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

With more than one million species now estimated to be threatened with extinction, innovative finance for wildlife conservation has never been more urgent. From forests that support millions of species to oceans that regulate our climate, investing in nature isn’t just a choice—it’s a necessity. Monday is World Wildlife Day - an opportunity to highlight the power of innovative finance to conserve wildlife and secure a sustainable future for people and the planet. https://wildlifeday.org/en

Every child has the right to grow up free from violence and fear. Children must be protected. Always. Everywhere. They are #NotATarget. — via UNICEF

Amid a climate crisis that affects everyone, 89% of people worldwide want their governments to take #ClimateAction. Find out how your country is helping to keep global temperature rise under 1.5 °C and safeguard a livable climate:  https://lnkd.in/gzcZC7fZ

Seagrass is one of the most diverse & valuable marine ecosystems on the planet. It plays a crucial role in combatting climate change, ensuring food security, protecting coastlines, enriching biodiversity, controlling disease and filtering water. On Saturday’s World Seagrass Day, learn more about the importance of protecting these flowering marine plants.  https://lnkd.in/d8qvVszt

Communities are essential to the sustainability of the HIV response and the broader global health efforts, helping ensure that services reach all those in need, including the most vulnerable populations. On Saturday’s Zero Discrimination Day, learn more from UNAIDS on the key role of communities in ensuring that all people living with and affected by HIV are treated with dignity and respect. https://lnkd.in/dyqHVa_f

"In this Holy Month, let us all embrace our common humanity to build a more just and peaceful world for all." — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as millions of people around the world begin to observe Ramadan.

The generosity and compassion of the American people have not only saved lives, built peace and improved the state of the world. They have contributed to the stability and prosperity that Americans depend on. Going through with recent funding cuts will make the world less healthy, less safe and less prosperous. I can only hope that these decisions can be reversed based on more careful reviews. The same applies to other countries that have recently announced reductions in humanitarian and development aid. Our priority remains clear. We will do everything we can to provide life-saving aid to those in urgent need. We remain committed to making the global humanitarian effort as efficient, accountable and innovative as possible while continuing to save lives.

"The generosity and compassion of the American people have not only saved lives, built peace and improved the state of the world. They have contributed to the stability and prosperity that Americans depend on." UN Secretary-General António Guterres says severe funding cuts by the US will make the world less healthy, less safe and less prosperous. “The reduction of America’s humanitarian role and influence will run counter to American interests globally. I can only hope that these decisions can be reversed based on more careful reviews, and the same applies to other countries that have recently announced reductions in humanitarian and development aid.” https://lnkd.in/gVTmWicg

“Verbal violence online can easily spill into physical violence in real life.“ At the opening of the Human Rights Council at United Nations Office at Geneva this week, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that recent rollbacks in social media fact-checking and content moderation are paving the way for an increase in hate, threats and violence. “These rollbacks will lead to less free speech, not more, as people become increasingly fearful to engage on these platforms.” The Secretary-General stressed that human rights must never be undermined in the name of technology. Read his full remarks: https://lnkd.in/e_2BcJ2u