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http://www.un.org 16-03-2008 20:15:36
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UNHCR’s Shabia Mantoo shares an update on the deteriorating situation in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where 200,000 displaced people have already sought refuge — warning that continued attacks may force many more to flee the area.
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Our survival depends on biodiversity.
Yet, human activity is driving biodiversity loss at unprecedented rates.
Wednesday's #BiodiversityDay is a reminder that urgent action is needed to address biodiversity loss & restore ecosystems. un.org/en/observances… via UN Environment Programme
Ukraine: Violent attacks continue to claim lives & destroy homes & critical infrastructure in the Kharkiv region.
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is providing aid & assisting with evacuating more than 10,000 vulnerable people who have been unable to flee.
news.un.org/en/story/2024/…
Wednesday's #BiodiversityDay is a reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting the biodiversity we depend on.
Let’s act #ForNature together. 🌍 un.org/en/observances…
Afghanistan: Devastating floods over the past two weeks are likely to intensify in the coming months, with a significant impact on food security.
Affected areas are already experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity, warns World Food Programme. x.com/WFP/status/179…
Safe, regular & orderly migration can be part of the solution to some of the world's most pressing challenges.
This week's Int'l Dialogue on Migration explores how human mobility can lead to stronger, better communities. iom.int/idm #IDMigration24
via IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳
Disruptions in key global shipping route – Suez Canal, Panama Canal & Black Sea – signal unprecedented challenges for global trade affecting millions of people. ow.ly/RqQL50QM09X
Follow live the United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum in Barbados 21-24 May: unctad.org/global-supply-…
Tea 🫖 has many health benefits thanks to its anti-inflammatory & antioxidant properties.
On Tuesday's #InternationalTeaDay , Food and Agriculture Organization has more about one of the world's most popular beverages: bit.ly/2ADJuBJ
#CulturalDiversity is a strength, not a threat.
To end today's interlocking crises, we must respect each other's views - learning from one another's unique experience & knowledge.
Mutual understanding & solidarity are vital to a future where everyone's rights are protected.
What future migration will look like and what it will mean for humanity depends on the decisions and actions we take now.
Visit iom.int/idm and be a part of the #IDMigration24 discourse.