Migratory birds face many dangers.

From plastic pollution to habitat loss & the impacts of the climate crisis, migrating birds are increasingly under threat from human activity.

More on Saturday’s #WorldMigratoryBirdDay : worldmigratorybirdday.org/migratory

Such a proud moment to mark 75 yrs with India.

As UNICEF India Representative, I've seen first-hand how much hard work goes into supporting children in availing their rights.

Thanks to the Govt. of India for their trusted partnership over 75 yrs & all of you for being with us.

UNICEF in India turns 75 this year.🥳
Here are a few glimpses from across our offices.

#UNICEFwithIndia

Nations in the global South can learn from India’s work in the field of Electric Vehicles to explore how we can collaborate for our net zero goals, UNSG's Special Representative for Sustainable Energy for All | #SDG7BeBold Damilola Ogunbiyi told UN News Hindi during her 🇮🇳 visit
#SE4All

Building Capacities of Village Water & Sanitation Committee/ Water User Committee in Assam on implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission I #HarGharJal on Book-keeping at Burburi village, Nalbari district.
Denmark in India
United Nations in India
UNOPS
Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (#DDWS)

Today, UNICEF marks 75 years with India. 🥳

On 10 May 1949, UNICEF started with just three staff members. Since then, has been working for and with children, families, and communities across the country.

Our work and mission have been made possible with the steadfast support of…

India has reinforced its commitment to global counter-terrorism initiatives, contributing US$500,000 to the UN Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, highlighting its dedication to addressing terrorism, particularly in Africa.

📰: pminewyork.gov.in/press?id=eyJpd…

What does it take to be a United Nations worker in some of the world’s most dangerous locations?
In this season of Awake At Night, United Nations Under-Secretary General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming 🇺🇳 speaks with colleagues about their work: bit.ly/32NK3oP

Building on the #RiseUp4Peace fest, UN Office on Drugs & Crime & KNPS Phagwara India convened the first Educators’ Roundtable, bringing together 100+ educators from across Punjab to advance #SDG16 education in the curriculum—with focus on cross learning & sharing of good practices from the classrooms!

India 🇮🇳 received more than USD 111 billion in remittances in 2022, the first country to cross the USD 100 billion mark.
More on latest trends in human mobility in IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 World Migration Report 2024.
👉An interactive breakdown of #WMR2024 here:
worldmigrationreport.iom.int/msite/wmr-2024…

Quick facts about Dengue
🟥 Dengue mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Remove or cover mosquito breeding sites like water tanks.
🟥 Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1–2 weeks. Seek medical care if symptoms worsen.

🌟 Pro at managing partnerships? Join #YuWaah , UNICEF India!

 Work with public, private, youth partners to adapt skilling and leadership solutions for the most underserved communities.

Be part of the change, be part of YuWaah! 🙌

Apply before 15 May.

🔗jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/5…

Women in Uttar Pradesh are taking charge in an innovative nutrition project supported by the World Food Programme in India & led by the State Government. Through self-help groups and micro-enterprises, the women package & distribute take-home rations for their communities
swachhindia.ndtv.com/blog-midnight-…

Some happy faces at a creche in New Delhi. Community creches supported by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and partners in India foster childhood development while creating a safe and nurturing space for young asylum seekers.
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Peacekeepers from #UNISFA #IndBATT conduct patrols to ensure the safe and secure movement of #Misseriya herders during the ongoing seasonal migration. Patrols help to reduce tensions between the herders and local communities as the herders move in search of fresh grazing land.

This week's time of remembrance and reconciliation for those who lost their lives during the Second World War is a somber reminder of the devastating impacts of conflict.

un.org/en/observances…

Are you involved in developing solutions to restore land, enhance drought resilience, or to combat desertification? You may be eligible for the Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour #GenerationRestoration
Apply before 12 May: unep.org/championsofear…