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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Feb 10

    "If you want to see winds of hope blowing, look at Africa." See more highlights of 's visit to the here:

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    How can we collectively tackle the challenges facing humanity? H.E. , Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, answers this pressing question at the 2019.

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    Feb 14

    Happy Birthday to our Goodwill Ambassador ! 🎂🎈🎁 She amplifies women's voices, She raises awareness for human rights, and She fights inequality.

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  4. 2 hours ago

    Cancer is a leading cause of death for children worldwide. On Friday's learn what is doing to address inequalities when it comes to diagnosing & treating child cancer: ➡️

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    : New UN report highlights persistently high levels of brutal sexual violence in northern Unity, with at least 134 women & girls raped, while 41 suffered other forms of sexual & physical violence just between September and December 2018. 👉

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  6. 5 hours ago

    Over 2,000 children were registered as "stateless" in Europe last year - leaving them essentially "invisible". & are calling for urgent action to ensure all children can say: .

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    is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents around the world and approximately 300,000 children aged 0 to 19 years old are diagnosed with cancer each year

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  8. 8 hours ago

    "While reform is inherently about processes, the transformation that we seek is fundamentally about people," -- about the importance of UN reform.

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    : UN experts denounce severe rights restrictions on protesters. Social movements play a legitimate role in governance and the authorities should rethink their law enforcement policies to guarantee the exercise of freedoms. Read:

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  10. 11 hours ago

    to a snowy view of UNHQ in 1996. Every day representatives from around the 🌍 gather here to find common ground on global challenges & take action on issues that cannot be resolved by any one country alone.

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  11. 14 hours ago

    Yemen remains the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with 80% of the population – 24 million people – requiring some form of assistance. is trying to meet their needs:

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  12. 17 hours ago

    How to be a champion for gender equality & break up with toxic behaviour: 1) Defy stereotypes 2) Talk the talk 3) Disrupt culture of toxic masculinity 4) Share the care 5) Don't stand for intolerance via .

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    . & announce roadmap to Climate Summit in 2019, a ‘critical year’ for climate action 🌏

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  14. 20 hours ago

    The majority of migrants live & work legally, contributing to both their home & host countries, and spending 85% of their earnings in their host communities. More on the benefits of safe & orderly migration here:

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    23 hours ago

    It was a pleasure to brief with on the roadmap to the Climate Action Summit in September. Our vision is clear: we need urgent . We will only succeed together!

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    The entry into force of the Prespa Agreement expressing agreement to the name “Republic of North Macedonia” demonstrates that even seemingly intractable issues can be resolved through dialogue & political will. May it serve as an example.

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  17. 23 hours ago

    A quality education helps people understand the importance of safeguarding the planet, appreciate diversity & resist intolerance -- on why education is key to achieving the

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    It's no secret that the is our Valentine today and everyday. And why wouldn't we ❤️ it? For way less than the cost of candy & cards, the U.S. invests in and helps keep the peace around the world.

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    Feb 14

    In this Let's celebrate 💙 and respect 4 humanity! Ask your friends what they 💬 about ❤️ & share us your take on the !

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  20. Feb 14

    At the Governing Council, UN Messenger of Peace Midori has some advice for young people looking for inspiration and creativity ⬇️

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    Feb 14

    Today marks one year since the devastating . Classroom by classroom, school by school, country by country we must in schools. Young people from around the world have joined forces to create a manifesto to demand action:

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