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Nearly half of women in Bangladesh aged 20 to 24 are married before the age of 18.
@unicefchief calls for an end to child marriage, for keeping girls in school, and for greater investment in health care.
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Violence against children has not been eliminated but change is possible and is already happening.
Across the globe, countries & partners are taking action. Real progress has been made in implementing the recommendations of the UN Study.
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#ChildrenUniteUs
🌍 Global Media & Information Literacy Week 2026 is coming!
Spotting misinformation, finding trusted sources, using digital platforms & AI: we all have a role in shaping a better-informed world.
Join the movement #WeAllPlayAPart👉 buff.ly/u4a1YNo
Independent human rights experts raise alarm over media freedom and shrinking civic space ahead of elections in #Serbia.
“No media outlet should face political or other pressure because its reporting is critical of those in power."
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.@volker_turk on protests in Europe:
"I condemn all acts of violence.
People have the right to protest peacefully & to have their voices heard.
States must facilitate these rights.
I deplore the actions of those exploiting protests to commit acts of violence and vandalism."
Happening at @UNGeneva today:
Sixth Consultative Meeting on Enhancing Coordination of Peace Initiatives and Efforts in #Sudan.
Watch the opening: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k18/k1…
Talks to halt the fighting in #Sudan and alleviate the humanitarian crisis there continued at @UNGeneva today, where nearly two dozen countries convened to discuss a pathway to a ceasefire and transition to peaceful & representative governance.
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Funding shortages have forced @WFP to slash assistance to hungry families in the #Gaza Strip by roughly one third – a move that will affect some 500,000 people as winter approaches.
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In paint. In dust. In soil. In water. In some ceramics, cosmetics, medicines, toys and jewelry.
Lead exposure can come from more places than many people realize — which is why awareness must lead to action bit.ly/3TKEwwd
Blackouts.
Air-raid alerts.
Displacement.
Uncertainty.
Major infrastructure projects.
These are some of the challenges facing city leaders from Vinnytsia, Saida, Ramallah, and Nashik, who took part in the #ForumOfMayors in Geneva last week.
Hear how they’re tackling them:
“This internship helped me grow both personally and professionally. It strengthened my communication skills, confidence, and understanding of global challenges and leadership.”
Dana Anabekova is an intern at @UNECE and this is her #InternTestimonial.
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Children in conflict zones must be protected, online and offline.
The Security Council has unanimously adopted a new resolution to protect children from digital harms and ensure they can safely benefit from technology.
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#India
“We call on the authorities to immediately cease the use of excessive force, rescind blanket assembly bans, and refrain from the misuse of digital surveillance, including through biometrics, and internet disruptions.”
- @UN_SPExperts
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Beyond negotiations, multilateralism thrives on relationships, exchanges & partnerships.
In 2025, @UNGeneva brought youth, diplomats, academics, civil society, local communities together to strengthen int'l cooperation.
Find out more in our Annual Report ungeneva.org
🗳️ Article 21 of the #UDHR empowers people to participate in their country's political affairs.
Democracy thrives when everyone has a voice. Let's encourage active citizenship and equal representation.
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#StandUp4HumanRights
A breast cancer diagnosis can make you feel anxious, scared, or depressed. Know that you don't have to face this journey alone.
Ask your health-care team about available support.
#MentalHealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#Haiti needs continuous support.
Carlos Gabriel Ruiz Massieu, UN Special Representative for Haiti, highlights the growing capacity of the Gang Suppression Force, escalating gang violence and ongoing efforts to prepare for elections.
"Food is available but remains inaccessible for millions of Afghans.
We cannot keep asking humanitarian aid to compensate indefinitely for the absence of economic opportunity and essential public services."
- @UNOCHA on #Afghanistan
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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: ohchr.org/en/universal-decla…
— via @UNHumanRights
