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Children must be protected at all times: online and offline. This week, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution aimed at protecting children in the digital world, while also ensuring all young people can safely benefit from technological advances. More on what the resolution means for the safety of children: https://lnkd.in/dZMWFvj8

“We need to stop the widening of war, protect civilians and create the political space for diplomacy and peace.” At UN Headquarters on Thursday, Secretary-General António Guterres issued a bold call to world leaders to end the fighting and invest in lasting peace, stressing that the consequences of conflict extend far beyond the battle zones. “War travels — through energy markets, shipping lanes, supply chains, and financial systems,” he said, adding that people worldwide want security, dignity, and governments and international institutions to deliver. “That means tackling the inequalities that divide societies — and stopping the conflicts that are multiplying human suffering, driving prices higher, draining resources from development, and pushing an already unequal world further apart.” https://lnkd.in/eNM255vp

The United Nations emblem is a symbol of hope, peace and unity for people all around the world. When global challenges arise, the UN remains the only place on Earth where all nations can come together to find shared solutions for all of humanity. Saturday is UN Day. https://lnkd.in/evjGpNKN

The latest Emissions Gap Report from the UN Environment Programme warns that current climate plans still fall dangerously short, putting the world on track for much higher warming and worsening impacts. Yet there are more opportunities than ever to change course. Renewable energy has surged, climate policies are already cutting emissions in many places, and renewables are now the cheapest source of new electricity in most of the world. UN Secretary-General António Guterres stresses that governments must go further and faster — cutting fossil fuel use, reducing methane and protecting forests to drive down emissions. https://lnkd.in/ew7NANdH

Women's rights are human rights. They are not negotiable. Ensuring the rights of women and girls in all aspects of life is essential to building prosperous, just economies and a healthy planet for future generations. Yet, despite significant progress, no country has fully achieved gender equality, hindering global efforts toward a peaceful, sustainable future for all. Join us in spreading the word and calling for accelerated action to promote the rights of all women and girls.

Investing in midwives is crucial to saving lives. Every day, they make pregnancy and childbirth safer for mothers and their babies. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is working to tackle the global midwife shortage to support more mothers worldwide. https://lnkd.in/dP4Q48fK

Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. Early detection is critical for improving outcomes and survival. More facts from the World Health Organization during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: https://lnkd.in/deUKJGp

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stresses that our shared future depends on whether humanity can govern power wisely. “The greatest power is not the power to dominate. It is the power to build a future that works for everyone."

Racism, intolerance and discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is a tragedy for everyone. To prevent and fight racism is to create a better world for all of us. From speaking up and spreading words of tolerance and compassion to volunteering in support of vulnerable groups, we can all stand up for our common humanity.