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In his 1986 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech, human rights activist and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel reminded us to lead with integrity. On today's Holocaust Remembrance Day, we are paying tribute to the courage of Mr. Wiesel and all victims and survivors to speak out against hatred and dehumanisation. They remind us that, with integrity and courage, anyone can change the world.

The United States' decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization "risks global safety", says the agency in a detailed rebuttal of US reasoning for the measure. In response to US government statements that the WHO has “trashed and tarnished” and insulted it, and compromised its independence, the agency notes that it has always sought to “engage with the United States in good faith, with full respect for its sovereignty.” WHO remains committed to global cooperation and expresses hope that the United States will re-engage in the future. #GlobalHealth 📰https://buff.ly/vjknt4z

"The world has entered a critical point for multilateralism," warns Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Trust cannot exist without truth and shared facts – foundations she said are increasingly undermined by deliberate disinformation. She calls on governments and businesses to rebuild trust through shared truth, common rules and collective action. https://buff.ly/eLZyZHr #MultilateralismMatters #WEF2026

For every $1 spent protecting nature, $30 goes to destroying it. ➡️ The UN Environment Programme report 'State of Finance for Nature 2026' calls for a major policy shift towards enhancing solutions that benefit nature and the economy. Explore data & solutions: https://buff.ly/49ST6RA #OurCommonFuture

#Haiti’s crisis has reached a critical phase, senior United Nations officials warned the UN Security Council, as powerful gangs continue to expand their control. Beyond security, the humanitarian situation remains dire. ~6.4 million people require assistance, with Haiti among the least-funded humanitarian responses globally. Here are 5 facts to know⤵️

80 years ago, Eleanor Roosevelt was instrumental in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Discover who are the women who shaped the major instrument for the defense of Human Rights 📺 https://buff.ly/5p6JiRj #WomenInMultilateralism #UN80

📻 “We have seen countless human rights violations.” 🎙️Our French-language podcast speaks to Thameen Al-Kheetan (OHCHR) about the new United Nations Human Rights report on discrimination against Palestinians in the occupied #WestBank, including East Jerusalem. 🎧 https://buff.ly/KhMCwAc

‘Dangerous nostalgia’ is a threat to multilateralism, UN deputy chief tells the Danish Parliament on Thursday. Amina J. Mohammed urged countries to protect the UN Charter, urging countries to “stand up for a rules-based order” – or pay the price. https://buff.ly/TQPKYV6 #MultilateralismMatters #UNCharter

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. From the electricity we use to the food we eat and the way we travel, we can all make a difference. Join the growing ActNow movement and influence change! ➡ buff.ly/YD2NzZN #ClimateAction

"This internship has deepened our understanding of how human rights mechanisms work in practice and reaffirmed our dedication to this field." Camille and Samantha are interns at United Nations Human Rights and this is their #InternTestimonial. 🎥 UN Video/Yushi Zhang  #UN #learning #languages #multilingualism #Geneva #internship #experience