Twitter | Search | |
United Nations
Official account of . Get latest information on the UN. Follow us on Instagram: unitednations.
68,480
Tweets
1,178
Following
10,978,077
Followers
Tweets
United Nations 1h
Rural poverty rate is 3x higher than in urban centres with nearly 80% of world's poor living in rural areas. Ending poverty & achieving the requires addressing needs of rural populations. More from :
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
UN Human Rights Apr 12
Having a mental disability in Bulgaria can mean being considered a “non-person” under the law. See how defender Aneta Genova has achieved legislative changes to improve the rights of those with mental :
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations 4h
In the month since hit Mozambique, has provided food assistance to 1 million affected people. More on their plans to continue helping those most in need.
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
UN Human Rights 7h
: Over 300 people reported killed, 2,000 injured, 62,000 displaced & hundreds deprived of their liberty since 18 April 2018. – warns the authorities to refrain from resorting to violence as anniversary of first protest approaches. 👉
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations 7h
Libya: “All parties & armed groups involved in fighting must fully respect int'l humanitarian law. No one should doubt my determination to expand investigations & potential prosecutions.”-- Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
UNESCO 12h
🔴 PRESS RELEASE Fire at Cathedral in Paris: " stands by France to safeguard and rehabilitate this historic heritage of outstanding universal value". ℹ️
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations 10h
Water is a scarce, precious commodity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with some people waiting all day to fill a single jug for their family. See how is trying to help.
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations 13h
Have a look at our latest story to meet military & police officers from Ireland with :
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations 16h
People displaced within their own countries are often among the world’s most vulnerable. Sign the GP20 petition today, & show your support for these .
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations 19h
For 70+ years, has been working for the protection & promotion of cultural heritage, from historic monuments, to museums, to contemporary art forms. Notre Dame cathedral in Paris was inscribed as in 1991.
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations 22h
Vision problems are one of the challenges many Ebola survivors face. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, local ophthalmologists are learning to provide specialized care with support from .
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
World Health Organization (WHO) Apr 15
Preliminary global data on shows that reported cases rose by 300% in the first three months of 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This follows consecutive increases over the past two years.
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations Apr 15
Yemen: plan to withdraw forces from front lines near Hudaydah moving forward, despite fighting intensifying elsewhere in country, tells Security Council Monday.
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
António Guterres Apr 15
Horrified by the pictures coming from Paris with the fire engulfing Notre Dame Cathedral - a unique example of world heritage that has stood tall since the 14th century. My thoughts are with the people and government of France.
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations Apr 15
Venezuelans are risking their lives crossing the border to Colombia in a desperate search for food, medicine and safety. via
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
UNESCO Apr 15
"Deep emotion in the face of this dramatic fire at the cathedral de Paris, inscribed as in 1991. is closely monitoring the situation and is standing by France's side to safeguard and restore this invaluable heritage."
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
UN Humanitarian Apr 14
One month after struck , & , flood waters have begun to recede, but needs have not. We pledge to continue to stay and deliver:
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations Apr 15
The are our blueprint for a fair & sustainable pathway to development that leaves no one behind. -- at Monday's .
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations retweeted
World Bank Apr 15
What happened at the Group Spring Meetings? Catch the key moments here:
Reply Retweet Like
United Nations Apr 15
Access is a major challenge when it comes to reaching those who are hungry in remote areas. Watch how is getting life-saving food to some of the world's hardest to reach places.
Reply Retweet Like