United Nations

When the Security Council is divided, the consequences are felt across the world. Amid intensifying conflicts & deepening geopolitical divisions, the Council must uphold the @un Charter, rebuild trust through leadership & compromise, and act in the interest of peace.

Eid Mubarak! May we all draw inspiration from the values of empathy, charity & compassion that are celebrated during #EidAlAdha.

Aid workers. Supply routes. Warehouses. Food deliveries. These are lifelines — not targets. #NotATarget

“It’s imperative to avoid any escalation of a conflict that has already exacted a devastating toll on civilians, and that risks making the search for peace even more distant.” @antonioguterres deeply concerned by Russian announcement to launch consistent strikes against Kyiv.

“Humanity is strongest when we stand as one.” As people around the world face increasing conflicts and crises, @antonioguterres stresses: “More than ever, we must come together — across nations, cultures and generations.”

Women & girls are on the frontlines of the climate crisis & uniquely positioned to drive #ClimateAction. Find out why women are key to building a sustainable, more resilient planet. ⬇️ un.org/en/climatechan…

I strongly condemn the explosion targeting a train in Pakistan. Terrorism in all its forms is unacceptable. The perpetrators must be identified & brought to justice. The @UN stands in solidarity with the people & the Government of Pakistan.

Since the creation of the UN in 1945, more than 80 former colonies have gained independence. The International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories starts on Monday. un.org/en/observances…

Monday’s #WorldFootballDay celebrates the power of football to foster development and peace — bringing countries together and promoting unity, solidarity and respect across all ages and cultures. 🌍⚽️ un.org/en/observances…

“Today and every day, the United Nations is proud to work with African countries to build the peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future all Africans – and our world – deserve.” @antonioguterres on Monday’s #AfricaDay.

Giving birth should be done in safety & with support, but for mothers in conflict zones, it’s often dangerous & traumatic. Nearly 2 in 3 maternal deaths occur in fragile settings. @UNFPA works to make motherhood safer for those who need it the most. unf.pa/mhh

The UN in New York offers unique, behind-the-scenes guided tours of Headquarters, where visitors can learn about our vital work around the world. In summer, visitors can also take a Garden Tour to explore artworks & symbolic monuments across the grounds. un.org/visit

In South Sudan, @WFP's airdrops are a lifeline for communities cut off by conflict and flooding. With thousands forced from their homes and facing catastrophic hunger, these food deliveries are critical to saving lives.

📷: Preamble of the UN Charter with handwritten notes. 80 years ago, 50 nations met in San Francisco, USA, to create a new organization for peace, prosperity & human rights. The ideals laid out in the Charter remain as relevant as ever. un.org/en/about-us/un…

Fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries — yet it is almost entirely preventable. On Saturday's #EndFistula Day, see how @UNFPA is helping women recover and rebuild their lives: unf.pa/cef

Attacks killing and injuring civilians, including children, continue in Luhansk and elsewhere – nearly 16,000 civilians have been killed and more than 44,000 injured since February 2022. This pattern defies international humanitarian law. Civilians must be protected.

The World Urban Forum has concluded with a powerful call to action on the global housing crisis. 57,000+ participants from 175+ countries came together at #WUF13 to advance efforts to create a more sustainable urban future. More via @UNHABITAT: wuf.unhabitat.org/news/wuf13-con…

A below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin is forecasted this year, according to @NOAA. The outlook is influenced by expected competing factors such as El Niño, warmer ocean temperatures and weaker trade winds. Read on 👉 bit.ly/4fvLU6U

Ebola transmission follows social realities. Because when people are sick, women look after them. @UN_Women is on the ground in #Ebola-affected countries, working alongside governments, the @UN and women’s organizations. See our statement: unwo.men/Rlj150Z34Uv

Ebola: UN allocates $60 million from emergency response fund to fight deadly outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo & the wider region. Resources being directed toward contact tracing, establishment of treatment centres, community engagement & more.