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  1. Pinned Tweet
    21 Aug 2021

    📸: The Knotted Gun sculpture at UNHQ in NYC is a universal symbol of non-violence. The UN works for everyone, everywhere to create a more peaceful and prosperous world for all.

    18,959 replies . 3,338 retweets 15,478 likes
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  2. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    Having survived the bombing of their home in Kharkiv, the Arseniev family tell their story from . They are now some of the 3.6 million Ukrainians who receive emergency food assistance from WFP.

    4 replies . 24 retweets 64 likes
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  3. Retweeted
    7 hours ago

    🇭🇹: UN Human Rights Chief is deeply disturbed about the severe human rights impact of the surge in heavily armed violence in Port-au-Prince. State institutions need to be strengthened to combat impunity and corruption. 👉

    11 replies . 37 retweets 87 likes
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  4. 2 hours ago

    Mexico: “No effort should be spared to put an end to these human rights violations & abuses of extraordinary breadth." -- chief calls for truth & justice for more than 100,000 disappeared people and their families in the country.

    14 replies . 42 retweets 115 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    6 hours ago

    🇰🇵: We are deeply concerned by likely human rights impact of 1st official outbreak of . We urge authorities to ensure all measures are necessary, proportionate, non-discriminatory, time-bound & in line with intl human rights law:

    9 replies . 29 retweets 93 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    Today and every day, we stand proudly against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights.

    17 replies . 95 retweets 221 likes
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  7. 5 hours ago

    Nearly 14 million children under 5 suffer from severe wasting, the most lethal form of undernutrition -- and the war in Ukraine has only worsened the situation. says urgent action is needed to end this devastating, but preventable emergency.

    21 replies . 61 retweets 173 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    10 hours ago

    World Telecommunication & Information Society Day reminds us to make the world's accelerating available + accessible to everyone. Let us, together, ensure digital technologies empower older persons and enable

    WTISD-22, Digital technologies for older
    6 replies . 38 retweets 93 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    14 hours ago

    Each day, + people face uniquely intersecting forms of discrimination, racism, violence and exclusion around the world. We must act now to reshape harmful norms and laws.

    17 replies . 141 retweets 347 likes
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  10. 8 hours ago

    The crisis has highlighted the critical role of information & communication technologies, while also exposing the stark digital divide between & within countries. Tuesday is World Telecommunication & Information Society Day.

    19 replies . 90 retweets 199 likes
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  11. Retweeted
    May 16

    Food loss & waste isn’t just about perfectly good food not making it to our tables, or the money we waste when it gets thrown out instead of eaten. The real cost of food goes far beyond what we pay for it. Stop food loss & waste. For the people. For the planet!

    9 replies . 98 retweets 194 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    21 hours ago

    "There is simply no reason why a child should suffer from severe wasting – not when we have the ability to prevent it." sets our four urgent priorities to end the most lethal form of under-nutrition.

    14 replies . 64 retweets 217 likes
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  13. 11 hours ago

    "The UN is proud to support & uphold the fundamental human rights & dignity of all people – including LGBTIQ+ people. I call on everyone to join us to build a world of peace, inclusion, freedom & equality for all." -- on .

    338 replies . 422 retweets 1,032 likes
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  14. Retweeted
    May 16

    In 2020, approx. 281 million people were international migrants. As ravaged the 🌎 they were among those most impacted. This week, the Review Forum is taking place to advance safe & regular migration for sustainable development:

    5 replies . 36 retweets 76 likes
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  15. 14 hours ago

    Lifestyle choices can help prevent high blood pressure. 🥦 Eat healthily 🚭 Avoid tobacco 🍺 Reduce alcohol 🏃 Stay active More tips from on Tuesday's World Hypertension Day:

    24 replies . 157 retweets 381 likes
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  16. 17 hours ago

    Telecommunications & information technologies play an important role in achieving healthier ageing. More from on Tuesday's World Telecommunication & Information Society Day:

    75 replies . 67 retweets 187 likes
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  17. 19 hours ago

    "Child labour is a violation of a basic human right, and our goal must be that every child, everywhere is free from it. We cannot rest until that happens.” -- chief as 's Global Conference to gets underway.

    52 replies . 137 retweets 399 likes
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  18. 21 hours ago

    Tuesday is World Hypertension Day. More than a billion people suffer from high blood pressure, although most of them are unaware of their condition. explains why having your blood pressure checked regularly is important:

    21 replies . 176 retweets 326 likes
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  19. Retweeted
    May 16

    Tomorrow is and we’re celebrating families in all their beautiful diversity. Celebrate with us! +

    17 replies . 109 retweets 756 likes
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  20. 23 hours ago

    Love makes a family. And only love & acceptance can break the cycle of stigma that blights the lives of too many LGBTIQ+ people. Help build a world where ALL families are recognized and protected. via

    36 replies . 132 retweets 396 likes
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  21. Retweeted
    May 16

    11 years into the conflict, Syria has the world’s largest displaced population. Syria must not be forgotten.

    44 replies . 76 retweets 168 likes
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