The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution that calls for accountability for crimes committed against UN peacekeepers. The text was supported by more than 150 countries.
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Every parent wants the best start for their baby. Newborn screening – a quick, simple check in your baby's first days – can detect a range of conditions early, including: ⭕ Congenital heart conditions ⭕ Sickle cell disease ⭕ Congenital hypothyroidism ⭕ Hearing loss ⭕
“This is our moment of choice. Our moment of truth. Our moment of opportunity.” As people face intensifying climate impacts worldwide, @antonioguterres says this is the moment for a transformative shift towards a future powered by renewable energy. un.org/sg/en/content/…
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“Our teams in Ituri have met children who have lost their mothers, and in some cases both parents, to Ebola," said @unicefchief. "Children are trying to make sense of the threat while surrounded by rumours and online misinformation.” More on UNICEF’s Ebola response in DR Congo
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#Sudan: New @UNHumanRights report says sexual violence is being used consistently to terrorise and traumatise civilians in the ongoing conflict, risking peace and social cohesion for years to come. All perpetrators must be fully held to account, incl those exercising command
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Methane drives around 1/3 of global warming and is 80 times more powerful than CO2. But aggressive cuts could deliver visible temperature benefits within a generation. That's why I’m launching a global call to cut methane emissions – in waste, agriculture & fossil fuels. This - “We can finally turn the page on fossil fuels — and write a future powered by renewables and rooted in climate justice.” As climate impacts worsen, @antonioguterres urges faster #ClimateAction to build a fairer, more resilient world for all. un.org/sg/en/content/…
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Fuel remains limited in #Gaza, forcing humanitarians to prioritise life-saving services and suspend less critical support. Partners continue to call for additional crossing points and fewer restrictions to be lifted on hard-to-approve items. Read more: bit.ly/4g0Fugm
- United Nations repostedThe climate crisis & the energy crisis may seem separate, but they share the same destructive origin: Fossil fuels. And they demand the same answer: A fast, fair transition to clean energy & a surge in adaptation, resilience & climate justice for those already facing climate
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In just a few minutes, watch @antonioguterres deliver a special address at London Climate Action Week. Watch here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k12/k…
- There are over 258 million widows worldwide. For many, the loss of a partner is only the beginning of a long struggle for dignity, equality & basic rights. On #WidowsDay, join us in calling for their rights to be protected & their voices to be heard. un.org/en/observances…
- Public servants are the backbone of communities — providing health care, educating young people, building vital infrastructure, ensuring safety & much more. On Tuesday’s UN #PublicServiceDay, we thank all those who dedicate their lives to serving others. un.org/en/observances…
- United Nations repostedIn #Ukraine, civilian harm and suffering continue to deepen. At Security Council, OCHA's @EdemWosornu called for civilians, critical infrastructure and cultural property to be protected wherever hostilities take place. What happens next matters. Read: bit.ly/4vsJhbf
