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In the historic setting of the Palais des Nations, UN Geneva brings together individuals, organizations and nations to ensure a better future for all. As a diplomatic center, with near universal representation of states, Geneva is the ideal location for successful international cooperation. Over 12,000 meetings are held at the Palais des Nations every year, each in different ways touching the lives of people around the globe. Driven by a commitment to maintain international peace and security, we actively work to advance disarmament, implement the Sustainable Development Goals, protect and promote human rights, encourage gender equality, eradicate poverty and provide fast, effective humanitarian relief in emergencies. Through partnerships between governments, civil society, research, academia and other international actors, UN Geneva works hard to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. Nurturing mutual respect and understanding, cultural exchange, and discussion, UN Geneva protects and preserves the institutional memory and cultural heritage of the United Nations.
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All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Human rights belong to all of us —regardless of nationality, gender, income or any other status, ensuring equality, dignity and freedom for everyone. They are non-negotiable. #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay United Nations Human Rights
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"We need to go back to the basics: human rights are not abstract ideas or ideologies. They are about who we are and how we live. They are grounded in facts, in law and in compassion. They embody our needs and our hopes." - United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay
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Despite extreme dangers, humanitarians continue to show an incredible commitment to stay and deliver to people in need. With 2024 the deadliest year on record for humanitarians around the world, the need to end impunity for crimes against aid workers is as important as ever. Humanitarians are #NotATarget.
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"Genocide still continues to occur, and the often quoted sentiment of 'never again' has become 'time and again.'" That's the warning from Adama Dieng, Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of #Genocide, on today's #GenocidePreventionDay. #NeverAgain
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The United Nations Human Rights has condemned a new ban imposed by the Taliban in Afghanistan preventing women and girls from attending private medical institutions, warning that it will have devastating consequences for healthcare - especially the future availability of midwives and nurses. “It is profoundly discriminatory, short-sighted and puts the lives of women and girls at risk in multiple ways.” https://buff.ly/3BibEBY
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Every action toward protecting human rights builds a stronger, more inclusive future for all! This 10 December is #HumanRightsDay. Learn about United Nations Human Rights campaign #OurRightsOurFuture, right now - a call to empower individuals & communities to build a better future: https://ow.ly/4ZJ750UkSof
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#Education is a fundamental right that fosters growth, respect, and global understanding. Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights reminds us that learning builds tolerance and peace. Know your rights : https://buff.ly/4ifJisK #HumanRights #EducationForAll
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🎉Happy 75th anniversary to the Association of Accredited Correspondents at the United Nations! For 75 years, ACANU’s members have ensured that UN voices resonate far beyond Lake Geneva. Their work reaffirms the essential role of journalism in fostering transparency, accountability and understanding.
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The need for reliable and accurate information on the impact of the environmental crisis is more crucial than ever. We're joining forces to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation campaigns that are seeking to delay and derail #ClimateAction. Learn more about the United Nations Global Initiative for Information Integrity on Climate Change: https://buff.ly/3OgL6nK
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