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  2. In NE Nigeria, more than 1 million children & 1 million adults have been uprooted -

  3. Voices of migrants to be heard more" in the UN - chief explains how & why in this interview

  4. For 1st time in history, this year's Secretary-General selection process has involved public discussions with each candidate.

    Guterres has great UN credentials - Security Council President
    Security Council President Vitaly Churkin made those remarks shortly after announcing the formal nomination and recommendation of Mr. Guterres for the position of UN Secretary-General.
  5. Take this self-assessment to see if UN Peacekeeping would be a good career choice for you!

  6. Jobs for health workers are an investment, not a cost. Invest in !

    Invest in #HealthWorkers!
    Jobs for health workers are an investment, not a cost. Health workers don't only get people healthier, they keep people working and economies growing. It's time to invest in health workers.
  7. East classified as besieged as attacks on hospitals continue. Read the latest situation report:

  8. The UN system works together to improve access to safe water in Haiti. Here's one story from a community under “red alert” due to cholera.

  9. WHO Situation Report on , & syndrome (6 October 2016)

  10. WFP has delivered assistance to families hit by recent floods in . WFP's offers an inside view

  11. Historic agreement reached to mitigate international aviation emissions -

  12. We welcome the UN Security Council's recommendation of as the next Secretary-General

    António Guterres was the UN High Commissioner for Refugees from 2005 to 2015. A tireless advocate for the rights and needs of displaced people, Guterres believes the world must unite for peace.
  13. Be part of something big. Join the call for action on reducing global disaster mortality

  14. It's possible to end the torment of . Tune in TOMORROW 10am EDT on Google Hangout:

  15. Next step: vote. Date & time TBC. Info on formal process for selecting the next Secretary-General is here:

    António Guterres formally nominated to be next UN Secretary-General
    In a resolution, adopted by acclamation on Thursday, 6 October 2016, the Council recommended Mr. Guterres for appointment by the UN General Assembly, as Secretary-General of the United Nations.
  16. : Some past ceremonies when appointed a Sec-General 1981-Perez de Cuellar 1991-Boutros-Ghali 1996- 2011-Ban Ki-moon

  17. "Writing on wall" for trapped civilians, says negotiator

    , , and 3 others
  18. Iris scan technology introduced by to provide food assistance to Syrian refugees In Zaatari

  19. The right to life is the foundation of all human rights. There's no place for the death penalty in the 21st century

  20. Our latest situation report (as of 5 October) on :

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