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"The violence must stop & all perpetrators must be held accountable."
-- UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process to Security Council, calling for an end to escalating violence & a path toward peace.
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The UN continues to facilitate talks towards a return to a democratic election process in #Libya.
Political Affairs chief urged leaders to agree on outstanding issues so long-awaited elections can be held soon.
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"We have taken the ocean for granted, and today we face what I would call an 'Ocean Emergency'."
-- urges everyone, everywhere, to help turn the tide & commit to protecting our planet at the UN Ocean Conference. news.un.org/en/story/2022/ #SaveOurOcean
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#Afghanistan: Humanitarians launch urgent appeal for US$110M to assist 362K people following the recent earthquake.
"As the population confronts yet another emergency, I urge the international community to pledge support to these life-saving efforts."-
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The ocean 🌊 is home to most of the 🌎’s unique, diverse and beautiful biodiversity.
As #UNOC2022 begins in Portugal, join our Ocean Advocate , Dr. , 's #LifeBelowWater Advocate and Nayantara Jain to #SaveOurOcean!
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Ukraine: At least ten people were killed and many more injured by a missile strike on a busy shopping mall on Monday.
Civilians and civilian infrastructure are #NotATarget.
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Climate change threatens us all, but it is women & girls who suffer its most violent consequences – UN Human Rights Chief tells .
Climate change policies must place the human rights of women & girls front & centre.
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Out now! The 2022 #WorldDrugReport offers a deep dive into cannabis legalization and the impacts of drugs on the environment.
The report also takes a closer look at the data on drugs and conflict.
Read it here to #CareInCrises: bit.ly/3myimsC
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Welcome to the UN family, Jason Momoa!
The actor & ocean activist has been designated a Advocate for Life Below Water.
He will use his voice to help increase awareness of the urgency to #SaveOurOcean. unep.org/news-and-stori
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Since last week's earthquake in Afghanistan, UNHCR is on ground to ensure life-saving assistance reaches the most vulnerable groups, including women + girls.
Today we're shipping tents + relief items to Spera + Birnal districts in Paktika province for 7000+ people
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284 million people aged 15-64 used drugs in 2020.
The latest #WorldDrugReport from details how conflict is exacerbating drug threats, the record levels of production & trafficking and more: bit.ly/3myimsC
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Our ocean is our life.
And life below water needs our collective effort.
More than ever.
Congratulations to Maya Gabeira for becoming 's Champion for the Ocean and Youth! Only together can we #SaveOurOcean! 💙
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Young people must have a say in today's tourism for a better tomorrow 🙌
The 1st #GlobalYouthTourismSummit is raising the curtain today in Sorrento 🇮🇹 — join #Youth4Tourism in sharing creative ideas on a greener & fairer future for tourism 👉 gyts.org
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Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of crises such as the #COVID19 pandemic.
On Monday's #MSMEDay, calls for greater support for micro, small & medium-sized enterprises to ensure an inclusive & sustainable future. intracen.org/news-and-event
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Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises contribute to 70% of all jobs globally, yet 80% of them are informal.
This #MSMEDay, we are launching an updated Guide to ILO Recommendation No. 189 on Job Creation in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises.
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We cannot have a healthy planet without a healthy ocean.
Together, let us do our part to make a difference for the ocean and for ourselves.
-- calls for bold #ClimateAction to #SaveOurOcean & our shared future at UN Ocean Conference. news.un.org/en/story/2022/
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We have taken the ocean for granted, and now we face an ocean emergency.
I am urging all participants at the UN Ocean Conference to right these wrongs & do our part for the ocean.
We must take action & turn the tide. #SaveOurOcean
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We're excited to welcome ocean activist & movie star Jason Momoa, who has long championed the rights of people of island nations, as a UNEP Advocate for Life Below Water 🌊.
Please join us in welcoming him!
#SaveOurOcean #CleanSeas #BeatPlasticPollution
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Starting soon: Opening ceremony of UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, with & more.
