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United Nations

@UN

Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.

New York, NY

un.org

Born October 24, 1945

Joined March 2008

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UN Humanitarian
@UNOCHA
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Since the deadly earthquakes struck northern Venezuela: 🔵nearly 50 international search and rescue teams are mobilized 🔵first responders have already pulled several people alive from the rubble, including this 9 month old baby. Read more: bit.ly/4oUSbff
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United Nations
@UN
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. Follow @RDCongoONU for updates. missionrdc-onu.diplomatie.gouv.cd/home/
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
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I welcome the decision by the General Assembly to reform financial rules that were putting the @UN's stability at risk. The important change will greatly benefit my successor who will no longer be hamstrung by being forced to return funds that were, all too often, never even
Statement by the Secretary-General - on the General Assembly’s Budget
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
@Refugees
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Article
UNHCR scales up response in Venezuela amid growing post-earthquake vulnerabilities
Initial, on-the-ground needs assessments from Venezuela have revealed a dramatic surge in humanitarian and protection needs in recent days as teams evaluate the full impact of last week’s devastating...
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United Nations
@UN
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Venezuela: 680,000 children need humanitarian aid after last week’s devastating earthquakes. A first @UNICEF shipment of medical and water & sanitation supplies has arrived, with more assistance on the way. Here’s how you can help: unicef.link/4evfNn3
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World Food Programme
@WFP
Jun 29
📍#Venezuela: WFP has enough food in the country to feed more than 10,000 families for two months and is bringing in additional supplies. Urgent funding is needed in order to reach up to 500,000 people in shelters in the first three months. Help deliver food now:
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Jun 29
Terrorism is evolving – exploiting emerging technologies, including AI, digital platforms & unmanned weapons. And no nation can address it alone. We must strengthen prevention, cooperation & our commitment to human rights to build a safer world where people live free from fear.
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UN Trade and Development
@UNCTAD
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The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz offers welcome relief. But recovery will be uneven. After 100+ days of disruption, vulnerable economies continue to face oil and fertilizer price shocks, inflation and rising costs for essential goods. Full report: ow.ly/l84R50ZiAV3
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@UN
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Nearly every country in the world has some form of parliament, which are a cornerstone of democracy and can help achieve the #GlobalGoals. Find out more on Tuesday’s #ParliamentDay: un.org/en/observances…
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UN Humanitarian
@UNOCHA
Jun 29
More than 12,700 people have been displaced after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Many are now living in informal shelters, without sufficient safe shelter, food, water, sanitation or clothing. @UN and partners are delivering urgent relief to people affected.
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Jun 29
The scenes of devastation in Venezuela are truly heartbreaking. I extend my full solidarity with all those affected & with the Venezuelan people. As needs rapidly evolve, access to urgent humanitarian assistance will be critical. The @UN system is scaling up life-saving
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United Nations
@UN
Jun 30
What we share online can have consequences in the real world. On Tuesday’s Social Media Day — and every day — take a moment to pause before sharing content. Verify information by asking basic questions and doing your own research.
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United Nations
@UN
Jun 30
Tuesday is International Asteroid Day. The international community works tirelessly to address risks posed by near earth objects. @UNOOSA explains why those efforts are key for reducing the impacts of asteroids: unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwor…
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