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My warmest wishes to Prime Minister of Pakistan
@ImranKhanPTI
for a full and speedy recovery from COVID-19. Covid anywhere is Covid everywhere. Let’s fight the pandemic together.
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Pakistan PM
@ImranKhanPTI
spoke with Global CEOs on Strategic Priorities in Post-Pandemic Era. Pakistan’s economy has shown resilience to the pandemic, placing it in a strong position to rebound quickly from the shock.
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Had an excellent and very substantial meeting with the Hon’ble PM
@narendramodi
. India is again the fastest growing of the large economies. Expecting two digit growth next year while India is celebrating its 75 years of Independence and prepares for its G20 Presidency.
@PMOIndia
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Deeply concerned about the grave situation in Venezuela. Norway aligned with recent statement by EU HR
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I’m deeply concerned over increasing polarization in
#Venezuela
. The election undermines democracy and a negotiated solution to the crisis.
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Looking forward to having you share the latest updates from
#Pakistan
@ImranKhanPTI
on the
#COVID19
situation tomorrow. There are close to 1000 companies on the
@wef
Covid Action Platform and more than 50 projects coming out of the public private cooperation. Walking the talk.
Prime Minister
@ImranKhanPTI
will be speaking at the online session of World Economic Forum (
@wef
) on 20th May 2020
#COVID19
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A very warm and constructive dialogue with
@ImranKhanPTI
on the future of
#Pakistan
.
President of World Economic Forum
@borgebrende
said that PM
@ImranKhanPTI
speech last year at
@Davos
was historic as it was the first time in the 51 years history of
@WEF
that a Special Address was given by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. 🇵🇰
#PrimeMinisterImranKhan
😎
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Norway strongly believes that refugees should receive equal treatment regardless of religion, nationality or race.Hence, concerned US policy
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Welcome to Geneva
@avucic
- thank your for the collaboration on the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and also the work on a stable and prosperous
#WesternBalkans
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PM
@AbeShinzo
is ending an eight-year term that made him the longest-serving leader in
#Japan
history. Best wishes for his good health. It was an honor to have the PM in
#Davos
at
#wef
. Thank you for your leadership in very turbulent times.
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Wishing
@DrSJaishankar
and Indian citizens around the world a happy 72nd Republic Day. Looking forward to a strong India participation at
#DavosAgenda
including Hon’ble PM
@narendramodi
with a special address and
@PiyushGoyal
with business — further strengthening our engagement.
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Best wishes and warm congratulations to
#India
🇮🇳 from
#wef
celebrating
#Republic
Day. Largest democracy in the world.
@narendramodi
@DrSJaishankar
@PiyushGoyal
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Great dinner with friend and prime minister
@avucic
in Belgrade tonight; showing leadership in a turbulent time.
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It is hard to comprehend but the Taliban today imposed one of the harshest restrictions on Afghanistan's women since seizing power, ordering them to wear the all-covering burqa in public. This is on top of banning women from many government jobs and girls from secondary education
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Congrat
@UKenyatta
& Kenyan people for robust & credible
#KenyaElection2017
. Leadership, inclusiveness & unity essential now
@AMB_A_Mohammed
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Torrential rain & floods in Pakistan have killed more than 1000 people and 33 million affected. The situation is absolutely heartbreaking and we all have to support the people of
#Pakistan
. My heart is with the victims, their families and Pakistanis everywhere.
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The American people have chosen the 46th President of the United States. Warm congratulations to
@JoeBiden
and
@KamalaHarris
. Our world needs American leadership.
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Excellent meeting with
@BBhuttoZardari
.Congratulations to all Pakistanis around the world on todays Independence Day
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Expressing my sincere solidarity with
#India
in the current COVID situation. No one is safe until each one of us is. Time to further strengthen collaboration to end this pandemic.
@PiyushGoyal
@smritiirani
@dpradhanbjp
@sureshpprabhu
@amitabhk87
@CB_CII
@PMOIndia
@NKSingh_MP
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Excellent Special Address from
@sanchezcastejon
(
@desdelamoncloa
) addressing the energy crisis, the fight against global hunger and Spain's continued support of Ukraine. Thank you for your leadership - essential in these times.
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Had a great dinner with Rahul Gandhi
@OfficeOfRG
this evening. Discussing close friendship btw India and Norway and how to further enhance
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Today 15 years ago Angela Merkel became the first female Chancellor of Germany - dubbed Germany's "eternal chancellor". Thank you Merkel for extraordinary leadership and for always defending European values. Merkel: “When it comes to human dignity, we can’t make compromises”.
