Saturday's #PreventGenocide Day marks 75 years of the Genocide Convention. Learn more about its role in combating and preventing the crime of genocide: un.org/en/observances…

"Civilians and critical civilian infrastructure, including humanitarian and medical facilities, must be protected. They are #NotATarget," - the Humanitarian Coordinator for #Ukraine strongly condemned recent attacks in Kherson and across the country. 👉bit.ly/HC-Statement-U…

#HumanRightsDay reminds us that we can end today's crises if we choose to #Act4RightsNow. World leaders will discuss some of the most pressing rights issues at the #HumanRights75 summit on Dec 11 and 12. Tune in to the discussion: ow.ly/V0fP50QgPG5

Tackling corruption relies on an independent judicial system. On Anti-Corruption Day, @UNODC stresses the importance of reinforcing the integrity of judges, magistrates & court personnel to stand firm against corruption & uphold the rights of all people. unodc.org/unodc/en/antic…

Worldwide, 458,000 people were killed due to homicide in 2021 – more than conflict-related or terrorist killings combined, a new @UNODC report reveals. news.un.org/en/story/2023/…

Right now, 700M people live in extreme poverty, unable to afford housing, food & other basic rights. This is unjust & preventable. In 2015, world leaders promised to end poverty - yet to be honoured. We need policies that invest in people- now.

“There is a high risk of the total collapse of the humanitarian support system in Gaza, which would have devastating consequences.” – @antonioguterres warns that the conditions for the effective delivery of humanitarian aid in Gaza no longer exist. un.org/sg/en/content/…

Corruption can spread through societies, eroding people’s trust in leaders & institutions while reinforcing inequalities. Saturday is International Anti-Corruption Day. un.org/en/observances… #UnitedAgainstCorruption

The Security Council is made up of 15 UN member countries. Its primary responsibility is the maintenance of international peace & security. ➡️ Scroll through to learn more.

Security Council members fail to adopt resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East. Humanitarian organizations, including UN and partners, have warned that the situation in Gaza is near total collapse. news.un.org/en/story/2023/…

The people of Gaza are looking into the abyss. I urge the Security Council to spare no effort to push for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, for the protection of civilians & the urgent delivery of lifesaving aid. un.org/sg/en/content/…

WFP's latest assessment inside #Gaza is alarming. Almost no one has enough food. In some areas, 9 out of 10 people have gone a full day and night with nothing to eat. WFP continues to call for a humanitarian ceasefire. It is the only way to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.

"More than 130 of my colleagues have already been killed many with their families. This is the largest single loss of life in the history of our Organization. Some of our staff take their children to work so they know they will live or die together." – @antonioguterres on Gaza

Global food commodity prices remained broadly stable in Nov, with lower intl cereal quotations offset by higher prices of vegetable oils. @FAO raised its forecast for this season’s harvests, now 10.3M tonnes above the previous record high reached in 2021. fao.org/newsroom/detai…

“We are hanging on by our fingertips. If UNRWA collapses, the humanitarian assistance in Gaza will also collapse.” -- @UNRWA chief says situation of civilians in Gaza is untenable, warning that humanitarian disaster could result in breakdown of society. news.un.org/en/story/2023/…

"I cannot emphasize strongly enough that the UN is totally committed to stay & deliver for the people of Gaza." -- @antonioguterres urges Security Council to push for immediate humanitarian ceasefire, the protection of civilians & urgent delivery of aid.

We are reaching a point of no return in #Gaza, where the blatant disregard for international humanitarian law scars our collective conscience. An end to the fighting is imperative if we are to avert the decimation of #Gaza and contain the spillover of this crisis.

“There has been a sharp rise in hate speech, both online and offline – in particular antisemitism and anti-Muslim bigotry. This must be vigorously condemned. International human rights law is absolutely clear on this.” — @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk

The people of eastern #DRCongo are facing an alarming humanitarian crisis. As conflict escalates, displacement and essential needs are on the rise. @UN and partners continue scaling up operations, reaching more than 3 million people across the region: bit.ly/4195GMl

An unprecedented half a million people have crossed the Darien jungle between South & Central America this year in search of safety & a better life. @UNmigration & @Refugees warn of a deepening humanitarian emergency and call for urgent support. iom.int/news/iom-unhcr…

For the first time ever, @antonioguterres invoked Article 99 of UN Charter, urging Security Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Appealing for a humanitarian ceasefire, he says civilian population must be spared from further harm. linkedin.com/pulse/heres-la…

The future of our planet & generations to come are at stake Today's crises are a wake-up call: human rights must guide governance. Not just in speeches by high-level officials, but in law, policy & action Leaders who ignore this truth imperil the people they are meant to serve

"Together, let us commit to create a more peaceful and stable world in which organized crime has no place." -- @antonioguterres tells Security Council, calling for stronger action to fight the growing challenge of transnational organized crime. news.un.org/en/story/2023/…

The ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem and it plays a critical role in our lives. Yet, it faces several threats. Here are 5 actions you can take to help #SaveOurOcean: un.org/sustainabledev…

Several thousand NGO representatives participate in meetings at @UNGeneva every year. These civil society actors play a vital role in generating the necessary attention and action on a wide range of issues. Learn more about our work with civil sector: buff.ly/3GtbxCL

More than a third of women experience lasting health problems caused by childbirth - some persist in the months or even years after giving birth, new research shows bit.ly/3Rdntx9

Even wars have rules. The Geneva Conventions protect civilians in conflict and helps ensure assistance reaches those in need, without discrimination. ohchr.org/en/instruments…

With the start of winter in #Ukraine, humanitarian organizations continue providing water, hygiene and sanitation-related assistance. It is essential for operating heating systems, especially in areas where these services have been disrupted due to the ongoing hostilities.

Hate speech, toxic and inflammatory rhetoric must be vigorously condemned. International human rights law is absolutely clear on this - @volker_turk

Gaza: 27 humanitarian organizations, including the UN & partners, say the situation on the ground is catastrophic. Humanitarians are calling for an immediate end to the hostilities, and unimpeded delivery of sustained aid. Details: reliefweb.int/report/occupie…