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Working for a sustained and effective @UN and global engagement towards the achievement of the #GlobalGoals and the 2063 Agenda of the African Union in #Africa.
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Preparing for #HLPF2026? Join the First Global Workshop for 2026 Voluntary National Reviews (#VNRs) on 16–18 Dec 2025 in Rome, Italy. Government officials will assess progress on the #SDGs. 🔗 https://t.co/e3aPrboV8S
#GlobalGoals #2030Agenda
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Frida Amani was recently recognized by the UN Environment Programme-#UNEP as the first ever Advocate for Ecosystems Restoration. She met with the UNIS Director, Sandra Macharia, They discussed her work as a hip-hop artist & as an award-winning media personality from Tanzania🇹🇿
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“When women lead, societies thrive.” The AfYWL Fellowship proves this every day. AMANI captures these stories — one idea, one act of courage, one woman at a time. 📘 Read the storybook: https://t.co/tlEDcbi51a
#AMANI | #AfYWL | #AfricanWomenLead
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A conselheira especial da ONU para África, @Duarte_UNOSAA, falou à @ONUNews sobre caminhos para garantir #justiçareparatória para o continente. Ela disse que o controle sobre os prórpios recursos é um passo chave para encerrar uma lógica que remonta ao #colonialismo. @UNOSAA1
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Africa’s path to progress is clear: 1⃣ Trade, investment & industrialisation must move in sync 2⃣ Expanding fiscal space is vital for #SustainableDevelopment 3⃣ Make skills revolution & digital transformation policy cornerstones 4⃣ Strong institutions + lasting peace = progress
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Human rights are inalienable, indivisible & interdependent. But in recent years, we've seen grave violations that signal a flagrant disregard for rights & a callous indifference to suffering. Together, we have the power to confront these injustices. #HumanRightsDay
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We are now accepting applications for the 64th Graduate Study Programme at @UNGeneva, to be held from 29 June to 10 July 2026. Who can apply for #GSP64? ✔️Graduate students ✔️ Age 22–32 ✔️ Fluent in English ✔️ Not employed full-time ➡️ https://t.co/43h3K7xRrD
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🎉🪩Happy Human Rights Day 2025! Human rights are universal, meaning they apply to all people, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or any other status. Read the Universal Declaration for Human Rights👇 📱 https://t.co/h5wFJwQX4x
#OurEveryDayRights
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From the UNCT Retreat: "A mindset shift is needed" USG Cristina Duarte called on Africa to rethink its place in the world, moving from response to leadership. She urged a shift from coping to shaping uncertainty, and for Africa to lead in redefining its own development narrative.
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Every👧 girl and🙍🏾♀️woman deserves to be protected online. #UsalamaMtandaoni
#EndDigitalViolenceKE
#EndGBV
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@swmacharia 📘👉 https://t.co/C9wMGwvbPO
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Africa stands at a pivotal juncture, with tremendous potential for #SustainableDevelopment despite facing significant challenges. Read our latest article on how #Africa can maximise on its advantages to scale challenges and harness its potential. 📜 https://t.co/69pl7XmplZ
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🎉 Happy International Volunteer Day! 👉Theme: “Every contribution matters” Two major milestones👇 The global launch of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development (IVY) 2026 The 2026 State of the World’s Volunteerism Report 📘 https://t.co/pzqbt8P8Gu
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The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) last week named Tanzanian hip hop artist @FridaAmani as its first-ever Advocate for Ecosystem Restoration. Youth are @ The UN Environment Assembly which starts today 8th-12 Dec at the UN Office at Nairobi. #UNEA7 👉 https://t.co/Jvsmmclb9y
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📢 A powerful collaboration is underway for the Horn of Africa! 🌍 🤝 @AGFUNDProgram and the Joint SDG Fund are joining forces to boost food security and resilience across the @IGADsecretariat region, working through the @CTFlagship. 🔗 https://t.co/d4XFpTPiXs
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#HappeningNow @UNEthiopia and partners unite to show solidarity against gender-based violence. Digital violence is real violence. There is #NoExcuse for online abuse. UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls #16DaysOfActivism
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UNU-CPR was honored to be represented by Dr. Nicole Goldin, Head of Equitable Development, at the 2025 Academic Conference on Africa convened by UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (@UNOSAA1) at UN Headquarters. 🌐 @UNUniversity
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And it’s a wrap! #AcademicAfrica2025 ended on a high note with a call to bridge the gap between scholars and policymakers and reimagine #Africa’s #development. #ICYMI catch up at⤵️ Day 1 https://t.co/Jxus1CHXoH Day 2 https://t.co/UhZD0xGKGR Day 3 https://t.co/XhfD3t0p0Q
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Students in Unity University in #AddisAbaba, #Ethiopia, joined online the Academic Conference on Africa that has brought together African scholars, policymakers, & practitioners from multiple sectors & disciplines to exchange on critical issues impacting Africa's dev't. @UNOSAA1
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