John Garrett

Works in the NGO sector. All views my own.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

“We cannot press our luck again. The world must stand together to condemn this unacceptable behavior." - @antonioguterres

Today is the 79th anniversary of the #Hiroshima atomic bombing.

[WaterAid @wateraid]

When people don’t have access to a safely managed toilet, diseases can spread fast – risking the health and livelihoods of whole communities.

That's why we're working to ensure decent toilets are a normal part of daily life for everyone, everywhere.

#Sanitation

[John Garrett @johngarre]

https://t.co/KIGIZPuXdh

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

The future of our land is at stake. Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

Ahead of #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, @UNCCD explains why action must be taken now. #United4land https://t.co/lPtVTjDvdN

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Like the meteor that wiped out the dinosaurs, humanity is having an outsized impact on our planet.

In the case of the climate crisis, we are not the dinosaurs. We are the meteor.

We are not only in danger. We are the danger.

But we're also the solution. https://t.co/Olj12WVSMW

[John Garrett @johngarre]

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[Alvaro Lario @IFADPresident]

At #DushanbeWaterConference I emphasized the need for holistic, collaborative solutions to ensure safe water for all.

As @UN_Water Chair, I'm excited to soon launch the first UN-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation to accelerate progress on #SDG6 💧

#WaterActionDecade

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

Our ocean is suffocating.

There are 500 “dead zones” along global coasts where almost no marine life remains due to lack of oxygen.

UNESCO’s State of the Ocean report explains what it takes to #SaveOurOcean and all life it sustains: https://t.co/aCCeGUYDJs

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Women and girls with disabilities continue to face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and violence.

We need to
✔️Engage them as agents of change
✔️Co-design with them legislation, policies, programmes, and services

#COSP17

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

End violence against women and girls.
Now.
#NoExcuse

[WaterAid @wateraid]

The climate crisis is a water crisis 💧

People are experiencing too little water in droughts, or too much water through floods, and both are destroying livelihoods.

World leaders must urgently include water in plans for how to solve this global crisis.

#JuneClimateMeetings

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

India is facing its most prolonged heatwave since records began, while across the globe, high temps threaten Mexico’s wildlife. These are only a few examples.

As the planet warms, communities need to stay cool, but also cut carbon emissions: https://t.co/PPKeGiQjDx

[United Nations @UN]

NEWS: UN Security Council adopts resolution calling for full & immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The resolution also calls for the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages. https://t.co/pJSWyktS2v

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

🅿️LAY drives creativity & innovation, essential for future success.

UNESCO supports play-based learning to inspire young minds.

https://t.co/IvaXxqinr0 #InternationalDayofPlay

[Survival International @Survival]

On this day, 2008, Canada finally apologized to survivors of Indian Residential Schools. The tragic discovery in 2021 of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at Kamloops School shows the need for continued Truth & Reconciliation #IndigenousHistoryMonth #ResidentialSchools

[UN Women @UN_Women]

⚠️Anti-rights movements are on the rise.

How can we protect the rights and lives of #LGBTIQ+ people?

👉 See our explainer: https://t.co/dccCraj8lS

#PrideMonth #Pride

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Africa deserves a voice in the international peace & security architecture.

Strengthening it can only happen if African countries can participate in global governance structures as equals.

This includes correcting the lack of permanent representation at the Security Council.

[John Garrett @johngarre]

https://t.co/QFGa6ndSOV

[UN Environment Programme @UNEP]

Blue ecosystems are lifelines for our planet. Yet, they face existential threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and waste.

Discover why safeguarding these habitats is crucial #ForPeopleForPlanetBlue ecosystems are lifelines for our planet. Yet, they face existential threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and waste.

Discover why safeguarding these habitats is crucial #ForPeopleForPlanetBlue ecosystems are lifelines for our planet. Yet, they face existential threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and waste.

Discover why safeguarding these habitats is crucial #ForPeopleForPlanetBlue ecosystems are lifelines for our planet. Yet, they face existential threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and waste.

Discover why safeguarding these habitats is crucial #ForPeopleForPlanetBlue ecosystems are lifelines for our planet. Yet, they face existential threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and waste.

Discover why safeguarding these habitats is crucial #ForPeopleForPlanetBlue ecosystems are lifelines for our planet. Yet, they face existential threats from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution and waste.

Discover why safeguarding these habitats is crucial #ForPeopleForPlanet.

[John Garrett @johngarre]

https://t.co/vhJTztv6kH Congratulations to these Swiss activists and their groundbreaking legal victory!