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Polio was once the leading cause of paralysis among children worldwide. Today, thanks to vaccines, we are closer than ever to eradicating this deadly disease. On Saturday’s #WorldPolioDay, World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for sustained commitment & action to #EndPolio.
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“The UN gives me hope, because it brings the world together.” Ahead of our 81st birthday, we’ve given people 8.1 second to tell us what helps them stay positive in challenging times. Join the conversation & tell us in the comments what gives you hope for humanity!
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“Navi Pillay has shown what courage, integrity and an unwavering belief in human rights and the law can achieve.” — UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk says Navi Pillay’s #NobelPeacePrize is a collective win for human rights and all those seeking justice and accountability.
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As Ebola sweeps across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, ensuring families have access to sufficient food is crucial to halting the spread of the deadly disease. World Food Programme is calling for urgent support to ensure aid reaches those most in need.
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“We need AI coordination between countries and that’s what this place is for. That’s what the UN is all about.” UN Global Advocate for Human-Centric Digital Governance Joseph Gordon-Levitt joined us at #UNGA to discuss human agency & the need for global cooperation on AI governance.
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“Young people, be proud of who you are. You never know where your talent's going to take you,” says UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angelique Kidjo. “I come from a continent that has impacted the culture of the planet. We have to be proud of the roots of that culture in Africa.”
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