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The United Nations remains the essential, one-of-a-kind meeting ground to advance peace, sustainable development and human rights.
Throughout #UNGA, leaders from every corner of the globe delivered their message to the world from the General Assembly Hall.
Stronger cooperation & practical action is needed to respond to rapidly changing global information landscape.
See how governments, UN system, civil society, media, academia & private sector came together for high-level meeting on information integrity.
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Ahead of winter, @WHO officials appeal for the unimpeded and predictable entry of humanitarian and health supplies into Gaza at scale.
"As winter begins, this urgency to get supplies into Gaza only deepens."
news.un.org/en/story/2026/10…
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Behind every underfunded crisis are people facing conflict, hunger, displacement, disease and climate shocks without enough support.
@UN Global Emergency Fund CERF is allocating $160M to save lives in 12 crises facing severe funding shortfalls.
More: bit.ly/4hrUX9y
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🆘 #Yemen: Escalating fighting has has displaced more than 149,000 people so far.
WFP has reached over 70,000 people in major displacement hotspots and is preparing to support up to 1.5 million if needs rise. But food stocks are depleting rapidly.
🔗 bit.ly/4hEJdzi
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What is the world’s biggest killer?
It's ischaemic heart disease, responsible for 16% of the world’s total deaths - that is equal to 9.5 million deaths in 2023.
Stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease were the second and third leading causes of deaths in 2023, responsible for approximately 11% (6.8 million) and 6% (3.6 million) of total deaths, respectively.
💔 Ischaemic heart disease is a condition where the heart muscle receives less blood flow and oxygen because the coronary arteries are narrowed or blocked.
🧠 Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding.
🫁 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. It is sometimes called emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
New global health estimates bit.ly/4z5Vfsx
ALT Bar chart showing top global causes of death in 2023: Ischaemic heart disease leads, followed by stroke and COPD, with deaths in millions.
The impact of the escalation in the Middle East extends far beyond the region.
By year-end, 11.7 million more women and girls in 28 countries could face food insecurity. #ForAllWomenAndGirls, access to food must be protected.
See @vanyaradzayi's remarks: unwomen.org/en/news-stories/…
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Continued tensions and sporadic violence along #Afghanistan's border with Pakistan are endangering civilians.
At least 10 civilians, most of them children, were killed and nine others injured in air strikes today.
Civilians must be protected.
Read more: bit.ly/4z9k6Mj
Friday's International Day of Non-Violence marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who remained committed to the principle of non-violence, even in the most difficult circumstances. un.org/en/observances/non-vi…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women.
Early detection is critical for improving outcomes and survival.
More facts from @WHO during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: who.int/news-room/fact-sheet…
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OCHA welcomes Sudan’s decision to extend the opening of the Adré border crossing with Chad.
This is a lifeline for millions of people in Darfur & parts of Kordofan.
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#UnitedStates: The case of Christa Pike lays bare multiple reasons why the death penalty should be abolished. The prolonged suffering – physical and mental – arising from multiple failed execution attempts is abhorrent, and cruel. And there are key fair trial questions still unresolved.
UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk calls on the state authorities not to pursue any further attempt to execute Pike.
We are also troubled by the increase in the number of executions in the United States.
The death penalty has no place in any society.
🔹 Leaders
🔹 Caretakers
🔹 Custodians of tradition
... & so much more.
On Thursday’s #OlderPersonsDay, we celebrate our older generation's contributions to society. un.org/en/observances/older-…
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Food security is no longer just a humanitarian issue. It is increasingly linked to economic stability, resilience, migration, climate adaptation and global security. That reality shaped discussions throughout #UNGA81.
Here are 4️⃣ key takeaways from the week. bit.ly/4rDHBdP
Thursday is #WorldPostcardDay. 📭
Discover some of the most popular stamp collections from the United Nations Postal Administration, featuring the iconic Non-Violence sculpture, Kofi Annan, Mother Teresa and more: unstamps.org
Greece assumes the rotating presidency of the Security Council for the month of October.
Follow @GRUN_NY for updates. mfa.gr/un/en/
Coffee is enjoyed worldwide & provides livelihoods for millions.
The UN supports producers, climate-resilient practices & a more sustainable coffee sector.
On #InternationalCoffeeDay, we celebrate this popular beverage & the people who make it possible. un.org/en/observances/coffee…
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to #UNGA high-level week – from colleagues in New York & abroad to participants, activists & supporters.
I am proud and grateful for their work.
