Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.
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"The resilience & resistance of girls gives me hope."
See what inspires UN Messenger of Peace @Malala & other people around the world to stay positive in these challenging times.
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In #Haiti, more than 300,000 displaced children risk dropping out of school as insecurity and displacement disrupt their education.
With over 1,600 schools closed, funding shortfalls are also jeopardizing efforts to keep children learning safely.
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Child marriage can take away choices that should belong to girls.
It can force them out of school, increase the risk of early pregnancy and limit their opportunities.
Every girl has the right to learn, make decisions and have her voice heard in her community.
#EndChildMarriage. Invest in girls’ rights. Now. #GirlGoals
ALT Each year, more than 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. That’s one girl every three seconds.
ALT Ken, 16, holds her baby at home in Ratanakiri, Cambodia, where nearly half of all girls are married before age 18. UNICEF and partners are helping young mothers like her get the care and protection they need. For many girls, child marriage means growing up too soon, facing early pregnancy and leaving school before they can choose what comes next.
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Indonesia is the world’s 6th largest contributor to @UNPeacekeeping missions.
In some of the world’s most dangerous settings, @UN Peacekepeers deescalate tensions, oversee aid delivery, protect civilians & create space for political solutions & peace.
I salute them for all they do for peace — the most important cause of all.
As more than a million species are facing the risk of extinction, the #COP17 Biodiversity Conference, which opens Monday in Armenia, is an opportunity to make peace with nature to protect people and planet. cbd.int/conferences/2026
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🔴 Funding shortages are forcing WFP to reduce life-saving assistance in Gaza as winter approaches.
Urgent support is needed to keep reaching the most vulnerable.
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Nature action is at a critical juncture.
#COP17Armenia marks the halfway point to the 2030 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
As countries take stock of progress for the first time, follow the latest updates: unep.org/news-and-stories/ne…
Hate speech comes in many forms, but the consequences are always real.
Each of us can take action and say #NoToHate.
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✅ Challenge hate by sharing messages of tolerance
✅ Support people targeted by hate speech
✅ Report hate speech on social platforms
Protecting water starts with science. 💧
For 50 years, @UNESCO has brought together scientists, policymakers and communities to safeguard our most vital resource.
As water challenges grow, global cooperation is key to protecting people and the planet. unesco.org/en/ihp
Racism, intolerance & discrimination tear at the fabric of societies.
Ending discrimination benefits everyone.
Each of us can take action to #FightRacism and create a better world for all. un.org/en/fight-racism
Menopause is a natural stage in women’s lives, marking the end of their reproductive years.
On Sunday’s #WorldMenopauseDay, @WHO highlights the importance of understanding this stage and its impact on women's health. who.int/news-room/fact-sheet…
Clean water is a human right. Yet 2 billion people worldwide still lack safe drinking water.
@UNEP works with countries to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems, helping secure clean water for current and future generations.
unep.org/en/what-we-do/susta…
Women's rights are human rights.
They are not negotiable.
The #GlobalGoals aim to ensure all women & girls can live with dignity and respect.
See how you can #ActNow for gender equality: un.org/sustainabledevelopmen…
Everyone has the right to live free from poverty and the chance to thrive.
Every efforts must be made to eradicate poverty so all people, everywhere, can live with dignity and prosperity.
Saturday is #EndPoverty Day.
un.org/en/observances/day-fo…
“Let #COP31 be judged not by the promises we repeat, but by the people we protect.”
Ahead of next month’s climate conference, @UN_PGA stresses the urgent need to translate climate commitments into measurable #ClimateAction.
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“My hope is for us to live in peace.”
For some women in #Lebanon, war is a past they never forgot. For others, it's one of their first memories.
Women and girls across 3 generations spoke to @unwomenlebanon about their fears and hopes.
🎙️ Learn more: unwomen.org/en/news-stories/…
“As fighting continues to escalate, human suffering deepens.”
The people of Sudan deserve peace, says @UNDPPA chief @DicarloRosemary, calling on the Security Council to use every tool at its disposal to bring the devastating conflict to an end.
dppa.un.org/en/speeches-and-…
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Ukrainians who returned home after fleeing war risk being displaced again this winter.
Latest IOM findings show recent returnees are likely to consider leaving again, as damaged housing, attacks on energy infrastructure & rising heating costs make it harder for families to stay.
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In #Panama, more than 13,600 people have been affected by the 9 October earthquake.
Nearly 3,700 people are staying in shelters, while rain, flooding and landslides are hampering access to communities.
The UN continues to support the response.
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One of my greatest priorities as @UN Secretary-General has been fighting the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution & climate change, because I have children & grandchildren that are counting on world leaders to be leaders for nature.
Let’s act with urgency for our children, for our future & for all life on Earth.