#Nicaragua’s human rights crisis: “It is distressing to see civic space continuing to be severely eroded in Nicaragua, and how the exercise of fundamental civil & political rights is becoming more and more difficult” Volker Türk, UN Human Rights Chief buff.ly/3z6J6dA

🌍 Africa is one of the world's most vulnerable regions to climate extremes, with 60% of the population not covered by any early warning systems, according to the latest #StateOfClimate report from World Meteorological Organization. wmo.int/media/news/afr…

Violence against women hinders their social participation, impacting their confidence, dignity, and ability to reach their full potential. Join us in demanding investments and actions to end it.

Applications for the UN Young Professionals Programme #YPP are open. This year, we're looking for passionate individuals in Political Affairs & Human Rights, Human Resources & Admin., Finance & Budget. ✅ Check your eligibility and get ready to apply: careers.un.org/ypp

🚨New report: International Labour Organization alerts on the growing gap between labor and capital incomes, as well as the challenges facing young people in the labor market. - Celeste Drake ▶️ buff.ly/3Ti7gJb

#Vaccines 💉 save 3 million lives each year. The eradication of smallpox is one success story proving the value of vaccines for humanity. #VaccinesWork

60% of the world works informally. Transitioning to the formal economy is key to reducing work inequalities. #ThisWayToSocialJustice

Did you know? 5 September is the International Day of #Charity. This date was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 "for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress".

#Nicaragua "Persecution of government opponents, or those perceived as dissenting voices, has progressively been extended, and intensified." - UN Human Rights Volker Türk calls for “an urgent change of path” from the Government of Nicaragua. is.gd/ArSDkw

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Experts of the #CRC Committee commend Armenia on its digital literacy education for children, raise questions on corporal punishment and children’s participation in climate change policies. Our summary: buff.ly/4cViw4Y UN Treaty Bodies UNChildRights

Is there a better way to shape our world? How can we achieve a fairer future, in the face of so much global upheaval and conflict? The Summit of the Future stands as a once in a lifetime opportunity for the international community to forge a new path for #OurCommonFuture.

Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities #CRPD concludes 31st Session after adopting concluding observations on reports of Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Burkina Faso, Denmark, Ghana, Mauritius, Netherlands and Ukraine. Our summary: buff.ly/4cPYusB UN Treaty Bodies

Briefing the UN Security Council on recent reports confirming the tragic killing of six Israeli hostages in #Gaza, Rosemary A. DiCarlo calls for an immediate ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and a significant increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza. UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Wearing a seatbelt reduces the risk of death among drivers and front-seat occupants by 45-50% 🛑 Didier Drogba always wears a seat belt. Do you? #MakeASafetyStatement

Ukraine : UN Spokesperson briefs the media on the impacts of a new wave of deadly attacks that struck the country.

“It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing. It is not how much we give, but how much love we put in the giving.” - Mother Teresa In these challenging times, let her words of love and faith inspire you every day. #SocialJustice

Online and offline, let's promote 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. Let us all say #NoToHate.

UN urges protection of civilians as Russian attacks intensify in #Ukraine, with deadly strikes leave civilians, including children, injured & vital infrastructure damaged. IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency ⚛️ continues to work tirelessly on nuclear safety, security, and safeguards. buff.ly/3z4ErJi

“We can’t build a future for our grandchildren with a system for our grandparents.” – António Guterres The Summit of the Future will chart a path for more effective international cooperation to solve today’s challenges and safeguard #OurCommonFuture. bit.ly/SotF2024