In Egypt, @antonioguterres says the Middle East needs a future shaped by its peoples and countries, not by wars often fueled by external actors.
He urges dialogue and respect for international law.
“We need maximum restraint and diplomatic solutions.”
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Too often, having a job doesn't guarantee a person can live a life of dignity, free from poverty.
Sustainable economic growth & decent work are essential to building a better world for everyone.
un.org/sustainabledevelopment/economic-gro...
We can all help counter hate speech through the power of kindness.
Together, we can say #NoToHate, and create safe spaces that respect human rights, diversity and tolerance.
Get ideas on how you can take action: un.org/en/hate-speech/take-action/engage
One planet. One shared future.
Protecting nature means protecting humanity.
We need more ambitious #ClimateAction — for our planet and the generations to come.
Key facts from @UNDP: feature.undp.org/climate-counts/
“Disarmament and non-proliferation are critical not only to a peaceful future, but to our very existence.” — @antonioguterres
As #DisarmamentWeek begins, see how the UN is working towards a safer, more secure world for all: www.un.org/en/observances/disarmament-week
Polio was once the leading cause of paralysis among children worldwide. Today, thanks to vaccines, we are closer than ever to eradicating this deadly disease.
On Saturday’s #WorldPolioDay, @WHO is calling for sustained commitment & action to #EndPolio.
For 81 years, the United Nations has worked to bring countries together to advance peace, development and human rights.
As the world faces growing challenges, global cooperation remains essential to building a better future for all.
Saturday is #UNDay.
Access to information and technology can open doors and improve lives.
Bridging the digital divide is essential to ensuring everyone can benefit from progress — and to advancing the #GlobalGoals.
More on Saturday's World Development Information Day: www.un.org/en/observances/development-info...
The snow leopard plays a key role in maintaining the balance of mountain ecosystems.
Yet this majestic big cat is threatened by climate change, pollution & biodiversity loss.
On #SnowLeopardDay, see how @UNEP works to protect this endangered species: vanishingtreasures.org/portfolio/snow-leop...
Extreme heat is putting pregnant women, newborns and children at growing risk.
New UN guidance will help countries track these risks, strengthen preparedness and take action to protect those most vulnerable to heat.
Details from @WHO: www.who.int/news/item/21-10-2026-new-globa...
“We need to stop the widening of war, protect civilians & create the political space for diplomacy & peace.”
@antonioguterres urges an end to fighting that is deepening suffering, raising prices, draining resources from development & widening inequality. www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-events/2...
Investing in midwives is crucial to saving lives, as they help make pregnancy and childbirth safer for mothers and their babies.
@UNFPA works to address the global shortage of midwives, ensuring more mothers have access to the skilled care they need, wherever they are.
For more than eight decades, the UN emblem has served as a symbol of hope, peace and unity for people all around the world.
Learn more about our work ahead of Saturday's #UNDay: www.un.org/en/essential-un
The latest #EmissionsGap Report from @UNEP warns current climate plans fall dangerously short, putting the world on track for worsening impacts.
@antonioguterres calls for urgent #ClimateAction to cut emissions & accelerate clean energy.
www.unep.org/en/publications/report/emissi...
Kenya provides more than 400 military and police officers to six @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.
www.un.org/en/peaceandsecurity/service-and...
.@UNPeacekeeping mission in Central African Republic has helped protect civilians & restore State authority, @UN_CAR chief tells Security Council, stressing need to protect recent gains & maintain focus on long-term peace & stability.
news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168630
Children in conflict zones must be protected, online and offline.
The Security Council has unanimously adopted a new resolution to protect children from digital harms and ensure they can safely benefit from technology.
childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/en/news/un...
Yemen: More than 250,000 people have been forced to flee their homes.
Displaced families remain in dire need of shelter & protection.
Humanitarian access must be allowed.
news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168629
In every language, everywhere, human rights belong to all of us.
They are non-negotiable.
Learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: ohchr.org/en/universal-declaration-of-huma...
— via @UNHumanRights
1 in 7 adolescents live with a mental health condition.
Without adequate support, these conditions can have long-lasting impacts on their relationships, development & overall well-being.
@WHO has tips for supporting young people: who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adole...
"The Haitian people continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face of extraordinary hardship."
Amid increasing retaliatory violence by gangs, @BINUH_UN head @CGRuizMassieu calls on Security Council to sustain their support to Haiti.
binuh.unmissions.org/en/news/declaration-d...
As more than a million species are facing the risk of extinction, the #COP17 Biodiversity Conference, which opens Monday in Armenia, is an opportunity to make peace with nature to protect people and planet. www.cbd.int/conferences/2026
Hate speech comes in many forms, but the consequences are always real.
Each of us can take action and say #NoToHate.
✅ Fact-check
✅ Challenge hate by sharing messages of tolerance
✅ Support people targeted by hate speech
✅ Report hate speech on social platforms
Protecting water starts with science. 💧
For 50 years, @UNESCO has brought together scientists, policymakers and communities to safeguard our most vital resource.
