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Drowning is frequently linked to daily, routine activities. It's a leading cause of death for children & young people that can be prevented through education, supervision & training.
More from on Monday's World #DrowningPrevention Day: who.int/campaigns/worl
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From heatwaves and droughts to floods and wildfires, the world is already experiencing the consequences of climate inaction. Without drastic cuts to the greenhouse gases causing climate change, extreme weather events will significantly worsen. bit.ly/3AeXs7w
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Every day, UN staff members work to:
🇺🇳 vaccinate children
🇺🇳 protect refugees
🇺🇳 feed the hungry
🇺🇳 address the climate emergency
🇺🇳 empower women
🇺🇳 respond to crises & much more.
See how you can join our efforts to create a better world for all. careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx
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Everyone can help prevent drowning:
🚧 Install barriers limiting access to water.
🏊♂️ Teach swimming skills.
? Provide rescue & resuscitation training.
On Monday's World #DrowningPrevention Day, has practical tips to save lives: who.int/campaigns/worl
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It's World #DrowningPrevention Day
Every year, drowning claims at least 236,000 lives. It's 1 of the leading causes of death ? for children & people aged 1-24 years.
We can all take action to end drowning:
Learn how to perform rescue & resuscitation
🏊bit.ly/3v4Nftf
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When Holocaust distortion is left unchallenged, it can lead to Holocaust denial, antisemitism, conspiracy myths & dangerous forms of nationalism.
We can all do our part to #ProtectTheFacts about the Holocaust. againstholocaustdistortion.org
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Drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children & youth.
has more on how to prevent it on Monday's World #DrowningPrevention Day: who.int/campaigns/worl
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📢 Calling all photographers!
The annual photo competition for the 2023 calendar is open for entries until 1 September.
Submit your photos capturing the beauty & power of our natural environment and showcasing why meteorology matters: bit.ly/3MfTaBO
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Heatwaves are hitting the northern hemisphere, but the reality is that no nation is immune to the climate crisis.
Half of humanity is in the danger zone from wildfires, floods, droughts and extreme storms.
We can still avoid the worst - with urgent & ambitious #ClimateAction.
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230,000+ people die every year from drowning.
🔹 Install barriers controlling access to water.
🔹 Provide safe places away from water.
🔹 Teach swimming & water safety.
Monday is World #DrowningPrevention Day: un.org/en/observances
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"Hate speech is very dangerous.
Genocide denial is extremely harmful and is insulting victims & survivors."
In the latest episode of our Awake At Night podcast, 's Serge Brammertz talks about his life-long quest to bring war criminals to justice. bit.ly/3PK1WtM
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Simple steps can help you beat the heat when temperatures are on the rise:
➡️ Stay in the shade
➡️ Remain indoors during hottest times of the day
➡️ Drink plenty of water
➡️ Avoid strenuous activities
has more tips: who.int/health-topics/
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Careers have no gender.
Yet, women are restricted from working in certain jobs or industries in almost 50% of countries.
It's time to remove the barriers & create #GenerationEquality: unwomen.org/en/news/in-foc via
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a dire humanitarian crisis.
The UN is helping the most vulnerable with:
🔹food & water
🔹healthcare
🔹protection & shelter for refugees
🔹support for children & families
🔹and much more.
news.un.org/en/focus/ukrai
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Prioritizing mental health is important during times of high stress.
shares tips to improve your mental well-being & help others who may need support: who.int/news-room/feat
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We all have a role to play in stopping the spread of harmful misinformation online, which can result in people being left uninformed, unprotected & vulnerable during a crisis.
Pause and verify facts by asking basic questions before you share.
shareverified.com/pledge-to-paus
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"Every bit of warming matters.
Every year matters.
Every choice matters.
And every action matters."
& join a panel discussion with , & on the importance of #ClimateAction. youtu.be/hakqRofpMFs
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The global #Monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern, according to
The current risk of Monkeypox is moderate globally and in all regions, except in the European region where the risk is high.
