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In conflicts worldwide, thousands of children are losing their lives to explosive weapons. Many more are living through unimaginable trauma. @UNICEF is urging countries to commit to not using such weapons in populated areas.
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Independent expert Reem Alsalem @UNSRVAW warns that redefinition of ‘sex’ in #TitleIX of the US Education Amendments Act of 1972 will foster more violence and discrimination against women and girls. "It is my hope that the US Government will act swiftly to reverse course."
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Starting today: 14 States to have their human rights records examined at 46th Universal Periodic Review: New Zealand, Afghanistan, Chile, Cyprus, Uruguay, Yemen, Vanuatu, North Macedonia, Comoros, Slovakia, Eritrea, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Cambodia.
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According to the #StateOfClimate in Asia 2023 @WMO report, sea-level rise rates across most of Asia are higher than the global mean. Floods & storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses. Explore the report👉
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154 mln lives. 6 lives a minute. Every day for the last 50 years. Immunization is one of humanity’s greatest achievements. But vaccine access remains unavailable in some areas. Speak up & tell leaders it’s time for immunization for all. Let’s show the 🌐 what’s #HumanlyPossible
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Disinformation on social platforms divides communities and incites hatred. Tackling disinformation and hate speech is critical in stopping the spread of harmful information. ❌ Don't share rumors. ✅ Choose content from reliable sources. #PledgeToPause ⏸️
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“Freedom cannot be achieved unless the women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression” Nelson Mandela inspired generations to fight for a more just, equal & sustainable world. Find more quotes in this new ' #NelsonMandela #SDGs Quote Book' 📘
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In every corner of the world, whether in their home countries or far away, the @UN staff are working on the front lines of today’s most pressing challenges. See how the UN makes a difference in the lives of everyone, everywhere👉 #LeaveNoOneBehind
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“Our top priorities: 🔹women's empowerment, 🔹control of bodily autonomy &🔹fertility through contraception. This avoids so much of the needless death from unspoken, unsafe abortion.” - @Atayeshe , @UNFPA ℹ️
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#Gaza : "The health system has been completely obliterated. The right to health has been decimated at every level. The conditions are incompatible w/ the realization of everyone to the highest attainable standard of physical & mental health" UN Sp. Rapporteur on Health @drtlaleng
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👀🦚 Remarkable show for both the ear and eye at UNGeneva! His Majesty the peacock proudly displays its stunning and iridescent feathers in a courtship dance. An astonishing parade that surprises with its strange cry! 🎦 UN video/Ali Khaffane
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The aim of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Review mechanism is to ensure that all UN Member States have their records examined in order to improve human rights conditions worldwide. #UPR46 starts at @UNGeneva tomorrow. ℹ️
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Hate speech is a danger to everyone and fighting it is a job for everyone. Challenge yourself and #FightRacism with knowledge: #NoToHate #ZeroDiscrimination
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We’ve defeated smallpox. What will we defeat next? Now is the time to champion the incredible new vaccines that are on the way. Just imagine a future without cervical cancer, measles or polio. Wee call on🌐 leaders to prioritize investment in vaccines in 2024. #HumanlyPossible
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In Gaza. In Ukraine. In Sudan. Anywhere in the world: Babies are #NotATarget . Schools are #NotATarget . Children are #NotATarget . Civilians are #NotATarget . Hospitals are #NotATarget . Humanitarians are #NotATarget . Healthcare workers are #NotATarget .
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Hate speech has real consequences. Say #NoToHate : 💠 Make your social feeds a no hate zone. 💠 Fact-check. 💠 Challenge hate by sharing messages of tolerance. 💠 Support people targeted by hate speech. 💠 Report hate speech on social platforms.
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From protecting the environment, tackling inequality to ensuring peace & security, #IndigenousPeoples are key to achieving the #SDGs We can’t achieve the #GlobalGoals without the full inclusion of Indigenous Peoples. #Agenda2030
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From Bolivia to Zambia, the World Food Programme is giving women the tools to cope with weather extremes that threaten livelihoods. See how @WFP supports women at the crossroads of climate change and hunger: #ClimateAction #ZeroHunger
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𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 woman in every part of the world needs to know she has a right to make her own choices over her body. Bodily autonomy is the right to say 𝐍𝐎 and the power to say 𝐘𝐄𝐒. ℹ️ @UNFPA #MyBodyIsMyOwn #GenerationEquality
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Special attention should be given to promoting the activities led by #Indigenous women and youth aimed at ensuring equity & equality in access to finance and ensuring their sustainable development while tackling climate change. #UNPFII2024
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