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The #GlobalGoals leave no one behind. We uphold the principles of participation, inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination. This #PrideMonth and every day, let's celebrate and respect equality, dignity and #HumanRights for everyone, everywhere 🌎. #Pride2023

The #GlobalGoals leave no one behind. We uphold the principles of participation, inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination. This #PrideMonth and every day, let's celebrate and respect equality, dignity and #HumanRights for everyone, everywhere 🌎. #Pride2023

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Today, we celebrate the power of photography 📸 not just as an art, but as a force for change. Every image tells a story, inspiring empathy, awareness and action. On #WorldPhotographyDay, let's celebrate the magic of photography that unites us all.

Today, we celebrate the power of photography 📸 not just as an art, but as a force for change. Every image tells a story, inspiring empathy, awareness and action. On #WorldPhotographyDay, let's celebrate the magic of photography that unites us all.

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Every number tells a story. Every decision adds up. Ahead of #COP30, discover 30 facts that explain the climate crisis: 🟰 Because #ClimateCounts.

Every number tells a story. Every decision adds up. Ahead of #COP30, discover 30 facts that explain the climate crisis: 🟰 Because #ClimateCounts.

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The challenge? Closing the $4.3 trillion annual financing gap needed to end extreme poverty and protect our 🌍. The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development will explore solutions to achieve the #SDGs. Here are 4️⃣ ways we’re helping:

The challenge? Closing the $4.3 trillion annual financing gap needed to end extreme poverty and protect our 🌍. The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development will explore solutions to achieve the #SDGs. Here are 4️⃣ ways we’re helping:

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Investing in development isn't just the right thing to do; it’s the smart thing to do. For every $1 we receive, we've leveraged over $50 in investments aligned with the #SDGs. Explore how we invest in people and 🌎:

Investing in development isn't just the right thing to do; it’s the smart thing to do. For every $1 we receive, we've leveraged over $50 in investments aligned with the #SDGs. Explore how we invest in people and 🌎:

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From the beginning, we have pioneered solutions alongside partners to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges, including poverty, inequality and climate change. And as the world has evolved, so have we. Check out our history and milestones: #UNDP60

From the beginning, we have pioneered solutions alongside partners to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges, including poverty, inequality and climate change. And as the world has evolved, so have we. Check out our history and milestones: #UNDP60

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Can you spot the development challenges hidden in the image? 👀 Today we face multiple crises that impact billions of lives and undermine our collective well-being. Explore some of the threats to human security around the 🌍 here:

Can you spot the development challenges hidden in the image? 👀 Today we face multiple crises that impact billions of lives and undermine our collective well-being. Explore some of the threats to human security around the 🌍 here:

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It will take 137 years to end extreme poverty for women. The world cannot wait. With the right decisions and investments, we can accelerate change. See how we can shape the future: #CSW69

It will take 137 years to end extreme poverty for women. The world cannot wait. With the right decisions and investments, we can accelerate change. See how we can shape the future: #CSW69

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Every photo tells a full story. Stories of hope, progress, and hard work, and at times, of challenges faced with resilience. Explore some of our best shots of 2025:

Every photo tells a full story. Stories of hope, progress, and hard work, and at times, of challenges faced with resilience. Explore some of our best shots of 2025:

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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia and every day, join us to #Standup4HumanRights and promote an equal, just and inclusive 🌎 for all. #IDAHOBIT

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 On this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia and every day, join us to #Standup4HumanRights and promote an equal, just and inclusive 🌎 for all. #IDAHOBIT

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Biodiversity supports every part of human life, from food production and medicines to jobs, recreation & a livable climate. People cannot thrive on a planet that is in crisis. This is why we need to #ActNow, for our present and our future.

Biodiversity supports every part of human life, from food production and medicines to jobs, recreation & a livable climate. People cannot thrive on a planet that is in crisis. This is why we need to #ActNow, for our present and our future.

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Microplastics are found throughout our bodies: in our lungs, in our blood, and in the placentas of pregnant women. Ending plastic pollution is about protecting our health. Learn how a global #PlasticsTreaty could help: #INC3

Microplastics are found throughout our bodies: in our lungs, in our blood, and in the placentas of pregnant women. Ending plastic pollution is about protecting our health. Learn how a global #PlasticsTreaty could help: #INC3

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Today is International Day of #RuralWomen! 👩‍🌾 Women are the backbone of the rural economy, responsible for half of the world’s food production while working as environmental and biodiversity stewards. Join us to celebrate and support rural women and girls around the world 🌎!

