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#FBF to December 2015 when 197 countries adopted the #ParisAgreement to tackle the climate crisis. On its fifth anniversary, global leaders will generate renewed and increased #ClimateAction on Saturday's Climate Ambition Summit. http://climateambitionsummit2020.org

"This Nobel Peace Prize is more than a thank you. It is a call to action." -- Chief David Beasley accepted the #NobelPeacePrize on behalf of the World Food Programme on Thursday, while warning that 270 million people are in desperate need of international support to avert a hunger pandemic that would dwarf #COVID19. https://bit.ly/37P7fnr

It is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Exposure to lead can be harmful, especially for young children. Despite the risks to human health, the manufacture & sale of lead paint is still allowed in 60% of countries worldwide. World Health Organization (WHO) is urging accelerated action to ban the sale of lead paint. bit.ly/2HpPHES

The 16 days of activism against gender-based violence wrap up on Thursday's Human Rights Day -- but the fight to ensure the equality & protection of women & girls everywhere continues every day. From listening to & believing survivors to learning the signs of abuse, UN Women has tips on how you can take action: https://bit.ly/3qFpVPf

#TBT to December 2015 when UN Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio joined the Climate Conference in France where the historic #ParisAgreement on climate change was adopted. 5 years later, Saturday's Climate Ambition Summit will help generate renewed and increased #ClimateAction. http://climateambitionsummit2020.org

When we leave devices plugged in, they still draw power. Energy efficiency at home is crucial for protecting the environment & tackling the climate emergency. #ActNow & unplug devices when they’re not in use. http://un.org/actnow

"Inequality for women is one of the world's greatest injustices." -- Thandie Newton joins UN Messenger of Peace Malala in calling on everyone everywhere to fight for gender equality. Watch: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xVWHuJOmaEk

"The United Nations not only stands with you -- the United Nations belongs to you, and is you." -- Marking the UN's 75th anniversary, Secretary-General António Guterres calls on the world to unite and realize our shared vision of a better future for all.

Watch LIVE as our colleagues at the World Food Programme accept the Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless efforts to achieve zero hunger & improve the lives of the world's most vulnerable people.

Thursday is Human Rights Day. #COVID19 has exacerbated inequalities, poverty, discrimination and other serious threats facing humanity. To recover better, human rights must be at the heart of worldwide recovery efforts. https://bit.ly/39VZcHX

What kind of world do you want? As we mark our 75th anniversary, people around the globe used photography to share their hopes & aspirations for a better future. bit.ly/34RF9q1

From New York to Giza, from Petra to Vienna, landmarks around the world turned blue for Saturday's UN Day, marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations working with and for everyone, everywhere.

The UN works for everyone, everywhere by: preventing conflict, vaccinating children, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing the climate crisis, empowering women, responding to #COVID19 & so much more. https://un.org/en/sections/what-we-do/ #UN75

Celebrate Saturday's #UNDay by showing your support for the #GlobalGoals with our fun & interactive Facebook Stories filter. See which Goal the wheel lands on and share what actions you’re taking in your everyday life to create a more sustainable future. https://instagram.com/ar/630402554535552 #UN75

Saturday is #UNDay! For almost 75 years, the United Nations emblem - pictured here in the #UNGA Hall at UN Headquarters in NYC - has been an aspirational symbol for peace and unity. https://bit.ly/2NGWreX #UN75

"I ask people everywhere to join together. The United Nations not only stands with you -- the United Nations belongs to you, and is you." -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres marking the UN's 75th anniversary on Saturday's #UNDay.

For 75 years, the UN has been helping people live more peaceful & prosperous lives. On Saturday's #UNDay, take a look at 75 images that capture our efforts around the world. https://bit.ly/34mali3 #UN75

Saturday is World Polio Day. After disruptions due to #COVID19, polio campaigns to protect against the crippling virus have resumed. No child anywhere should suffer from a disease that can be prevented by a vaccine. https://bit.ly/37DeHU6 via World Health Organization (WHO) #VaccinesWork

"We face colossal challenges. With global solidarity and cooperation, we can overcome them. That’s what the United Nations is all about." -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres marks the UN's 75th anniversary on Saturday's #UNDay. https://www.un.org/en/observances/un-day/message

Ahead of Saturday's #UNDay and our 75th anniversary, join the call by Secretary-General António Guterres for a ceasefire in all corners of the world. http://un.org/globalceasefire