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    In Afghanistan, 3.7 million children are at heightened risk of malnutrition as the peak wasting season approaches. Food insecurity is forcing families to cut meals, leaving childr…

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    One million of the world’s estimated 8 million species are threatened with extinction. But there is hope. #GenerationRestoration is restoring habitats and bringing threatened spec…

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    Global childhood immunization coverage is slowly recovering, with progress despite conflict, displacement & other challenges. Yet millions remain unprotected. #VaccinesWork &a…

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    During this week’s #HLPF, the SDG Media Zone is showcasing innovative local solutions to global challenges — highlighting how people are driving change in their communities amid o…

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    In Bangladesh, heavy rains, floods and landslides have affected more than one million people over the past week. The UN and partners are racing to provide clean water, food, shelt…

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    Young people are the leaders of today, and tomorrow. On Wednesday’s #YouthSkillsDay, let's celebrate their contributions and commit to supporting youth with the right skills to sh…

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    “We've seen the fastest growth in a month since the outbreak began and of all Ebola outbreaks we've managed.” @WHO warns infections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have re…

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    In Gaza, despite congested routes, challenging crossings and damaged roads, @WFP teams continue working every day to transport and deliver life-saving assistance. A look at the da…

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    For more than 65 years, UN Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall devoted her life to protecting our planet and its wildlife. On Tuesday’s #WorldChimpanzeeDay, we honour her legacy, pion…

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    “Crisis by crisis, the Sustainable Development Goals are drifting further out of reach,” @antonioguterres warned on Monday during the High-level Political Forum at UNHQ. “Our miss…