Societies around the world are increasingly recognizing the role structural #racism plays in driving social, economic ^ political inequalities, but much more needs to be done. On today's International Day of People of #AfricanDescent, and every day, let's #FightRacism together!

Across the world, spikes in instability, displacement, and conflict are exacerbating people’s vulnerability to gender-based violence and HIV. Our new report, The Missing Link, explores these connections. Read: unaids.org/en/resources/p…

Wonderful news! Thank you DTB Uganda for the generous contribution to the Danish UNFPA Uganda programme SAY - Strengthening Adolescents and Youth Empowerment & Rights Programme Will help keep girls in school, improve menstrual hygiene & ensure access to essential services💪

Health is a basic human right. Everyone should be able to access quality health services whenever & wherever they need them. See how you can #ActNow to help achieve #HealthForAll: un.org/sustainabledev…

UN teams are working tirelessly in Gaza to administer life-saving polio vaccines & prevent the spread of the serious disease. Despite challenges, thousands are lining up at UNRWA facilities & mobile health points, as the vaccination campaign aims to reach 640,000+ children.

The #GlobalAIDSUpdate2024 report shows that 39.9 million people were living with HIV globally in 2023. Watch this video to see the numbers by region 👇 More data: crossroads.unaids.org

We are at a pivotal moment in history. Today's choices will profoundly impact current & future generations. This month’s Summit of the Future is our chance to unite as one world to address humanity's main challenges & pave the way for #OurCommonFuture. bit.ly/SotF2024

The 10th report on financing the UN development system has just been released by UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office & Dag Hammarskjöld Foundation. It highlights challenges and opportunities in UN financing, and what is being done in support of ‘people, planet, and prosperity’. -> financingun.report #SDGs

Age-appropriate sex education is essential for young people's health. Informed about sexual health and their rights, they are more likely to practice safer sex. More from World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday's World Sexual Health Day: bit.ly/473YAM8

Positive relationships are impossible without mutual respect and consent. This #WorldSexualHealthDay, UNFPA explains why positive relationships are a cornerstone of sexual health: unf.pa/shd

Your sexual health decisions are your right. Every relationship should honor bodily autonomy, promote equality and respect human rights. More from UNFPA on Wednesday’s World Sexual Health Day: unf.pa/shd

UN Women strongly condemns the murder of Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, and calls on governments to take urgent measures to prevent #femicide and all forms of gender based violence: unwo.men/hf1a50TgOJt 📷 Courtesy

✨ Exciting update! On behalf of the UN Resident Coordinator, we’re thrilled to share the latest UN Uganda Bulletin (June - August 2024). Discover how the UN and its partners are working together to drive progress on the #SDGs in Uganda! 🔗uganda.un.org/en/278039-un-u…

Gender equality stalling or going backwards for 1bn women and girls across the 🌏 according to #2024SDGGenderIndex published by Equal Measures 2030 #SDGs #SDG5 UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳 SDG2030 via The Guardian theguardian.com/global-develop…

We UNFPA strongly condemn the violent murder of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei by her ex-partner. We need to address the root causes of violence, including the sense of entitlement over women’s bodies that drives these murders in the first place. ➡️ unf.pa/mrc

Violence against women & girls remains one of the most prevalent & pervasive human rights violations in the world. Join UN Women in the fight against gender-based violence by breaking the silence, speaking up, supporting victims & demanding justice. unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/…

⚠️ UNFPA strongly condemns the violent murder of Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei by her ex-partner. Global action is urgently needed to protect women and girls from the scourge of #femicide. See our full statement: unf.pa/mrc #ENDviolence

Human trafficking is a horrific crime that targets the most vulnerable. 1 in 3 victims is a child, suffering unimaginable abuse —including forced labor, recruitment as soldiers, forced marriage & more. Learn how UN Office on Drugs & Crime works to fight human trafficking: unodc.org/unodc/frontpag…

Extreme heat threatens the safety and well-being of women and girls across Africa. The climate crisis has put the health of pregnant women and their babies at risk, and led to shocking levels of violence in the home. New UNFPA research: unf.pa/3Xi #ClimateAction