EcoLens

"To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge."

Exploring the world through global statistics.

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

Hi everyone 👋
This is EcoLens; Where numbers meet stories.
We'll share global data in simple, visual ways to spark curiosity and conversation.

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Not all violence leaves a mark.

Emotional abuse: humiliation, threats, and control can shatter self-worth and mental health.

👀 Learn the signs
📊 Support better data
❤️‍🩹 Believe survivors
🗣️ Speak up: it is never “just words”

There’s no excuse for violence. Let’s end the silence.

Open the door to emotional and mental-well-being

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Human rights and the environment are closely linked.

People cannot fully enjoy human rights without a safe, clean, and healthy environment, and vice versa.

Discover more about environmental rights: https://t.co/Ck6tglZd9P

[United Nations @UN]

Escalating fighting in Sudan’s North Darfur is putting civilians in grave danger.

Thousands have been newly displaced —adding to the millions already forced from their homes— and dozens killed or injured.

Civilians must be protected. They must never be a target.

— via @UNOCHA

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

⚖️ Maternal deaths are falling globally, but not equally.
Africa still accounts for 70% of maternal deaths worldwide.
Meanwhile, South-East Asia cut maternal mortality by 74% since 2000.
Progress is possible. Inequality decides who benefits.

#MaternalHealth
#HealthInequality

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Pregnancy can be a dangerous time in women's life.

🔹 an estimated 260,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in 2023.
🔹2/3 of these deaths occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility.

New @WHO report ➡️ https://t.co/fKRRIqCRar

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

@UNGeneva @WHO ⚖️ Maternal deaths are falling globally, but not equally.
Africa still accounts for 70% of maternal deaths worldwide.
Meanwhile, South-East Asia cut maternal mortality by 74% since 2000.
Progress is possible. Inequality decides who benefits.

#MaternalHealth
#HealthInequality

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

💰🚼A child’s chance to survive still depends on where they are born.
In low-income countries, under-five mortality is 12 times higher than in rich nations.
This is not biology; it’s inequality.

#GlobalHealth
#HealthInequality
#ChildSurvival

[United Nations @UN]

Every child has the right to grow up free from violence and fear.

Children need peace and must always be protected — no matter who they are or where they come from.

Every day, @UNICEF works around the world to defend children’s rights and help them thrive.

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

@UNICEFAfrica A child’s right to life should not be a lottery of birth. 🌍

Life expectancy is still unfairly tied to geography, with African children facing the steepest challenges. Health equity remains a global goal, not yet a reality.
#HealthEquity

https://t.co/PerbYB05Kc

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🌍Africa bears the heaviest burden of child survival.
More than half of the world’s newborn and under-five deaths happen here; A stark reminder that where a child is born still determines whether they live.

#ChildMortality
#GlobalHealth
#Africa

[UNICEF Africa @UNICEFAfrica]

Strong health systems save lives.

Healthy children learn better, grow stronger and dream bigger.

UNICEF and partners are investing in primary health care so every child, no matter where they are, can access essential services to survive and thrive.

#ForEveryChild

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Drowning claims about 66,000 lives every year in the African Region. Equip yourself & others with safety tips:

🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim
👀 Supervise children
🚫 No alcohol near water
🌧️ Be aware of surroundings
🦺 Use safety equipment

https://t.co/rtXHH2xke6
#DrowningPrevention

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🛣️Beyond wars and health crises, everyday safety remains a global challenge.
While conflicts and habits take lives, road safety is improving. Despite more people and vehicles, global road deaths fell by 5.5% (2010–2021). Dropping from 17.9 to 14.9 per 100,000 people.

#RoadSafety

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

@UNICEF Children have no understanding of political games, yet they are the first to suffer from their consequences. When global power play takes over, the most vulnerable become pawns in a game they never chose. 🕊️

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

Despite the tireless efforts of humanitarians, children remain the ultimate victims of power politics. They have no part in political agendas, yet they pay the highest price for global power struggles. A tragic reality that data alone cannot heal. 📉💔

#StopTheWar

[UNICEF @UNICEF]

Over 2.5 million children remain displaced as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year.

