United Nations’ Post

The role of the United Nations is as vital today as ever. Around the world, the UN works for everyone, everywhere —by responding to conflict, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing the climate emergency, empowering women, assisting those affected by humanitarian crises & much more. https://lnkd.in/eEmsPA_V

For over 60 years, UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall has been working to protect our natural world and all that inhabit it. The Jane Goodall Institute is widely recognized for creating innovative conservation and development programmes in Africa, where she began her landmark studies in 1960. On Sunday’s World Chimpanzee Day, join us in thanking the pioneer in the study of chimpanzees for her tireless commitment. https://lnkd.in/eyJdzUyc

New UN report reveals concerning projections for fish populations worldwide. Fish biomass is expected to decline by more than 10% by mid-century in many regions of the world. By the end of the century, under high-emissions scenarios, declines worsen to at least 30% in 48 countries & territories. This affects nearly all ocean regions, impacting top producer countries and those heavily reliant on aquatic foods. More from FAO: https://bit.ly/4cVoYt9

For the first time in history, the Paris 2024 Olympics will see an equal number of men and women competing. UN Women explains how women in sport are defying gender stereotypes and inspiring future generations. https://lnkd.in/gFHXX49r

FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol works tirelessly to fight global hunger. Having grown up on a family farm, she knows firsthand what it takes to cultivate crops and care for animals. On our podcast, she shares with UN Communication chief Melissa Fleming what keeps her ‘Awake At Night’. https://bit.ly/4eS6kEv

Sand and dust storms have become a serious global concern in recent decades due to their significant impacts on the environment, health, agriculture, livelihoods, and socio-economic well-being. While they mostly occur in dry and desert regions, their effects are felt worldwide. Friday’s International Day of Combating Sand & Dust Storms highlights the need for cooperation at the global and regional levels to tackle this pressing environmental challenge. https://lnkd.in/e34jgunF

Our human family is growing. The world’s population is projected to peak in the mid-2080s, increasing from 8.2 billion people in 2024 to approximately 10.3 billion before it begins to decline. A new report from the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs also highlights that by the late 2070s people aged 65 and older will outnumber children. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eQgGtZrS

Visiting NYC with children? Take them on a fun, interactive guided tour of our headquarters to teach them about the UN's work around the world & how it relates to their daily lives. On 15 July, you can also join our children's tour in American Sign Language: https://lnkd.in/efPSzgWE

Thursday is the first-ever International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica. The Srebrenica massacre marked one of the darkest chapters of the war that followed the breakup of the former Yugoslavia. Over 8,000 lives were lost, thousands of people were displaced and families and communities were devastated. “May the memory of Srebrenica strengthen our resolve to build a world free from the scourge of genocide —a world where justice and peace prevail, where ‘never again’ is a solemn promise fulfilled for all humanity,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. https://lnkd.in/eQdYwhqQ