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Online harassment is violence — and a human rights violation.Digital violence can take many forms. It disproportionately...
11/28/2025

Online harassment is violence — and a human rights violation.

Digital violence can take many forms. It disproportionately affects women and girls, often leaving them with fear, anxiety and depression. It can also have serious impacts on their relationships, work and social lives.

During the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, join UNFPA in raising awareness, speaking out against digital violence and supporting safe online spaces for women and girls.

Coral reefs are home to more than 25% of marine life – yet, they are under serious threat due to human activity and clim...
11/28/2025

Coral reefs are home to more than 25% of marine life – yet, they are under serious threat due to human activity and climate change.

More and more live coral is being lost every day. We must take action now to save these fragile ecosystems.

via UNESCO

“Around the world, we see countries acting as if the rules don’t apply to them. We see humans treated as less than human...
11/27/2025

“Around the world, we see countries acting as if the rules don’t apply to them. We see humans treated as less than human. And we must call it out.”

Speaking to world leaders at last September’s UN General Assembly, António Guterres warned that impunity fuels some of today’s most horrific conflicts.

“When accountability shrinks, graveyards grow,” he said, stressing:

“Peace is our first obligation.”

Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right for people fleeing violence, persecution, war or disaster.Everyone has the r...
11/27/2025

Seeking asylum is a fundamental human right for people fleeing violence, persecution, war or disaster.

Everyone has the right to seek asylum.

The UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works around the world to support people forced to flee.

More than 5,600 military and police officers from Bangladesh are in seven United Nations Peacekeeping missions around ...
11/26/2025

More than 5,600 military and police officers from Bangladesh are in seven United Nations Peacekeeping missions around the world — leaving their families behind to protect the most vulnerable.

We thank these brave women and men for their service and sacrifice.

https://www.un.org/en/peace-and-security/service-and-sacrifice

Wednesday is World Sustainable Transport Day.Our transport choices can have a big impact on our health & the well-being ...
11/26/2025

Wednesday is World Sustainable Transport Day.

Our transport choices can have a big impact on our health & the well-being of the planet.

Walking, biking or using public transport can reduce climate impacts for a more sustainable future.

“We lost all our clothes before the ceasefire when our home was threatened and we had only ten minutes to flee. We took ...
11/25/2025

“We lost all our clothes before the ceasefire when our home was threatened and we had only ten minutes to flee. We took nothing.”

Maysaa, a mother of five, is among the countless people displaced in Gaza. Recent rains and cold temperatures are making her life even more unbearable.

UNICEF is working tirelessly to support children and families in Gaza amid the harsh weather. With partners, they have distributed thousands of tarps, winter clothing kits, and blankets to those in need.

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member.Violence against women and girls remains one...
11/25/2025

Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by an intimate partner or family member.

Violence against women and girls remains one of the most widespread and pervasive human rights abuses worldwide — it must end.

Each of us can make a difference through small but impactful actions —speaking out against abuse, recognizing the signs of toxic relationships, supporting survivors, and challenging victim-blaming attitudes.

Tuesday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Illegal wildlife trade is a major threat to more than one million species already facing extinction.As the Convention on...
11/25/2025

Illegal wildlife trade is a major threat to more than one million species already facing extinction.

As the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species marks 50 years of safeguarding our planet, delegates are meeting in Uzbekistan to make decisions on trade regulations that protect 40,900+ species of wild animals and plants.

Digital violence is spreading at an alarming speed — fueled by artificial intelligence, anonymity and the absence of eff...
11/25/2025

Digital violence is spreading at an alarming speed — fueled by artificial intelligence, anonymity and the absence of effective laws and accountability.

Women are disproportionately affected, yet nearly half of the world’s women and girls still lack legal protection from online abuse.

More from UN Women on Tuesday’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/press-release/2025/11/digital-violence-is-intensifying-yet-nearly-half-of-the-worlds-women-and-girls-lack-legal-protection-from-digital-abuse

The United Nations is accepting applications for the 2025 Young Professionals Programme (YPP) through 14 December 2025.T...
11/24/2025

The United Nations is accepting applications for the 2025 Young Professionals Programme (YPP) through 14 December 2025.

The YPP is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career with the UN.

Full details: https://careers.un.org/ypp?language=en

Forests are essential for life on Earth — yet nearly 500 million hectares have disappeared since 1990. The good news: de...
11/24/2025

Forests are essential for life on Earth — yet nearly 500 million hectares have disappeared since 1990. The good news: deforestation is slowing worldwide, and one fifth of forests are now protected.

But we must keep the momentum going.

— via UN Environment Programme

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