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The human rights violations in Venezuela, excessive use of force, massive detentions and trials of civilians by mil courts are unacceptable.
Venezuela was once the richest country in Latin America. Here's how it fell apart.
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On
#YomHaShoah
, we remember the 6 mill Jews who were murdered. There are 14.7 mill Jews in the world. But there are still 2 mill fewer Jews than there were before the
#Holocaust
. It is our sacred duty to teach our children about the
#Holocaust
and its terrible stain on humanity.
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Ethiopia has planted more than 350 million trees in 12 hours. Today I congratulated
@PMEthiopia
on this “Green legacy” initiative that has a target of planting 4 billion trees by the end of the rainy seasons. Let’s make this a Pan-African undertaking at
@wef
summit in Cape Town
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A visit to Auschwitz is something consequential. I have never forgotten this quote that I read on one of the walls: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. I just didn’t imagine during my visit 30 years ago that these words should be more relevant in 2018
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On top of the
#Coranovirus
crisis a strong earthquake has shaken
#Zagreb
and
#Croatia
in the early morning hours (magnitude 5.5). My thoughts go the all Croatians affected and to Prime Minister
@AndrejPlenkovic
. Also to friends in
#Zagreb
@HaakonBlanken
@AstridVersto
@terjesv
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Looking forward to be back in Islamabad for meetings with PM
@ImranKhanPTI
and key ministers. We will be launching an important “National Accelerator on Closing the Skills Gap in Pakistan”
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It is about equal opportunities. There is still a long way to go In many societies — happy
#InternationalWomensDay
.
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Alle land,inkludert USA,har ansvar for å beskytte mennesker på flukt.Vi forutsetter at USA fortsatt vil delta i gjenbosetting av flyktninger
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On
#WorldEnvironmentDay
it is worth reflecting on what kind of planet we are leaving behind. By 2050, plastic in the oceans will outweigh fish -
@wef
report. The oceans will contain at least 937 million tons of plastic and 895 million tons of fish - if we don’t change course.
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Always a pleasure meeting PM
@narendramodi
. We had a substantial discussion on geoeconomics at the
#IndiaTodayConclave2024
. Over the next few years, India will be a $10T economy and the world’s 3 largest and is already contributing to 15 percent of global growth.
@aroonpurie
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Probably today’s most important video. During a global pandemic, one of the cheapest, easiest, and most important ways to prevent the spread of a virus is to wash your hands frequently with soap and water
@wef
.
We all know that thoroughly washing our hands is the best way of preventing the spread of coronavirus. But pre-kindergarten teacher Amanda Lorenzo showed her pupils just how effective soap is with this simple demonstration using pepper, oil and water
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According to a recent study, the Gulf Stream system could potentially collapse by 2025. This would result in disastrous climate consequences, making it crucial to take immediate action. The cost of not taking action far outweighs the cost of taking action.
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I'm in Kigali to launch the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Rwanda. The centre, launched in partnership with
@RwandaICT
, will enable Rwanda’s goal of becoming an even more prosperous society.
Read more from Minister
@MusoniPaula
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Venezuela opposition leaders López & Ledezma taken from their homes in the middle of the night. Totally unacceptable – must be released now.
2 of Venezuela's leading opposition figures were taken away from their homes, according to their families.
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I’m devastated by the news coming out of
#Beirut
, the
#Lebanonexplosion
is an incomprehensible tragedy on top of the others for the brave people of
#Lebanon
. My most sincere condolences to those that have lost their loved ones.
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A good start on a Monday mrn: Norway the world's happiest country in a new report that calls on nations to build social trust and equality.
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My thoughts go to South Africa in these challenging times. 18 July was Mandela's birthday and is Mandela’s Intern Day. This gives hope. As Mandela said “It is easy to break down & destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build”. We count on these heroes also in today’s SA
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From today Ukrainians can travel visafree to
#Norway
& the rest of Europe. Congratulations.
#Ukraine
belongs in Europe.
@PavloKlimkin
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Congratulations to Ms. Tokiko Shimizu for braking the glass ceiling - even if it took 138 years.
Japan's central bank just appointed its first woman executive director in 138 years.
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Congratulations to President
@JoeBiden
and Vice President
@KamalaHarris
on their swearing-in. What a dignified ceremony. President Biden said of America: “With unity, we can do great things, important things.” Also so true for the world.
