Peace and justice in Afghanistan will only be possible with the full participation of girls and women. At #UNGA79, they stood up for their rights and their future. #IncludeWomen #LetGirlsLearn
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Since 1998, the United Nations Foundation has built novel innovations and partnerships to support the United Nations and help solve global problems at scale. We are an independent charitable organization, created to work closely with the UN to address humanity’s greatest challenges and drive global progress. Join us at www.unfoundation.org.
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- 1998
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- UN-U.S. Relations, Technology, Nonprofit, Global Health, Sustainable Development, Girls and Women, and Climate and Energy
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Employees at United Nations Foundation
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Zaw Thet
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Alison Oliveira Wheeler
Senior Social Impact Leader | Global Initiatives | Strategic Planning | Partnerships | Communications & Engagement | UC Berkeley Haas MBA
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Barry Simon
Updates
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Sea level rise is putting the world in dangerous waters. In fact, globally, our ocean is rising faster now than at any point in the last 3,000 years. And it’s the most vulnerable countries that face the most existential threats. The #UNGA79 High-level Meeting on Sea-Level Rise is a starting point for new political ambition to turn the tide.
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Antimicrobial resistance threatens health, development, and livelihoods. Together at #UNGA79, leaders adopted a political declaration on #AMR — a commitment to take decisive action to protect our health. Learn more: bit.ly/3N0eHB3
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Antimicrobial resistance is the pandemic you’ve likely never heard of. At this week’s #UNGA79 High-level Meeting on #AMR, leaders will discuss the path forward for combatting this overlooked crisis. Our Vice President for Global Health Strategy, Dr. Ahmed Ogwell OUMA - FAPH, explains.
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With The Brookings Institution, we gathered with leaders who are bringing the SDGs home across the United States. They shared their successes, challenges, and new opportunities for building on the promise of the #GlobalGoals. We thank our partners, panelists, and others who joined us for this important conversation on finding common ground to leave no one behind. #USAforSDGs
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“The choices we make today will determine our future for decades to come.” 🇺🇸 WATCH President Joe Biden’s address at #UNGA79: bit.ly/3BpLRra
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It's time: The #UNGA79 General Debate has begun. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres opened with a reminder to Member States: Keep going. In the spirit of compromise and cooperation, we can steer our world and our future to a more sustainable path. 🇺🇳 Read his remarks: bit.ly/3ZH0TTP
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A better, more peaceful world is within our reach. What does it look like to you? United Nations Peacekeeping | #OurCommonFuture #UNGA79
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Young people today are stepping up as custodians of future generations. They’re ready to act for a better world. The Declaration on Future Generations is a key step to getting it right. Dhruvak Aggarwal, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), Our Future Agenda | #OurCommonFuture #UNGA79
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Once upon a future… In a generation not so far away Billions of voices made a world of difference. As the Summit of the Future unfolds, write your own story for #OurCommonFuture at onceuponafuture.org. ______________ Video directed by Damon Gameau, featuring the cast from “Future Council” and musical performance by Ruby Rodgers.