The humanitarian emergency in Lebanon is deepening.
More than 1 million people are displaced, while rising prices are pushing food beyond reach for many.
@WFP is scaling up its efforts, but greater access & funding are urgently needed.
www.wfp.org/news/wfp-scales-response-leban...
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Monday is #WorldReefDay!
Coral reefs are home to over 25% of marine life — yet they are under serious threat due to human activity.
See how @UNEP works to protect these fragile ecosystems: unep.org/interactives/status-world-coral-r...
Sunday is #WorldReefDay!
Coral reefs are home to over 25% of marine life — yet, they are under serious threat due to human activity.
See how @UNEP works to protect these fragile ecosystems: unep.org/interactives/status-world-coral-r...
Colombia assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of June.
Follow @ColombiaONU for updates. nuevayork-onu.mision.gov.co
We all want what’s best for our children — but parenting isn’t always easy.
Many parents and caregivers also struggle to make time for their own self-care.
On Monday’s Global Day of Parents, @UNICEF shares tips to support caregivers’ mental health: www.unicef.org/parenting/mental-health/par...
Every year, more than 8 million people die from tobacco.
Quitting is possible:
✅ Set a quit date
✅ Tell someone you trust
✅ Talk to a health worker
✅ Replace the addiction with something healthy
Sunday is #WorldNoTobaccoDay.
www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day...…
We all face difficulties and it's completely normal to feel anxious, isolated or overwhelmed.
Small steps can help improve mental health:
Exercise 🏃
Mindfulness 🧘♀️
Healthy diet 🥗
Adequate sleep 😴
More from @WHO: who.int/health-topics/mental-health
#MentalHealthMonth
Conflict and disaster make girls more vulnerable to child marriage.
We must work to provide greater protection to those at risk in humanitarian settings.
@UNFPA works to help ensure every girl has the right to a childhood: www.unfpa.org/child-marriage
Football connects people around the world & is a powerful force for change.
Our new #FootballForTheGoals Champions initiative brings together a global team of iconic players & coaches, harnessing the power of football to #ActNow for a better future.
www.un.org/en/football-goals/football-goal...
For their work advancing gender equality in @UNPeacekeeping, Major Abhilasha Barak of India and Inspector Stephanie Königs of Germany are the latest recipients of the UN Military Gender Advocate and Woman Police Officer of the Year awards.
Meet them: peacekeeping.un.org/en/press-releases/unit...
🇺🇳 @UNPeacekeeping is a cost-effective investment in peace.
Since 1948, more than million uniformed & civilian personnel have helped save and improve lives worldwide.
Learn more on Friday’s International Day of UN Peacekeepers: un.org/peace-and-security/un-peacekeeping…
Every day, UN peacekeepers support communities worldwide by:
🇺🇳 Protecting civilians
🇺🇳 Helping to achieve and maintain peace
🇺🇳 Defending human rights and strengthening stability
Learn about UN Peacekeeping’s vital work on Friday’s #PKDay: www.un.org/en/observances/peacekeepers-day
“The time for peace is now.”
The trajectory of the war in Ukraine is unsustainable, says @antonioguterres.
“The death spiral must stop,” the Secretary-General has urged, calling for de-escalation, a full & unconditional ceasefire & more diplomacy.
www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statements/202...
The clean-energy revolution is irreversible.
In 2024, renewables made up more than 90% of new power capacity.
Global investment in clean energy hit a record $2 trillion.
Affordable, renewable energy benefits everyone.
#ClimateAction
Menstrual health is a human right.
Yet, millions lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities.
On Thursday's #MenstrualHygieneDay & every day, @UNFPA works to improve menstrual health, ensuring dignity for all. www.unfpa.org/menstrual-health
We may speak thousands of languages, but we all call this planet home.
No matter where we come from, protecting our Earth is a shared responsibility.
We need more ambitious #ClimateAction — for our planet and the generations to come.
— via @UNDP
Humanitarian supply chains are lifelines.
From the frontlines of crises to the most remote communities, @WFP moves fast to deliver vital food & other aid where it’s needed most.
This is what the world’s largest humanitarian supply chain looks like.
Tunisia provides nearly 700 military and police officers to four @UNPeacekeeping missions around the world.
They are #ServingForPeace at great personal risk and under harsh conditions to help others. We thank them for their service and sacrifice.
un.org/en/peace-and-security/service-and-s...
Eid Mubarak!
May we all draw inspiration from the values of empathy, charity & compassion that are celebrated during #EidAlAdha.
“It’s imperative to avoid any escalation of a conflict that has already exacted a devastating toll on civilians, and that risks making the search for peace even more distant.”
@antonioguterres deeply concerned by Russian announcement to launch consistent strikes against Kyiv.
“Humanity is strongest when we stand as one.”
As people around the world face increasing conflicts and crises, @antonioguterres stresses:
“More than ever, we must come together — across nations, cultures and generations.”
Women & girls are on the frontlines of the climate crisis & uniquely positioned to drive #ClimateAction.
Find out why women are key to building a sustainable, more resilient planet. ⬇️
www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climat...
Since the creation of the UN in 1945, more than 80 former colonies have gained independence.
The International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories starts on Monday.
www.un.org/en/observances/non-self-governi...
