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The next UN Secretary-General will take office as the multilateral financial system faces severe strain.
Amid these global, compounding economic crises, how should they respond?
Explore four takeaways from this week's episode of "World's Toughest Job."
https://t.co/rDlWEgfXHP
Ocean acidification is more than an environmental issue.
It's at the nexus of:
Climate change 🌱
Food security 🥣
Human rights 🕊️
@OA_Alliance unpacks how ocean acidification is putting sustainable development at risk: https://t.co/CSq7mc8XNk
📍GENEVA
Co-hosted with @GWLvoices, the #NextUNSG Candidates Debate brought together @RGrynspan, @mbachelet, and @mfespinosaEC to present their pitches for the future of multilateral leadership.
🎬 Watch the full event: https://t.co/2QQhLaqRgG
Currently, more than 50 countries face turmoil that's linked to their debt.
As an economic crisis looms, can the United Nations become the quintessential institution for global economic governance?
Guests discuss on "World's Toughest Job."
https://t.co/n2FfDQkT8s
In its early years, the UN was a negotiator in the nuclear arms race.
Today, the world is grappling with another new technology: Artificial intelligence.
Will the UN — and its next leader — have a seat at the AI table?
More on "World's Toughest Job."
https://t.co/uF3JTFCejR
Sustained advocacy creates transformative change.
At @WomenDeliver, Sia Nowrojee — AVP, Girls and Women Strategy — reflected on lessons from the 1985 World Conference on Women and the power and possibilities of multilateralism.
This is her story.
https://t.co/tP3VCDOKIq
The planet is speaking, and the signals are getting louder.
With proven climate solutions already being scaled, we're not starting from zero.
Our response must match the moment.
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, join the global call #NowForClimate: https://t.co/OPXIBcDHBM
cc: @UNEP
Here's a question that will undoubtedly be on the next UN Secretary-General's mind:
Should the international system have a say in the oversight of AI?
Explore this question, and more takeaways from episode 4 of "World’s Toughest Job."
→ https://t.co/i9xuci0ajy
Across borders and generations, the choices of the UN Secretary-General can affect millions of people.
Tell us what you want the next chief to prioritize.
➡️ https://t.co/r188fl1LUd
She is life.
Our future.
Our responsibility.
She is our ocean. 🌊
Though she faces growing threats, we still have the power to protect her — but we must #ActNow.
Our voices, choices and actions matter.
Monday is UN World Oceans Day. https://t.co/wmZGFf0mPc #SaveOurOcean
Ocean health, sustainable development, and multilateralism are more interconnected than you may think.
Learn more: https://t.co/CSq7mc8XNk
#WorldOceansDay | @OA_Alliance
The Geneva Debate is happening live!
We have three hours left until the debate starts. Don’t miss a thing and join the conversation using #NextUNSG.
https://t.co/Xe8kMO1xnf
As the Global North ages, a massive next generation is rising across Africa & Asia — demanding structural change and opportunity.
Ep. 3 of "World's Toughest Job" asks: Can the next UN chief deliver for young people and young countries?
https://t.co/eOzwq6Da83
The @un Charter remains humanity’s best hope for peace.
Amid geopolitical divisions, member countries must uphold it & ensure that the UN lives up to what it was meant to be:
A forum for solutions.
A guardian of international law.
And a force for peace and security.
Next up for the UN Secretary-General candidates: Debate season. 📣
Starting this week, they'll hit the road to engage in public events and showcase their platforms.
Tap here for your guide to watch-worthy debates. ⬇️
https://t.co/97dN8wjobS
In a politically fraught era for international cooperation, the UN must restore its twin convictions of no war and no empire.
Read UN Foundation Senior Fellow @thantmyintu’s latest for @ForeignAffairs.
https://t.co/hWkYCK564S
"The status quo is insufficient."
At #WHA79, Cecilia Mundaca Shah, UN Foundation VP for Global Health Strategy, laid out a path for global health progress despite the current reality.
🎥 WATCH.
In 1960 — the Year of Africa — a surge of new Member States gave the UN renewed purpose, despite the gridlock of the Cold War.
The UN that supported newly independent countries then is now being pushed to reassess its role in development.
https://t.co/XqbDxNkNsI
The 79th World Health Assembly has come to a close.
This year, Member States adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions — centering the goal of achieving health for all.
Explore some of the key themes and moments from #WHA79.
https://t.co/HcDyB5onh7