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.
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Defying global trade's downward trend in the second half of 2022, environmentally friendly goods performed particularly well.
's latest Global Trade Update highlights the resilience & greening of world trade in 2022.
More trends & data here ▶️ bit.ly/3ZekkPM
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Humanity faces a difficult truth: climate change is making our planet uninhabitable.
On #WorldMetDay & beyond, let's commit to live up to our responsibilities & ensure that future generations inherit a better tomorrow.
It’s time to end the relentless & senseless war on nature.
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As the UN Water Conference continues, join conversations with advocates and activists about the importance of urgent #WaterAction.
Watch #SDGLive through Friday: un.org/en/sdgmediazon
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Happy #WorldMetDay! This year is exceptional, as we mark 150 years of meteorological progress and ambitious priorities, including #EarlyWarningsForAll and much more ambitious #ClimateAction. Join Us! 🔗wmo.int/worldmetday
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"It’s time to end the relentless — and senseless — war on nature, and deliver the sustainable future that our climate needs, and our children and grandchildren deserve.”
– on Thursday’s #WorldMetDay. public.wmo.int/en/resources/w
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📢 Over 500 commitments have been submitted to the Water Action Agenda!
As the world unites for water, what is your #WaterAction?
Get inspired. Take Action➡️ bit.ly/WaterActionAge
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1⃣7⃣ #GlobalGoals
1⃣6⃣9⃣ targets
7⃣ years left until 2030.
📉In the absence of increased efforts, #AsiaPacific will miss 90% of the 118 measurable SDG targets.
More findings in the interactive version of the #SDGProgress Report: bit.ly/3JymjZv
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UN Peacekeepers from Norway serve in missions around the world - often far from home, in challenging environments.
We thank them for their service & sacrifice. peacekeeping.un.org/service #ServingForPeace
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The climate crisis has led to more extreme weather and destruction.
Thursday's #WorldMetDay spotlights the vital importance of early warning and early action for disaster risk reduction.
More from . public.wmo.int/en/resources/w
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“I care about water, because water goes into everything we use, buy & consume every day.”
Water advocate & runner finished her 200th marathon in the last year, arriving at UNHQ on Wednesday to show her support for #WaterAction. news.un.org/en/story/2023/
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The halls of UNHQ are buzzing with energy and resolve as water champions, world leaders, advocates and change-makers join the #UN2023WaterConference, uniting for #WaterAction.
500+ voluntary commitments have already been made. Make yours today! bit.ly/WaterActionAge💦💦
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UNAIDS urges the gov't of Uganda to not enact a harmful law that threatens public health.
“If enacted, this law will undermine 🇺🇬’s efforts to end AIDS, by violating fundamental human rights incl. the right to health & the right to life" -
bit.ly/3ZnM4lj
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Today is #WorldWaterDay!
Over 2 billion people around the world use a drinking water source💧 that is contaminated with faeces 💩.
Countries must ensure that everyone has the right to safe drinking water & adequate sanitation. 🔗bit.ly/3Z8HgA3
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We live on an interconnected planet.
We share one Earth 🌏, with one atmosphere and one ocean 🌊.
Thursday's #WorldMetDay highlights the importance of international cooperation to ensure future generations inherit a better tomorrow. public.wmo.int/en/resources/w via
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At this week’s UN Water Conference, countries are coming together at UNHQ in NYC to find solutions to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to clean & safe water. news.un.org/en/story/2023/ #WaterAction
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Water is humanity’s lifeblood.
At this week's Water Conference, I'm urging countries to come together & find solutions to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to clean & safe water.
Now is the moment for game-changing commitments to bring the #WaterAction Agenda to life.
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#Uganda: UN Human Rights Chief 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: ow.ly/SlGR50NoQM0
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“Let us take inspiration from this Holy Month and build a more just and equitable world for all.”
-- shares his warmest wishes as millions of people around the world begin to observe #Ramadan.
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Climate change
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They threaten children's right to safe water, sanitation and hygiene facilities.
As leaders meet for the #WaterAction conference, calls on them to strengthen access to these services and ensure a water-secure future #ForEveryChild.
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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.
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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: worldwaterday.org
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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 🔷💙🔷
➡️bit.ly/42jzkyH
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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: on.unesco.org/WorldWaterRepo
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“Now is the moment for game-changing commitments to bring the #WaterAction Agenda to life.”
– at the opening of the UN Water Conference. un.org/sg/en/content/
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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!
➡️ unwater.org/bethechange
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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: media.un.org/en/asset/k18/k
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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.
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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, explains how everyone can take #WaterAction to make a difference: fao.org/world-water-da
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The ongoing #DroughtInSomalia has caused more deaths in 2022 than in the first year of the 2017/2018 drought crisis according to & .
Half of these deaths occurred among children under age 5.
Full report: bit.ly/3LwsuQp
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#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. bit.ly/Water2023
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. 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.
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“Early warning systems save lives & livelihoods on a massive scale.”
– announces that UN will fast-track work on early warning systems in 30 countries to strengthen ability to withstand natural disasters. public.wmo.int/en/media/press
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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.
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💧Water is a children’s issue.
💧Water is a women’s issue.
💧Water is a refugee issue.
💧Water is a migrant issue.
💧Water is a human issue.
Wednesday is #WorldWaterDay: un.org/en/observances
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The UN has issued a new report on special measures taken to strengthen the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse.
Ensuring victims' rights and dignity continues to be at the forefront of all efforts. un.org/preventing-sex
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Diversity is a strength, not a threat.
Yet racism is a problem in every part of the world.
During Racial Solidarity Week, explains how we can all speak out to #FightRacism & intolerance: ohchr.org/en/get-involve
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