Derk Segaar

@DerkSegaar

Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Delhi. Passionate about SDGs, humanitarian action, South Asia & new media. Views are my own.

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    23 hours ago

    Meet last year's winner Sunita Kamble. She fought the odds to become the first woman goat doctor in a severely drought-affected region. This year, we invite women entrepreneurs, who are challenging stereotypes to apply 👉

    Mhasvad’s doctor madam - Sunita Kamble
    As a goat doctor in the severely drought affected region, Sunita Kamble worked with her team to protect the community’s livestock and create livelihood opportunities for women.
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    Jun 21

    From meeting the Prime Minister of India to interacting with 's dabbawalas, Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development H.M. Queen Máxima did it all. Here is a quick snapshot of her visit to India:

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    Jun 20

    This our Goodwill Ambassador is raising her voice for children forced to flee their homes. Join her and show your support →

    Priyanka Chopra’s message on World Refugee Day
    Our Goodwill Ambassador recently met Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh who fled violence in Myanmar. She is calling on the international community to protect the rights of #ChildrenUprooted.
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    Jun 21

    New data from shows that, overall, people are living better lives than they were a decade ago, but that progress to meet the has not been fast enough. Explore the new report on the here:

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    Jun 20

    Here is some on ! We ❤️ this 📸 of Indian peacekeepers from the teach yoga to schoolchildren in Fardis, a small town in the foothills of Mount Hermon, .

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    Jun 20

    Yoga🧘🏽‍♀️ is a precious gift from India🇮🇳 to the world: , Director, Information Centre at the celebrations in today. अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग

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    Jun 20

    Especially in this time of globalisation, materialism & never-ending haste, yoga provides an opportunity to reconnect to things that truly matter: , Information Centre at the celebrations in today. अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग

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    Jun 20

    Yoga is inclusive, it can be practiced by people of all ages, disabilities, faiths and countries around the world: , Director, Information Centre at the celebrations in today. अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग

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    Jun 20

    PM leads a massive gathering in Yoga abhyaas at celebration in Dehradun

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    Jun 20

    Happy !🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️ Yoga is more than a physical activity. It is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature.

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  11. Jun 20

    As India Runs out of Water, Its Desertified Land Comes Into View via

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    Jun 20

    Yoga balances physical health and mental well-being. It promotes harmony among people and the 🌏. This 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ , let us celebrate the important role healthy living plays in the realization of the

    Yoga balances physical health and mental well-being. It promotes harmony among people and the 🌏. This #InternationalYogaDay2018, let us celebrate the important role healthy living plays in the realization of the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals
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    Jun 19

    Getting ready for the Yoga extravaganza

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  14. Jun 20

    Large crowds gathered at in this morning to celebrate

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    Jun 19

    As long as there are wars and persecution, there will be refugees. On , I ask you to remember them. Their story is one of resilience, perseverance & courage. Ours must be of solidarity, compassion & action: Secretary-General, on

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    Jun 20

    16.2 million people were newly displaced in 2017. On lets us all think about what more we can we do to help. Read more here: ⁦⁠ ⁠⁩⁦⁠ ⁠⁩⁦⁠ ⁠⁩

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    Jun 19

    आज दुनियाभर में संघर्षों अथवा उत्पीड़न के कारण 6.8 करोड़ से अधिक लोग शरणार्थी या अपने देश के भीतर विस्थापित हैं। ⁦ पर, हम सबको सोचना ही होगा कि हम मदद के लिए और क्या कर सकते हैं। महासचिव एंटोनियो गुतेरेस का संदेश⬇️ ⁦⁠

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    Jun 19

    Arousing interest Photo-exhibit “The Path of Yoga” is arousing interest

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    Jun 18

    It is very important for businesses need to contribute and make the a part of their business plan: Suresh Menon, Member of Executive Management, at

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    Jun 17

    “The best gift you can give your child as a father is the gift of health” — P. Gopichand, coach of National Badminton Team, knows the because the . Happy !

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