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Our ecosystems are in crisis — but we have the knowledge and tools to heal nature.

The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration hub connects you to the people, projects and solutions making it happen: https://t.co/6x6WOenZ8a

#GenerationRestoration

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Indigenous Peoples, including women, have the right to participate in decision-making in matters which would affect their rights.

👉 Here is full Declaration on #IndigenousPeoples Rights: https://t.co/3ezkHxE6wO

#WeAreIndigenous

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🆕 @UNICEF report: ~20 mln children aged 12 to 17 were sexually exploited by perpetrators using technology such as social media.

Across the 21 countries, 57% of exploitation cases involved perpetrators the children knew, incl. peers, friends & family.

https://t.co/dD85SROFPJ

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"The child that is hungry must be fed.
The child that is sick must be helped.
The orphan and the waif must be sheltered and succoured.
The child must be the first to receive relief in times of distress"

#ChildRights Declaration, 1924➡️ https://t.co/YdgiBfrV91

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Today, we celebrate the contributions and rights of Indigenous women & girls.

Supporting and investing in them is not only a matter of justice; it is crucial for building a fairer future for people, for planet.

https://t.co/iwF9QTHjMt
#WeAreIndigenous #ForAllWomenAndGirls

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UN Human Rights Council will hold its 63rd regular session #HRC63 at @UNGeneva from 7 Sept. to 7 October.

@UN_HRC will consider more than 80 reports and hold 37 interactive dialogues with Special Procedures mandate holders & investigative mechanisms.

ℹ️ https://t.co/pJGMxix1a6

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“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing.
It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.” -- Mother Teresa

On today's #CharityDay, let her words of love and faith inspire you every day.

https://t.co/nK2AxyQ734

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Domestic violence: 🔺shatters lives 🔺causes trauma, pain and suffering

ILO Convention 190 is designed to protect all women & men and create a world of work free from violence and harassment. Join the movement for change!

https://t.co/FmWMo4pYwA #RatifyC190

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Moving from potential to opportunity: Bryan Youssef, a 🇱🇧 physician, entrepreneur & innovator, helps thousands of young people to become #WorkLifeReady.

His journey shows what is possible when young people are connected to the skills, support & opportunities to lead. #YouthLead

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Even wars have rules.

The Geneva Conventions protect civilians in conflict and help ensure that assistance reaches those in need.

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258 million children and adolescents have their education disrupted by crisis.

Through #HopeStartsHere, #ECW is calling for US$600 million to help 10 million crisis-affected children keep learning. The time to act is now.

https://t.co/W1h8XSDlGN

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Overnight between 3 and 4 September, an air attack in Kyiv Oblast affected one of the @WHO's main warehouses, storing humanitarian medical supplies. This is the third attack in three months on warehouses used by the WHO.

Medical supplies and equipment are #NotATarget.

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UN General Assembly has voted to merge @UNITAR & @UNSSC.

"The decision is an opportunity to build a stronger learning and capability platform for Member States in the UN; one that is more integrated, agile & responsive to the needs of a very rapidly changing world." - @UNITAR_ED

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#IndigenousPeoples play an essential role in protecting biodiversity & transmitting valuable knowledge, but they are nearly three times more likely to live in poverty.

In 3 minutes, learn how @UN works to defend their rights and protect their languages, cultures & knowledge.

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#FlashbackFriday to September 1929, when the foundation stone of the Palais des Nations, home to @UNGeneva, was laid in Ariana Park.

Beneath it lies a casket with the League of Nations Member States list, a copy of its Covenant, and coins from all countries at its 10th Assembly.

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New @UNHumanRights report:

Israeli security forces forcibly displaced the entire Palestinian populations of 3 refugee camps in the occupied West Bank in January & February 2025 and are still preventing their return, in violation of international law.

https://t.co/vsJmv3FyDo

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Sexual health is not just about the absence of disease.

Positive relationships grounded in mutual respect, empathy & understanding are a cornerstone of sexual health and well-being.

As we mark #WorldSexualHealthDay today, positive relationships take the spotlight 🔦.

#WSHD

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Today, the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution endorsing the merger of @UNSSC into @UNITAR setting in motion a phased transition toward the future UN Institute for Capability and Learning Innovation (UNICLI).

Read more here: https://t.co/Gjhg3p1rSI

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“Do not let the world define the limits of your abilities, because our presence and voice matter and is crucial for change.”

Mazarine Wondo Omanyundu is an intern at @UNHumanRights. This is her #InternTestimonial.

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Nearly 9 in 10 premature deaths from air pollution happen in low -& middle-income countries, where the most vulnerable are least protected, further worsening global inequalities.

In the fight for clean air, no one should be left behind.

https://t.co/9OSTbNeWZZ

#CleanAirDay