Daisy Diamante Leoncio

Working for peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet. Believer of the @UN and striving for a better world for women and young people. Tweets are mine

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

The colour of the year is Cloud Dancer, but nature has its own timeless palette.

From ocean blue to coral pink, these colours sustain life, yet many are critically at risk.

Protecting nature means protecting every colour #ForPeopleForPlanet.

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Severe flooding has affected millions of people across Southeast & South Asia.

Monsoon rains and climate-driven extreme weather have triggered rapid-onset floods and landslides.

Now more than ever, urgent investment in climate adaptation, including robust Early Warning Systems, is needed to protect communities: https://t.co/BWfZTLPR6L

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

Excited to host Regional Comms Advisor @UNFPA_ESARO @DaisyLeoncio at @UNFPAUganda Country Office! She led staff through an insightful and energizing session on communication and resource mobilisation—strengthening how we tell our stories of impact from the communities we serve.

[United Nations @UN]

Hope 🇺🇳
Unity 🇺🇳
Diversity 🇺🇳
Possibility 🇺🇳
Cooperation 🇺🇳

These are just some of the words that come to mind when people think about the United Nations.

Take a look and get inspired on Friday’s #UNDay. ⬇️

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

The Montreal Protocol has successfully eliminated 99% of ozone-depleting substances.

But how do we ensure the ozone layer keeps healing?

This #WorldOzoneDay, discover how scientists track every leak with air flasks and precision instruments.: https://t.co/tABCNd4nAB @Unepozone

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

#Indigenous knowledge is crucial in the fight against climate change.
Here’s why ➡️ https://t.co/8F46jw23UI

#ClimateAction

[The Global Goals @TheGlobalGoals]

The clock is ticking ⏰ 5 years. 17 goals. 8 billion people. One planet.

The Sustainable Development Goals unite us across continents, cultures, and communities. Together, we can build the future our children deserve.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

❌ Stop telling women how to be
✅ Start listening to women

[UN DESA @UNDESA]

Let’s get water on everyone’s agenda 🌊

Join Water for Climate Action at World Water Week 2025!

🫧 24-28 August 2025 — in Stockholm and online.

➡️ https://t.co/aFzt9SNOOh

#WWWeek #WaterForClimateAction

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

In these challenging times, let's recall the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi, one of humanity's keenest observers:

"Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty and the test of our civilization."

#MondayMotivation

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

The growing volume of solid waste and the slow breakdown of most items are increasing marine litter in our ocean.

Ahead of #WorldOceanDay, see how the Global Partnership on Plastic Pollution and Marine Litter is tackling this issue to #SaveOurOcean: https://t.co/qbmWXt09nJ

[United Nations @UN]

Every day, UN humanitarians deliver lifesaving aid to alleviate the suffering of people caught in crises around the globe.

Our UN colleagues work in some of the world’s most dangerous places, risking their lives to bring assistance to people in their hour of need.

#UN80

[UN Women @UN_Women]

👩🏾‍⚕️👩🏾‍🔬👩🏻‍🎤👩🏽‍✈️👩🏿‍🏭👩🏼‍⚕️👩🏽‍🌾👩🏾‍💻👮🏽‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨👩🏿‍🚀👩🏾‍🍳👩🏼‍⚖️👷🏾‍♀️👩🏽‍🔧👩🏻‍🏫👩🏾‍🎓

Look around. Women are shaping our world, but more women must be part of the change.

When women advance, innovate, and lead, everyone moves forward.

Let’s break barriers and make space #ForAllWomenAndGirls: https://t.co/KXWWvR58R6

[United Nations @UN]

The UN has issued a new report on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and abuse.

Ensuring prevention and upholding the rights and dignity of victims continue to be at the forefront of all efforts. https://t.co/BC4qQpEFNI

[United Nations @UN]

Indigenous languages continue to disappear at alarming rates.

The International Decade of Indigenous Languages is a rallying call for urgent action to protect & preserve the cultural & intellectual heritage they represent.

https://t.co/06C4Y8AWWz #WeAreIndigenous via @UNESCO

[United Nations @UN]

For 80 years, the UN has been saving lives & helping people by:

🇺🇳 feeding the hungry

🇺🇳 helping those forced to flee

🇺🇳 vaccinating children

🇺🇳 promoting human rights

🇺🇳 protecting the planet

🇺🇳 responding to humanitarian crises & more.

https://t.co/IfCHf7dnGI

#UN80

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

We all smile in the same language.

#ForEveryChild, hope.

[UN Humanitarian @UNOCHA]

#Zambia is enduring its worst drought in four decades, with devastating consequences for people across the country.

Crops failed, water sources dried up and hunger has now deepened, leaving millions of people in need of assistance.

But amid the crisis, solidarity prevails. ⤵️

[United Nations @UN]

Tuesday is Orthodox Christmas.

Wishing a Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating!

[UNFPA East and Southern Africa @UNFPA_ESARO]

As we celebrate this holiday season, let’s not forget the millions of women and girls still fighting for dignity and rights. 💕

#StandWithWomen #HolidayHope #HumanRights #HolidaySeason