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Today is
#WorldPressFreedomDay
It is a reminder of the importance of defending freedom of expression and the right to have a free press. Thanking all the journalists who every day are bringing authentic, credible news - on the frontlines defending everyone’s right to information
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Opposisjonsledere i
#Venezuela
ble i natt innbrakt av sikkerhetspolitiet. Totalt uakseptabelt – må løslates umiddelbart.
2 of Venezuela's leading opposition figures were taken away from their homes, according to their families.
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Just landed in Colombia. Ready for signing of historic peace agreement on Monday. Great headline: Adios a las armas.
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Dypt bekymret over ytterligere polarisering i
#Venezuela
. Valget undergraver landets demokrati & gir ikke grunnlag for nasjonal dialog.
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V concerned about increase in violence in Venezuela and undemocratic moves by the government. Time to find solutions & ease humanitarian sit
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Ved å ikke velge side, tar man også et valg. Trump MÅ ta oppgjøret med rasistiske krefter. Tanken om et hvitt overherredømme er frastøtende.
We must be clear. White supremacy is repulsive. This bigotry is counter to all this country stands for. There can be no moral ambiguity.
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July was the hottest month recorded in human history: we were faced with an unparalleled heatwave in Europe, wildfires raging, and dramatic melting on Greenland (lost 12.5 billion tons of ice in one day). No more talks, No more excuses, No more studies - Let’s walk the talk.
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Totally unacceptable what is now unfolding in
#Venezuela
- pro-government assembly fires brave dissident prosecutor
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Congratulations to Hanif Atmar
@NSAAtmar
as
#Afghanistan
’s new foreign minister. Your qualities are the right ones to lead your country on a clear path to reconciliation and peace — without compromising on crucial values as e.g women’s and girls rights to education.
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India is really shaping the first day in Davos this year
@narendramodi
@rahulkanwal
Interviewed
@wef
President
@borgebrende
at the
#Davos2018
Congress. He talks of how India’s economic stature has gone up over the years and how the world’s eyes are now on India. Watch his interview on
@IndiaToday
at 10 pm on Newsroom.
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I simply can not think of a better and more qualified person than
@JohnKerry
to fight climate change as Special Presidential Envoy. John will sit on the National Security Council. This marks the first time that the NSC will include a climate change head - and frankly about time.
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Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive. Just the beginning. Saudi women will drive social change, not just cars.
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The world has experienced a gradual slide from cooperation to competition to conflict. In this new and unsettled era, world leaders must adapt their understanding and practice of geopolitics because time is running out to address critical global challenges
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COVID-19 is part of the rising trend of diseases – caused by viruses that have jumped from animal hosts into the humans. Driven by the degradation of our natural environment, through land degradation, wildlife exploitation, climate change etc. We urgently need to change course.
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Those countries that get on top of the new technologies, 4IR and step up the R&D are likely to come out of this century as the most prosperous. Something to think about for Europe.
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Captain Tom Moore, who raised over $40 million for UK health workers last year, has died after being hospitalized with
#COVID19
. This is very sad news. Britain has lost a true hero.
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US pulling out of the
#ParisAgreement
is deeply saddening.
#Norway
will continue to fight climate change - what is a shared moral obligation
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Congratulations on
#InternationalWomensDay
Let’s make it International Women’s Year. Leaders need to represent the people they serve. From politics, business to science. Only with women’s equal participation will we benefit from the insight and intellect of all of humanity.
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Very concerning reports about unacceptable arrests, torture and killings of suspected LGBTI persons in
#Chechnya
. Must be investigated.
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After 17 months of banning girls from school the Taliban has decided to ban women from universities too. This is a shameful decision that violates the right to education for women and girls in Afghanistan. Denying women access to university is a grave step backwards.
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My thoughts are with the Caribbean people affected by Hurricane Irma. Norway stands ready to support with humanitarian assistance.
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Congratulations to my friend alternate PM
@yairlapid
for forming the new Israeli government and becoming foreign minister. I look forward to working with you also in the future for peace and prosperity.
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Norway condemns terror attack in
#Jerusalem
. Our sincere condolences
@netanyahu
, no justification for use of terror.
This is the truck which was used by terrorist to carry out ramming attack in Jerusalem this afternoon, killing 4 people & injuring 13.
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It was wonderful to host PM Sheikh Hasina at the
@wef
. Bangladesh has made a remarkable transition from a least developed economy LDC to a lower middle income country with solid growth and poverty eradication.
