This one is personal for me - lost my mom to Ovarian Cancer in 2021.
A more rapid diagnosis of #ovariancancer means more women can start and tolerate treatment.
On May 8th #WOCD2021, join me and
@ovariancancerDY
in spreading awareness – we are #PowerfulTogether
Change doesn’t happen because those in power suddenly decide to be bolder - it happens when. Greens push them to be better. And on climate, that couldn’t be more urgent. Vote Green to keep fossil fuels in the ground, where they belong
“Human rights improve lives, heal divisions, and create opportunities,” @UNHumanRights chief @volkerturk told the @UN Human Rights Council at the opening of its 62nd session in Geneva.
“Huge majorities of people say they want more human rights – not less,” he said.
#HRC62
Carney: Canada is a mosaic, not a melting pot. And this is the distinction that matters. Because a mosaic doesn't dissolve or blend its pieces. Each is stitched to each and all the pieces hold all. And the beauty is in the arrangement, not in the blending.
Carney: The new world order will be built from Europe. Canada is the most European of non-European countries, and we are transforming our cooperation with the EU ... In a more dangerous and divided world, Canada has chosen to build and work in partnership with Europe.
Después de décadas de lucha del movimiento bicicletero, hoy se hace justicia a una demanda histórica: se inauguran 34 kilómetros de derecho a la ciudad, de derecho a un ambiente sano, de movilidad sustentable.
¡LA CICLOVÍA MÁS LARGA DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO! 🍃
Este domingo es un día histórico, de esos que llegaron para contarse: el día en que el sur quedó conectado con el centro apostando con fuerza y determinación a la ampliación de infraestructura ciclista de la capital.
I’m here in #Mexico on an official visit to meet civil society, authorities, victims of human rights abuses & families of the disappeared, and to discuss human rights challenges at national, regional & global levels. - UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk
Respect for Indigenous Peoples' rights & supporting their solutions are key in the fight against climate change.
The 25th session of the @UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues gets underway today till 1 May.
@UNDPplanet breaks down #UNPFII & why it matters.
#WeAreIndigenous
As the Sudan war enters its fourth year, from my archives a painful reflection on an earlier moment in the country’s history, when I witnessed the same patterns of brutality, displacement and indifference from the international community.
“For too long, the story of people of African descent was told by others."
"The @UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent was created so we can tell our own stories of our own lived experiences, claim our space and demand justice.”
— Gaynel Curry, Permanent Forum Chair
“Yes, I lost my parents on October 7, but I won this. I won Aziz as a brother.” Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah and Israeli Maoz Inon tell the personal story behind their inspiring new book, “The Future is Peace.”