For 77 years, the UN has been working to create a better world where all people are able to enjoy peace, prosperity & human rights.
Scroll through to learn some facts about the history of the UN and our efforts around the world today.
urges President not to sign shocking anti-homosexuality bill. The draconian legislation proposes the death penalty for aggravated homosexuality & life imprisonment for homosexuality, among other severe sentences: http://ow.ly/SlGR50NoQM0
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They threaten children's right to safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
As leaders meet for the #WaterAction conference,
Good news #ForPeopleForPlanet: UNEP appoints Lebanese Chef Leyla Fathallah as Food Waste Advocate for West Asia, with the goal of drawing attention to the need to combat food waste and meet the #GlobalGoals.
Be the change and inspire others on Wednesday’s #WorldWaterDay:
🏞️Organize a community clean-up of a local river.
🫧 Start a conversation on water & sanitation.
🗒️Create a #WaterAction list for your community.
More ideas: http://worldwaterday.org
The SDG Media Zone for the UN 2023 Water Conference starts today! Join the conversation on the transformation and solutions needed to achieve SDG 6 🔷💙🔷➡️https://bit.ly/42jzkyH
OUT NOW: The new UN World Water Development Report 2023!
On #WorldWaterDay, let's celebrate all the different ways water benefits our lives and prioritize global efforts to ensure safe water for everyone, everywhere.
Read the full #WorldWaterReport: https://on.unesco.org/WorldWaterReport23…
Happy #WorldWaterDay!💧
The UN 2023 Water Conference starts today - uniting the world to solve the water crisis.
You can play your part.
Your simple #WaterActions will make a big impact.
Be like the hummingbird 🐦 and do what you can!
➡️http://unwater.org/bethechange
The UN #WaterAction conference is getting underway at UNHQ in NYC on Wednesday.
Watch live as world leaders come together to find solutions to ensure clean & safe water for everyone, everywhere: https://media.un.org/en/asset/k18/k18d16jifl…
I send my warmest wishes as Muslims around the world begin the holy month of #Ramadan.
This is a time to come together in a spirit of understanding & compassion.
Let us be inspired & build a more just & equitable world for all.
Ramadan Kareem.
Water is one of the world´s most precious resources.
Yet, global water availability & quality are deteriorating at an alarming rate.
On Wednesday’s #WorldWaterDay,
#WaterAction is action for
💧gender equality
💧poverty reduction
💧climate justice
💧education
💧biodiversity & more.
On Wednesday, the UN Water Conference begins to find solutions to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to clean & safe water. https://bit.ly/Water2023
in #Afghanistan has been forced to reduce food aid in March for at least 4⃣ million people due to lack of funding.
9⃣ million people could go without assistance next month if no new funding is received.
WFP urgently needs US$9⃣3⃣ million to continue its life-saving work.
Six months after deadly floods engulfed Pakistan, water systems continue to be affected, forcing millions of children to rely on contaminated and disease-ridden water.
This is what UNICEF is doing to support impacted families.
Be the change and inspire others on Wednesday’s #WorldWaterDay:
🏞️Organize a community clean-up of a local river.
🫧 Start a conversation on water & sanitation.
🗒️Create a #WaterAction list for your community.
More ideas: http://worldwaterday.org
“Let’s work together to root out racism & racial discrimination & uphold the dignity & rights of all people.”
75 years since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
"It’s deeply disappointing to learn that, once again, the de facto authorities in Afghanistan have prevented girls from attending secondary school. This unjustified & shortsighted decision has crushed the hopes & dreams of more than 1 million girls."
Statement by @UNICEFChief.
Good news: School feeding programmes are making a comeback, and even exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
Globally, 418 million children now benefit from school meals initiatives – 30 million more than before #COVID19.
Latest update from
#Afghanistan: This week girls should’ve started another yr in secondary school with hope & aspiration. But still grades 6-12 are closed to girls. We urge de facto authorities to honour pledge & open ALL education to women/girls in line w/ intl law: http://ow.ly/tpLw50No0UV
The impacts of #ClimateChange are often felt through water. Water has been a 'blindspot' in climate talks and sustainable development. "Wake up to water," urges WMO and Water and Climate Leaders. #WaterActionhttps://bit.ly/3Z1PdqI
What is the UN Water Conference?
And how can YOU get involved in #WaterAction?
Ahead of Wednesday's conference opening, here are five things you should know. ⬇️
#Haiti: We are gravely concerned by extreme violence spiralling out of control as clashes between gangs continue in attempts to expand territorial rule. We urge authorities to immediately address grave security situation & call for international support: http://ow.ly/REAv50NnP0P
Tuesday is #FightRacism Day.
We can all help end racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia & intolerance.
As we mark 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we must break the silence that helps maintain racial discrimination & oppression. https://ohchr.org/en/get-involved/campaign/fight-racism…
"I only ask that you care before it’s too late, That you live aware and awake, That you lead with love in hours of hate."
🎥#Throwback to last September, when poet
💧They purify our water
🍃They clean our air
🌩️They fight climate change
💊They give us lifesaving medicines
🏃♀️They improve our well-being
🌳Forests give us so much... We must look after them to protect the health of people and the planet.
#ForestDay#GenerationRestoration
Forests are essential for planetary health and human well-being.
They are also vital for sustaining food production.
On Tuesday's #IntlForestDay, learn more from