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UN DESA assists countries around the world in agenda-setting and decision-making with the goal of meeting their economic, social and environmental challenges.

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    Jun 21

    "How running away from home at 15 made me an advocate for the uncounted" New blog by 's Mark Hereward

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  2. 3 hours ago

    Congratulations to for winning the ! Thanks to their innovation, communities can fight malaria in remote areas in Bintuni Bay District of and help achieve . See how they do it:

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  3. 6 hours ago

    We need to ensure the safety of children & youth on the move. Data can help us design policies to protect them. UN DESA’s addressed role of data to protect & inform at , preparing for the Global Compact :

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  4. 10 hours ago

    3 megatrends are shaping today’s landscape: decarbonization, digitization and decentralization. How will these trends help us achieve sustainable & resilient societies? Find out from Chief Li Yong in latest blog:

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  5. 23 hours ago

    "Before they were enemies, now they are partners in soccer matches" - ⚽️🤝 We applaud winner for creating a dialog between rival gang members & building a peaceful community! See how they did it:

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  6. Jun 21

    Innovation💡 + sharing 🤝 = better lives 👏🎉 Public Service Awards recognize public service initiatives that will help achieve the ! 👍 Learn more about :

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  7. Jun 21

    [LIVE 🔴] now from ! Meet the winners of the 2018 Public Service Awards and learn about their innovative and excellent practices in public service! 🏆 👏🎉 📺 💬

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  8. Jun 20

    Gender equal pay tool👫 Malaria early diagnosis & treatment💊 Online budget checking initiative💰 Here are this year’s winners! Let’s celebrate them & get to know their winning projects!

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  9. Jun 20

    Meet the winners! 🏆 Join us on 21 June as we interview our public service heroes! 👏🎉🎊 Get inspired by their innovative projects that will help the 🌍 achieve the ! 🙌💡 🕐1 pm in Marrakesh/8 am EDT 📺 🔗

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  10. Jun 20

    16.2 MN people were forced from their homes in 2017. 44,400 each day 🗓️ 1 every 2 seconds ⏱️ Behind these staggering numbers are people. Each with a unique story. How can we help? shares solutions & trends

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  11. Jun 20

    After a prolonged decline, world hunger is on the rise again. Conflict, drought and disasters linked to climate change are among key factors causing an increase in the number of undernourished people worldwide. data:

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  12. Jun 20

    To , we need universal social protection to safeguard everyone. 2016 estimates show that less than half of the world's population was covered by at least one social protection cash benefit. report 2018:

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  13. Jun 20

    New data from shows that, overall, people are living better lives than they were a decade ago. But progress to meet the has not been fast enough. Explore the report 2018 findings:

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    Jun 20

    LIVE NOW! 2018 report launch: . Get a compelling global snapshot of the progress we’re making and the challenges we’re facing in our efforts to achieve the .

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  15. Jun 20

    Are people living better lives than they were a decade ago? Find out from the Report 2018! Follow the launch live today at 11am ET via and learn where we stand in our joint efforts to achieve the by 2030!

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  16. Jun 19

    “Access to safe water & sanitation & sound management of freshwater ecosystems are essential to human health, [...] sustainability & economic prosperity” UN DESA Chief Mr. Liu joins to make count. ℹ️

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  17. Jun 19

    How can we empower vulnerable groups to contribute to peace, prosperity and for all? 🙌 Get ideas by following the Public Service Forum on 21-23 June:

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  18. Jun 19

    Restoring humanity, respecting human dignity & leaving no one behind: working together to reduce people’s humanitarian need, risk & vulnerability. Follow ’s Humanitarian Affairs Segment kicking off today. ℹ️ 📺

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  19. Jun 19

    An “inevitable by-product” of war? NO! Sexual & gender-based violence is always a crime to be prosecuted! On International Day to , check how demands justice for wartime survivors of sexual violence: RT to help spread the word!

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  20. Jun 18

    Are we on track to reach the by 2030? Find out on Wednesday, 20 June at 11 am ET! Tune in for the launch of the Report 2018 and learn more about progress and challenges to :

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