Today is International Day of #RuralWomen! 👩‍🌾 Women are the backbone of the rural economy, responsible for half of the world’s food production while working as environmental and biodiversity stewards. Join us to celebrate and support rural women and girls around the world 🌎!

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What we share online can have consequences in the real world. Spreading misinformation can result in people being left uninformed, unprotected and can put lives at risk during a crisis. Today and every day, pause and verify facts before sharing.

What we share online can have consequences in the real world. Spreading misinformation can result in people being left uninformed, unprotected and can put lives at risk during a crisis. Today and every day, pause and verify facts before sharing.

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Women are better educated than ever before, but this has not been enough to close the income gender gap. 49% of people in the 🌍 believe men make better political leaders than women. Read more in our 2023 Gender Social Norms Index and #CheckYourBias now:

Women are better educated than ever before, but this has not been enough to close the income gender gap. 49% of people in the 🌍 believe men make better political leaders than women. Read more in our 2023 Gender Social Norms Index and #CheckYourBias now:

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25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The world is turning orange 🧡 to say #NoExcuse and stand against gender-based violence. Let’s kick off UN Women's #16Days of Activism and #OrangeTheWorld!

25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The world is turning orange 🧡 to say #NoExcuse and stand against gender-based violence. Let’s kick off UN Women's #16Days of Activism and #OrangeTheWorld!

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Disinformation isn't new; it's part of human history. Our tendency to believe what we want to believe is now amplified by technology. How do we combat this growing threat to democracy and society? Learn more: #wef25

Disinformation isn't new; it's part of human history. Our tendency to believe what we want to believe is now amplified by technology. How do we combat this growing threat to democracy and society? Learn more: #wef25

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Terms used to discuss #ClimateChange can be daunting. That's why we've prepared an easy-to-understand resource for anyone wanting to learn more and take #ClimateAction. Explore UNDP Climate's Climate Dictionary now:

Terms used to discuss #ClimateChange can be daunting. That's why we've prepared an easy-to-understand resource for anyone wanting to learn more and take #ClimateAction. Explore UNDP Climate's Climate Dictionary now:

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Floods can change lives in hours. Across Nepal, lives, jobs & infrastructure have been swept away. The danger remains. UNDP stands with Nepal, working alongside the United Nations, national and international partners to support response & recovery efforts.
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Floods can change lives in hours. Across Nepal, lives, jobs & infrastructure have been swept away. The danger remains. UNDP stands with Nepal, working alongside the United Nations, national and international partners to support response & recovery efforts.

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Join our Administrator Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 on 26 August at our Executive Board for an interactive dialogue with United Nations Member States. Learn more about our #UNDPEB:
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Join our Administrator Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 on 26 August at our Executive Board for an interactive dialogue with United Nations Member States. Learn more about our #UNDPEB:

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The #GlobalGoals leave no one behind. We uphold the principles of participation, inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination. This #PrideMonth and every day, let's celebrate and respect equality, dignity and #HumanRights for everyone, everywhere 🌎. #Pride2023
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The #GlobalGoals leave no one behind. We uphold the principles of participation, inclusion, equality, and non-discrimination. This #PrideMonth and every day, let's celebrate and respect equality, dignity and #HumanRights for everyone, everywhere 🌎. #Pride2023

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917,432 views • 3 years ago

Women still face an uphill battle. Our 🆕 Gender Social Norms Index shows that in the last decade, progress towards #GenderEquality has stagnated. Let’s level the playing field. It’s time to shift norms towards equality. #CheckYourBias
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Women still face an uphill battle. Our 🆕 Gender Social Norms Index shows that in the last decade, progress towards #GenderEquality has stagnated. Let’s level the playing field. It’s time to shift norms towards equality. #CheckYourBias

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564,020 views • 3 years ago

75% of families in Afghanistan are unable to meet their basic needs including access to food, shelter and healthcare. Together with partners, UNDP Afghanistan is helping to keep the lights on for more than 5 million people who need it most.
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75% of families in Afghanistan are unable to meet their basic needs including access to food, shelter and healthcare. Together with partners, UNDP Afghanistan is helping to keep the lights on for more than 5 million people who need it most.

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24,379 views • 1 month ago

Tomorrow starts now. The #Generation17 Young Leaders are turning their vision for a better world into action. On #YouthDay and every day, we celebrate young people and their ideas, courage, and power to create change.
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Tomorrow starts now. The #Generation17 Young Leaders are turning their vision for a better world into action. On #YouthDay and every day, we celebrate young people and their ideas, courage, and power to create change.

