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    Nov 25

    Today, the International Day to End Violence against Women kicks off of activism to end gender-based violence. Get the facts and learn how we can all speak out and stand up for girls and women everywhere.

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  2. 59 minutes ago

    Floods Earthquakes Hurricanes Here are the real stories of emergency responders who are when disaster strikes ➡

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  3. 3 hours ago

    From iris scanning to solar power, the ’s commitment to innovation allows for more effective, timely, & coordinated responses to today’s most pressing global challenges. Check out the pictures below of 3 innovations for refugees in Jordan:

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  4. 5 hours ago

    Worried about worldwide issues like: Gender inequality Climate change Global Health International conflict? Subscribe to the newsletter to learn more about how you can contribute to the solution:

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  5. 8 hours ago

    Realizing reproduction rights is about more than contraception – it’s about choice. 's Executive Director Seema Jalan explores UNFPA's new State of World Population report and what it means to have the power of choice:

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  6. 11 hours ago

    The reduces hunger, addresses conflict, & much more. Meet the Americans that help make it happen:

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  7. 14 hours ago

    Think measles is a thing of the past? Think again. Because of gaps in vaccination coverage, measles outbreaks occurred in all regions of the world in 2017, resulting in an estimated 110,000 deaths.

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  8. 16 hours ago

    It’s a global pandemic that will affect one in three women will experience gender-based violence in their lifetime. Five women from five countries share their stories to empower other survivors across the planet:

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  9. 19 hours ago

    Less than 40% of women who experience violence seek help of any sort. Strong support from law enforcement, friends, family, work & bystanders matter for breaking the cycle of violence:

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  10. 22 hours ago

    “I’ve seen HIV in my family. I know an world is possible, but it means giving girls & women support to protect their health.” – Sinazo, Age 19 HER is bringing new resources & private sector partners to fight. Join us. Join HER.

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    Nov 30

    It's . 1 in 4 with people with don't know they have it. Know your risks - . 👉

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    Dec 1

    Remembering President George HW Bush today - patriot, public servant, & advocate for a better world. As President, VP, US Ambassador to the UN, and other roles, he showed the value of US leadership in the world.

    I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of former President George H. W. Bush, a leader who served the US with distinction & supported the UN with dedication. I was impressed by his compassion, instinct for moderation & commitment to public service.
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  13. Dec 1

    When the level of HIV in a person's blood is so low that it cannot be detected, it means that person has an undetectable viral load and cannot transmit the virus to others. Learn more about viral load testing in the new report:

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  14. Dec 1

    The 1.5 degree report from sounded the alarm for urgent climate action. But what does climate change mean for ecosystems & ? Here are 3 key findings you should know:

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    Dec 1

    I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of former President George H. W. Bush, a leader who served the US with distinction & supported the UN with dedication. I was impressed by his compassion, instinct for moderation & commitment to public service.

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  16. Dec 1

    9.4 million people do not know they are living with HIV. Do you ? This , take the quiz at to find out if you should take an HIV test.

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  17. Dec 1

    “I’ve seen friends drop out of school & feel all alone. We can be the generation that ends discrimination & HIV.” – Zandile, Age 19 Gender inequality, violence, & lack of access to education increase girls' risk of HIV infection. Join us. Join HER.

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  18. Dec 1

    “Too many think that it’s too difficult of an issue. That it’s cultural. That it’s inevitable. And that’s unacceptable.” It’s time to end violence against girls & women:

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  19. Nov 30

    But there are still 214 million women in developing countries, who want to avoid pregnancy but are not using modern contraception. Hear from on how we can utilize this momentum to reach women around the globe:

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  20. Nov 30

    We have a vaccine to prevent measles. So why are we seeing a spike in measles cases & what can we do to stop it? Read our latest blog to find out.

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  21. Nov 30

    93% of all children live in places with air pollution levels that are simply too high. Our VP for Global Health Strategy, Kate Dodson, explains why ’s first conference on air pollution matters for both global health &

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