“For children in Ukraine, safety is increasingly hard to come by as attacks on civilian areas continue across the country.” - UNICEF ECARO’s Regina De Dominicis

More on UNICEF’s response and what children in Ukraine need: https://t.co/ipWcnpSGDE

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🍸Regional insights on alcohol consumption (2010–2022) 🌍

Europeans consume the most alcohol globally, while the Eastern Mediterranean region records the lowest levels. Despite the high numbers, Europe has seen a 12% decline since 2010.

#GlobalHealth
#AlcoholUse
#Europe

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🥃Global health trend: Alcohol consumption is on the decline.

There's a 12% drop in worldwide alcohol use since 2010 falling from 5.7 to 5.0 liters per person (aged 15+).
#GlobalHealth
#AlcoholUse

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🥃Global health trend: Alcohol consumption is on the decline.

There's a 12% drop in worldwide alcohol use since 2010 falling from 5.7 to 5.0 liters per person (aged 15+).
#GlobalHealth
#AlcoholUse

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🚹🚬Tobacco use is declining globally, but it remains deeply unequal.
In 2022, men were four times more likely than women to use tobacco. A gap that matters for prevention, policy, and public health.

#TobaccoUse
#GlobalHealth

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🚭Even with global progress, tobacco remains a massive public health burden.
Adult use fell from 26% to 21% since 2010, yet 1.25 billion people worldwide still consume tobacco. Progress matters, but the scale of harm is far from over.

#TobaccoUse
#PublicHealth
#GlobalHealth
#WHO

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

@WHO https://t.co/Ivutg4Xxv4

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🚭Even with global progress, tobacco remains a massive public health burden.
Adult use fell from 26% to 21% since 2010, yet 1.25 billion people worldwide still consume tobacco. Progress matters, but the scale of harm is far from over.

#TobaccoUse
#PublicHealth
#GlobalHealth
#WHO

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🚭Even with global progress, tobacco remains a massive public health burden.
Adult use fell from 26% to 21% since 2010, yet 1.25 billion people worldwide still consume tobacco. Progress matters, but the scale of harm is far from over.

#TobaccoUse
#PublicHealth
#GlobalHealth
#WHO

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Good news!

✅At #UNGA 2025, world leaders backed the strongest political declaration yet on noncommunicable disease (NCDs) & mental health anchored in bold 2030 targets:

150M fewer tobacco users,
150M more with controlled hypertension,
150M more with mental health care.

Did you know? Over 75% of non-pandemic deaths are linked to NCDs & mental health and 86% of premature deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

@UN @WHO https://t.co/1lgrqI8bQp

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

Violence is a public health crisis.
In 2021, the Americas accounted for 41% of global homicide deaths, despite having just 13% of the world’s population.
Mental health cannot be separated from inequality, insecurity, and violence.

#MentalHealth
#PublicHealth
#ViolencePrevention

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

Violence is a public health crisis.
In 2021, the Americas accounted for 41% of global homicide deaths, despite having just 13% of the world’s population.
Mental health cannot be separated from inequality, insecurity, and violence.

#MentalHealth
#PublicHealth
#ViolencePrevention

[United Nations @UN]

Mental and physical health are closely linked.

Looking after your mental health can help increase feelings of happiness and overall well-being.

Practical tips & resources from @WHO: https://t.co/5fnexdIxdR

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

⚖️ Maternal deaths are falling globally, but not equally.
Africa still accounts for 70% of maternal deaths worldwide.
Meanwhile, South-East Asia cut maternal mortality by 74% since 2000.
Progress is possible. Inequality decides who benefits.

#MaternalHealth
#GlobalHealth

[EcoLens @EcoLensProject]

🟩 After focusing on child, it’s time to look at mothers.
Maternal deaths have fallen sharply since 2000, yet in 2023 alone, 260,000 women still died from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes.
Progress matters, but preventable deaths remain unacceptable.

#MaternalHealth