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    Mar 23

    Inspired by the 🇳🇿 Kiwi hearts and hakas that have lifted the spirits of a grieving world, calls on all to act against extremism in all its forms.

    “People everywhere must be allowed to observe and practice their faith in peace.” from “Fighting the Wildfire of Hate Speech” by United Nations.
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    Mar 24

    WHO delivered essential medicines, medical consumables and equipment to respond to the growing trauma and emergency care needs in the Strip. The shipment was possible through a generous contribution from . More information:

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  3. 3 hours ago

    "No matter where you are born, how marginalized your community is – the world is determined to carry everyone along in our journey to 2030. " -- on the at Wednesday's Asia-Pacific Forum opening:

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    11 hours ago

    ⭐️CONTEST CLOSING FRIDAY! ⭐️ wants to hear about your workable scientific or technological solution to the challenges facing implementation. You could be featured at our in May in NY. Enter here by 29 March:

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  5. 6 hours ago

    The devastation caused by is stark evidence that the countries which contribute least to climate change are the ones being affected by it the most -- Mami Mizutori,

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    Mar 25

    Countries have begun considering more ambitious plans so the goals of the can be achieved, also in Africa. was a great start to 2019, the year of 👉

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  7. 10 hours ago

    Female deminers are on the front-lines of efforts to make South Sudan safer & free of land mines, while challenging gender stereotypes. More on ' work:

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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 26

    A Brazilian peacekeeper serving in the Central African Rep. has been selected to receive the 2018 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award! LtCdr Braga will receive the award during the 2019 , this Friday at UN HQ in . Read:

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  9. 13 hours ago

    Have a look at our latest story to meet military & police officers from Malaysia with :

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  10. 16 hours ago

    Cameroon: 430,000+ people are currently displaced by violence, mainly women & children; says $184M needed as humanitarian situation worsens.

    49 replies 225 retweets 405 likes
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  11. 19 hours ago

    A new exhibit at UNHQ explores the dark saga of the transatlantic slave trade & how it impacted NYC in the 17th & 18th centuries. Details:

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  12. 22 hours ago

    Events like are becoming more frequent, more severe & devastating and more widespread, and this will only get worse if we do not act now. -- on the need for urgent .

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  13. Mar 26

    "This peace award gives us strength & hope for safety & dignity for women, as well as for our country," -- Dr. Cynthia, one of the brave heroes working in support of refugees & a N-Peace award winner:

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    Mar 26

    : UN expert expresses grave concern at further 5-year jail sentence handed down against Judge Maria Lourdes Afiuni, condemning it as another act of reprisal against her. ℹ️

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  15. Mar 26

    "I am concerned that we may once again be facing another dangerous escalation of violence in Gaza with potentially catastrophic consequences.” -- UN's as Security Council meets amid rising tensions in Middle East.

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    Mar 26

    Cyclone Idai is one of the worst weather-related catastrophes in the history of Africa. I call on the international community to fund the emergency appeals quickly and fully so that aid agencies & partners can urgently ramp up their responses.

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  17. Retweeted
    Mar 25

    What can you do to go circular? ♻ Do not buy more than you need ♻ Buy local ♻ Reject packaging & single-use items ♻ Buy products that have a long life and that can be repaired and re-used

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  18. Mar 26

    What would you do with 4 minutes of extra time? In just 4 minutes can: 🍞 buy food worth 30,000 USD 🚚 deliver 81,000kg of food 🍲 provide school meals for 600 children See how you too can help achieve :

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    Mar 25

    Hidden behind a handicraft store in Benghazi hides an unofficial camp of migrants. This is their story, and that of countless others like them in Libya.

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  20. Mar 26

    "The people of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi will need strong, sustained support. Let that solidarity start with a generous response to the appeals." - calls for urgent funding for life-saving aid in wake of .

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    Mar 26

    horrific attacks mark a significant spike in killings in Mopti region. We are in direct contact with the authorities to assist them in pursuing swift investigations that bring the perpetrators to justice & to break the circle of impunity. ℹ️

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