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    Jun 13

    Upholding the full human rights of all people with disabilities is a moral imperative and a practical necessity. We will never create peaceful and prosperous societies if we marginalize more than 1 billion people around the world.

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  2. Jun 23

    "⚽️ GOOOAAALLLL!!! 🥅 This , join refugee and migrant children as they celebrate their love of ⚽️ by taking challenge. To enter share a 📹of yourself yelling "GOAL" as long as you can with . Challenge others! 👭

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  3. Jun 22

    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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  4. Jun 22

    These two best friends show that the love of football goes beyond borders. This is what happened when they got a big surprise from . What excites us, unites us.⚽️💪

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  5. Jun 22

    Financial abuse of older persons is rampant but largely invisible, and the problem is expected to grow dramatically with the ageing of our societies. Learn more:

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  6. Jun 21

    Build a society that is peaceful, inclusive and sustainable, so our future generations can meet their needs. 🤗🌍🌳🥗🌊🚰🔆Governments & public institutions play a crucial role. Learn more at the Public Service Forum:

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  7. Jun 21

    Happy International 🧘🏾‍♂️🧘‍♀️ Practicing yoga can improve strength, flexibility and mental health—all elements of Goal 3 of the , Good Health and Well-being. 🌍:

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  8. Jun 20

    Today is 85% of the world's are hosted in developing countries Every 2 seconds, a person is forced to flee their home 52% of around the 🌍 are children Find out more:

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  9. Jun 20

    To fulfil our promise to , we need innovation to improve the lives of the poorest & most vulnerable in our society. How can governments adapt to be more innovative? Follow Public Service Forum & find out:

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  10. Jun 19

    Are we on track to reach the by 2030? Find out tomorrow at 11 am in NY. Tune in for the launch of the Report 2018 and learn more about progress and challenges to :

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  11. Jun 18

    New international day celebrates migrants’ contributions to sustainable development. Learn more:

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  12. Jun 15

    Calling all individuals, institutions and organizations around the world working to promote literacy! The call for applications and nominations for the International Prizes is open until 17 June 2018. Find out more:

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  13. Jun 14

    Older persons have the right to a life of dignity in old age, free of all forms of abuse:

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  14. Jun 14

    Live Now: On the occasion of World Awareness Day, Panel Discussion on “Moving from Awareness to Action through a based approach”:

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  15. Jun 14

    Live Now: Last day of focusing on political participation and equal recognition before the law and many side events. 📺 ℹ️

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  16. Jun 14

    is an inequality issue! It hits hardest for: ♀️ women & girls 🌍developing countries 😣 people living in poverty 👵 older persons Countries meet at the disability conference this week to ensure that no one gets left behind!

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  17. Jun 13

    Live Now focusing on women and girls with . It's time to change that if we want to leave no one behind! 📺 ℹ️

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  18. Jun 13

    Women & girls with suffer double discrimination and face higher barriers to participation. We need innovative solutions to make sure they’re not left behind! Follow the UN conference on disabilities from 12 to 14 June:

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  19. Jun 13

    One billion people - or 1 in 7 - live with some kind of disability. The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the first international treaty to protect their rights. Find out how it's making a difference around the world.

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  20. Jun 13

    Are we leaving persons with behind? How can we measure progress on inclusion & participation? UN conference on disabilities will discuss the options: 📅12-14 June ℹ️ 📺

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