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Congratulations to
@JuanManSantos
and
@FARC_EPeace
for historic
#PeaceAgreement
just signed here in
#Colombia
.
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A wonderful and historic speech by Nobel laureate
@JuanManSantos
- people of Colombia will see the peace dividend.
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Today is the 1st
#WorldCleanAirDay
.
#AirPollution
is the single greatest environmental risk to human health, causing 7 mill premature deaths annually from diseases like stroke, heart & lung cancer. Clean energy, better waste management and smart cities are part of the solution.
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Congratulations to people of
#Somalia
and President
@Farmaajo2017
on peaceful presidential elections.
#SomaliaDecides
@NorwayinSomalia
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Today we commemorate the over 6 million Jewish victims of
#Holocaust
. I visited Auschwitz 30 years ago. I’ve never forgotten what I read on the walls: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. Never forget those horrors - fight anti-semitism
#WeRemember
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Nelson Mandela passed away eight years ago at 95. His words still gives us wisdom: “Sometimes, it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom." Let Madiba inspire us to build bridges - global problems need global solutions.
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Thank you
@DrTedros
and
@WHO
- you and all the health workers of the world are the heroes. We are facing an unprecedented health crisis and we need an unprecedented response. Count on
@wef
to mobilize the business sector. 350 companies have joined the
#Covid
Action Platform.
@WHO
,
@UNICEF
&
@WorldBank
are creating a global security stockpile approach to solving supply chain problems but there will be other concrete asks of different industries. My thanks to
@wef
, Klaus Schwab, Borge Brende & all business leaders for their commitments. Solidarity!
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Kofi Annan was a true global statesman who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world. A true son of Africa that always reached out and touched people with his deep compassion and empathy. Kofi will be dearly missed - a very courageous statesman
#RIPKofiAnnan
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Terrorist attack in Afghanistan killed 58 & injured 204. Those responsible must be held to account - targeting of school girls is a despicable act of terror. While we celebrate
#MothersDay
58 Afghan mothers buried their children whom they sent to school to have a better future.
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Thoughts with
@BorisJohnson
this evening. I wish him and his family the very best and hope the PM gets well soon.
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The
#coronavirus
pandemic has also shown us that solidarity and compassion for others remain at the heart of our humanity.
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I strongly condemn the terror attack on civilians in
#Istanbul
. My thoughts are with the victims, their families &
#Turkey
@MevlutCavusoglu
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Congratulations to colleague and friend
@sebastiankurz
on winning most votes today in Austria - the important cooperation will continue.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero and a brilliant judicial mind. She was a warrior for justice and democracy. A woman of extraordinary intellect and principle. My most sincere condolences to her family. RBG: “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
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Great start: breakfast at Afghan ambassador's residence in Oslo with
@HekmatKarzai
on peace and reconciliation and import development issues
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More than 3bn could live in extreme heat by 2070. We only have a very small window to avoid climate change becoming the next major crisis. If we don’t use this window for real action it will be like moving around the deck chairs on the Titanic.
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Congratulations Nobel laureates
@DenisMukwege
and
@NadiaMuradBasee
. Worthy and so rightful winners. A most deserved Nobel Peace Prize to two very brave persons who have stood up for the most vulnerable; those affected by sexual violence in conflicts.
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Sincere condolences to families of the victims;following the appalling attack on the funeral gathering in Yemen.The war must end immediately
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The fight against racism is core and we all have to work harder. Every day. 24/7. It is our duty to
#FightRacism
in all its forms to improve the state of the world and make it more inclusive & stronger for all. We must treat each other with respect & uphold human rights
@wef
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Human rights are for everyone, everywhere - no matter who you are or whom you love. This is the global
#PrideMonth
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Music is one of the oldest human art forms. The resilience of the human spirit is evidenced by Italians making music together on their balconies.
@UN
Messenger of Peace
@YoYo_Ma
comforts all those affected by
#COVID
ー19 by dedicating this beautiful piece of music
#SongsOfComfort
.
In these days of anxiety, I wanted to find a way to continue to share some of the music that gives me comfort. The first of my
#SongsOfComfort
: Dvořák – "Going Home”
Stay safe.
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Global efforts to end malaria have saved nearly 600,000 lives and prevented almost 100 million cases.
#WorldMalariaDay
shows that int cooperation works. Imagine a world free of malaria. It’s not a far-fetched idea, as this deadly disease could be eradicated within a generation.
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