United Nations in India

"COVID-19 was a wake-up call to the world. Millions of lives lost, economies shattered, health systems pushed to the brink and daily life upended for all of humanity. The crisis may have passed, but a harsh lesson remains: the world is woefully unprepared for the next pandemic": United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres Today's International Day of Epidemic Preparedness is a reminder to let compassion and solidarity lead our efforts to fight future epidemics. https://lnkd.in/dwkvsUH #COVID #Health #Healthcare

The newly adopted United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is a crucial step forward in global efforts to protect people and their rights online. The Convention is the first global treaty to specifically address sexual violence against children committed with #information and #communication technologies (#ICT) and is expected to enable faster, better-coordinated, and more effective responses, making both #digital and physical worlds safer. More on the first globally negotiated treaty on #cybercrime in this explainer from UN News: https://lnkd.in/gmrAbnKF

The 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean #tsunami killed more than 10,000 people in #India and almost wiped out entire coastal communities in Tamil Nadu. International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has been working with the government of #TamilNadu to boost resilience of local #fishing communities through #sustainable #livelihood programmes.

Many young people around the world say they experience high levels of climate #anxiety, as they stand to inherit a planet with major environmental challenges This report from UNESCO MGIEP, prepared by by TAGᵉ (Youth.Climate.Emotions) participants, highlights how Social and Emotional Learning can help manage climate anxiety and help young people see themselves as agents of change instead of feeling helpless in the face of #climate change. Read the full report https://shorturl.at/nmxjO #EducationForClimate #SEL #ClimateChange #ClimateAnxiety

26 December marks 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean #tsunami, which claimed over 227,000 lives in 15 countries. As we honor the lives lost and the resilience of those who survived, let us empower future generations to build strong communities where no one is left behind when disaster strikes. Join the #GetToHighGround campaign, launched by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) & supported by UNESCO. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dcuW-E_C Watch: https://lnkd.in/gnpEn-ay

The United Nations Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Brigadier Amitabh Jha of India, who served as Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) from April 2023. He recently served as acting Force Commander of UNDOF in complex circumstances, following the fall of the Assad government in Syria. He will be remembered for his leadership and unwavering commitment to United Nations Peacekeeping, including in United Nations Mission in the DR Congo as a Military Observer from 2005 to 2006. The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to Brigadier General Jha's family and to the Government of India for their loss. Shombi Sharp Ministry of External Affairs, India

Swipe through to marvel at the winning frames from the World Meteorological Organization 2025 #photo calendar competition! Check out the other images here: https://lnkd.in/gj3NQFBb

“The only thing that really solves anything is love, is connection, is relationships” In this episode of the #AwakeAtNight #podcast with Melissa Fleming, Head of Campaigns and Advocacy at UNICEF Benjamin Perks reflects on a lifetime of working to build a safe world for children. Tune in: https://lnkd.in/gyPgn2Eh

Every year, rabies claims over 60,000 lives globally, with India accounting for nearly 36% of the deaths. Despite being entirely preventable, millions continue to be at risk from #rabies. Read about how UNDP in India is working alongside the government to strengthen #India’s rabies control strategies: https://lnkd.in/g2mfcnkq

Rapid developments in #AI are outpacing humanity’s ability to govern it, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Security Council, calling for collaborative efforts to establish international guardrails for artificial intelligence. More from UN News: https://lnkd.in/g7Yw2C9B