Pundits got it wrong. The 77th @UN General Assembly wasn’t all talk and no action. @BetterWorldOrg President @PeterMYeo explains: https://bit.ly/3xNBZCV
We’re LIVE from #UnlockLearning, where young people are leading and speaking out.
@alicem2016 of @NxtGenFellows and @RestlessDev was clear about what young people want and need: A seat at the table — especially to combat climate change.
This just in: Our annual poll of 800 registered voters and their attitudes toward the UN. See how voters feel about the UN's work in Ukraine, about paying UN dues, and more: https://betterworldcampaign.org/public-opinion-polling/us-un-poll
Women's issues can't wait.
We agree with @SenShaheen and @mazieforhawaii:
“We need to get the Office of Global Women’s issues back operating at full capacity” by confirming the nominee, Dr. Geeta Rao Gupta, as Ambassador @StateGWI
Everyday hundreds of thousands of humanitarians work hard to assist those in need. This #WorldHumanitarianDay, get to know the dedicated individuals who are changing lives around the world. ⤵️
https://www.wfp.org/stories/wfp-my-work-and-me-humanitarians-changing-lives
For those who question the impact of @UN human rights declarations, Asst. Prof @JoelECorreia offers answers ⬇️
https://theconversation.com/the-un-declared-a-universal-human-right-to-a-healthy-sustainable-environment-heres-where-resolutions-like-this-can-lead-188060
One year after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, @UNFPA, @UNICEF, and @UN_Women have stepped up their presence across the region, advocating for women and girls ⤵️ https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/08/1124662
18-20 million face starvation across the Horn of Africa. Today the first shipment of grain arrives. Thanks to @UN for brokering the deal and chartering the ship. @WFP bought the grain. More from the NYT: https://nyti.ms/3Qk6FTJ
A new @IPBES report found that around 1 million species are facing extinction. @UN experts fear catastrophic results for humanity if the current biodiversity crisis is not addressed. Here's how we can help ↓↓ https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/08/1123872
