“The genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda 30 years ago is a stain on our collective consciousness and a brutal reminder of the legacy of colonialism, and the consequences of hate speech” - UN chief António Guterres

Are you ready for the launch of #Africa 's #Youth Voices Network?

Set to translate multilateral commitments into actionable steps, #AYV network gives #Africa n youth a seat at the table to make tangible change across Africa.

Join us on Monday 15 April!
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Staggering debt burden & enormous borrowing costs are preventing developing countries from adequately responding to crises.

Latest UN DESA update outlines solutions to close the sustainable development financing gap & achieve the #GlobalGoals . financing.desa.un.org/iatf/report/fi…

LIVE: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Volker Türk in an open dialogue on how to realize the right to health in a world in turmoil. #MyHealthMyRight twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

A new exhibit at UN Headquarters in NYC marks Sunday's 30th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

The exhibition explores global efforts to #PreventGenocide , the impacts of hate speech, and more. un.org/en/exhibits/pa… #Kwibuka

I #ChooseSustainability by transitioning away from single-use materials and towards reusable energy-efficient electronics throughout the 78th session.

As part of #UNGASustainabilityWeek , I invite all Member States, civil society, UN agencies, and the public to join our campaign.…

The movement for a reparatory justice framework calls for an approach to development that befits the evolved democratic consciousness of the 21st century.

Learn more from Sir Hilary Beckles, Chair, CARICOM: Caribbean Community Reparations Commission:

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#RememberSlavery

Landmines, explosive ordnance & remnants of war directly threaten millions of people caught up in armed conflicts—from Afghanistan to Sudan to Ukraine to Gaza.

Country by country, community by community, let’s rid the world of these weapons—once and for all.

#MineAwarenessDay

Ahead of Saturday’s #SportDay , leaders and athletes will take part in a special event at UNHQ in NYC to highlight how sport can contribute to more peaceful & inclusive societies.

More: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1l/k…

Coinciding with the visit of #XueLong2 to HK, #CUHK will organise the #GlobalConferenceonClimateChange . Leading scientists, researchers, and industry leaders are invited to have solution-oriented discussions on #climatechange . Join our dialogue, #signupnow bit.ly/4a3k4t7

🎥 Youth filmmaking opportunity! 🎥

The #PLURALplus24 festival is looking for original videos on migration, diversity, social inclusion & other important issues facing our world today.

Learn more from UNAOC - United Nations Alliance of Civilizations & IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳: pluralplus.unaoc.org

Starting now: António Guterres addresses the UN General Assembly on the topic of human security. Live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1i/k…

“Today and every day, let’s unite to realize [the rights of persons with autism], and ensure an inclusive and accessible world for all.”
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres for World Autism Awareness Day.

Join us for a special #WorldAutismAwarenessDay event highlighting the contributions autistic people are making in their communities.

Register today and tune in on Tuesday, 2 April at 10:00am (EDT): bit.ly/3PALK0k

We are appealing for US$1.4 billion to support South Sudanese refugees and their host communities in the DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.

Find out more: bit.ly/4cCKnIg

Food waste continues to hurt the global economy and fuel climate change, nature loss, and pollution.

UNEP's just-released 2024 #FoodWasteIndex Report has the latest global estimates on food waste at retail and consumer levels: unep.org/news-and-stori…

Author Michele Lamont, in conversation with Pedro Conceicao director of Human Development is coming to the #UNBookshop on 28 March from 1-2pm to discuss her best-seller #seeingothers on the power of recognition.
RSVP now: forms.gle/qdCPnhmvNhGPAs…

Online registration for 🇺🇳2024 Shireen Abu Akleh Training Programme for Palestinian Broadcasters &Journalists is now OPEN. Apply by following these 2 simple steps:
REGISTER HERE: elearning.un.org
APPLY HERE: bit.ly/24PalTraining
Deadline is 2 April 2024 #PalJournos

Calling undergraduate leaders and changemakers to apply to #MillenniumFellowship by United Nations Academic Impact and @mcnpartners. Gain access to world class training, connections and credentials to support their civic leadership and social impact!
🔗APPLY by 31 March at: millenniumfellows.org/apply

Today is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. It's a time to reflect on a shameful and brutal era. But also to take action. Because slavery’s legacy of racism still plagues us today. #RememberSlavery