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UN Ocean Conference wrapped up on Friday with urgent call to address degradation of our seas.
World leaders, activists, scientists & private sector representatives committed to boosting ambition, innovation & youth participation to #SaveOurOcean. news.un.org/en/story/2022/
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🇸🇩#Sudan: UN Human Rights Chief is alarmed by the killing of at least 9 protesters by security forces yesterday, incl. a 15 y/o child. Authorities must conduct independent, transparent, thorough & impartial investigations & ensure accountability:ow.ly/O0M350JMNQC
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Saturday's #CoopsDay is an opportunity to celebrate the human-centred business model of cooperatives, which can reduce inequality, create shared prosperity and better respond to the impacts of #COVID19. un.org/en/observances
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New #Ukraine Monitoring Mission report shows grave violations of human rights.
Out of numerous reports of conflict-related sexual violence, 23 cases so far have been verified. Understanding the full scale of sexual violence may take years: bit.ly/3AfwDmd
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⛑️📍#AfghanistanEarthquake: An emergency on top of emergency
WFP is responding to last week’s earthquake in Afghanistan, which is only adding to the already massive needs in the country, including food insecurity for 19 million people in 2022.
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The turns 20 on Friday.
See how the Court has been working towards building a #MoreJustWorld for everyone since the Rome Statute entered into force in 2002:
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Environmental DNA helps collect the science we need for the ocean we want by 2030.
Today, data is collected across 25 marine #WorldHeritage sites, empowering local youth at the same time.
With this data, we can #SaveOurOcean!
on.unesco.org/3n4qZLG #OceanDecade
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Our coming together at #UNOC2022 shows that when we work together, in solidarity, we can achieve great things for people & planet.
As the 2022 UN Ocean Conference has concluded, hear the message of Liu Zhenmin, Head of UN DESA & Conference Secretary-General. #SaveOurOcean
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#Afghanistan: "We are at a crucial moment in time, with the fate of the country’s women & girls hanging in the balance. They deserve no less than our determined & immediate action" –UN Human Rights Chief tells the .
👉ow.ly/ILFH50JMpUo
#HRC50
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Thursday's ruling by US Supreme Court against Environmental Protection Agency is setback in fight against climate crisis.
We need urgent #ClimateAction now.
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"It is high time that the parties to the conflict start to decisively comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law," reiterated after at least 18 people were killed by the strike in the #Odesa region this night.
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Investors are still backing fossil fuels, and governments still hand out billions in subsidies for coal, oil and gas - some $11 million every minute.
For the health of our societies and planet, we need to quit our addiction to fossil fuels.
Now.
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The 'Fragile Beauty' exhibit, on display at the UN Ocean Conference in Portugal, aims to raise awareness - through the power of photography - of the urgent need to preserve & #SaveOurOcean. un.org/en/conferences
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🌎 In less than a month, Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week will open in Santo Domingo.
✍️ Take a look at the programme and register now.
#ClimateWeekLAC | #COP27
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We can achieve a #BlueTransformation by:
🪸 preserving aquatic ecosystems
🏭 reducing pollution
�?� protecting biodiversity
🟰 promoting social equality
But what would this transformation look like exactly?
Find out here 👉 bit.ly/3Acn2fH
#SOFIA2022 #UNOC2022
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Healthy habits like handwashing begin at an early age.
Yet, 42% of schools globally don’t have basic hygiene services, impacting 802 million children.
More from .
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A new UN financing tool to strengthen #weather forecasting and #climatechange systems to boost #ClimateAction officially opened for business on Thursday led by - known as the SOFF - Systematic Observation Financing Facility
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More than 300 million people worldwide are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance & protection.
In 2021 over $1.5 billion was allocated to provide life-saving aid across 40 countries.
More support is needed: unocha.org/sites/unocha/f #InvestInHumanity via
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Brazil assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of July.
Follow for updates. delbrasonu.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/
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Fostering science, research & marine technology is key to achieving a sustainable ocean. 🌊
Check out some ideas scientists & innovators are bringing to this week's UN Ocean Conference to help #SaveOurOcean.
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In #Myanmar:
🔹 Over 1M people are internally displaced
🔹 More than half of the school-aged children have not accessed education for 2 years
Latest humanitarian report: bit.ly/3ns4510
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"Every one of us has a role to play in making roads safer for everyone, everywhere."
-- tells #UNGA that together, we can save lives, support development & achieve a safer world for all.
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70% of countries allocate less than 4% of their GDP to education.
That is not enough.
#TransformingEducation means investing more in learning! 💰
Let's #PowerEducation. on.unesco.org/3xV8KgQ
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.' Monique Sokhan fled the terror of the Khmer Rouge & the genocide in Cambodia in the 1970s.
She now dedicates her life to helping protect other refugees.
Hear her extraordinary story on our podcast, Awake At Night with : bit.ly/3budpPr
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The #JCPOA was a triumph for non-proliferation and multilateralism. Are we ready to see the painstaking efforts of many years slip away? I hope Iran and the US will build on the last few days of talks facilitated by the European Union to resolve any remaining issues.
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"Achieving the landmark JCPOA took determined diplomacy. Restoring it will require additional effort and patience."
Under-Secretary-General @DicarloRosemary's full remarks to the Security Council on implementation of resolution 2231
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Ukraine: Almost 16 million people are now in need of humanitarian assistance.
The UN continues to call for access to reach the most vulnerable as well as to allow grain exports to resume.
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Climate activists & influencers are joining world leaders at the UN Ocean Conference in Portugal this week to demand urgent action to #SaveOurOcean.
Get ideas on how you can #ActNow to help protect our planet: un.org/actnow
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“Humans are part of the ecosystem & we should treat plants & animal species as part of our family.”
See how the & work w/ local communities to #SaveOurOcean through coral conservation & sustainable livelihoods.
#UNOC2022
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Human rights are for everyone, everywhere - no matter who you are or whom you love.
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#PrideMonth is ending, but you can join all year round to stand up for equal rights & fair treatment for LGBTIQ+ people everywhere: unfe.org
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Everyone has the right to seek safety when their lives are at risk.
We call on all countries to ensure they keep their doors open for LGBTIQ+ people in need of international protection. #PRIDE💙�?🌎
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Humanitarian funding is a lifeline to people caught up in crises.
In 2021, & allocated over $1.5 billion and reached nearly 95 million people. More funding is needed this year to meet rising needs. bit.ly/3yvOkwn
#InvestInHumanity
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On Thursday's #SocialMediaDay, here's how you can follow the UN in different languages:
French:
Spanish:
Arabic:
Russian:
Hindi:
Kiswahili:
Portuguese:
un.org/en/get-involve
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Global warming 🌎🔥
Accelerated digital revolution 💻📱
Growing inequalities 💰
Democratic backsliding ⚖️
Loss of biodiversity 🌳�?�
Devastating pandemics 🦠�?�
And the list goes on...
#TransformingEducation is crucial to address these challenges!
on.unesco.org/3xV8KgQ
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Road traffic injuries are the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5-29 years.
This trend can change.
This trend must change.
Today’s High-level meeting in #UNGA on #RoadSafety is one step for us to do just that.
Info👉 bit.ly/39TjS5V
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1.3+ million people die in road accidents every year.
A 50% reduction of road fatalities & injuries is possible if we act together.
This week, #UNGA discusses how to improve global #RoadSafety: bit.ly/3zt5lbm
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Thursday is #WorldParliamentDay.
There are now more young parliamentarians than ever before. explains how you can help support youth in your parliament: ipu.org/our-impact/you
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