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Saturday is International #PeaceDay Peace is not only the absence of conflict but also the harmonious co-existence with nature by ensuring the resilience of our planet through conservation & more Cultivate a culture of peace today and every day: unep.org/explore-topics…

Friday is the 1st @UN #WorldCleanupDay, a reminder of everyone's role in preserving and maintaining a clean and healthy environment. Planning an event? Register on the @‌UNHabitat site: unhabitat.org/world-cleanup-…

The state of the planet is expected to feature prominently at #UNGA events. As leaders come together to discuss & shape #OurCommonFuture, updates on UNEP events and activities are being shared here: UNEP at the UN General Assembly

🚀 Save the Date! 🌟 Youth Action Days is happening on September 20. Join us to amplify your voice, spark change, and shape the future. Don't miss out on this epic event! 💬✨

Our 2024-2025 grants call is open for applications. Every year, we offer grants of up to £30,000 for projects lasting up to two years to civil society organisations in the Commonwealth. The application deadline is 1pm BST on 24 October. Apply here 👇 commonwealthfoundation.com/grants/annual/

From new approaches to peace, to a better digital world to reform of the global financial system – this September’s Summit of the Future is set to address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. Learn more: bit.ly/SotF2024 #OurCommonFuture

Despite progress, no country has yet achieved gender equality. Ahead of this week's pivotal Summit of the Future, new UN report urges countries to accelerate efforts to close the gender gap & advance women's rights globally. More from @UN_Women: unwomen.org/en/resources/g…

AI is shaping our world 🌍 in unprecedented ways. At next week’s Summit of the Future @UN, leaders will seek to agree on ways to harness the benefits of AI, while putting in place guardrails to prevent it from becoming a threat to #OurCommonFuture. 🌐bit.ly/SotF2024 #UNGA #GlobalGoals

Between 30 – 50 % of cancers can be prevented: 🚭Avoid tobacco use 🍎Eat a healthy diet & exercise 💉Vaccinate against #HPV & #hepatitis B to prevent cervical & liver cancers 💋Practice safe sex 🕶Reduce UV exposure 🧪Get screened for breast, cervical & prostate cancer

Democracy enables people to shape their futures. This #DemocracyDay, Sunday 15 September, embrace the power of voting and having your demands heard.

💡#DYK about #biodiversity: To ensure a livable planet for future generations, we must rethink how we consume and produce. Embracing sustainable consumption and production is key to preserving: 🌳 Our natural resources 🦋 Our biodiversity 🌍 Our future Via @BESNet_UNDP

Global challenges need global solutions! Multilateralism brings many countries together to tackle climate change, poverty and more while advancing human rights. Read how: go.undp.org/4D2 #UNGA

Are you experiencing suicidal thoughts? 1⃣ Remember - you are not alone 2⃣ Talk to someone you trust about how you feel 3⃣ If you’re in immediate danger of harming yourself, reach out to the emergency services bit.ly/4gih3IP ⁣ #SuicidePrevention #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

“The choices we make, or fail to make, today could result in breakdown or breakthrough to a greener, better, safer future.” – @antonioguterres Learn why this September will be a pivotal moment for #OurCommonFuture➡️ buff.ly/4eiiPYY

Register now for #OurCommonFuture Summit side event to explore what changes are needed in education and across society to build green skills and green jobs to deliver a just and sustainable transition. Deadline 6 Sept: unep.org/events/unep-ev…

70% of youth struggle to understand how climate change affects them. Yet, all students must be climate-ready as climate change worsens. #DigitalLearning can empower students to #LearnForOurPlanet & how take care of it. unesco.org/en/weeks/digit…

Internet in schools should be the norm in the 21st century. Yet, 50% of secondary schools still lack access. Without connectivity, crucial knowledge & #AI tools to support a green education are lost. UNESCO’s #DigitalLearningWeek looks at solutions: unesco.org/en/weeks/digit…

“The most important ingredient in international cooperation is trust.” As world leaders prepare for the Summit of the Future, learn why it represents a critical moment to restore global unity to solve humanity’s biggest shared problems. news.un.org/en/story/2024/… #OurCommonFuture

Public Employment Programmes, bridge the gap between the urgent need for livelihoods, just transitions and the imperative of universal social protection. Read more in @ilo's new report 👉 bit.ly/4g8q8nG @soc_protection

Wishing all fellow #Malaysians a very happy 67th Independence Day. As we celebrate our nation's independence, let’s embrace compassion, unity, and progress the spirit of #togetherness. Let’s continue to strive for a Malaysia that is inclusive, just and prosperous 🇲🇾.