United Nations

The role of the United Nations is as vital today as ever. Around the world, the UN works for everyone, everywhere —by responding to conflict, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing the climate emergency, empowering women, assisting those affected by humanitarian crises & much more. https://lnkd.in/eEmsPA_V

Food security means reliable access to safe, nutritious food for healthy growth and development. Access to food is a human right – yet hunger is rising worldwide. The World Food Programme explores the challenges presented by food insecurity and how it is being addressed around the world: https://lnkd.in/gwApeSeG

Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right for people fleeing violence, persecution, or war at home. Everyone has the right to seek asylum. https://lnkd.in/gDzP6Xw6

Every year, the world produces more than two billion tonnes of municipal solid waste. If all that waste was packed into standard shipping containers, it would wrap around the globe 25 times. Everyone can play a part in achieving a more sustainable future. ➡️Reduce waste. ➡️Refuse packaging, shopping bags, or other products or services you don’t need. ➡️Reuse and redesign items instead of replacing them. ➡️Recycle. Sunday is the International Day of Zero Waste:  https://lnkd.in/gi8tuenZ via: UN Environment Programme & UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

Eid Mubarak! As people around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr, each of us can draw encouragement from the values of solidarity, empathy and compassion that are inspired by Eid.

“In all of human history, there had never been a single place where every government, every culture, every nation united to help fix the world and build something better.” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reflects on the vital role the UN plays to bring people together for the common good. ”In many ways, the UN is a living miracle – and I am very proud of my colleagues who keep that miracle alive each and every day,” said the Secretary-General, adding: ”We don’t know exactly what is ahead, but I can assure you of three things: We will never stop sticking to UN principles and values. We will never stop striving to make those values real in people’s lives. And we will never, ever give up.”

If you're between 15 & 35 years old and committed to building a better world for all, everywhere, this is your chance to become one of the next 17 Young Leaders for the #GlobalGoals! The #SDGYoungLeaders initiative recognizes exceptional young people who are leading efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Apply before 18 April: https://lnkd.in/gtDat5Cj via United Nations Youth Office

Women played a vital role in the drafting and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Scroll through to learn about their essential contributions and join us in honoring the legacy of these women who helped shape the United Nations’ commitment to human rights.

“The United Nations remains the essential, one-of-a-kind meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights.” – António Guterres reflects on eight decades of the UN working with and for people around the world. https://lnkd.in/dmQ7iez5

Have you ever visited the United Nations? All year long, visitors are welcome to explore our Headquarters located in Geneva, Nairobi, New York and Vienna. Through a guided tour, visitors can ask questions about our work and learn about our efforts to advance peace, development and human rights. If you have visited us for a tour, tell us what was memorable about your experience in the comments below!