Keep up-to-date with the UN in Cyprus - the latest on the Peace Talks and UN Good Offices plus news from the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).
This year, the
@UNPeacekeeping
Force in
#Cyprus
is marking 60 years since its establishment. We pay tribute to more than 150,000 women & men who have served with
@UN_Cyprus
for the past 6 decades.
#Intheserviceofpeace
📽️Watch the full documentary here:
It’s
#YouthDay
!
Youth are
🤳harnessing the power of technology
🙌embracing innovation
🌎collaborating across borders
Yet, only 20% of young women & girls are connected in low-income countries.
Let's make sure they are not left behind.
👉Our statement:
On
#YouthDay
, and every day, let us learn from the creativity, leadership & resilience of young people even in tough and complex times ✊
In his message,
@felipepaullier
emphasizes the importance of working with youth as equal partners in creating a better future for all 👇
Young people are not just the future.
They are the present, and their voices are crucial in shaping a safer, more inclusive world for all.
On Monday’s
#YouthDay
, learn more from
@UNFPA
:
🕊️ Goal 16 focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable institutions.
#GlobalGoals
@UNPeacekeeping
There can be no sustainable peace if youth is not part of it. Youth often makes up for the majority of the population where
@UN
peacekeeping operates.
Our missions ensure they are involved in decision-making processes so their needs and priorities are heard.
#OurCommonFuture
Young people worldwide are agents of change, playing a key role in the achievement of the
#GlobalGoals
.
On Monday’s
#YouthDay
, join us in celebrating the determination, ideas and leadership of young people as we pursue a better world.
“Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a seismic shift – which can only happen if we empower young people and work with them as equals.”
@UN
Secretary-General
@AntonioGuterres
on Youth Day.
Happy
#InternationalYouthDay
!
UNFICYP celebrates how Cypriot youth are pushing forward innovation & collaboration for sustainable development. Rengin & Thalis are inspiring young people who are using their skills to show how
#PeaceBegins
when
#YouthLead
.
Peace, justice & strong institutions are key to achieving the
#GlobalGoals
by 2030.
See how you can
#ActNow
to help create a more just & equal future for all:
We all have a role to play in stopping the spread of harmful misinformation online, which can result in people being left uninformed, unprotected & vulnerable.
Before you share content online, pause to verify facts by asking basic questions.
The world is witnessing a widespread failure to protect civilians during armed conflicts.
Even wars have rules that must be respected by all.
Protecting civilians is NOT negotiable.
They are
#NotATarget
.
via
@UNOCHA
📢The UN Young Professionals Programme is a recruitment initiative that brings high-caliber professional talents to the
@UN
through an established competitive process.
Applications for the
#YPP
are now open.
Learn more👉
#Work4UN
@UN_Careers
The spread of misinformation, disinformation and hate speech online are fueling prejudice and violence.
We can all help stop that by verifying facts before sharing content online.
“Today and every day, the world must stand behind the rights of Indigenous Peoples to chart their own futures.
Together, let us safeguard their rights to live in peace and dignity.”
–
@antonioguterres
on Friday's
#IndigenousDay
.
#WeAreIndigenous
Indigenous people are often among the most marginalized.
As violence and persecution persists, we will continue to ensure that the rights of displaced and stateless indigenous people are upheld without discrimination.
On this
#IndigenousDay
, let’s show our solidarity.
Scientific consensus says we cannot have a healthy planet with a temperature increase higher than 1.5°C, which would still mean rising sea levels & more frequent and intense extreme weather.
We are in a
#ClimateCrisis
and we need to
#ActNow
➡
There are more than 476 million indigenous people across 90 countries, collectively speaking most of the world's 7,000 languages.
On Friday’s
#IndigenousDay
, see what the UN is doing to promote & protect their rights:
Time’s almost up!
Today is your final chance to apply for the 13
@UNVolunteers
opportunities under the Young Talent Pipeline Programme this year and work with UNEP to tackle the triple planetary crisis.
Apply now:
Peace processes and negotiations still involve very few female mediators and signatories, and often overlook provisions to protect and include women and girls. In 2023, only 6 out of 18 peace agreements contained gender-sensitive measures.
▶️ Learn more: