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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 4

    In his own words: describes his visit to Cox's Bazar; calls plight of Rohingya refugees one of the most tragic accounts of systematic human rights violations ever recorded. The UN is helping:

    70 replies . 435 retweets 689 likes
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  2. 30 minutes ago

    Financial rescue packages from to countries facing economic meltdown should place less emphasis on cutbacks & austerity, says UN human rights expert . 🎧 ⬇️

    6 replies . 25 retweets 60 likes
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  3. 4 hours ago

    The levels of sexual violence, of rape as a weapon of war in this crisis are appalling. We need to do more to help these people. -- on his meeting with Rohingya refugee women👇 Watch his full live from Bangladesh:

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    Jul 3

    The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) exam applications are now open until August 9th! Are you eligible? Register/login here to apply:

    6 replies . 64 retweets 124 likes
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  5. 6 hours ago

    Saturday is . See how cooperatives contribute to achieving the here:

    2 replies . 39 retweets 104 likes
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  6. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    What are the main differences between migrant smuggling and human trafficking? This infographic explains these crimes’ purpose, source of profits and transnationality.

    107 replies . 266 retweets 259 likes
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  7. 9 hours ago

    In Chad, Deputy Secretary-General met girls groomed for suicide missions now fighting back against the extremists:

    Adolescent girls from the Island of Ngomirom Doumou in explain how they cope with violent extremism. Halima was recruited by Boko Haram, used as a human bomb in 2015, & was seriously injured. Today she is an agent of change & a paralegal trained by
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  8. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    You've heard the global outcry to end sexual harassment with . You've seen the headlines. You have questions. We're hosting a FB Live to answer them with . Join the conversation:

    15 replies . 77 retweets 151 likes
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  9. Retweeted
    17 hours ago

    The Rome Statute unites us in fighting impunity for mass crimes. Learn more about the ICC Rome Statute as it turns 20 this 17 July

    23 replies . 72 retweets 117 likes
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  10. 12 hours ago

    “Refugee mothers are vulnerable & need extra care.” is deploying midwives in Rohingya refugee camps:

    35 replies . 107 retweets 280 likes
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    19 hours ago

    Forests and trees supply more than one billion people with 👇 🍒 Food ⚕️ Medicine ⚡️ Energy Check out the new report on the State of the World's Forests 👉

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  12. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    As I travelled in South Asia, meeting with valued supporters of UN Peacekeeping, it was evident that benefits from their strong commitment to peace, to helping the countries and the populations we serve, and to improving .

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    17 replies . 59 retweets 174 likes
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  13. Retweeted
    15 hours ago

    OPCW issues fact-finding mission reports on chemical weapons use allegations in Douma, Syria in 2018 and in Al-Hamadaniya and KarmAl-Tarrab in 2016. Learn more:

    5 replies . 125 retweets 99 likes
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  14. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    We need action from ALL stakeholders to achieve the -- that includes cities like New York! 🏙️🗽🙌🏿

    Every city has a different way of thinking about problems and talking about solutions. The give us a common language, so that local governments around the world can share best practices.
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  15. 16 hours ago

    Jordan provides military & police officers to 7 missions around the 🌍. We thank these brave men & women for their service & sacrifice.

    94 replies . 83 retweets 266 likes
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  16. Retweeted
    Jul 3

    You can't be truly free, unless you enjoy all of your human rights. Get up on your feet and to this music by and .

    15 replies . 145 retweets 316 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Food labelling with simplified nutrition information is an important tool to help . The Codex Alimentarius Commission agreed to develop guidance on providing this information to enable consumers to identify healthier food choices.

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  18. 18 hours ago

    Forests and trees supply more than one billion people with 👇 🍒 Food ⚕️ Medicine ⚡️ Energy Just out: report on the State of the World's Forests:

    13 replies . 211 retweets 424 likes
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  19. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    : UN expert urges prompt investigation of “alarming” violations, as humanitarian crisis deepens. READ:

    7 replies . 78 retweets 134 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Jul 5

    Women’s economic empowerment is a critical tool for their access to leadership & decision-making positions. I encourage them to take part in all , , and processes that will sustain their communities. Read:

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    25 replies . 341 retweets 753 likes
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  21. 21 hours ago

    "No amount of rhetoric can whitewash the facts" – this week at Chief calls for referral of Myanmar to the International Criminal Court. Info:

    12 replies . 132 retweets 240 likes
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