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UN DESA

@UNDESA

UN DESA assists countries around the world in agenda-setting and decision-making with the goal of meeting their economic, social and environmental challenges.

UNHQ, New York, NY

Joined April 2011

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UN DESA
@UNDESA
Jun 1
Twenty years after its adoption, the promise of CRPD endures: a world where #PersonsWithDisabilities can fully exercise their rights and participate in every aspect of life. On 9-11 June, join #COSP19 to turn two decades of commitment into action. ➡️ desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…
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UN Land and Drought
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Jun 15
Rangelands cover half the Earth's land surface and sustain over two billion people. Up to 50% are now degraded or at risk. On #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres calls for urgent action to restore our land. #RestoringLand #United4Land
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How can Governments and stakeholders accelerate progress towards #SDG16? Follow the discussions at the #SDG16Conference 2026 – Driving transformation and coordinated action for sustainable development on 17 June. ➡️ Learn more: publicadministration.desa.un.org/capacity-devel…#GlobalGoals #SDGs
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UN DESA
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Peace, justice and strong institutions are both a precursor and driver of all the #GlobalGoals. ➡️ Follow the discussions at the #SDG16Conference 2026, happening on 17 June: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…#SDG16
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UN DESA
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TODAY! Join UN DESA, @IDLO and @ItalyUN_NY for the #SDG16Conference on 17 June to review progress made on #SDG16 & explore its key role in accelerating progress on all #GlobalGoals. ➡️Follow live: publicadministration.desa.un.org/capacity-devel…#SDGs 🗓️ 17 June | #SDG16Conference
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UnitedNationsEnable
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Jun 15
#COSP19 has concluded, marking #CRPD20 & celebrating 20 years of advancing rights, inclusion & participation of persons with disabilities worldwide. Member States also adopted decisions confirming #COSP20 will be held @UN HQ in NY 📷 9-11 June 2027. 📷 social.desa.un.org/cosp/19th-sess…
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UN DESA
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Jun 16
🗓️ The countdown to #HLPF 2026 continues! In 3️⃣ weeks, a key moment to assess progress and accelerate action toward the #GlobalGoals. 🔎Focus on #SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11, 17 📍Many special & side events 📺 Watch live: webtv.un.org 🔗 hlpf.un.org/2026 @UNECOSOC
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United Nations
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Jun 16
More than 1 billion people worldwide are involved with remittances, either as senders or receivers. Tuesday's #FamilyRemittances Day highlights the financial contribution of migrant workers to their families & communities back home. More from @IFAD: familyremittances.org/idfr-2026/
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UN DESA
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Jun 16
Nearly $2 billion flowed every day from migrants to their families back home in 2024. On International Day of #FamilyRemittances, we're spotlighting the role of remittances in driving rural resilience. Learn more: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…
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UN DESA
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Jun 15
It's time to measure what matters. Moving beyond GDP is fundamental to building a world that values what counts — human well-being and environmental sustainability — now and for generations to come. More in the #BeyondGDP report: un.org/en/beyondGDP/d…
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United Nations
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Jun 15
Elder abuse is preventable, and everyone can play a role in protecting older persons. Recognizing the signs, identifying vulnerable community members, and taking action can make a difference. More on Monday’s World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: un.org/en/observances…
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UN DESA
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Jun 15
Elder abuse remains widely invisible: underreported and underaddressed. This invisibility has a cost. We need systems that prevent abuse and respond effectively, while upholding the human rights of older persons. More on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…
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UN DESA
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Jun 14
Marine life across two-thirds of the global ocean is now protected by the Agreement on Marine Biodiversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction. Learn more about #SDG14: un.org/sustainabledev…
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