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Media & Information Literacy is the key to address the proliferation of mis- and disinformation, hate speech, the decline of trust in media, the impact of AI.
Think critically, click wisely! #WeAllPlayAPart in building a stronger information ecosystem👉 buff.ly/u4a1YNo
"Online violence is real-world violence."
Speaking at the United Nations, @NobelPrize laureate @mariaressa warns of the escalating threat of AI-driven abuse against women journalists and leaders - and why online attacks serve as early warning signs for physical harm.
By 2030, the number of care recipients is predicted to reach 2.3 billion.
💙 Everyone deserves access to quality care — and care workers deserve respect, protection, fair pay, and #DecentWork. 🤝
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#DayOfCareAndSupport
"The risk of attrocities is high."
The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the #Sudan, established by the UN Human Rights Council, presents a new report detailing how civilians in El Obeid remain trapped between widespread violence, severe deprivation and fear.
Today, @UNGeneva unveiled new uniforms for our tour guides through partnership with Italy 🇮🇹.
“The uniforms embody the values they represent every day: welcome, dialogue, inclusion & a commitment to a more sustainable future,” said @UN_Valovaya.
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United Nations Geneva retweeted
Women & girls spend more than twice as many hours on unpaid care & domestic work compared to men.
Thursday’s #DayOfCare is an opportunity to address gender stereotypes and seek solutions to redistribute unpaid care & domestic work.
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— via @UN_Women
United Nations Geneva retweeted
🚨Haiti: Acute hunger is on track to reach record levels as violence, economic instability, displacement and El Niño unravel fragile food security gains.
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A risk-sharing initiative, new AI investment tools and treaty reform: key outcomes from the World Investment Forum, held in Doha this week, aiming to unlock capital for developing economies.
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#WIF2026 @mociqatar @unctad
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The human rights record of 14 States is scheduled to be examined during the 53rd session of the @UN Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group to be held at @UNGeneva from 2 to 13 November 2026.
Info on the #UPR53 session ➔ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
.@drmaisato, independent expert on #Iran 🇮🇷 appointed by @UN_HRC:
"The war has provided cover for the authorities to intensify their crackdown and tighten the repression.
Safety from external attack and protection from human rights violations at home are not alternatives."
Our tour guides are often the first people visitors meet at the Palais des Nations. 👋
They now wear new uniforms that are responsible, traceable & circular, created with Italian partners as Italy's Mission in Geneva, @ItalyUN_Geneva 🇮🇹, marks its 70th anniversary.
#Sudan: Expanding drone warfare & severe repression in El-Obeid put civilians at ever greater risk -Independent Fact-Finding Mission
"The conflict is becoming more geographically extensive, more technologically sophisticated, very dangerous for civilians"
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The @UNGeneva Library & Archives serves as a resource for exploring multilateralism.
Last year, over 46 linear km of collections were moved to a temporary location during Strategic Heritage Plan renovation works.
Learn more about our work in 2025➡️ buff.ly/QW6rR5Z
📣 Media accreditation is now open for the 2026 @UN Water Conference.
Co-hosted by Senegal and the UAE, the Conference will bring the world together to tackle the global water crisis and accelerate #WaterAction on Goal 6.
📅 8–10 December 📍 Abu Dhabi
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A new UN Broadcast Centre has been inaugurated at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.📡📺🎦
The new facility marks an important step in strengthening @UNGeneva’s multimedia and live production capabilities to help the team communicate effectively.
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Keeping space peaceful & secure allows our economies, societies and relationships to thrive. Cargo ships reach port. Weather forecasts get it right.
All of this is the result of often unseen work to reduce risks before they become crises: buff.ly/EQ3HesF
@unidir
The Independent Intl. Commission of Inquiry on the OPT, including East Jerusalem, and Israel was established by the Human Rights Council in 2021.
As an independent body, it investigates alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.
Starting at @UNGeneva next week:
The human rights record of 14 States is scheduled to be examined during the 53rd session of the @UN_HRC Universal Periodic Review #UPR Working Group, to be held from 2 to 13 November.
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