Monday’s #WorldFootballDay celebrates the power of football to foster development and peace — bringing countries together and promoting unity, solidarity and respect across all ages and cultures. 🌍⚽️
un.org/en/observances/football-day
“Today and every day, the United Nations is proud to work with African countries to build the peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future all Africans – and our world – deserve.”
@antonioguterres on Monday’s #AfricaDay.
Giving birth should be done in safety & with support, but for mothers in conflict zones, it’s often dangerous & traumatic.
Nearly 2 in 3 maternal deaths occur in fragile settings.
@UNFPA works to make motherhood safer for those who need it the most. unf.pa/mhh
The UN in New York offers unique, behind-the-scenes guided tours of Headquarters, where visitors can learn about our vital work around the world.
In summer, visitors can also take a Garden Tour to explore artworks & symbolic monuments across the grounds. www.un.org/visit
Sunday is International Day of the Markhor.
Markhors inhabit the mountainous regions of Central & South Asia, and are among the world’s most endangered animals — threatened by habitat loss, illegal hunting & climate change.
More on these iconic animals: www.un.org/en/observances/markhor-day
In South Sudan, @WFP's airdrops are a lifeline for communities cut off by conflict and flooding.
With thousands forced from their homes and facing catastrophic hunger, these food deliveries are critical to saving lives.
📷: Preamble of the UN Charter with handwritten notes.
80 years ago, 50 nations met in San Francisco, USA, to create a new organization for peace, prosperity & human rights.
The ideals laid out in the Charter remain as relevant as ever. www.un.org/en/about-us/un-charter
Fistula is one of the most serious and tragic childbirth injuries — yet it is almost entirely preventable.
On Saturday's #EndFistula Day, see how @UNFPA is helping women recover and rebuild their lives: unf.pa/cef
The World Urban Forum has concluded with a powerful call to action on the global housing crisis.
57,000+ participants from 175+ countries came together at #WUF13 to advance efforts to create a more sustainable urban future.
More via @UNHABITAT: wuf.unhabitat.org/news/wuf13-concludes-pow...
No matter where they occur, attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable, unjustifiable and must stop immediately.
Countries must respect the rules of war and protect civilians at all times.
They are #NotATarget.
— via @UNOCHA
Our survival depends on biodiversity — yet human activity is driving its loss at unprecedented rates.
On Friday's #BiodiversityDay, @UNEP is calling on everyone to help protect the incredible diversity of life on Earth. www.un.org/en/observances/biological-diver...
Can AI manipulate humans?
Who should set the rules?
Is the world moving fast enough to keep up?
In the first episode of the new Science Forward podcast, members of @antonioguterres' Scientific Advisory Board discuss these & other questions.
🎧Listen: linktr.ee/scientificadvisoryboard
Warning that the security and humanitarian situation in Gaza and the West Bank is sharply deteriorating, @UNDPPA's @RamizAlakbarov urges the Security Council:
“This is the moment to take urgent steps to reverse these dangerous dynamics.”
unsco.unmissions.org/en/news/security-coun...
UN General Assembly backs historic @CIJ_ICJ's advisory opinion on countries' obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions.
The resolution reaffirms that tackling the climate crisis is a legal duty, not just a political choice. news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167561
🫖 Tea is one of the world's most popular beverages, consumed by people all across the globe.
Thursday's #InternationalTeaDay is an opportunity to celebrate the cultural significance, health benefits and economic importance of tea.
More from @FAO: www.fao.org/international-tea-day/en
“Protecting civilians in armed conflict is not charity.
It is the minimum that humanity and civilization require.”
Top @UNOCHA official says too often, civilians in conflict areas become the target.
www.unocha.org/news/ocha-tells-security-co...
.@antonioguterres strongly condemns the Israeli authorities’ decision to establish military facilities at the @UNRWA Sheikh Jarrah compound in East Jerusalem, calling the unprecedented & escalatory measures a breach of the inviolability of UN premises.
www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statements/202...
.@UNICEF is scaling up efforts to protect communities affected by Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Urgent humanitarian access and sustained support for frontline responders are crucial to save lives.
unicef.link/4nJRGUI
In @UNPeacekeeping missions around the world, more than 650 military and police officers from Spain are #ServingForPeace, leaving their families to protect those most at risk.
We thank these brave women and men for their service and sacrifice.
un.org/en/peace-and-security/service-and-s...
Wednesday is #WorldBeeDay!
Bees face many dangers due to human activities — but we can all help protect them & support beekeepers by growing native plants, buying honey from local farmers & taking #ClimateAction.
www.fao.org/world-bee-day/en
“Attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes are unacceptable.”
@iaeaorg chief briefs the Security Council following this weekend’s drone strikes near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in UAE.
www.iaea.org/newscenter/statements/iaea-di...
Energy prices are surging, inflation is rising and uncertainty is growing.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is hurting global economic growth, with developing economies being hit the hardest.
Latest update in @UNDESA's #WorldEconomyReport. desapublications.un.org
“The war in Ukraine is becoming deadlier by the day.”
Top UN official warns rising casualties and attacks on civilian infrastructure underscore the urgent need for dialogue, adherence to international law and progress towards a ceasefire.
dppa.un.org/en/news/at-security-council-di...
Fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is putting pressure on health workers racing to contain transmission as cases rise & vaccines remain months away.
@WHO is supporting the response alongside local authorities & communities. news.un.org/en/story/2026/05/1167542