United Nations

The role of the United Nations is as vital today as ever. Around the world, the UN works for everyone, everywhere —by responding to conflict, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing the climate emergency, empowering women, assisting those affected by humanitarian crises & much more. https://lnkd.in/eEmsPA_V

My message to young climate activists at the #COP29 climate conference: You have every right to be angry. I am angry too. I am angry because we are on the verge of the climate abyss, and I don’t see enough urgency or political will to address the emergency. It is high time to reverse this trend. So, I ask you to be even more determined and imaginative in keeping up the pressure for #ClimateAction. We need a strong youth movement - now more than ever. I’m very grateful for your extremely strong commitment, and I promise you that I am entirely on your side: I count on you and you can count on me. The climate crisis is the most important battle of our lives. We must win it.

Thursday is the International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property. Theft, looting and illicit trafficking of cultural property takes place in every country, robbing communities of their culture, identity and history. Illicit trafficking of cultural property has many causes, and ignorance and poor ethics are at its very root. Find out how UNESCO works to protect our cultural heritage from this crime: https://lnkd.in/dQw9ZiS6

Diabetes causes severe health impacts over time, including a significant increase in the risk of heart attacks and strokes among adults. A healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco use are ways to prevent or delay the onset of the most common type of diabetes - type 2. On Thursday's World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organization shares more tips on preventing and treating this chronic disease: https://lnkd.in/d9AjrytW

With global temperatures hitting record highs & extreme weather events affecting people around the world, the #COP29 climate conference is an critical opportunity to advance concrete #ClimateAction solutions.

People forced to flee war, violence, and persecution increasingly find themselves on the front line of the climate crisis—a threat pushing them into even more dire situations. Of the more than 120 million forcibly displaced worldwide, three out of four face high to extreme climate hazards —from food shortages and floods to tensions around scarce resources. As world leaders are discussing the urgent need for #ClimateAction at #COP29, find out more from the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency: https://lnkd.in/dNqhsap4

Wednesday is World Kindness Day. From fact checking to supporting vulnerable communities to sharing messages of tolerance, there are multiple ways to counter hate speech through the power of kindness. It’s our shared responsibility. Together, we can say #NoToHate, and create safe spaces that respect human rights, diversity and tolerance. https://lnkd.in/dJ7bheey

"Climate finance is not charity, it’s an investment. Climate action is not optional, it’s an imperative." At the #COP29 climate conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urges world leaders to deliver on #ClimateAction and climate finance to secure a liveable world and prosperous future for all. https://lnkd.in/dAyh3rgU

Pneumonia can be deadly, particularly for children. Each year, more than 700,000 children lose their lives to this acute respiratory infection. However, pneumonia can be prevented through immunization, proper nutrition, and addressing environmental factors. On Tuesday's World Pneumonia Day & every day, the World Health Organization works to raise awareness, improve access to vaccines, and ensure better care for those at risk. Read: https://lnkd.in/eeT6FuCE