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  1. 3 hours ago

    to last September, when María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés of Ecuador was sworn in as . Next Tuesday, the 74th session gets underway. Follow the action:

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  2. 6 hours ago

    "Diversity is our greatest strength, and it is what enables us to make a real impact in the communities we serve." -- Adviser on the women & men around the world.

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  3. 9 hours ago

    How are women impacted differently than men by the Israel-Palestine conflict? That's one of the questions discussed at the 2019 on peace in the Middle East, which wrapped up on Thursday in Turkey.

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  4. 15 hours ago

    "The world must step up to stamp out anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim hatred, persecution of Christians & all other forms of racism, xenophobia, discrimination & incitement." -- on launch of UN Plan of Action to Safeguard Religious Sites.

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  5. 21 hours ago

    Syria: UN and humanitarian partners have provided aid, including food & nutritional supplies, for 15,000 internally displaced Syrians in Rukban. More than half of the displaced are children.

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  6. 24 hours ago

    What progress has been made in tackling the climate crisis? Greater understanding of the benefits of addressing climate change has increased climate ambition, explains UN Special Envoy for this month’s Summit .

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  7. Sep 12

    "South-South cooperation has offered concrete solutions to shared challenges, with many countries becoming sources of support & inspiration for innovative development approaches." -- on Thursday's Int'l Day for .

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  8. Sep 12

    Climate change is one of the world's most urgent threats & poses serious risks to human health & survival, warns . Urgent is needed to address & mitigate the dangers.

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  9. Sep 11

    Solidarity among countries of the south can accelerate progress towards achieving the . Thursday is International Day for .

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  10. Sep 11

    Local produce 🍅 are full of flavor, 🍋 have more nutrients, 🥑 support the local economy, 🥦 are good for the environment and have many other benefits Join & buy local.

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  11. Sep 11

    Thursday's International Day for celebrates contributions of the South to a sustainable future & the :

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  12. Sep 11

    "Climate change is a reality that now affects every region of the world." -- chief at opening of Human Rights Council earlier this week.

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  13. Sep 11

    25% of animals & plants are threatened with extinction. That’s nearly 1 million species. More policies to protect our environment would help these species — and our food supply. Find out more in the latest report:

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  14. Sep 11

    In October, will complete its mandate, bringing to a close 15 consecutive years of in Haiti. Get details on the mission's work here:

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  15. Sep 11

    "It’s not like we had a choice. We had to leave. We were starving." Weakened by hunger, hundreds of Venezuelan refugees & migrants are crossing the high Andes in search of safety. is helping to meet their immediate needs, including shelter.

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  16. Sep 11

    2019 on Peace in the Middle East gets underway in Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday. Full details, including how to watch live:

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  17. Sep 10

    Small island developing states produce <1% of emissions but are on the frontline of the climate crisis. ’s brings them to the centre of climate & trade discussions.

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  18. Sep 10

    Tuesday is . Find out what you can do if you think someone is considering suicide:

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  19. Sep 10

    2019 marks the 4th anniversary of the , a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace & prosperity.

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  20. Sep 10

    Every suicide is a tragedy. It's also a global phenomenon. Break the stigma & taboo. Tuesday is World Day:

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