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5 facts about the UN General Assembly

Sep 18

Every year, leaders gather at UNHQ for the General Assembly, where they take on some of the biggest challenges facing our world today. Swipe through to learn some fast facts about #UNGA

, the busiest diplomatic week of the year!

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“We gather today at the most consequential moment of the last four decades. We live, it seems, in a permanent state of humanitarian emergency. The world needs solutions through solidarity, sustainability & science.” Full #UNGA

remarks

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"Lift your climate ambition. Listen to your people’s calls for change." At #UNGA

calls on world leaders to invest in #ClimateAction solutions that end our war against nature & lead to sustainable economic growth. un.org/sg/en/content/

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World Health Organization (WHO)

@WHO

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Access to #antibiotics

is essential to treat infections. The

Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration highlights how refugees & migrants often face barriers

to access & use these potentially life-saving medicines:

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There are three stacks of antibiotics placed on a table. A hand is about to take one antibiotic from the first pile of medicines.

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PAHO/WHO and 9 others

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UN Human Rights

@UNHumanRights

#Iran: Acting UN Human Rights Chief calls for investigation into #Mahsa_Amini's death in custody following her arrest for what was perceived to be “improper” hijab.

@NadaNashif

also condemns the violent response by security forces to ensuing protests.

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Iranian authorities must stop targeting, harassing, and detaining women who do not abide by the hijab rules.

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"Social media platforms based on a business model that monetizes outrage, anger & negativity are causing untold damage to communities & societies." --

warns #UNGA

that hate speech, misinformation & abuse are proliferating. un.org/sg/en/content/

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Acting on the global food crisis

World Food Programme

@WFP

Failure to act in the face of today's global #FoodCrisis means needs may soon outstrip our ability to respond. Here are 4️⃣

key actions we need from #UNGA

leaders to save lives now and create a more food-secure future. #HungryForAction

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: en.unesco.org/commemorations

Tuesday is University Sport Day!

Sport can teach values such as fairness, teambuilding, equality, discipline, inclusion, perseverance & respect. More from

@UNESCO

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UN Human Rights Council

#HRC51

@UN_HRC

NEWS ALERT Civilians in northern #Ethiopia are at risk of further atrocity crimes as renewed conflict again plunges the country into crisis, a group of

UN Ethiopia and Africa Renewal, UN

experts said. PRESS RELEASE

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"Lofty ideals must be made real in people’s lives. So let’s develop common solutions to common problems - grounded in goodwill, trust & the rights shared by every human being." --

to world leaders at #UNGA

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António Guterres

Our world is in peril – and paralyzed. Cooperation and dialogue are the only path forward. No major global challenge can be solved by a coalition of the willing. We need a coalition of the world. #UNGA

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#UNGA77 General Debate LIVE - 20 September 2022

Watch live as the #UNGA

General Debate gets underway. Follow all the action & get information on the list of speakers here: gadebate.un.org/en

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UNESCO

@UNESCO

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Happy #UniversitySportsDay! Regardless of age, gender or ethnicity, sports bring us closer together! Today and everyday, let’s embrace the power of sports and change the world for the better! on.unesco.org/2xyS7se

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