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In 2024, @UNICEF delivered over 1.5 billion polio vaccines, helping reduce global cases by nearly 25%. As the world’s largest buyer of vaccines, UNICEF plays a critical role in ending polio. Learn more about their life-saving work:
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Cooperatives employ 280 million people — representing 10% of the global workforce. These community-based businesses not only provide livelihoods and income, but also help drive progress toward the #GlobalGoals. Saturday is #CoopsDay.
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RT @UNICEF: There’s been a threefold increase in the number of children killed or injured in Ukraine over the past three months. Details….
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The UN emblem is a symbol of hope, peace and unity around the world. As the UN turns 80, we remain committed to advancing peace, dignity and equality for all on a healthy planet. #UN80
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RT @volker_turk: At the current rate, it will take 286 years to remove laws discriminating against women & girls. Millennia of inequality….
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RT @OCHA_Ukraine: Residents of #Kyiv had another sleepless night as attacks become more frequent. Families, children and older people were….
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Every day, landmines kill or maim people —mostly civilians in peacetime. In over 60 countries and territories, these hidden dangers remain a deadly threat. Around the world, @UNMAS works to protect communities from landmines, while also supporting victims.
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RT @WFP: Hurricane Beryl ripped through homes a year ago, and left tens of thousands of people in need of assistance. Now, with a new logi….
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RT @UNReliefChief: In besieged El Fasher, Darfur, civilians are cut off from aid and at risk of starvation. Every day without access costs….
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RT @AminaJMohammed: Let #FFD4 be remembered as a conference where the world chose cooperation over fragmentation, unity over division and a….
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Access to food is a basic human right. Yet people in Gaza are facing injury and even death while trying to obtain food. The window to push back starvation in Gaza is closing fast. Unimpeded humanitarian access must be guaranteed. We need to flood Gaza with aid – quickly
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The first-ever UN Global Risk Report has been released. Over 1,100 experts offer their insights into the risks most likely to shape our future and assess how prepared the world is to address them. Full report:
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RT @antonioguterres: I am appalled by the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The last lifelines for survival are being cut off. Withou….
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The Sevilla Commitment is a turning point. At the #FFD4 Conference in Spain, countries reached consensus on a new roadmap for financing sustainable development—fairer tax systems, debt relief, and investment in local solutions. Now, the focus is on implementation.
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RT @WFP_SouthSudan: ⚠️2.3 million children are at risk of malnutrition in #SouthSudan, driven by:. 🔹high prevalence of diseases .🔹inadequat….
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In Afghanistan, mass returns are deepening an already dire crisis. Tens of thousands are being forced back from neighboring countries without shelter, resources or support. Returns must always be voluntary, safe & dignified. via @Refugees
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RT @FAO: There are 1.3 billion young people in the world and nearly 50% of them work in agrifood systems. But many face barriers. It's tim….
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RT @WFP: WFP is doing everything we can to deliver in #Gaza, but the fear of starvation remains high. Without widespread aid access, thous….
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RT @UNHumanRights: .@volker_turk gravely alarmed by steps by #Estonia, #Finland, #Latvia, #Lithuania, #Poland & #Ukraine to withdraw from O….
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Empowered children empower the world. Parents, caregivers and teachers:. 💙 help children find their voice. 💙 build their confidence. 💙 teach them about their rights. Join the #Smurfs, UN & @UNICEF and #ActNow to create a better world #ForEveryChild.
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