“We cannot accept the disappearance of any country or culture under the rising waves.”

— António Guterres urges greater global support for small island developing countries facing major climate challenges & economic shocks. un.org/sg/en/content/… #SIDS4

I condemn Israel’s actions which killed scores of innocent civilians who were only seeking shelter from this deadly conflict.

There is no safe place in Gaza.

This horror must stop.

Amid escalating violence and displacement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hunger & malnutrition are spiking.

UNICEF is providing vital assistance to vulnerable families, transforming lives and restoring hope. unicef.org/drcongo/en/sto…

More than 1⃣3⃣ years since the crisis began, #Syria is facing unprecedented levels of humanitarian needs.

In 2024, some 16.7M people need aid across the country.

Funding is at its lowest levels - while needs are at the highest.

More funding is urgently needed ⬇️
#Syria Conf2024

“There is no safe place in Gaza.

This horror must stop.”

António Guterres condemns Israel’s actions in Rafah on Sunday which killed scores of innocent civilians who were seeking shelter from the deadly conflict. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

Another grim update from #Gaza .

Such impunity cannot continue.

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk voices his horror at the loss of civilian life after Israeli air strikes hit a #Rafah camp where displaced people were sheltering.

Israel must cease its military offensive in Rafah. All parties to the conflict must put in place a ceasefire.

Cyclone #Remal made landfall last night, with 800k people evacuated to 9k shelters in 13 coastal districts of Bangladesh.

Heavy rain & floods are expected in the next two days.

UN agencies are supporting coordination & response & providing emergency supplies.

UN peacekeepers are on the frontlines of climate-related crises, helping the most vulnerable communities build resilience & tackle the impacts of the climate emergency.

More on their critical work ahead of this week’s Int'l Day of UN Peacekeepers: peacekeeping.un.org/en #PKDay

“I condemn last night’s Israeli airstrikes which hit tents for displaced people in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.'

Tor Wennesland is deeply troubled by reported loss of lives, including many women & children, in an area where people have sought shelter. unsco.unmissions.org/statement-un-s…

Images of burned children & families emerging from bombed tents in #Rafah shocks us all. The reported killing of children sheltering in makeshift tents is unconscionable. For over 7 months, we've witnessed this tragedy unfold, resulting in thousands of children killed or injured.

Continued attacks in #Kharkiv have caused numerous civilian casualties, and destroyed homes, schools, shops, public transportation and other essential civilian infrastructure.

“Don’t normalize the war in #Ukraine ,” urges Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown. 🔽

Racism, xenophobia & intolerance harm everyone.
But each of us can exercise our rights & help #FightRacism :

🏘️ Join community organizations

🗳️ Vote

✍️ Sign petitions

🪧 Join peaceful protests

More ideas on how to #FightRacism : un.org/en/fight-racism

After a devastating landslide struck a remote part of Papua New Guinea on Friday, UNICEF Papua New Guinea is on the ground, working tirelessly with the authorities and other partners to support relief efforts.

The tragedy has claimed over 100 lives in the village of Kaokalam, Enga

Information coming out of #Rafah about further attacks on families seeking shelter is horrifying.

There are reports of mass causalities including children and women among those killed.

Gaza is hell on earth. Images from last night are yet another testament to that.

The 77th session of the World Health Assembly starts today!

Today’s programme:
📖 bit.ly/3XfP5qr

More information on #WHA77
📖 bit.ly/77thWorldHealt…

This week’s #WSIS +20 Forum high-level event will reflect on the benefits of two decades of digital cooperation, while also looking ahead to how digital technology can support future development.

More: wsis.org/forum

Are you a changemaker or part of an organization working to achieve the #GlobalGoals ?

The #SDGAwards celebrate initiatives and individuals that mobilize, inspire and connect people committed to creating a better world.

➡️ Apply before 17 June: bit.ly/ApplySDGAwards

Welcome to the UN family, America Ferrera!

As the newest IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 Goodwill Ambassador, the Honduran-American actress & activist will continue to use her voice to advocate for the rights of migrants, in particular women & girls. iom.int/news/actress-a…

Small Island Developing States face unique social, economic and environmental challenges.

They need greater international support to achieve the #GlobalGoals .

Find out more ahead of next week’s international conference.