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The official account of the United Nations Foundation. We connect people, ideas, and resources to the UN to build a better world for all.
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When leaders of different generations collaborate, powerful ideas emerge. The Future of Africa podcast brings these conversations to life. 🎙️Tune in to all seven episodes wherever you get your podcasts. https://t.co/hiAZODQcYm
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The Future of Africa podcast, by the UN Foundation, African Union, The Elders, and Global Dispatches podcast, explores Africa’s future with young changemakers.
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Women smallholder farmers feed the world. But they receive less than 1% of climate finance. Join @projdandelion and demand that leaders invest where the impact is greatest: https://t.co/VtCXDjJZRR
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New research from @SYSTEMIQ_Ltd shows how scaling adaptation finance builds resilience for economies and societies. Check out the report: https://t.co/apgUdAfWOB
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.@FAO has been at the forefront of rebuilding agricultural systems & securing the most basic human need: FOOD. As we mark #FAO80, join us in shaping a year of global action to transform agrifood systems, leaving no one behind. 👉 https://t.co/zmlqJ8rjen
#WorldFoodDay #4Betters
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TODAY! Join partners for the launch of @SYSTEMIQ_Ltd's latest report. Government leaders, investors, and leading economists will showcase how adaptation can build strong, resilient societies. WATCH at 4 p.m. ET: https://t.co/DK1LpJakQd
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Carbon pollution is harming our ocean, threatening ecosystems, species, and the billions of people who depend on it. 🪸 🌊 A new project by the @OA_Alliance combines art and science to shed light on this urgent crisis. Explore Carbon in the Current: https://t.co/MkEsFXgnTX
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In 1992, the world gathered in Rio to create the UNFCCC—a commitment to tackle climate change together. #COP30 in Belém takes us back to Brazil, with the focus shifting to implementation at the scale and pace needed to protect people and planet. Swipe for a history of COPs 👉
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During UNGA, leaders across countries and sectors agreed: #COP30 must be the pivotal moment when we close the adaptation finance gap. Read more in this roundup of the Climate Summit’s Solutions Dialogues: https://t.co/2WIDSQ1L4s
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Women have changed the course of history — for all of us. Since 1975, the UN World Conferences on Women have helped to propel progress. Learn more about their lasting impact: https://t.co/vrHHRVOZMX
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Last year, 2.3 billion people faced food insecurity. But if we take action, ending hunger is possible. Learn how with Global Goal 2: https://t.co/fJQCo4Yb5q
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In times of crisis, girls face denial of their rights, lost futures and ignored challenges to their mental health. And still, they lead. They speak up. They demand change. It’s time to act on what girls are calling for: https://t.co/KcrIatnQrC
#GirlGoals
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The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis
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Today is #DayOfTheGirl! For generations, girls and women have been leaders and advocates for equality and change. Check out highlights of the historic moments at the UN that built the movement and paved the way for girls: https://t.co/vrHHRVPxCv
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Young people are driving global change and building peace. 🕊️ Let's partner with them and #ActNowForPeace: https://t.co/ukfe7tykfd
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I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire & hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by @POTUS. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt & Türkiye in brokering this desperately needed breakthrough. I urge all
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Thirty years ago, the UN Fourth World Conference on Women marked a turning point for gender equality. The moment united a global movement and taught us lessons that are more relevant now than ever. Dive deeper with @ipsnews: https://t.co/Th2zCC7g6N
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Need some weekend inspiration? All episodes of the Future of Africa Podcast are here! ▶️ Press play now: https://t.co/5dmZjr6o0z cc: @TheElders, @_AfricanUnion, @undispatch, @OurFutureAgenda
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Adaptation is vital for reducing climate risk and building shared resilience to protect the people, cultures, and places we love. Explore resources, reports, and more: https://t.co/yfW82iWZOf
#AdaptationForLife
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#UNGA80 has come and gone. 🇺🇳 Catch up with this recap from @UN_News_Centre. https://t.co/ZDLwFcMxq9
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The United Nations remains “the house of diplomacy and dialogue” in a divided world, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock said as she closed the 80th session’s general debate, urging nations...
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Immunization has saved millions of lives across Africa. But there's still work to be done. On a bonus episode of the Future of Africa Podcast, our guests explore the hard-fought wins for vaccines & the progress yet to be made. Listen for their insights: https://t.co/5dmZjr6VQ7
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At #UNGA80, leaders across sectors reflected on climate adaptation — and moving from pledges to concrete action and investments. Swipe for some of the highlights. Watch the full #UNGA event co-hosted with @DanChurchAid & @TalanoaReal: https://t.co/YqVZO874bj
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