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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

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

#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

🎉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.

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

The World Health Organization reports that military activity around Kamal Adwan Hospital in north #Gaza early this morning forced a new emergency medical team to leave.   In the last week, attacks in Gaza have resulted in 3 injuries to healthcare workers and 1 death.   Healthcare workers are #NotATarget.

"How do we create a fairer, more inclusive world?" That’s the question that 14 inspiring Kofi Annan Foundation Changemakers asked when they walked in the great leader’s footsteps at UN Geneva. See how this visit deepened their commitment to addressing global challenges and learn more about these incredible young leaders here: https://lnkd.in/eZRCRrcq

"This internship has deepened my passion for humanitarian work. Every day at OCHA inspires me to build a career dedicated to making a tangible, positive impact on people’s lives worldwide." Arina Naaz Khan is an intern at United Nations OCHA and this is her #InternTestimonial. 

Land and soil degradation pose a major threat to global food security and to the achievement of the #SDGs – compromising the well-being of at least 3.2 billion people around the world. Spread the word on caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.🌱 On today's #WorldSoilDay, watch to learn why accurate soil data and information matters👇 ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/gtywhiu #SoilHealth FAO

"There's 115 million that we won't be able to reach with the support that we would like to. In DRCongo, as with all these conflicts, we are ready to do more. My people are desperate to get out there and deliver because they really are on the frontline. They can see what is needed but we need these resources. That's our call to action. We need the world and those with power to do more, to challenge this era of impunity and this era of indifference." United Nations Relief Chief on the launch of United Nations OCHA Global Humanitarian Overview 2025