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United Nations Secretary-General @antonioguterres warns the Security Council about the consequences of escalating violence in the Middle East and urges full support for the two-State solution.
00:00- Play isn’t just fun – it’s essential for every child’s development, health, skills building & confidence. Yet too many children are missing out. 🚸This #InternationalDayofPlay & every day, let us all support every child's right to play. buff.ly/ANFyn7P #ForEveryChild
- Last year, @UNOPS delivered over 1,000 projects providing practical solutions to address growing urgent needs of communities around the world. Among its projects: ~ 26 mln days of paid work created for the poorest, including 10 million for women. buff.ly/KpyzfID
- Solutions to the climate crisis already exist. For a livable planet, the world must urgently switch from dirty fossil fuels to renewables. buff.ly/VF1Pqnz #ClimateAction #ActNow
- Adopted in 2006, the #CRPD Convention has now been ratified by 192 countries. Twenty years later, over 90% of countries have laws guaranteeing the rights of persons with disabilities. Yet, much more must be done, urges @antonioguterres. buff.ly/lKlw8uk #DisabilityRights
- Written inputs to the Global Dialogue on AI Governance from Member States and stakeholders are now published ahead of the inaugural 6–7 July Dialogue. 1,500+ contributions were received between March and May. Have a look: buff.ly/ZQ1Z9ah @ODET_UN @ITU @UNESCO
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Former child soldiers in South Sudan are starting a new chapter after being returned to their communities. The UN is helping the children pursue opportunities outside military structures.
00:00 - Fuel restrictions and sanctions imposed by the US since early 2026 are directly harming Cubans, says @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk. The crisis has undermined access to water, food & basic healthcare in direct violation of human rights law. buff.ly/lkM2FTt
- "I believe our role is not only to learn from the UN, but also to actively contribute to shaping a more innovative and inclusive future!" Xiaoyi Tang is an intern at @UNGeneva and this is her #InternTestimonial.
00:00 - It’s game on for the #GlobalGoals! ⚽✨ From now until 25 July, join the @UN #FootballForTheGoals Cup and be part of a global movement using the power of football to build a better future. Download the AWorld app and get started today: buff.ly/UAIhwNu
- On the International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations, we visit the Human Rights & Alliance of Civilizations Room, one of @UNGeneva's largest conference venues. The main feature of this room is a ceiling sculpture by the prominent contemporary Spanish artist Miquel Barceló.
00:00 - 📌Save the date for our next Cine ONU in Geneva! 🎬Join us for the screening of 📽️"Lost Land" and engage in a discussion on the right to seek safety. 📆18 June⌚6:30 pm 📍@CineramaEmpire 🎟 Free entrance 🎞️ OV Rohingya/ST Eng 🤝 @CagiGeneva @EU_UNGeneva @GermanyUN
