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[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

🚨258 million children & adolescents have their education disrupted by crisis.
🚨74 mln are completely out of school in the 🌐’s 20 most severe crisis contexts alone.

Behind every number is a child determined to learn. It's time to act.
#HopeStartsHere: https://t.co/W1h8XSDlGN

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

In war-torn #Gaza, a growing number of women-headed households face “impossible decisions” every day, amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes and still-scarce resources, @UN_Women says.

https://t.co/3SdlO4WwrH

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

There is no sustainable peace without women🕊️♀️

Women play a critical role in preventing conflict, building peace, & helping countries recover from crises.

Let's work together to strengthen the role of #womeninpeacekeeping.
https://t.co/dNBU1nHPZz
🕊️#WomenPeaceSecurity

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

The Convention on the Rights of the Child has positively influenced policies worldwide, shaping a better future for millions of children.

Explore #ChildRights, article by article: ➡️ https://t.co/87yeIYL7Fm

#ForEveryChild

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“If you want children, it’s easier to have them if you do not smoke”, says @WHO, citing new evidence of tobacco's harmful impact on the reproductive health of both women & men.

Women who currently smoke have a 40% higher risk of infertility compared to those that do not smoke.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

UN #Syria Commission:

“Syria can fulfill the aspirations of its people if it manages to break the legacies of past violence and advances solid foundations to prevent recurrence based on respect for fundamental human rights.”

https://t.co/bYoKNhgqRg

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Experts of the Childrenàs Rights Committee welcome #Uganda’s response to violence against children, raise questions on impact of anti-homosexuality act on children and steps to end child marriage.

https://t.co/6U1blQmbdL
@UNTtreatyBodies

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

#DataCenters threaten electricity system resilience, warns @UNECE.

"Authorities should respond to the growth of data centers and other large loads through a phased roadmap combining immediate risk management with longer-term planning reform."

ℹ️ https://t.co/0l8i5JYUWb

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"Women reportedly head nearly one in four households in #Gaza – an estimated 86,290 families. This is double the pre-October 2023 war rate.

Access to food, safe water, hygiene supplies and essential services is severely limited."

@UN_Women's new report:

https://t.co/c41WAgWStI

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

The human toll of air pollution is staggering. 

And it's only part of the picture. Air pollution also increases healthcare costs, reduces productivity, and places a growing burden on economies. 

#CleanAirDay should be every day for healthier people and stronger economies: https://t.co/RmbQ7CMOXr

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

This #TourTuesday, we are stepping into Room X, a charming space at @UNGeneva gifted by the Republic of Latvia 🇱🇻 in 1938. The room was designed by Aleksandrs Birzenieks and every component was built in Latvia, shipped to Geneva & then assembled over six weeks.

@LatviaUN_Geneva

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“Afghanistan’s children are growing up in an environment where discrimination, especially against girls and women, is being normalised. They are denied the right to learn and their opportunities for the future are dramatically shrinking” - @SR_Afghanistan

https://t.co/U0zNEIMlnd

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

#Myanmar: The devastating regional impacts of the crisis are clearer by the day. @volker_turk urges Member States to refer the situation to @IntlCrimCourt, and to end transfers of arms, ammunition, jet fuel and dual-use items, where there is a clear risk, they could facilitate violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.

https://t.co/2FlRbqgFhG

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Adapting to climate change will become harder — especially for poorer countries, as global temperatures continue to rise. Small islands can become uninhabitable due to sea level rise and lack of sufficient freshwater.

We need #ClimateAction NOW. #ActNow

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

#Nepal : The @UN & its humanitarian partners launch a nearly $50 million flash appeal to support the emergency response, following catastrophic flash floods and landslides that affected some 84,000 people.

https://t.co/ivNJ2ejk9E

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

The war in Sudan took centre stage at the #HRC63 this Monday, where High Commissioner @volker_turk led calls for an end to attacks on civilians as @WHO sounds the alarm over destroyed hospital services.

https://t.co/bkaIPsJoMI

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

No debate. Labour rights are human rights. ✊

Let's create workplaces that prioritize workers' rights, equal opportunities, and inclusive growth.

🤝Together, we can build a future with #SocialJustice for all.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities #CRPD has issued its findings on Chile, Lithuania, Qatar, Slovakia, and Sri Lanka after reviewing these five States Parties during its latest session.

https://t.co/fAAITrTzmO

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"We will always talk to everyone. And we will never give up on anyone.

Human rights are carriers of hope. They are a compass in turbulent times, and they offer concrete solutions to our challenges."

- @UNHumanRights Chief at #HRC63 opening

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

👮‍♀️👮‍♂️@UNPOL's mission is to enhance international peace and security.

Its overall aim is always to strengthen the credibility of the UN in the countries it serves, and to have an impact on people's lives.

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#PoliceCooperationDay @UNPeacekeeping