In December 1948, the UN General Assembly met in Paris to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The principles laid out in this historic document have been key in helping guide humanity toward a world of greater freedom, equality & justice.
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Nature photographer Om Prakash Yadav's portrait of a tiger is on the June cover of BBC Wildlife. He sees the cover slection as an opportunity for Nepal’s wildlife and protected areas to receive wider international attention through photography.
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Violence against women is as backward as it is self-destructive.
Working for the @UN, I’ve spoken with too many survivors to count.
We must challenge harmful norms & support women and girls.
We can all help by raising our voice.
Culture shapes how we see the world and how we connect with one another.
On the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, we mark the richness of our many identities, traditions and ways of life. Cultural diversity is a force for dialogue, mutual understanding and sustainable development.
UNESCO helps turn this vision into action by creating spaces where dialogue and cultural exchange can thrive.
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Wednesday is #WorldBeeDay!
Bees face many dangers due to human activities — but we can all help protect them & support beekeepers by growing native plants, buying honey from local farmers & taking #ClimateAction.
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