Friday’s #VictimsOfTerrorism Day is an opportunity to stand in solidarity with all victims and survivors, amplify their voices, and raise awareness of the impact of terrorism.
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- Women’s leadership is advancing — but parity remains decades away. Progress in women’s representation in decision-making has been slow over the past decade. Equal participation and leadership are essential for global progress. Latest UN data: unstats.un.org/sdgs/report/20…
- Uganda provides 600+ military and police officers to four @UNPeacekeeping missions. They are #ServingForPeace at great personal risk and under harsh conditions to help others. We thank them for their service and sacrifice. un.org/en/peace-and-s…
- Mosquitoes can spread malaria, dengue, Zika & other serious illnesses. Prevent bites with repellents, full-length clothing, bed nets & more. On #WorldMosquitoDay, @WHO shares key facts about diseases transmitted by mosquitoes & other arthropods: who.int/europe/news-ro…
- UN flags were lowered to half-mast at our offices around the world on Wednesday’s #WorldHumanitarianDay in honor of humanitarian workers killed while helping others. Attacks on aid workers must end. #ActForHumanity

