In conflict, civilians always pay the highest price. War is not the answer. We need peace.

Every 2 minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. Most of them could be saved with the right care at the right time. Women need quality healthcare before, during and after pregnancy and childbirth. via @UNFPA

Born in poverty during war in a small village of Zimbabwe, @UN_Women's @vanyaradzayi now advocates for the rights of women & girls. On Awake At Night, she shares how her childhood shaped her devotion to women’s issues & the fight against inequalities.

RT @UNHumanRights: #Sudan: In the last few days we’ve documented at least 275 civilian deaths as a result of artillery shelling, airstrikes…

Racism, intolerance & discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is a tragedy for everyone. But each of us can take action to #FightRacism. Here’s how:

More than 100 children under 5 lose their lives to causes linked to air pollution every day in East Asia & the Pacific. New @UNICEF analysis sheds light on the devastating impact of toxic air, urging immediate action to protect our children.

RT @UNOCHA: Many internally displaced people in #Syria haven't returned to their homes, which have been reduced to rubble. Those still in…

RT @antonioguterres: The @UN is working around the clock to reach Palestinians in need & scale up support. That requires rapid, safe, unim…

Renewable energy is key for a healthier planet and a better future for all. Renewables power 21st century jobs & prosperity. Every dollar of investment in renewables creates three times more jobs than in the fossil fuel industry.

RT @UNHumanRights: #DRC: Once again, civilians are trapped in a spiral of violence. How many more innocent lives must be lost before ther…

RT @UNICEF: Toxic air is having a devastating impact on children across East Asia and the Pacific. In fact, every day, air pollution is li…

Democratic Republic of the Congo: “The fighting has exacerbated a chronic humanitarian crisis, which is the result of persistent human rights violations.” @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk calls for urgent action to put an end to the conflict.

RT @UNOCHA: ⚠️ #Sudan's South Kordofan and Blue Nile states are on the verge of catastrophe as violence escalates at a startling rate. If…

RT @UN_HRC: #DRC | "The humanitarian situation in Goma is catastrophic," @MONUSCO chief @UN_BintouKeita warned the @UN Human Rights Council…

A new exhibit at UNHQ in NYC showcases the only known visual documentation of the devastating path to mass murder perpetrated by the Nazis at the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp. Find out more about 'The Auschwitz Album':

RT @antonioguterres: Thousands of people have been killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Hundreds of thousands have been…

RT @UNReliefChief: Unimaginable destruction in Gaza: homes, schools, hospitals reduced to rubble. Survivors tell me we have to bear witnes…

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines that rights are for all people, regardless of their nationality, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, belief or any other status.

For almost 80 years, the UN has been saving lives & helping people around the world by 🇺🇳 feeding the hungry 🇺🇳 assisting those forced to flee 🇺🇳 vaccinating children 🇺🇳 promoting human rights 🇺🇳 protecting the planet 🇺🇳 responding to humanitarian crises & so much more. #UN80

RT @antonioguterres: We must reaffirm the two-State solution. Any durable peace will require tangible, irreversible & permanent progress t…

Beyond the violence, people in Ukraine face other ongoing challenges, from closed markets & mine contamination to damaged agricultural facilities. Humanitarians are providing food, farming supplies & agricultural support to help rebuild livelihoods & sustain food production.