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Wednesday is #WorldElephantDay#.
Here are a few ways you can help protect these iconic animals:
❌ Don’t invest in ivory as a commodity.
📢 Inform people about the importance of protecting elephants.
🐘 Learn about conservation projects.
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🦁 Lions aren't just fierce hunters — they're ecosystem guardians.
Yet, habitat loss, illegal trade, and land disputes endanger their survival.
On Monday’s #WorldLionDay#, help by spreading awareness, supporting conservation, and protecting the pride.
via @UNEP
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📷: Early draft version of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
In December 1948, the UN General Assembly gathered in Paris to adopt this landmark document.
Since then, its principles have helped guide humanity toward a world of greater freedom, equality & justice.
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Ebola: As cases and deaths mount, a mobile lab supported by @WHO and @WFP is helping to deliver vital test result more quickly.
See how their efforts are protecting at-risk people along the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
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Children’s rights are human rights.
Every child has the right to grow up on a peaceful, safe & healthy planet.
Yet, children are under threat as conflicts, climate change & crises put their futures at risk.
@UNICEF is calling for the rights of all children to be protected.
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The UN emblem is a symbol of hope, peace & unity around the world.
For eight decades, the United Nations has worked on behalf of humanity.
Today, we continue working to advance peace, dignity and equality for all on a healthy planet.
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Access to safe, voluntary family planning is a human right.
Yet, it’s out of reach for millions.
@UNFPA explains why family planning is central to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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“Different cities. Different attacks.
The same result: civilians paying the price.
This must never become normal.”
Briefing on the situation in Ukraine, top @UNOCHA official warns repeated attacks risk normalizing civilian suffering.
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To strengthen the #Ebola# response in Kigonze camp, eastern DRC, where crowded conditions increase the risk of disease transmission, @WHO and partners, together with the Ministry of Health, trained community members in infection prevention and control to help protect families and reduce the risk of further spread.
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I've just concluded a deeply meaningful visit of solidarity with Syria & its wonderful people.
I've seen the scars left by years of conflict.
I’ve heard about pain, loss, displacement & fear.
But I’ve also seen resilience, courage & determination.
I’ve felt a profound sense of hope for a future where rights are respected, equality is realized & opportunities are shared.
The @UN stands with Syria at this pivotal moment.
And I appeal to the international community to support the Syrian people as well.
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Extreme weather is devastating communities & taking lives.
Unprecedented heatwaves, wildfires & storms — all intensified by the climate crisis — are affecting people around the world.
We urgently need more ambitious #ClimateAction#.
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In #Lebanon#, health workers and first responders continue to face serious risks.
Since 2 March, WHO has recorded 212 attacks on healthcare, with 135 health workers killed and 408 injured.
These attacks undermine access to life-saving medical care.
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A month after two powerful earthquakes struck #Venezuela#, WFP continues to provide food assistance to communities impacted by the devastation.
Swipe to learn how WFP is carrying out the response 👉
We're proud to announce Wenyen Gabriel as UNHCR's newest Goodwill Ambassador!
Born into a family forced to flee conflict, Wenyen knows first-hand what becomes possible when refugees are given the chance to rebuild.
Together, we'll continue standing with people forced to flee their homes and helping ensure that being a refugee is never the end of someone's story.
Welcome to the family, Wenyen.
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In every language, everywhere, human rights belong to all of us.
They are non-negotiable.
Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:
via @UNHumanRights
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The Sednaya military prison shows how horrendous the oppression was during the previous Syrian regime.
Today, Syria is facing a moment of opportunity - not only to recover from conflict, but to lay the foundations for a more stable, inclusive & prosperous future for all.
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South Sudan: Prolonged period without rain expected to lead to severe drought, resulting in lost crops & livestock, and food insecurity.
@WFP & the Government have activated country’s first-ever drought anticipatory action plan to help people prepare before worst impacts hit.
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The Syrian people have shown extraordinary resilience through years of hardship.
They should not have to carry the burden of recovery alone.
The international community must match Syrian determination with sustained political support, economic engagement & practical assistance.
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Mangrove ecosystems provide benefits that are essential for life on Earth:
🌱 rich biodiversity
🌡️ climate mitigation
🌊 coastal defense against storms, tsunamis and sea-level rise
Find out more from @UNESCO on Sunday’s #MangroveDay#:
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Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity & territorial integrity must be fully respected.
Violations by Israel of the 1974 Disengagement of Forces Agreement are unacceptable & must stop.