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16,075 views • 21 days ago

13% of the 🌍 population live in the 44 Least Developed Countries. Through sustainable finance, digital transformation and innovation, we are supporting the people living in LDCs to achieve the #GlobalGoals. On #LDCsDay, here are 5️⃣ things to know ⬇️
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13% of the 🌍 population live in the 44 Least Developed Countries. Through sustainable finance, digital transformation and innovation, we are supporting the people living in LDCs to achieve the #GlobalGoals. On #LDCsDay, here are 5️⃣ things to know ⬇️

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21,629 views • 1 month ago

Indigenous Peoples are the guardians of the Earth. But mining, deforestation, disease and over tourism are destroying the lands and lives they’ve protected for generations. Their rights, cultures, languages and lands must be respected and protected. #WeAreIndigenous
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Indigenous Peoples are the guardians of the Earth. But mining, deforestation, disease and over tourism are destroying the lands and lives they’ve protected for generations. Their rights, cultures, languages and lands must be respected and protected. #WeAreIndigenous

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13,413 views • 24 days ago

There is no place like planet Earth. Because every day is #EarthDay, share your 💚 for our 🌍. #ActNow for our present, for our future.
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There is no place like planet Earth. Because every day is #EarthDay, share your 💚 for our 🌍. #ActNow for our present, for our future.

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49,119 views • 4 months ago

Healthy mangroves = healthy 🌎. They absorb carbon, protect livelihoods and support wildlife. This #MangroveDay, learn how mangroves help build a more sustainable future.
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Healthy mangroves = healthy 🌎. They absorb carbon, protect livelihoods and support wildlife. This #MangroveDay, learn how mangroves help build a more sustainable future.

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17,077 views • 1 month ago

5 🆕 members of UNDP & Samsung Mobile's #Generation17 are at United Nations HQ for the #ECOSOCYouth Forum. From ocean conservation & sustainability to health equity & education, these young changemakers are advocating and showing how with collective action we can advance the #GlobalGoals.
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5 🆕 members of UNDP & Samsung Mobile's #Generation17 are at United Nations HQ for the #ECOSOCYouth Forum. From ocean conservation & sustainability to health equity & education, these young changemakers are advocating and showing how with collective action we can advance the #GlobalGoals.

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112,230 views • 1 year ago

By 2010, the tiger population was as low as 3,200. Today, their numbers are rising. Together with Global Environment Facility (GEF), partners, and communities, we are working to protect habitats and unlock new conservation finance to support tiger-range countries. #TigerDay
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By 2010, the tiger population was as low as 3,200. Today, their numbers are rising. Together with Global Environment Facility (GEF), partners, and communities, we are working to protect habitats and unlock new conservation finance to support tiger-range countries. #TigerDay

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12,925 views • 1 month ago

🌍 Ever wondered what the world REALLY thinks about #ClimateChange? Our #PeoplesClimateVote is the most extensive global public opinion survey solely dedicated to climate change. 🔎 Explore a world of views on the climate crisis, live now:
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🌍 Ever wondered what the world REALLY thinks about #ClimateChange? Our #PeoplesClimateVote is the most extensive global public opinion survey solely dedicated to climate change. 🔎 Explore a world of views on the climate crisis, live now:

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155,950 views • 2 years ago

A decade ago, Berbera, a bustling port city in Somaliland, faced serious challenges. Fast forward to today, Berbera tells a story of optimism & growth driven by strong local governance, visionary leadership & strategic support through our partnerships:
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A decade ago, Berbera, a bustling port city in Somaliland, faced serious challenges. Fast forward to today, Berbera tells a story of optimism & growth driven by strong local governance, visionary leadership & strategic support through our partnerships:

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77,403 views • 1 year ago

Equal treatment before the law is a fundamental human right. Yet only 67% of women 🌍 enjoy the same legal protections that men do, leaving them unprotected. No justice #ForAllWomenAndGirls means no justice at all. #IWD2026
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Equal treatment before the law is a fundamental human right. Yet only 67% of women 🌍 enjoy the same legal protections that men do, leaving them unprotected. No justice #ForAllWomenAndGirls means no justice at all. #IWD2026

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36,300 views • 5 months ago

No. Time. To. Lose. It’s our children’s future. Let’s clear the skies for all the kids in our lives. Sign our climate pledge NOW: #WeatherKids
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No. Time. To. Lose. It’s our children’s future. Let’s clear the skies for all the kids in our lives. Sign our climate pledge NOW: #WeatherKids

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113,922 views • 2 years ago

Behind the scenes at #UNGA! What is multilateralism and why is working together so important? See what we heard in the corridors of the United Nations last week from our #PartnersAtCore.
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Behind the scenes at #UNGA! What is multilateralism and why is working together so important? See what we heard in the corridors of the United Nations last week from our #PartnersAtCore.

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52,803 views • 11 months ago