There are 476 million Indigenous people. 🔹living in 90 countries.🔹representing 5,000 cultures.🔹speaking the majority of the world's 7,000 languages. On Saturday’s #IndigenousDay, see what the UN is doing to promote & protect their rights:

RT @Refugees: They escaped the war in Sudan. Now cholera threatens their lives. Refugees in Chad are facing a deadly outbreak in overcrowd….

RT @UN_Women: From rising risks of poverty, to early marriage, and violence. An uncertain future awaits Afghan women & girls returning –….

Israeli Government's decision to 'take control of Gaza City' marks dangerous escalation, risks deepening the catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians & could further endanger lives, including of hostages, says @antonioguterres.

RT @antonioguterres: I'm gravely alarmed by the decision of the Israeli Government to "take control of Gaza City". This marks a dangerous….

The UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries ends with the adoption of a new framework to accelerate sustainable development & resilience. More on the Awaza Political Declaration: #LLDC3

RT @UNDP: JUST IN: Our 2025 #EquatorPrize winners have been announced! 🌎🏆. From the Andes to the Amazon, from coastlines to drylands, these….

RT @UNHumanRights: #Israel Government’s plan for a complete military takeover of the occupied #Gaza strip must be immediately halted. It ru….

RT @WFP_Haiti: With 5.7 million Haitians facing acute food insecurity, Haiti has been designated a hunger hotspot of highest concern, along….

For more than 50 years, @WFP has been conducting airdrops. These complex operations can save lives, but they are not the right solution in every crisis. Swipe to learn why land access is the answer in Gaza.

Working in Syria as @Refugees Representative, Gonzalo Vargas Llosa witnessed the emotional return of thousands of refugees after years of displacement. On our Awake At Night podcast, he shares stories of hope & opportunity for the future.

As widespread displacement, terrorism & climate shocks collide in the Sahel, women & girls are bearing the brunt. “We cannot abandon the Sahel,” urges @unwomenchief Sima Bahous, calling for greater support for women & girls in the region.

RT @UNDP: DYK the average distance from the nearest port for Landlocked Developing Countries is 1,370 kilometres. With the 3rd Internation….

📷: "The Thinker's Burden" depicts a world slowly drowning in plastics. The sculpture from @thevonwong is installed outside @UNGeneva as negotiations are taking place to finalize a global #PlasticsTreaty. @UNEP has more on the talks:

RT @UNHumanRights: #DRC: Attacks on civilians by the M23 & other armed groups amid continued fighting & despite recently signed ceasefire a….

RT @WHO: Ending mistreatment in maternal and newborn care starts with understanding why it happens. Countries must address:.⚠️ Harmful pol….

Women in Gaza are enduring pregnancies without adequate food or nutrition. They are experiencing high-risk deliveries without water or medical care. @UN_Women has more on the escalating humanitarian catastrophe.

Happy birthday to our UN Messenger of Peace Charlize Theron!. Thank you for your tireless commitment to HIV prevention and the elimination of violence against women.

Supporting breastfeeding in the workplace benefits mothers, babies & employers. This #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, @WHO is calling for family-friendly policies, including breastfeeding breaks & paid parental leave, to support & facilitate breastfeeding.

RT @UNOCHA: 🚨 New registration rules in Israel could force aid groups to shut down in #Gaza and #WestBank, including East Jerusalem, by Sep….