The role of the United Nations is as vital today as ever. Around the world, the UN works for everyone, everywhere —by responding to conflict, protecting refugees, feeding the hungry, addressing the climate emergency, empowering women, assisting those affected by humanitarian crises & much more. https://lnkd.in/eEmsPA_V
United Nations
International Affairs
New York, NY 5,572,550 followers
Official account of the United Nations. For peace, dignity & equality on a healthy planet.
About us
Founded at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations is an international organization made up of 193 Member States committed to maintaining international peace and security. Every day the UN works to tackle global challenges and deliver results for those most in need. Giving life-saving support to populations hit by humanitarian crises, helping build and keep the peace in conflict-ridden areas, supporting governments and their citizens to advance development and fight poverty, and promoting human rights worldwide are the core pillars of the work of the United Nations and the mandates it receives from its Member States. The Charter of the United Nations is available in full at: http://www.un.org/en/documents/charter/
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http://www.un.org
External link for United Nations
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1945
- Specialties
- peacekeeping, development, humanitarian assistance, peace and security, human rights, international law, and climate action
Locations
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Primary
UN Headquarters
New York, NY 10017, US
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Employees at United Nations
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Mark Minevich
Global Technology Executive & AI Strategist | Chair Executive Advisor & Partner | ex-IBM ex-BCG | Fortune 500 & governments | Boards Foundations |…
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Michael Kim
Professor of Business and International Law, Admissions Ambassador at Cornell University
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Dennis Besedic
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Stephen Ibaraki
Global Chairman REDDS Capital, Microsoft 22 Global Awards (7 Awards, 2018-2025 in AI), Investor/Venture Capitalist, Futurist, Serial Entrepreneur…
Updates
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Growing up as a refugee in Burundi, Juliette Murekeyisoni dedicated herself to helping others from an early age. Now with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, she works to protect and support other refugees. “I tell them: Don't lose hope, you are not going to be a refugee forever. One day you'll go home, and you can use the skills you have learned here,” she shares with Melissa Fleming on our Awake At Night podcast. Listen to her extraordinary story: https://bit.ly/4dfHLQa
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Viral hepatitis kills more than 1 million people every year. Most symptoms often appear only when the disease is advanced, leading to a significant number of people living undiagnosed with the illness. Prevention and care services are essential to eliminate hepatitis. Get tested. Get vaccinated. Get treated. On Sunday’s World Hepatitis Day, the World Health Organization shares tips on how to protect yourself and others to stop transmission and save lives. https://lnkd.in/eu4n5dJR
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Each of us can take action and say #NoToHate. ✅ Fact-check ✅ Challenge hate by sharing messages of tolerance ✅ Support people targeted by hate speech ✅ Report hate speech on social platforms https://lnkd.in/e2DVWPKQ
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UN peacekeepers from Bosnia and Herzegovina are #ServingForPeace with United Nations Peacekeeping, leaving their families behind to protect those in need. We thank them for their service and sacrifice. https://lnkd.in/egbTTuj
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Extreme heat is having a heavy toll on workers' health worldwide. Global rising temperatures can lead to illness, heatstroke, and even death. According to a new report by the International Labour Organization, 26.2 million people are living with chronic kidney disease attributable to heat stress at work. The report stresses that this issue extends beyond heat waves, with 8 out of 10 occupational injuries linked to excessive heat occurring under normal conditions. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gPibhfdj
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The Refugee Olympic Team is ready to compete at the #Paris2024 Olympics. These 37 athletes are proof of the power of sport to bring hope, heal and help refugees rebuild their futures. Join us in supporting the team! —via UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
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“The choices we make, or fail to make, today could result in breakdown or breakthrough to a greener, better, safer future.” – UN Secretary-General António Guterres Learn why this September will be a pivotal moment for #OurCommonFuture: https://bit.ly/SotF2024
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On the boundary between land and sea, mangrove ecosystems are key to reducing the impacts of the climate crisis and extreme weather events by providing protection from storms, tsunamis and sea level rise. Mangroves safeguard millions of people living in coastal communities and provide habitats for marine species. Yet, they are disappearing at an alarming rate. All of us can take #ClimateAction and help preserve mangroves by understanding what is driving their loss, making sustainable choices and helping spread the word about their benefits. On Friday's Mangrove Day, join UNESCO in calling for urgent action to protect these extraordinary ecosystems. https://lnkd.in/e5nw-R6E
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"Extreme heat is having an extreme impact on people and planet." Following the three hottest days ever recorded, UN Secretary-General António Guterres launched a global call to #ClimateAction focused on: 🔸 Caring for the most vulnerable 🔸 Stepping up protections for workers 🔸 Boosting resilience 🔸 Fighting the fossil fuel addiction “The world must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures.” https://lnkd.in/duJzKDTS