#ActNow and be a catalyst for change! Together, we can shape our #OurCommonFuture by challenging discriminatory language and behavior. Join the movement ahead of the Summit of the Future🌎buff.ly/3vWpgQM

No woman should die while giving life!

Let UNFPA explain why the world must sustain the #ThreadsOfHope and end inequalities in sexual and reproductive health and rights: buff.ly/4aB8qG1

#ICPD30 #GlobalGoals

Without equal access to the Internet and new technologies, girls can miss essential opportunities that shape their futures.

We need to address intersecting factors, like disability & socioeconomic contexts that affect the digital gap.

#GirlsinICT #GenerationEquality

Young people undoubtedly remain one of our greatest hopes to achieve the #SDGs , ensuring no one is left behind with their innovative solutions and perseverance.

How are you advancing the #GlobalGoals in your community?
Let the world know 📩 Send your comments!
#YouthLead

Young people often inherit poverty & have few opportunities to break this cycle🔄

Leveraging the skills, experience and immense potential of youth is 🔑 to advancing #SDG1 : No Poverty.

➡️ Learn more about the @‌UNECOSOC #Youth2030 Forum: buff.ly/3VYMUqj

❌ Don’t share hate! Each click carries the potential to ignite change.

✅ So let's share responsibly and harness the true power of our interconnectedness.

#ShareVerified #PledgeToPause ⏸️

.World Health Organization (WHO) Pandemic health experts have expressed major concern over avian #influenza spread.

The 🌐 spread of #BirdFlu infections to mammals, incl. humans, is a significant public health concern.

New measures have been announced to tackle airborne diseases.
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#CAT | In Dialogue with Honduras, experts of the Committee against Torture praise bill on reparation for victims of human rights violations, ask about recurrent use of the state of emergency and reported acts of torture in police stations.

ℹ️ Our summary: buff.ly/3JpS33m

A Ciné-ONU screening of 🎞️ 'The Woman King' took place at Cinerama Empire in Geneva yesterday. The film was followed by a debate about contributions of women of African descent to society.

A big THANKS to the panelists and the audience for their engagement!

When anyone’s human rights are denied, everyone’s rights are undermined.

Pick and share you preferred article from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

buff.ly/3w42BC0 #StandUp4HumanRights #UDHR75

Amidst the chaos of the war in Syria, Yusra Mardini fled her homeland, braving the perilous Aegean Sea to seek refuge in Europe. When the boat's engine failed mid-journey, she jumped into the sea, swimming for hours to guide the vessel to safety, saving everyone onboard.

#TBT

Experts of the #CERD Committee applaud Qatar 🇶🇦 memorial for enslaved Africans, raise concerns on mandatory HIV testing for migrant workers and the Kafala system.

Our summary: buff.ly/441t5Rn
UN Treaty Bodies #FightRacism

#PeaceBegins with supporting victims of sexual exploitation and abuse. By offering critical aid, compassion, and protection, the United Nations aims to be a pillar of support for those affected.

#HonouringOurValues 👉🏽bit.ly/3sNILcp

Independent human rights experts:

“With more than 80% of schools in Gaza damaged or destroyed, it may be reasonable to ask if there is an intentional effort to comprehensively destroy the Palestinian education system, an action known as ‘scholasticide’.” ohchr.org/en/latest

In dialogue with Austria🇦🇹, experts of the Committee against torture welcome the establishment of the police complaints office, ask about high solitary confinement rates in prisons and support for unaccompanied minors.

Our summary: buff.ly/4b1V6KD UN Treaty Bodies

ECOSOC #YouthForum is happening this week.

”Every generation serves as caretaker of this world.

Let’s be honest: mine has been careless with that responsibility.

But yours gives me hope.

United Nations stands with you.” - António Guterres

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Effective climate governance needs us all. In our latest ep. of the Journey to the #SummitoftheFuture , Aneschka Berchtold of Swiss Youth Reps shares why youth inclusion is critical to achieving #climatejustice & #genderequality .

Watch the full episode▶️youtu.be/Nbf6-53oFbE

Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue.

➡️ It's a climate issue.
➡️ It's a nature issue.
➡️ It's a health issue.

To protect people and the planet, we must #BeatPlasticPollution .

Learn more in our new story: go.undp.org/1ccL

Happening at Balexert in Geneva this week:

#InternationalGenevaExpo shines the spotlight on the work of the United Nations and other key players of International Geneva.

Stop by #OpenHouseBalexert , have a look, talk to us & learn about the important work we do!

Significant progress has been made in reducing teen pregnancy over the last 30 years.

See the #ThreadsOfHope and let UNFPA explain why we must end inequalities in sexual and reproductive health and rights: buff.ly/3U4QLzA

#ICPD30 #GlobalGoals