Sounds boringly bureaucratic. But Article 99 hasn't been invoked since 1989. A measure of the UN's desperation in face of what its leaders are calling the worst destruction and most heartbreaking humanitarian catastrophe they've ever seen.
Take a minute to think about our oceans...
🌊Oceans act as the largest carbon sink in the 🌍
🌊Oceans host 80% of life on the 🌍
🌊Oceans provide half of the 🌍’s oxygen
The health of our oceans affects us all.
#BlueTransformation#SaveOurOcean#WorldOceansDay
Forests are invaluable in our efforts to build a sustainable future.
Protecting them is one of the most effective ways to address the climate crisis.
By taking #ClimateAction today, we can have a better tomorrow.
Hunger keeps rising.
In 2022, the number of people that experienced extreme food insecurity was higher than anytime in the last seven years.
🔗Download the new #FightFoodCrises report today.
Climate is the story of this century.
It is a story of the fight for human survival.
A story of recklessness, injustice & greed, but also a story of hope.
Now is the time to speak up for real #ClimateAction.
Together, we can write a different story.
This is a moment of great tragedy for the @WFP family. I am heartbroken to confirm that three of our team members have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in #Sudan, while two others are severely injured.
I demand immediate steps to guarantee the safety of those who remain.
The UN World Food Programme works in over 120 countries and territories.
Here are 6 things to know about the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger ⬇️ https://t.co/KTLhkGGtOE
In March, @WFP been forced to reduce lifesaving assistance to vulnerable families across #Afghanistan due to lack of funding.
We urgently need US$9⃣3⃣ million to assist 1⃣3⃣ million people in April and US$8⃣0⃣0⃣ million for the next six months.
Gender equality is a prerequisite for a #ZeroHunger world.
This #InternationalWomensDay, we share Flora's message for women and girls everywhere. 💪����💜
https://t.co/et2GPraxT9
#IWD2023
Congratulations to my friend @cindymccain on your nomination as the new @WFP Executive Director!
Ambassador, your extraordinary experience & leadership will be critical as conflicts, climate shocks & hunger soar. Look forward to working together, our transition will be seamless!
"We’re delivering food assistance in one of the most fertile countries in the world."
One year on, WFP's @mfjhollingworth explains why WFP continues its work in #Ukraine - and shares an urgent message for global leaders.
https://t.co/l4gsesHRH3
WFP is appealing for US$77 million to provide urgent food assistance to nearly 900,000 earthquake-affected people in #Türkiye and #Syria.
Read more about the emergency and donate now: https://t.co/KVA5AnIYgK
🆘"People have to eat."
WFP and our partners are on the ground in some of the most difficult-to-reach areas, distributing immediate food relief to families impacted by the earthquakes in #Türkiye and #Syria.
⬇️WFP's Kenn Crossley explains⬇️
🆕WFP food assistance has been underway since Tuesday, as we scale up our response to the devastating impact of the two earthquakes that hit #Türkiye and #Syria.
WFP plans to reach half a million people in both countries.
Food prices are ⬆️ in the past year due to surging energy prices and supply chain disruptions. FAO estimates nearly 30% of the world's ENTIRE population is now moderately or severely food insecure. https://t.co/R4NowRmdWO
Education is a fundamental right and the most powerful equalizer on the road to gender equality.
All Afghan women and girls must be able to exercise their right to study at all levels, for themselves and for Afghanistan's future.
#EducationDay
This year has been full of unprecedented moments, and the emergence of a global #FoodCrisis.
From Ukraine to Pakistan, WFP has been on the ground responding to emergencies around the world.
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The U.S. joins allies and partners in calling on the Taliban to allow women to continue to play critical roles in humanitarian aid delivery. Women must work in NGOs for millions of Afghans to receive food, medicine, winterization materials for survival.
https://t.co/yhAWMSZpcn
War is never the answer. We need peace. 🕊️
Show your support for a more peaceful future by sharing our special peace GIF, featured as one of @GIPHY's most notable #YearInReview animations! https://t.co/gWGwP2JEY5