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Born October 24, 1945

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Sep 7

    Watch as history is made. World leaders will converge on UNHQ in NYC to tackle major challenges facing humanity at the 74th session of the .

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  2. 56 minutes ago

    As world leaders prepare to descend on New York for the , our 🎧 new UNcomplicated podcast explains what the UN does & how.

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  3. 4 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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    7 hours ago

    has claimed 50 lives in the Bahamas so far and the number is expected to climb. Here is an update on the government led response, and how the is supporting:

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    Sep 9

    Women’s meaningful participation in peace processes is necessary for sustained peace. Learn more:

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  6. 7 hours ago

    "We do not protect the forests; the forests protect us." Ahead of this month’s Summit, chief highlights nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis.

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    Religious sites should be places of worship, not war. To my horror, in recent months Jews have been murdered in synagogues, Muslims gunned down in mosques & Christians killed at prayer. This is why we've launched a plan to safeguard religious sites & protect worshippers.

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    Sep 10

    📆1 week 🤝5 summits 🎯17 This month, the world comes together to take action that could determine the future of our planet and its people. Here's everything you need to know:

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  9. 10 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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    In these critical times for people & planet, it is our individual & collective responsibility to scale up . It will be a massive effort. But together we can get it done. for

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  11. 13 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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  12. 16 hours ago

    "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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  13. 19 hours ago

    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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  14. 22 hours ago

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

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    These 3,758 backpacks represent each of the 3,758 children killed in conflict last year. This is heartbreaking and unacceptable. May these backpacks become a universal symbol of hope, and a heartfelt cry for peace.

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  16. 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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    Secretary-General says the remains committed to supporting a two-State solution and is concerned by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s statement declaring his intention, if elected, to annex the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea.

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    As one of many UN colleagues who call New York City home, my thoughts are with the loved ones of those lost on 9/11. The compassion, solidarity & bravery that we saw in the aftermath of that terrible day continue to inspire us to achieve a better world for all.

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  19. Sep 11

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

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    Sep 5

    According to ILO statistics, every year, 2.78 million people die as the result of exposure to safety and health hazards at work. That’s more than five people dying every minute.

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    campaign w encourages action in our lives to help climate emergency. Shifting to a plant-based diet at least once a week, being mindful of purchases can save the planet! Repost if you agree, Tag a friend, Comment ideas!

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