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Nearly 874,000 people in #Somalia could be forced from their homes by flooding in the next three months. Many families have already endured drought and repeated displacement. There is still time to act, but urgent funding is needed before floodwaters rise. (More below 👇)
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In #Yemen, nearly 260,000 people have been displaced by fighting since August, with half seeking refuge in Ta’iz. Humanitarians have reached more than 174,000 people, but families say shelter, food and cash remain their most pressing needs. Read more: bit.ly/4BklrBG
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Head of @UNMIKosovo, Peter Due, briefed the Security Council on growing divisions in Kosovo, concerns over minority rights and the challenges of building trust between communities.
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WMO SG Celeste Saulo & @UNOCHA @UNReliefChief call for urgent humanitarian action as El Niño is set to hit fragile communities hard. New WMO update indicates that the current El Niño event could be unprecedented in strength. Read SG Saulo's statement: bit.ly/4BnMaO0
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Extreme heat can endanger lives before birth—and put pregnant women, newborns and young children at increasing health risk. This means higher odds of preterm birth, still birth, low birth weight, and cardiovascular complications during labour. For 1.5 billion children, heatwaves are becoming more frequent, lasting longer and growing more severe. WHO, WMO, UNICEF and UNFPA are helping countries make health impacts visible - so they can take action. Learn more: bit.ly/4zLTLEh
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Renewed fighting in northern #Ethiopia is compounding an already dire humanitarian situation. Here's what's happening, and why scaled-up and sustained humanitarian and recovery support is critical.
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António Guterres
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Every fraction of a degree of global warming matters. Yet greenhouse gas emissions remain at record levels. The new @UNEP #EmissionsGap Report shows what it will take to change course & pull back from the brink of a climate catastrophe. unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
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Amid the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the role of UNICEF-supported community health workers like Thomas can be life-saving. Hear from him and UNICEF’s @LelmiU how timely and accurate information about the disease and its prevention measures is helping keep children and their families safe.
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UNESCO
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900 million people. Over 2,260 UNESCO-designated sites. 🌍 At #COP17Armenia, @UNESCO highlights the role of local communities and their knowledge in biodiversity conservation. Discover the People and Nature report: unesco.org/en/articles/peopl… #ForThePeople #ForNature #COP17
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UN Environment Programme
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The chance to keep global warming below 1.5°C with no overshoot is gone. But urgent action can still limit the overshoot and bring warming back to 1.5°C by 2100. Current policies, however, put the 🌎 on course for up to 2.8°C this century. New #EmissionsGap Report: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
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Across Sudan, children continue to face deadly violence after more than three years of conflict. UNICEF calls on all parties to the conflict to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. Children must be protected wherever they are, at all times.  Details: unicef.link/4yulKaA
At least 12 children, some as young as two, were reportedly killed in two separate incidents in Sudan's West Kordofan and Khartoum states in recent days.

ALT At least 12 children, some as young as two, were reportedly killed in two separate incidents in Sudan's West Kordofan and Khartoum states in recent days.

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Coral reefs provide vital habitat for a quarter of the world’s known marine species. From bees & earthworms to coral reefs & rainforests, biodiversity helps to keep our agrifood systems healthy, productive & resilient. 👉 bit.ly/3iEH0cw #COP17Armenia
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UN Human Rights
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UN Human Rights Chief @volker_turk says the mass protests across Albania, Belgium, France, Italy and Portugal are raising human rights concerns. "I condemn all acts of violence, and call on all of those involved to reduce tensions and prevent further violence. The best and only way forward is inclusive and safe dialogue." ohchr.org/en/statements-and-…
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UN Environment Programme
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Nature underpins everything we need to survive.  The world agreed to conserve 30% of land and seas and restore 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030. But these targets are off track.  #COP17Armenia is a chance to take stock and speed up action.  What’s on the agenda: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
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UN Human Rights
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#Yemen: @volker_turk calls for immediate access for humanitarian relief to #Taiz to avert a human rights catastrophe following the encirclement of the city by de facto authorities. Humanitarian aid must be immediately allowed to enter the city and its passage must be facilitated. Civilians wishing to leave must be allowed to do so freely and safely. ohchr.org/en/press-releases/…
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In #Haiti, more than 300,000 displaced children risk dropping out of school as insecurity and displacement disrupt their education. With over 1,600 schools closed, funding shortfalls are also jeopardizing efforts to keep children learning safely. Read: bit.ly/3U2q0jt
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UNICEF
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Child marriage can take away choices that should belong to girls. It can force them out of school, increase the risk of early pregnancy and limit their opportunities. Every girl has the right to learn, make decisions and have her voice heard in her community. #EndChildMarriage. Invest in girls’ rights. Now. #GirlGoals
Each year, more than 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. That’s one girl every three seconds.

ALT Each year, more than 12 million girls are married before the age of 18. That’s one girl every three seconds.

Ken, 16, holds her baby at home in Ratanakiri, Cambodia, where nearly half of all girls are married before age 18. UNICEF and partners are helping young mothers like her get the care and protection they need. For many girls, child marriage means growing up too soon, facing early pregnancy and leaving school before they can choose what comes next.

ALT Ken, 16, holds her baby at home in Ratanakiri, Cambodia, where nearly half of all girls are married before age 18. UNICEF and partners are helping young mothers like her get the care and protection they need. For many girls, child marriage means growing up too soon, facing early pregnancy and leaving school before they can choose what comes next.

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Indonesia is the world’s 6th largest contributor to @UNPeacekeeping missions. In some of the world’s most dangerous settings, @UN Peacekepeers deescalate tensions, oversee aid delivery, protect civilians & create space for political solutions & peace. I salute them for all they do for peace — the most important cause of all.
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World Food Programme
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🔴 Funding shortages are forcing WFP to reduce life-saving assistance in Gaza as winter approaches. Urgent support is needed to keep reaching the most vulnerable. 🔗 bit.ly/4k5tQ5L
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Nature action is at a critical juncture. #COP17Armenia marks the halfway point to the 2030 targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. As countries take stock of progress for the first time, follow the latest updates: unep.org/news-and-stories/ne…
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