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  1. Pinned Tweet
    21 Aug 2021

    📸: The Knotted Gun sculpture at UNHQ in NYC is a universal symbol of non-violence. The UN works for everyone, everywhere to create a more peaceful and prosperous world for all.

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  2. 18 minutes ago

    Ukraine: An estimated 4.8 million jobs have been lost since the beginning of the war. This number could soar to over 7 million if the conflict continues, warns .

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    We are appalled at the killing of journalist while covering an Israeli military operation in Jenin, . Our Office is on the ground verifying the facts. We urge an independent, transparent investigation into her killing. Impunity must end.

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    Extremely impressed by the creative concrete climate transition projects presented by students at . My message to them: be activists! Keep raising your voices and keep demanding that your leaders take real & effective . This cause is essential.

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  5. 2 hours ago

    "Multilateralism is needed more than ever at this extraordinarily difficult & dangerous time." -- says to meet the many challenges facing the world today, the global community must raise its ambition & act together with greater urgency.

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  6. 4 hours ago

    Attacks on journalists are attacks on freedom of expression. Now, more than ever, we need facts and press freedom. Defending journalism is standing up for democracy. via

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    Nearly 5 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian aggression. 🗞️ Check out the new brief: The impact of the Ukraine crisis on the world of work: Initial assessments. ➡️ 📷 © Fadel Senna / AFP

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    Moldova is a small country with a big heart. From the start of the war in Ukraine, Moldovans have opened their borders, homes & hearts to more than 450,000 refugees. The international community must match this outstanding example of humanity with solidarity & massive support.

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  9. 7 hours ago

    Most of the world's forcibly displaced people are from countries that are taking the brunt of the climate emergency. UNHCR works to address disaster-related displacement & supports refugees on the frontline of the climate crisis. via

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  10. Retweeted
    Apr 30

    Millions of Somalis are at risk of sliding into famine as the impact of a prolonged drought continues to destroy lives and livelihoods. We must not turn our back on or wait until it’s too late.

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  11. Retweeted

    Moldovan families are opening their homes & hearts to Ukrainian refugees in their time of need. 95% of all refugees in the country are living with host families. Their hospitality is an example to us all. I will never forget their generosity & solidarity.

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  12. 10 hours ago

    Hate speech online can cause harm in real life. Say : 💠 Make your social feeds a no hate zone. 💠 Check facts before sharing. 💠 Challenge hate by sharing messages of tolerance & equality. 💠 Support those targeted by hate speech.

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  13. Retweeted
    May 10

    After 11 years of conflict in Syria, more people are in need than ever before. Today, 14.6 million people need urgent assistance and protection. You can help now.

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  14. 13 hours ago

    Every day, UN peacekeepers work to: 🇺🇳 Protect civilians 🇺🇳 Help achieve & maintain peace 🇺🇳 Defend human rights & much more More on ’s vital work ahead of :

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  15. 16 hours ago

    Ukraine: team completes mission to country, warning that countless civilians remain caught up in horror & destruction of war. Investigators share of reports of torture, sexual violence, summary executions & other human rights violations.

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  16. 18 hours ago

    “It is impossible to meet refugees and not be deeply moved by their stories.” In Moldova, visits a refugee centre & speaks with host families lending support & showing compassions for people fleeing the war in Ukraine.

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  17. 20 hours ago

    Nearly 1/3 of all children in Syria are chronically malnourished & now the war in Ukraine is making a bad situation even worse. on why Syria continues to be one of the most dangerous places on earth to be a child, and how is helping.

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  18. Retweeted
    May 9

    WFP has reached 3.4 million people in since the start of the war, including to families evacuated from Mariupol and other besieged cities. Continuous, unimpeded access to families trapped in conflict is imperative.

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  19. Retweeted
    May 10

    We are deeply alarmed at recurring prison violence in , with at least 44 dead on 9 May. We call on the Government to consider a roadmap proposed by & to guarantee security & reduce excessive incarceration.

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  20. 22 hours ago

    Nearly 1/3 of all children in Syria are chronically malnourished & now the war in Ukraine is making a bad situation even worse. on why Syria continues to be one of the most dangerous places on earth to be a child, and how is helping.

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  21. Retweeted
    May 10

    Nearly 14 million people have been forced to leave their homes over the last couple of months. continues to be the world’s fastest displacement crisis since World War II. 👉

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