“The UN has never been more needed. Our values have never been more relevant. And the needs have never been greater.” António Guterres says the United Nations 🇺🇳 is the essential and unique meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights. ➡ https://buff.ly/23RJyK4
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In the historic setting of the Palais des Nations, UN Geneva brings together individuals, organizations and nations to ensure a better future for all. As a diplomatic center, with near universal representation of states, Geneva is the ideal location for successful international cooperation. Over 12,000 meetings are held at the Palais des Nations every year, each in different ways touching the lives of people around the globe. Driven by a commitment to maintain international peace and security, we actively work to advance disarmament, implement the Sustainable Development Goals, protect and promote human rights, encourage gender equality, eradicate poverty and provide fast, effective humanitarian relief in emergencies. Through partnerships between governments, civil society, research, academia and other international actors, UN Geneva works hard to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. Nurturing mutual respect and understanding, cultural exchange, and discussion, UN Geneva protects and preserves the institutional memory and cultural heritage of the United Nations.
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Enforced disappearances committed by Russian authorities in a widespread and systematic manner against the civilian population in the context of their full-scale invasion of #Ukraine, amount to crimes against humanity, says the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine in its latest report to the United Nations Human Rights Council. ℹ️https://lnkd.in/d3Pd3fEh
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Governments are grappling with soaring debt costs that are squeezing public finances and stalling development. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)'s biennial debt conference, held in Geneva this week, is a platform to discuss and share experiences on critical developments and challenges facing developing countries, when it comes to managing public debt in the current global economic context. ▶️ https://ow.ly/iC2050ViccJ
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United Nations Human Rights presents a new report on the situation in the occupied West Bank. "Israel’s settlement policy, its acts of annexation, and related discriminatory legislation and measures are in breach of international law, as the International Court of Justice has confirmed, and violate Palestinians’ right to self-determination." Full report: https://lnkd.in/esmJDjW7
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Happening at the United Nations Office at Geneva today: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has convened an informal meeting on #Cyprus with the Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders as well as the Guarantor Powers of Greece, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom. More photos 📷 https://lnkd.in/einXZ_HJ
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António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General, is shocked by the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, in which a meaningful number of civilians have been killed. He strongly appeals for the ceasefire to be respected, for unimpeded humanitarian assistance to be reestablished and for the remaining hostages to be released unconditionally.
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The European region has reported the highest number of #measles cases in more than 25 years. Here are 5️⃣ facts about measles you should know:
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“This Charter, like our own Constitution, will be expanded and improved as time goes on. No one claims that it is now a final or a perfect instrument.” -Harry Truman, 33rd President of the United States of America, at the 1945 San Francisco conference that created the Organization of United Nations #MondayMotivation
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In Geneva this week? Join us at the Palais des Nations on 21 March to mark the World #DownSyndrome Day! This year’s theme, "Improve Our Support Systems", reflects our commitment at the United Nations Office at Geneva to promoting inclusion and accessibility for all. ✅ Register now and check out the programme: https://lnkd.in/eWmD9cUg
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Any child can be a victim of trafficking everywhere in the world. Learn more in UNODC's latest report: https://lnkd.in/ewfDeqxb #EndChildTrafficking
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