DYK 70% of global workforce is exposed to #climatechange -related health hazards: existing occupational safety & health #OSH protections are struggling to keep up with the resulting risks

Trade and Investment opportunities can be enhanced as Bangladesh graduates from LDC. The importance of skills, technology and compliance with international labor standards were highlighted today as critical for future growth. #SDG
@ILOinBangladesh UN in Bangladesh

Racism, intolerance & discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, harming us all.

But each of us can take action by spreading compassion, tolerance & acceptance.

Get ideas about how you can help #FightRacism : un.org/en/fight-racism

Climate change and pollution add to health and safety risks workers face daily, new International Labour Organization research reveals.
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/4s7d56zu
#safetyatwork
#Heatwave

The annual World Day for Safety & Health at Work promotes the prevention of occupational accidents & diseases globally. The 2024 theme is focused on the impacts of climate change on occupational safety & health.
#SafeDay2024

September’s Summit of the Future at the United Nations will bring together leaders to create a path for a better world for us all.

Here's what you can expect from this once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape #OurCommonFuture .

⏩bit.ly/SotF2024

'The latest images of a premature child taken from the womb of her dying mother - this is 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙚.'

- UN Human Rights on #Gaza

'The opportunity to access livelihoods & income-generating activities plays a key role, in enhancing protection & well-being, restoring dignity & strengthening resilience & promoting self-reliance.” - Gwyn Lewis UNRC🇧🇩

Excellent discussion to explore how to build the bridge between skills and job creation in Cox Bazaar and Chattogram region. Huge opportunities for growth, development and employment opportunities for youth and women. ILO Bangladesh Canada in Bangladesh #SDG

#NAPExpo2024 inaugurated by HPM #SheikhHasina - 🇧🇩 hosting its first ever ⁦UN Climate Change⁩ event. ⁦BDMoEFCC⁩ warmly welcomes delegates from 104 countries. We convene at a time when time is running out and this call to action couldn’t be more urgent. ⁦Simon Stiell⁩

Happening now: Join the global #climate adaptation community at #NAPExpo2024 in Dhaka #Bangladesh , 22-25 April
Global climate leaders, hosted by the 🇧🇩 Govt, discuss action for #Climateadaptation & #financing
More: expo.napcentral.org/2024
Watch live: tinyurl.com/58nnfftc

Calling all #NAP Expo2024 participants!
Join us for a session with @GywnLewis12, UNRC #Bangladesh on how to go from #NAP to action: Unlocking financing to tackle #climatechange .
🗓️ 22April2024
🕰 11.30AM-1.00PM
📍 Celebrity Hall, BICC
Live: tinyurl.com/58nnfftc

'From the United Nations Bangladesh team, wishing a safe and joyous Eid, filled with peace, health and prosperity, to all who are celebrating'
- Gwyn Lewis, UN Resident Coordinator in #Bangladesh for Eid-ul-Fitr

#EidMubarak #EidulFitr2024

Today's LCG covered:
> Progress on development priorities: climate change, digital transformation, gender equality + more
> Strengthening #goodgovernance & #socialprotection
> 2026 graduation of #Bangladesh from Least Developed Country status
> Preparations for #SummitoftheFuture

Today, Economic Relations Division Secretary Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky & UN in Bangladesh RC @gwynlewis12 convened the Local Consultative Group (LCG) for #Bangladesh , bringing together int’l partners & Govt ministries to coordinate development cooperation

#DYK 5K tons of waste - from packaging & electronics to plastics & food – is only being generated in #Dhaka city every day?
50% is properly collected & dumped, while the rest remains untreated.
We must act urgently to address the waste crisis as the second #ZeroWasteDay

“In a darkening world, @‌UNRWA is the one ray of light for so many.

We must not take that hope away.”

This past week, António Guterres visited a health centre in Jordan, and met young Palestinian refugee students benefitting from UNRWA 's work in the region.

I’ve just finished an extremely informative meeting with the UN in Bangladesh Country Team.

It was great hearing about the excellent work being done by the different agencies.

Many areas of their work impact public health, and I look forward to coordinating and working with them…

Nothing about women, without women.
Let’s ensure women’s perspectives are always included. Global leaders must include the perspectives of women everywhere to address today’s greatest challenges.
Share your thoughts in this #WetheWomen survey: bit.ly/WeTheWomenSurv…

Happy Independence Day to #Bangladesh !
The 🇧🇩 United Nations team extends its congratulations on the occasion of the 53rd Anniversary of Bangladesh as an Independent Nation.
#IndependenceDayofBangladesh #স্বাধীনতাদিবস