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Happy 8th Anniversary!
Championing the work of the United Nations Foundation, @unfoundation +SocialGood brings together a global network of changemakers and passionate communicators to create solutions for a better world in 2030.
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Members of the UN Security Council have cast their ballots in the fourth straw poll of the Secretary-General selection process. 🗳️
[Re]Group Playbook makes sense of the latest results.
bit.ly/4xZE9vB
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For Prime Minister of Barbados @miaamormottley, the next UN Secretary-General should be "nimble of thought and nimble of action."
In this "World's Toughest Job" interview, she shares ideas for the UN's next leader and its future.
LIVE on [Re]Group: bit.ly/4egTdxM
ALT A woman stands at the dais, addressing the UN General Assembly Hall, with green marble behind her.
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To win the race for UN Secretary-General, a candidate must secure nine Security Council votes and avoid a veto from all five permanent members.
What does this week's straw poll tell us?
bit.ly/4e0KgZn
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What must the next UN Secretary-General make happen in their first 100 Days?
Catch up on what you might have missed from our bonus episode of "World's Toughest Job," co-produced with @ForeignPolicy: bit.ly/4huc2jh
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Young people build movements that can lead to real policy change.
But they don't always have influence over what happens next.
A new report by @OurFutureAgenda explores this intergenerational test → bit.ly/4zo2zjF
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Artificial intelligence, the United Nations, and a shifting mood.
More from UN Foundation experts in @dailymaverick: bit.ly/4hAOXvn
ALT White words on a dark blue background. Text reads: In the news. World Leaders Shift from Angst to Determination in Vow to Tackle AI Threat by Mathu Joyini and Claire Melamed.
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Gender equality is fundamental to the principles upon which the UN was created.
The next Secretary-General will face a choice:
Succumb to pressure to deprioritize the gender equality agenda, or double down on protecting it: bit.ly/4zCPumK
cc: @kislingerluisa
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Clubs are having a moment in the international system.
Chaotic times are prompting countries to build smaller alliances at record pace.
@robmuggah, founder of @igarape_org and @secdev, analyzes who's on the list: bit.ly/4sgede0
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"Ending polio depends on sustained access, and on trust, and we are working to secure both."
Chris Wolff, the new director of @WHO_Polio, is stepping into the role at a pivotal time for global health.
Read our conversation ahead of #WorldPolioDay: bit.ly/3Uf0asm
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October 24 is United Nations Day.
Two experts lay out their perspectives to examine:
Why should this institution, in this form, remain at the heart of global governance for the rest of the century?
More on [Re]Group: bit.ly/4yFgT6r
#UNDay
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Recent global polls show a clear trend: The world believes the UN is essential for collective action on global priorities.
But perspectives differ when global citizens and experts look at the UN through their respective lenses.
Explore our analysis: bit.ly/4z6aulP
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The world needs a UN that's able to end wars.
And the next Secretary-General has an opportunity to widen the aperture of what peace diplomacy can achieve, writes @MarkLGoldberg.
Read his latest for [Re]Group.
bit.ly/4kma5qH
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Leaders and experts will soon head to #COP31 to make decisions and take action on the climate crisis.
Preview details, key resources, and events ahead of the global forum: bit.ly/4yvdOWs
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We asked citizens to weigh in on the future of the UN, their hopes for the future, and priorities for global action.
5,000 answered.
Explore the key takeaways: bit.ly/3TACKNS
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What can middle powers and small states accomplish when they work together at the United Nations?
Christian Wenaweser, Liechtenstein’s Ambassador to the UN, and @MarkLGoldberg explore the dynamics of this emerging alliance: bit.ly/4ddUCoC
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The next United Nations Secretary-General will lead the global institution through an era of conflict, financial strain, & geopolitical tension.
UN Foundation President & CEO @e_cousens offers a playbook for their first year on the job: bit.ly/4zcHQPL
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During #UNGA, leaders of 16 Member States and the EU pledged to renew the UN and multilateral cooperation through the organization's leadership transition.
Learn more about the five actions leaders agreed to champion: bit.ly/4hpgcZM
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At the UN General Assembly, political leaders highlighted the urgent need for cooperation to make the world safer from future pandemics.
More from @WHO: bit.ly/478zQDr
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AI was a trending topic at #UNGA81.
During the People, Power, and AI side event, convened by the UN Foundation, the message was clear: AI must remain in service of humanity.
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Bonus Episode 🎧
The Triage Game: Own, Delegate, or Drop
What should the 10th Secretary-General do in their first 100 days?
Taped live during #UNGA81, with @ForeignPolicy, here's what our guests discussed and debated: bit.ly/4hsvhZe