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4 in 10 people forced to flee due to conflict, persecution or abuse are children. They must be protected.
UNHCR works around the world to provide life-saving assistance & a brighter future for refugees. unhcr.org/what-we-do.html via
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🚨 BREAKING:
"For all of these reasons, I have decided that the global #monkeypox outbreak represents a public health emergency of international concern."-
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"What were you wearing?"
What sexual assault survivors were wearing at the time of their attack is irrelevant.
A powerful exhibit by & at UNHQ seeks to remove some of the stigma & blame survivors often face.
media.un.org/en/asset/k16/k
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Over 75% of the world’s food crops depend on pollinators. ?🦋?
These guardians of biodiversity play a key role in achieving the #GlobalGoals by helping tackle the climate crisis & reaching #ZeroHunger.
More from : bit.ly/2Tnuiz8
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Urgent support is needed to prevent a major oil spill by the #FSOSafer, stranded off the coast of Yemen.
Any spill would destroy ocean ecosystems, and result in the loss of 200,000 fishing jobs & the close of crucial shipping ports.
You can help: un.org/StopRedSeaSpill
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The climate crisis affects everyone in every country - but it's the world's most vulnerable who bear the brunt.
shares some personal stories of people on the frontlines of the global climate emergency.
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Education is a human right.
Everyone has the right to access a quality education.
works for gender equality and the empowerment of girls & women around the world. unwomen.org/en
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Black Sea Grain Agreement signed on Friday by Ukraine, Russia & Türkiye will help avoid food shortage catastrophe for millions worldwide, says, stressing the UN's commitment to its success. news.un.org/en/story/2022/
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#ClimateAction...
? creates jobs,
🩺 improves our health,
🪙 saves money.
We must all #ActNow to tackle the climate crisis.
It's not only the right thing to do - it's the smart thing to do. un.org/en/actnow
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Europe is experiencing record temperatures this week, and heatwaves are likely to become more frequent due to the climate emergency.
Solutions can be found in nature – trees, lakes and rivers can all help reduce temperatures.
More here: bit.ly/3yeip0q
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🇱🇰#SriLanka: We are alarmed by the unnecessary use of force by security forces to break up a protest camp near presidential offices in Colombo. We condemn reports of beatings of protesters, journalists & lawyers & urge authorities to halt the use of force: ow.ly/f12h50K2hW3
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UN & humanitarian partners have been working tirelessly to support 10.3 million people in need.
We will continue doing so until this senseless war ends. unocha.org/ukraine via
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. Chief Prosecutor Serge Brammertz is a remarkable man.
He joined me on Awake At Night to reflect on his life-long quest to bring war criminals to justice, on working with the survivors of genocide & what he has learned about the human condition. bit.ly/3PK1WtM
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Refugees don’t have the luxury of waiting for UNHCR funds to be received and allocated.
That’s why flexible funding is our most valuable resource.
Find out more: bit.ly/3AfELDf
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🌳 Deforestation
?️ Megadrought
🌊 Floods
🏝️ Sea level rise
's new report on the #StateOfClimate in Latin America & the Caribbean stresses the urgent need for #ClimateAction. bit.ly/StateOfClimate
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"This is an agreement for the world."
-- calls signing of Black Sea Grain Initiative a beacon of hope, possibility & relief in a world that needs it more than ever. un.org/sg/en/content/
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The agreement signed today by Ukraine, the Russian Federation & Türkiye under UN auspices opens a path for commercial food exports from Ukraine in the Black Sea.
It will help avoid a food shortage catastrophe for millions worldwide.
It is a beacon of hope, possibility & relief.
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It's #WorldBrainDay
You only have one 🧠 - take good care of it!
Taking action to look after your physical ?♀️ health is good for your brain too!
1 in 3 of us will develop a brain disorder at one point in our life.
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