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Gender pay gaps represent one of today’s greatest social injustice.
According to @ilo, women earn on average about 18%per cent less than men, although there are wide variations across countries.
Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of gender.
This week, the annual conferences of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons #CCW & its protocols will take place at UN Geneva 🇺🇳
🗓️ Protocol V 9 & 12 Nov
🗓️ Protocol II 10-11 Nov
🗓️ High Contracting Parties meeting 16-20 Nov
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@UN_Disarmament
#ClimateAction can't wait.
#COP31 is starting in Antalya today.
Get all the info here ➡️ buff.ly/kAnUpuF
From online platforms to maritime routes, wildlife crime networks are changing how they operate, trade and conceal illegal wildlife.
Understanding these changing trends is essential for effective investigations and successful enforcement.
#GUARDwildlife
Adopted in 1966, the #CCPR & #CESCR treaties turned the Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ aspirations into binding law, helping spur the development of int'l human rights law.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of this milestone.
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@UNHumanRights
The 31st UN Climate Change Conference will start in Antalya tomorrow.
Against a backdrop of record-breaking temperatures, escalating climate impacts & growing energy insecurity, #COP31 is a critical opportunity for countries to accelerate climate action & strengthen cooperation.
Two new #Ebola vaccines are entering trials in the #DRC to address the ongoing Bundibugyo strain outbreak.
Dr. Meg Doherty, Director of science and health at @WHO, explains what it means ⤵️
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@WHOAFRO
Those least responsible for climate change are among the most vulnerable to its impacts.
With 🌐 warming now set to exceed 1.5°C, well-financed adaptation is 🔑to reduce risks & losses, build resilience, foster inclusive dev.
@UNEP #AdaptationGap report: buff.ly/Mc9xRuP
On a months-long Arctic expedition aboard Tara Ocean Foundation’s 'Polar Station', scientists explain why climate science matters worldwide.
@antonioguterres hears their climate warning and will carry their findings & concerns to #COP31 next week ⤵️
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Join @UNIDIR #ID26 on 11 November to explore the security implications of electromagnetic spectrum disruptions and their impact on military capabilities and innovation.
🔗 Last chance to register: unidir.org/ID26
The United Kingdom failed to protect woman prosecuted by man she accused of rape, UN Women's Rights Committee #Cedaw has found. The private prosecution was initiated by the man she had accused of rape & subsequently taken over by the🇬🇧 public prosecutors.
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Love is love. For everyone, everywhere.
No one should be denied health care because of who they are or who they love.
A #FreeAndEqual world is possible! 🏳️🌈
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Is it too late to tackle climate change? “Overshoot is not surrender,” says @UN climate adviser Selwin Hart.
Ahead of #COP31, he explains why the world has never been better equipped to address the crisis & why action cannot wait.
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“Young people should be at the forefront of global change & innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development & peace. If, however, they are left on society's margins, all of us will be impoverished.”
Kofi Annan's words remind us the vital role youth play in society.
Despite progress at the top, women remain under-represented in management overall, holding less than 1/3 of managerial positions🌐
Gender balance improved at senior & top management but declined at junior & middle levels.
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#GenerationEquality
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists is an essential precondition to guarantee freedom of expression and access to information for all citizens.
See what @UNESCO does to #EndImpunity for crimes against journalists: buff.ly/v157AsW
Briefing the Security Council, @Lacroix_UN highlights the fragile security situation in Abyei, recent deadly attacks and the need to strengthen @UNISFA_1's capacity to protect civilians and maintain stability.
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People in prison must be protected from torture & ill treatment. Similarly, prison staff and service providers must be able to work in a safe environment.
@UNODC supports countries in implementing the #MandelaRules by improving prison management.
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Human Rights Committee #CCPR adopts reports on follow-up to concluding observations concerning Bolivia, Iraq, Luxembourg, Togo and Uruguay.
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