As water challenges grow, global cooperation is key to protecting people and the planet. unesco.org/en/ihp
Racism, intolerance & discrimination tear at the fabric of societies.
Ending discrimination benefits everyone.
Each of us can take action to #FightRacism and create a better world for all. un.org/en/fight-racism
"The resilience & resistance of girls gives me hope."
See what inspires UN Messenger of Peace @Malala & other people around the world to stay positive in these challenging times.
Menopause is a natural stage in women’s lives, marking the end of their reproductive years.
On Sunday’s #WorldMenopauseDay, @WHO highlights the importance of understanding this stage and its impact on women's health. who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menop...
Clean water is a human right. Yet 2 billion people worldwide still lack safe drinking water.
@UNEP works with countries to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems, helping secure clean water for current and future generations.
www.unep.org/en/what-we-do/sustainable-dev...
Women's rights are human rights.
They are not negotiable.
The #GlobalGoals aim to ensure all women & girls can live with dignity and respect.
See how you can #ActNow for gender equality: un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equal...
Everyone has the right to live free from poverty and the chance to thrive.
Every efforts must be made to eradicate poverty so all people, everywhere, can live with dignity and prosperity.
Saturday is #EndPoverty Day.
www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicat...
“Let #COP31 be judged not by the promises we repeat, but by the people we protect.”
Ahead of next month’s climate conference, @UN_PGA stresses the urgent need to translate climate commitments into measurable #ClimateAction.
news.un.org/en/story/2026/10/1168617
“As fighting continues to escalate, human suffering deepens.”
The people of Sudan deserve peace, says @UNDPPA chief @DicarloRosemary, calling on the Security Council to use every tool at its disposal to bring the devastating conflict to an end.
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“Over one million species now face the risk of extinction, edging us ever closer towards an uninhabitable world.
It doesn’t have to be this way.”
At #COP17, @antonioguterres calls for more action, speed & will to make peace with nature.
www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statements/202...
Everyone has the right to food.
Yet millions of people worldwide go to bed hungry.
On Friday’s #WorldFoodDay, @WFP is calling for greater global efforts to ensure food reaches every person in need. wfp.org/global-hunger-crisis
“Palestinians and Israelis deserve more than short-term fixes.
They deserve a credible path to peace."
Top @UNDPPA official says it's time to return to a genuine peace process in the Middle East to ensure a future of security and dignity for all.
dppa.un.org/en/speeches-and-statements/rem...
The future of work needs a human focus.
As AI and digital platforms reshape labour markets, policies must protect workers, support transitions and ensure productivity gains benefit all.
More in @UNDESA's latest #WorldSocialReport: www.un.org/en/desa/as-societies-transform-...
One of the easiest and most effective ways to keep your child safe from germs is handwashing.
On Thursday’s #GlobalHandwashingDay, @UNICEF shares tips to turn it into a healthy, fun habit for life: www.unicef.org/parenting/health/how-to-tea...
Rural women make invaluable contributions to their communities and are key to building a more sustainable, resilient future for all.
On Thursday’s International Day of #RuralWomen, join us in thanking them and supporting their efforts.
unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/economic-empower...…
“The path to a stable, unified & prosperous Libya remains long, but our destination remains within reach."
Head of @UNSMILibya tells Security Council, calling for flexebility & political will needed to reach common ground.
unsmil.unmissions.org/en/speeches-and-stat...
In four @UNPeacekeeping missions around the world, over 750 military and police officers from Malawi are #ServingForPeace, leaving their families to protect those most at risk.
We thank these brave women and men for their service and sacrifice.
www.un.org/en/peaceandsecurity/service-and...
Every child deserves to grow up safe, protected and heard.
Yet violence against children persists worldwide.
As we mark 20 years since the landmark UN Study on Violence against Children, see what more must be done to protect every child: violenceagainstchildren.un.org/en/children...
“We all have the same goal.”
@LucasLeiva87 and others from the world of football have told us about their inspiration & optimism.
What gives you hope for humanity in these challenging times?
Yemen: Hunger is surging as conflict displaces over 200,000 people.
@WFP warns that 74% of households in accessible areas cannot meet basic food needs, a record high this year.
Safe, sustained access is vital to deliver urgent food assistance to those most at risk.
Disasters are becoming more frequent, costly & devastating. Yet funding for disaster risk reduction remains too low.
Tuesday's Int'l Day for Disaster Risk Reduction highlights the urgent need to invest in prevention, starting at home.
More from @UNDRR: iddrr.undrr.org
Colombia: “Avoiding any return to violence remains imperative.”
— @MisionONUCol head @JencaMiroslav stresses the need to protect progress towards peace and prevent a resurgence of violence.
colombia.unmissions.org/en/speeches-and-st...
Violence, displacement & drought are increasing the risk of famine in conflict-affected areas of Sudan.
Urgently scaling up assistance is essential to curb rising hunger, treat acute malnutrition & prevent further loss of life.
Latest from @theIPCinfo: www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-website/countries-...
Interested in a career with the UN? Now is the time to explore the Young Professionals Programme (YPP)!
Join our workshop series to learn how it works and how to prepare your application.
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