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Official account of the United Nations Office at Geneva (). Also , , Director-General

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Born on 24 October 1945

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  1. 2 hours ago

    “Prevention is the key to breaking the cycle of HIV transmission. To end the AIDS epidemic by 2030, we must empower young people to protect themselves from HIV”. ’ remarks to the General Assembly:

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  2. 4 hours ago

    Investing in women & girls helps build better lives & create a more peaceful world for ALL. Here's how the works for gender equality:

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  3. 6 hours ago

    ❗️ The Universal Declaration of establishes the equal dignity & worth of every person. The UDHR turns 7⃣0⃣ this year.

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  4. 9 hours ago

    The does not tolerate or condone sexual exploitation nor abuse. ➡️ Here is how the UN is working to make zero tolerance a reality:

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  5. 9 hours ago

    migrant children policy reversal ‘fails’ thousands of youngsters already held, say UN human rights experts. This and other stories in our UN Geneva round-up: via

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  6. 11 hours ago

    The next phase of the Ebola response in DRC is all about expeditionary surveillance: teams of epidemiologists fanning out over hundreds of kilometers by motorcycles through the remote rainforests via

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  7. 12 hours ago

    Ready for the bin? Actually, no! Under the black peel, you’ll likely find a ripe banana that is fine to eat! Peel before you throw! Let’s respect our food. via

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  8. 13 hours ago

    New data published by show that, overall, people are living better lives than they were a decade ago, but that progress to meet the has not been rapid enough. 👉 Read the new report : ...

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  9. 14 hours ago

    : des centaines de milliers de civils en danger à . Le point avec d’ -

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  10. 15 hours ago

    An estimated 1.7 billion (yes, billion!) children experience violence every year. It doesn't have to be this way. Sign ’s pledge to help create a safer world for children → via

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  11. 17 hours ago

    "The human rights situation of the people of is dismal." New report updates on human rights violations, impact of economic & social crisis on the rights to food & health:

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  12. 17 hours ago

    "The failure to hold security forces accountable for such serious human rights violations suggests that the rule of law is virtually absent in " - watch spox Ravina Shamdasani brief press in Geneva on new report published today

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    40,944 & arrived by sea to Europe in 2018. 960 dead/missing. Learn more ➡️

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    19 hours ago

    Notre événement sur la Charte des Nations Unies se déroule présentement avec Marcel A. Boisard, auteur et ancien Sous-secrétaire général des Nations Unies, et Robert Kolb, professeur de droit public international à l’Université de Genève

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  15. 18 hours ago

    👏 Who do you admire for defending or promoting human rights? 🖍️ Draw them. ➡️ We’re calling on kids to draw for human rights. 📣 Parents, siblings, teachers: spread the word! ¦ Deadline: 31 October

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    “The failure to hold security forces accountable for such serious violations suggests that the rule of law is virtually absent in ” – UN Human Rights Chief :

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  17. 20 hours ago

    With 2,000+ businesses in Kakuma refugee camp, refugees are helping grow the economy & build bridges with the host community. Discover the story of Esperanza Tabisha, a fashion designer from living in Kakuma, through this web story

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  18. 21 hours ago

    The numbers are staggering. But behind the statistics are people. Each with a unique story, a unique journey, and a unique tragedy. We must not forget that. via

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  19. 23 hours ago

    Interested in working at the UN❓ The Young Professionals Programme is now open for applications until 9 August. has more details:

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  20. Jun 21

    Almost two-thirds of the world’s children under 1 year old live in countries where fathers are not entitled by law to a single day of paid paternity leave. is calling for investment in family-friendly policies:

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