United Nations Foundation (@unfoundation) / X

United Nations Foundation

68K posts

United Nations Foundation

@unfoundation

The official account of the United Nations Foundation. We connect people, ideas, and resources to the UN to build a better world for all.

Washington, DC

Joined May 2009

United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
6h
The next UN Secretary-General will take office as the multilateral financial system faces severe strain. Amid these global, compounding economic crises, how should they respond? Explore four takeaways from this week's episode of "World's Toughest Job."
Shelter from the Storm: The UN and the Global Economy
From regroupplaybook.org
225
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 11
Currently, more than 50 countries face turmoil that's linked to their debt. As an economic crisis looms, can the United Nations become the quintessential institution for global economic governance? Guests discuss on "World's Toughest Job." bit.ly/43ZJuq4
00:00
731
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 10
📍GENEVA Co-hosted with @GWLvoices, the #NextUNSG Candidates Debate brought together @RGrynspan, @mbachelet, and @mfespinosaEC to present their pitches for the future of multilateral leadership. 🎬 Watch the full event: bit.ly/4okFSIx
00:00
1.9K
United Nations Foundation reposted
GWL Voices
@GWLvoices
Jun 9
The Geneva Debate brought together candidates @mbachelet , @mfespinosaEC and @RGrynspan , with a video intervention from @Macky_Sall , with the moderation of @TheZeinabBadawi . Special thanks to @unfoundation and everyone that made it possible. #NextUNSG
00:00
2.9K
United Nations Foundation reposted
GWL Voices
@GWLvoices
Jun 9
The Geneva Debate is happening live! We have three hours left until the debate starts. Don’t miss a thing and join the conversation using #NextUNSG.
5.2K
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 8
Ocean health, sustainable development, and multilateralism are more interconnected than you may think. Learn more: bit.ly/4xlif76 #WorldOceansDay | @OA_Alliance
852
United Nations Foundation reposted
United Nations
@UN
Jun 8
She is life. Our future. Our responsibility. She is our ocean. 🌊 Though she faces growing threats, we still have the power to protect her — but we must #ActNow. Our voices, choices and actions matter. Monday is UN World Oceans Day. unworldoceansday.org #SaveOurOcean
00:00
58K
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 7
Across borders and generations, the choices of the UN Secretary-General can affect millions of people. Tell us what you want the next chief to prioritize. ➡️ bit.ly/40z9S8s
00:00
2.5K
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 6
Here's a question that will undoubtedly be on the next UN Secretary-General's mind: Should the international system have a say in the oversight of AI? Explore this question, and more takeaways from episode 4 of "World’s Toughest Job." → bit.ly/4vlzLWI
919
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 5
The planet is speaking, and the signals are getting louder. With proven climate solutions already being scaled, we're not starting from zero. Our response must match the moment. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, join the global call #NowForClimate: bit.ly/4e6iZoR cc: @UNEP
786
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 3
Sustained advocacy creates transformative change. At @WomenDeliver, Sia Nowrojee — AVP, Girls and Women Strategy — reflected on lessons from the 1985 World Conference on Women and the power and possibilities of multilateralism. This is her story.
wherethefuturewasbuilt.org
Women Deliver People-Driven Multilateralism — Where the Future was Built
At Women Deliver 2026, UN Foundation’s Sia Nowrojee shares what her experience as a youth delegate at the Third World Conference on Women in Nairobi revealed about the power of feminist advocacy and...
969
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 2
In its early years, the UN was a negotiator in the nuclear arms race. Today, the world is grappling with another new technology: Artificial intelligence. Will the UN — and its next leader — have a seat at the AI table? More on "World's Toughest Job." bit.ly/4uftnQb
00:00
827
United Nations Foundation
@unfoundation
Jun 2
The 81st President of the @UN General Assembly has been elected: H.E. Khalilur Rahman of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. 🇧🇩 Learn more about his vision for #UNGA81: bit.ly/4ubrNyu
2.6K