Watch live 👉 media.un.org/en/asset/k1k/k #SaveOurOcean
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WHO has issued 🆕 tools to help countries respond to unusual cases of severe acute #hepatitis (liver inflammation) in children, incl. how to find & report cases.
The detection of cases across 5 WHO Regions is unusual & warrants detailed investigation.
📌 bit.ly/3xW9Fxs
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A more peaceful world requires:
🕊️Freedom from violence
⚖️Rule of law
🌍Healthy planet
👩Gender equality
📚Education for all
🍚Zero hunger & more
The UN is working around the world to create a more peaceful future for all. un.org/en/our-work
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Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises are vital for achieving the #GlobalGoals, especially when it comes to decent work for all & economic growth.
More on Monday's #MSMEDay from : intracen.org/news-and-event
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Women have solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
They must have a seat at the table to ensure a more peaceful & sustainable future for all. un.org/sustainabledev #GlobalGoals
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I apologize to youth on behalf of my generation for not having protected the ocean.
This week’s UN Ocean Conference will be key to find ways to #SaveOurOcean for the benefit of people and planet.
I count on young people's strength, dynamism and action to rescue our planet.
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2+ million refugees will be in need of resettlement next year.
The pandemic, protracted crises & emerging displacement situations are forcing record numbers of people from their homes.
is urging countries to do more to resettle those in need. bit.ly/3n5MJHm
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"It is time for a change -- and we need young people to drive that change, with their passion, solutions, and action."
met with youth & listened to their ideas to #SaveOurOcean at UN Ocean Conference on Sunday. news.un.org/en/story/2022/
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For 40 years, the UN Torture Fund has been accompanying survivors on the road to redress.
On the #InternationalDayAgainstTorture, we renew our commitment to continue supporting torture survivors in every means possible.
#AntiTortureFund40 #RedressFromTorture
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“Elements of plastic in the things we use, what we eat, even in the air we breathe, can stay around forever.”
Hollywood legend has launched a video appeal about plastic’s long lifespan. This video is part of the #PlasticIsForever campaign.
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36+ million people around the world suffer from drug use disorders, yet only 1/8 of them are in treatment.
On #WorldDrugDay, stresses the importance of putting the wellbeing of people & communities first, in drug policies & in emergencies. unodc.org/unodc/en/drugs
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I am inspired by the energy & commitment of the young climate activists I met today at the Ocean Conference in Lisbon.
Youth of the world:
We need your passion, your ideas & your action.
You are the generation that will help us #SaveOurOcean & our future.
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Throwback to 1945 in San Francisco, California when the UN Charter was signed.
As we mark Sunday's #CharterDay, we are reminded of the importance of multilateralism when seeking solutions to the biggest challenges facing humanity. un.org/en/about-us/un
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The ocean can be our biggest ally in responding to planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss & pollution.
Next week's UN Ocean Conference is an opportunity to commit to a sustainable blue economy that can create jobs while protecting our planet.
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Day 2️? of the Ocean Conference Youth & Innovation Forum: our 100+ youth delegates worked in small groups on the beach in Cascais, Portugal 🇵🇹, to create and propose solutions towards a healthy and productive ocean. #SaveOurOcean
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Torture is a crime under international law.
More on Sunday's International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: un.org/en/observances #StandUp4HumanRights
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📸: The original manuscript of the UN Charter preamble, complete with handwritten notes.
On this day 77 years ago, 50 nations came together in San Francisco, California to create a new organization for peace, prosperity & human rights. un.org/en/about-us/un #CharterDay
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People with substance use disorder that are affected by emergencies & crises may experience extra stigma due to being displaced or isolated.
On Sunday's #WorldDrugDay, see how is supporting #CareInCrises: unodc.org/unodc/en/drugs
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These ideals laid out in the UN Charter 77 years ago are as relevant as ever.
More on Sunday's #CharterDay. un.org/en/about-us/un
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Humanitarian & health emergencies create threats to people on many levels.
& partners are supporting families by providing psychosocial services to address substance use disorders in humanitarian settings.
More on Sunday's #WorldDrugDay:
unodc.org/unodc/en/drugs
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