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Do you know an inspired young writer?
Universal Postal Union's new writing competition is a unique opportunity for young people to explore literacy & creativity through the timeless art of letter writing.
More on the contest requirements: upu.int/en/universal-p…
Cyclone Gamane has left a trail of destruction in #Madagascar : 535K people affected, 18K houses flooded and 22 health centres damaged.
Aid partners are working together to scale up response, but access remains a challenge with key roads to the NE region cut-off.
Learn more:
Ahead of September’s Summit of the Future, UN Youth Office is calling on young people and all their supporters to unite for urgent, inclusive change.
It's time to let youth lead the way to #OurCommonFuture !
#ActNow and sign the open letter. ✍️ forms.office.com/pages/response…
The weather forecast doesn't have to be scary.
We can still #ActNow for a better future.
Sign UN Development’s climate pledge today for the children in your lives: weatherkids.org #WeatherKids
The war in Sudan has severely affected the country’s cereal production.
As millions go hungry, Food and Agriculture Organization is on the ground helping farming communities to avert famine, but further international support is urgently needed.
Hand washing is essential to protecting yourself & others from many diseases.
Yet, millions worldwide lack soap & water at home.
On Sunday's World #HandHygiene Day, join World Health Organization (WHO) in spreading the message: Clean hands save lives!
who.int/campaigns/worl…
Sunday is African World Heritage Day —an opportunity to learn more about & celebrate the indispensable tools that Africa’s rich & diverse heritage offers us all.
More from UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 on the importance of preserving the continent’s unique heritage: unesco.org/en/days/africa…
Sunday is Portuguese Language Day!
Follow Nações Unidas for updates on the UN's work in Portuguese —a language spoken by 260+ million people around the world.
More from UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳: en.unesco.org/commemorations…
Renewable energy is key for a healthier planet and a better future for all.
Now is the time for breakthrough #ClimateAction .
The future thanks you. un.org/en/climatechan……
From new approaches to peace to a better digital world to a global financial system reform, September’s Summit of the Future is set to address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity.
Learn more: bit.ly/SotF2024
#OurCommonFuture
The war in Sudan continues to force millions from their homes.
The country is facing a humanitarian catastrophe of epic proportions.
Swipe through to learn how UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is responding to one of the world’s largest and most challenging displacement crises.⬇️