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  1. 1 hour ago

    633 million students live in countries that have announced a date for the reopening of schools. New guidelines on safely reopening schools now available:

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  2. 4 hours ago

    On Friday, Estonia takes on the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. Follow for updates:

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  3. 7 hours ago

    Perhaps as never before, this year we recognize the essential workers keeping our societies functioning. We must create jobs for those who have lost them, honouring the dignity of work, in deeds & words. -@antonioguerres on .

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  4. 10 hours ago

    . spent some of his birthday on Thursday paying tribute to , who turned 100 the same day. The Secretary-General thanked Captain Tom for his generosity, solidarity & leadership in the face of the pandemic. Happy birthday to them both!

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  5. 16 hours ago

    .'s logistics services play a pivotal role supporting humanitarian & health workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. See how the emergency supply system is carrying out its vital work during the crisis.

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  6. Apr 30

    Ultraviolet - or UV - lamps are not a safe or effective means for disinfecting hands or other body parts. More facts on prevention and treatment from :

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  7. Apr 29

    Jazz creates opportunities for mutual understanding, tolerance and solidarity. More from on Thursday's :

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  8. Apr 29

    With schools closed around the world due to , & are calling for urgent action to reduce the devastating impact of the pandemic on hunger, health & learning.

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  9. Apr 29

    Protecting our natural world can help prevent pandemics. As we grapple with the devastating impacts of , explains why biodiversity is key to maintaining the health of people, animals & the environment.

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  10. Apr 29

    Polio vaccinators brave long distances & harsh terrain to make sure no child is left unprotected against the poliovirus. Now, they’re lending their support & experience to fight . via

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  11. Apr 28

    could push Sudan back into political instability & potential conflict, warns chief . Donors must act swiftly to avert humanitarian crisis & country's backslide into chaos.

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  12. Apr 28

    From increased domestic violence to unplanned pregnancies, the pandemic is having a dramatic impact on women & girls globally. Update from :

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  13. Apr 28

    "These are dark days, but they are not without hope. We have a rare and short window of opportunity to rebuild our world for the better." - on and recovery at

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  14. Apr 28

    It's . During emergencies like , risk of outbreaks of diseases such as measles & polio increases. to help keep us safe, keep us out of hospitals & protect our health workers.

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  15. Apr 27

    On Tuesday's Safety & Health at Work Day, we salute the courage, commitment and heroic efforts of all workers on the front lines of the global fight against .

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  16. Apr 27

    "The world cannot afford a lost generation of youth, their lives set back by and their voices stifled by a lack of participation." -- at Security Council meeting on youth, peace & security.

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  17. Apr 27

    "It is time for us to rise as women leaders taking action to conquer the pandemic & come out stronger." -- at launch of the Women solidarity initiative.

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  18. Apr 27

    "The public health emergency risks becoming a human rights disaster, with negative effects that will long outlast the pandemic itself." -- chief

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  19. Apr 27

    Religious leaders across Africa are joining the fight against by turning to television, radio & online broadcasts to show solidarity & support the response. via

    17 replies 100 retweets 251 likes
  20. Apr 27

    Sanitation & hygiene play an important role in preventing the spread of diseases like . Yet, three billion people lack access to even basic hand washing facilities at home. Here's how is helping amid the pandemic:

    17 replies 166 retweets 335 likes

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