and the whole peace & security of the region warned @antonioguterres, invoking Article 99 of the UN Charter for the first time in office
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Indigenous people demand urgent #ClimateAction at #COP28.
More information about the ongoing climate conference: un.org/en/climatechange/cop2…
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More than 1 in 5 children live in poverty in 40 of the world’s wealthiest nations.
New @UNICEF report shows that despite years of stable economic growth, some of the most developed countries witnessed sharp increases in child poverty between 2014 & 2021. unicef.org/press-releases/mo…
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The intensification of fighting in Gaza is making it nearly impossible to deliver aid.
• Aid trucks are stranded.
• Blackouts are hampering communications.
• Humanitarians cannot reach the Rafah crossing where life-saving assistance is positioned.
via @UNOCHA
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“The international community has a responsibility to use all its influence to prevent further escalation and end this crisis.”
- @antonioguterres invokes Article 99 of UN Charter, urging Security Council to act to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. un.org/en/situation-in-occup…
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