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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 4

    In his own words: describes his visit to Cox's Bazar; calls plight of Rohingya refugees one of the most tragic accounts of systematic human rights violations ever recorded. The UN is helping:

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    3 hours ago

    The 6th & final round of the intergovernmental negotiations on the Global Compact starts today Headquarters. The Compact reflects the global need to do better to harness the undoubted benefits of migration and mitigate its challenges.

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    7 hours ago

    Happy to be back in Addis Ababa for the African Union United Nations Annual Conference. We are working together more frequently and fruitfully than ever, in a spirit of mutual respect and support. -

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  4. 4 hours ago

    Every 2 minutes, a child drowns. A new exhibit on display in NYC calls attention to the need for safety for people living near water. Info on drowning prevention here:

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  5. 6 hours ago

    This week at UNHQ in New York: countries identify gaps & lessons learned to help achieve . Info here ➡️

    5 replies . 44 retweets 115 likes
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  6. 8 hours ago

    Continues this week : UN Human Rights Committee. Info & documents here:

    38 replies . 223 retweets 409 likes
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  7. 10 hours ago

    Continues this week : Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, 70th session [2-20 July].

    7 replies . 85 retweets 201 likes
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  8. 12 hours ago

    What's happening this week at the UN? High-level Political Forum on ,World Population Day, World Youth Skills Day & more. List of events here:

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  9. Retweeted
    Jul 7

    Monsoon rains have hit Cox's Bazar, where 200,000 are at high risk of flooding and landslides. It's a race against time for WFP engineers, who are working around the clock to keep families safe.

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  10. 15 hours ago

    This week at UNHQ countries wrap up negotiations on a new Global Compact for safe, orderly & regular migration that benefits everyone. Find out more here:

    11 replies . 102 retweets 179 likes
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    17 hours ago

    Women need to play their part and be involved in all efforts to transform societies. Good to see how the is protecting and empowering women through sustainable development programmes covering health, education, WASH, and agriculture in .

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  12. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    After serving in Afghanistan + Iraq, this Marine veteran is on a new mission: speaking up for refugees on Capitol Hill. He believes that welcoming refugees helps keep America safe

    12 replies . 118 retweets 303 likes
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  13. 17 hours ago

    Here is why . on how The Rome Statute, which turns 20 this 17 July, is fighting impunity for mass crimes:

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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 8

    We need to dramatically speed up action or we will sleepwalk into a darker future! The clock is ticking! At the 2018 starting on Monday, 9 July, the world's countries will discuss how to shift gears towards Learn more:

    17 replies . 263 retweets 438 likes
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  15. Retweeted
    Jul 7

    Big week ahead! Stefan Löfven & Foreign Minister will be at the to chair key meetings on our priorities: July 9: Open Debate July 10: Debate July 11: Briefing Follow → 🇸🇪

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  16. 21 hours ago

    Thanks to & for highlighting the with this permanent installation in Paris, where government officials will climb the 17 Goals every day!

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  17. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    We've just launched our annual photo competition for the 2019 Calendar. Submit your most beautiful photos relating to the theme - The Sun, the Earth and the Weather. For more information:

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  18. Retweeted
    Jun 16

    Breast milk is the ideal food for infants. It is safe, clean, contains antibodies which help protect against many common childhood illnesses

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  19. 24 hours ago

    UN Peacekeepers leave their families behind and travel to some of the most hostile environments on the 🌍 to help others. More on the brave men & women ➡️

    56 replies . 126 retweets 293 likes
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    Jul 5

    UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has seen first-hand how the nexus of security and climate change is affecting the lives of poor women in the Lake Chad basin area who depend on fishing for their livelihoods. She spoke with UN News.

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  21. Jul 8

    Interested in working at the UN? The Young Professionals Programme is now open for applications. Deadline: 9 August. More from :

    30 replies . 385 retweets 606 likes
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