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[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Science and policy will converge on AI governance for the first time.

On 6-7 July, Geneva will host the first-ever meeting of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

ℹ️ https://t.co/sokXoKDZIq

#AIDialogue #AIGovernance

[United Nations in India @UNinIndia]

Almost every child in the world faces at least one climate hazard, such as floods, droughts, storms or extreme heats, @UNICEF warns.

The Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026 maps how overlapping climate threats are affecting children ➡️
📰 https://t.co/HTsoIqfp7E

@UNICEFIndia

[United Nations in India @UNinIndia]

Sustainable gastronomy is cuisine that takes into account where the ingredients are from, how the food is grown and how it gets to our markets and eventually to our plates.

#SustainableGastronomyDay

@FAO @FAOIndia

[United Nations in India @UNinIndia]

Hate speech is the first step down the path of dehumanization, a path that leads all too frequently to violence, conflict, and atrocity crimes: UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres on the International Day for Countering Hate Speech

Each of us can take action and say #NoToHate

[UN Development @UNDP]

Hate speech travels faster and farther than ever, and we can stop it in its tracks.

🛑 Stop & Think
💭 Fact-check
👩🏾‍🏫 Educate
🚫 Challenge
🌍 Support those affected by hate speech
🤝 Report hate speech online/offline

Join us in saying #NoToHate!

[UN Disengagement Observer Force @UNDOF]

At #UNDOF, women peacekeepers from the Indian contingent conduct patrols, inspect infrastructure, and maintain constant observation along the area of separation—strengthening operations and supporting stability on the ground.
#BlueHelmets #WPS #ADGPI #InvestInPeace

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

At #CIIGreenCoSummit2026, @UNIDO underscored the importance of market signals, enabling finance & aggregation in advancing sustainable manufacturing. Together, these can help acceleration towards adoption of cleaner technologies & strengthening industrial competitiveness

[UNIDO India @UNIDO_India]

Represented at the inaugural session of #CIIGreenCoSummit2026, @UNIDO joined stakeholders in celebrating 15 years of @CII_GreenCo's contribution to advancing sustainable manufacturing. Appreciation to CII for championing sustainability across indian industries for decades.

[UN Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies @ODET_UN]

The Independent International Scientific Panel on AI will release its Preliminary Report in July. A shared, evidence base for every government and stakeholder, informing the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

Read more: https://t.co/mEJbRMEZiV

#AIDialogue

[United Nations in India @UNinIndia]

"When people are afraid, they may not report symptoms”

Aid teams working to curb the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say earning the trust of communities is key to controlling the spread of the disease.

More from @UN_News_Centre https://t.co/8908WteOoc

[United Nations in India @UNinIndia]

Rangelands cover more than half of the Earth’s land surface and support the lives of around two billion people worldwide. On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we spotlight the need to recognize, respect and restore rangelands.

#RestoringLand #YearOfRangelandsAndPastoralists @UNCCD

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

Are you a young changemaker?

�� Apply to join the Youth4Rights Advisory Group and help shape the #GlobalAllianceForHumanRights: an initiative to bring people together and strengthen collective action for human rights: https://t.co/XrZ7Y9ewK7

Learn more on our website: https://t.co/sJAS252zbY
https://t.co/qtzRwFi5xW
#ImagineDialogueAct

[unesco_mgiep @UNESCO_MGIEP]

Applications are now open for UNESCO MGIEP's pan-India Youth Debate on Peaceful and Sustainable Futures!

On 11-12 August 2026 at the @SouthAsianUni, New Delhi

Application deadline: 30 June 2026, 23:59 (IST)

Details: https://t.co/h8JGLvh6K0

#EducationForPeace

[UNHindi @UNinHindi]

भारत के आदिवासी इलाकों में जनजातीय कार्य मंत्रालय, @UNFPAIndia और @UNV_India की 'आदि कर्मयोगी' पहल से बड़ा बदलाव आ रहा है.

82 UN स्वयंसेवकों ने 260 गाँवों के 56,000 लोगों को सरकारी योजनाओं व सेवाओं से जोड़ा है.

अधिक जानें: https://t.co/QzoToUp55O

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

WHO has released its first-ever set of comprehensive guidelines for the clinical management of filovirus disease which include all Ebola and Marburg diseases.

Ebola disease, and Marburg disease are serious, and often fatal. There have been 72 outbreaks of Ebola and Marburg diseases reported in Africa since 1967, when Marburg virus was first discovered.

These guidelines translate lessons learned from recent disease outbreaks into evidence-based, clinical recommendations to improve patient survival and outcomes.

Read more https://t.co/SNaxxWQk4Z

[UNDP India @UNDP_India]

"Land restoration is not only about restoring ecosystems. It is about restoring opportunity and livelihoods for the communities who depend on them"🌱👨‍👩‍👦

@angelalusigi , Resident Representative, @UNDP_India , joined Hon'ble Minister for Environment Shri Bhupender Yadav, government officials and experts to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2026 🌱, hosted by @moefcc in collaboration with @UNDP_India

@UNDP_India is proud to support @moefcc in turning restoration commitments into action on the ground.

#DesertificationAndDroughtDay
#PlanetStartsWithPeople

[UNICEF India @UNICEFIndia]

🎙️New UNICEF Talks Podcast

Vaccines save lives—but what if we also made early screening a routine part of every child’s journey?

Our latest podcast explores how immunization + screening can help children thrive. Listen & join the conversation on building healthier futures #ForEveryChild.

@iapindia

https://t.co/4SBxj6bQHy

[UN Women India @unwomenindia]

📢 Call for Stories: Voices from the Loom

UN Women in collaboration with DC (Handlooms) is seeking stories of women weavers who are preserving traditions, driving innovation, leading enterprises, and strengthening communities across India. (1/2)

[UNDP India @UNDP_India]

🌱 This #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we're sharing a story from Madhya Pradesh.

Faced with declining soil fertility and water scarcity, one farming family chose a different path. By adopting sustainable farming practices, they not only improved their own livelihoods but also inspired change beyond their fields.

Supported through the Small Grants Programme (SGP), co-financed by @UNDP_India and @theGEF in collaboration with @moefcc

Read more 🔗 https://t.co/UezlHcM11h

#PlanetStartsWithPeople
#DesertificationAndDroughtDay

[UNOPS India @UNOPS_India]

Empowering Assam's youth 💧🏫
@UNOPS facilitated #Jalshala across 3 schools in Kamrup: Muktapur HSS, Pantan HSS, and Pubpar Madartala HSS. Students dove into 4 core modules—Water Conservation, WASH, Water Supply, & Community Action—with field trips to Muktapur & Soneswar PWSS🚰🌍