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United Nations

@UN

Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.

New York, NY

un.org

Born October 24, 1945

Joined March 2008

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UN Human Rights
@UNHumanRights
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UN Human Rights Chief deplores violence in the #UK. @volker_turk warns various actors instrumentalizing brutal Belfast and Southampton attacks, engaging in divisive narratives against communities based on race and ethnicity to incite hatred and violence. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…
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@UN
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41.6 million people have had to flee across borders in 2025. 70% of these refugees remain trapped in exile for years, with many living below the poverty line, dependent on aid. Latest #GlobalTrends report from @Refugees:
With 7 in 10 refugees living in long-term displacement, UNHCR chief calls for renewed push for...
From unhcr.org
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
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The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region. This week has brought wider attacks and further deterioration where the ceasefire is more like a lesser-fire. We should not minimize the risks of lesser fire becoming full fire.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
@Refugees
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It's because of war. It's because of violence. It's because of persecution. It’s a heartbreaking decision that 41.6 million people have made to flee across borders to find safety. #GlobalTrends
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United Nations
@UN
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Play creates powerful learning opportunities that help promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. On Thursday’s International Day of Play and always, we must ensure every child has the opportunity to play, learn and thrive. un.org/en/observances…
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
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Despite the ceasefire announced 8 months ago, Gaza still faces profound uncertainty & immense human suffering. It’s time to get serious about the only credible way forward: An end to the occupation & a two-State solution, where two independent, sovereign, democratic States –
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UN News
@UN_News_Centre
Jun 9
Lebanon has suffered more than $365 million in damage to buildings across Beirut and Mount Lebanon since the latest escalation, @UNDP warned, as fresh strikes in Tyre underscored the fragility of a ceasefire that has failed to stop the fighting.
Fresh strikes on Tyre kill eight, as UN puts Lebanon destruction bill at $365 million, and rising
From news.un.org
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United Nations
@UN
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“Dialogue is our best and only hope for peace.” From the Middle East to Ukraine, Sudan and beyond, @antonioguterres urges the pursuit of dialogue to help resolve conflict. un.org/sg/en/content/…
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World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 10
#SouthSudan’s hunger crisis is worsening. Conflict, floods and violence are pushing millions to the edge. Nyatut fled her home to survive. Today, she’s doing everything she can to rebuild her life. ⤵️
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UN News
@UN_News_Centre
Jun 9
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has now been ratified by 192 countries and one regional organization. @antonioguterres urges governments to empower persons with disabilities as full partners in policymaking and decision-making.
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United Nations
@UN
Jun 10
Persons with disabilities continue facing barriers & discrimination in daily life. This week’s UN Conference on Disabilities aims to advance a world where persons with disabilities can fully exercise their rights & participate equally in society. news.un.org/en/story/2026/… #COSP19
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International Maritime Organization
@IMOHQ
Jun 9
"No commercial justification for risking seafarers' lives." The Strait of Hormuz remains highly volatile, with no safe passage currently available. Read the latest statement from @IMOSecGen on the situation in the #StraitOfHormuz. tinyurl.com/ms8938fb
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UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳
@UNESCO
Jun 10
.@UNESCO is on the ground in Lebanon — supporting 1.6M students, strengthening protection of heritage sites, and combating misinformation through awareness campaigns. Because Lebanon is in crisis. 500,000 children out of school. Heritage sites damaged. Journalists killed.
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