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A fire at the refugee camps Cox's Bazar, , has impacted thousands of refugees.

WFP has responded with fortified biscuits and hot meals, while are assessing the damage to support rehabilitation efforts.

A fire at the refugee camps Cox's Bazar, #Bangladesh, has impacted thousands of #Rohingya refugees. WFP has responded with fortified biscuits and hot meals, while #WFPEngineers are assessing the damage to support rehabilitation efforts.
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For six decades, World Food Programme has been on the frontlines of emergencies and working to achieve for all.

Scroll through to learn more about the life-saving work of the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger. ⤵️

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🟠 Reproductive choices
🟠 Bodily autonomy
🟠 Personal & professional opportunities

Gender equality is a human right.

When we respect what women & girls want, we can open up a world of infinite possibilities.

More from UNFPA: unfpa.org/gender-equality

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Sudan: 7+ million people have been displaced since last April.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is working to deliver and distribute urgently-needed relief items amid concerns that the crisis could destabilize the entire region.

unhcr.org/news/briefing-…

Sudan: 7+ million people have been displaced since last April. @Refugees is working to deliver and distribute urgently-needed relief items amid concerns that the crisis could destabilize the entire region. unhcr.org/news/briefing-…
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Afghanistan received $53 million from CERF - The UN's emergency fund last year, allowing humanitarians to provide life-saving support to millions of people & helping avert the risk of famine.

Read more on the crucial role of emergency funding in responding to crises: unocha.exposure.co/navigating-cri…

Afghanistan received $53 million from @UNCERF last year, allowing humanitarians to provide life-saving support to millions of people & helping avert the risk of famine. Read more on the crucial role of emergency funding in responding to crises: unocha.exposure.co/navigating-cri…
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Yesterday, with World Health Organization (WHO), we visited Al Aqsa - the only functioning hospital in central .

Needs are massive and include health workers, medical supplies, beds, but most importantly, protection from strikes and hostilities.

Life-saving health facilities are . More 👇

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A third of the countries most vulnerable to the climate crisis are in Eastern and Southern Africa.

From cyclones to droughts, the climate emergency is exacerbating humanitarian needs across the region.

Here are 7 things you need to know from UN Humanitarian: bit.ly/3RF56BK

A third of the countries most vulnerable to the climate crisis are in Eastern and Southern Africa. From cyclones to droughts, the climate emergency is exacerbating humanitarian needs across the region. Here are 7 things you need to know from @UNOCHA: bit.ly/3RF56BK
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Misinformation can result in people being left uninformed & put lives at risk.

What we share online can have consequences in the real world.

Pause & verify facts before sharing content online.

Misinformation can result in people being left uninformed & put lives at risk. What we share online can have consequences in the real world. Pause & verify facts before sharing content online.
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🔴 Insecurity
🔴 looting
🔴 bureaucratic impediments
🔴 poor network
🔴 lack of cash
🔴 limited technical and humanitarian staff

Numerous challenges obstruct humanitarian aid in as it faces the world's largest internal displacement crisis.

More: bit.ly/4aNK3FG

🔴 Insecurity 🔴 looting 🔴 bureaucratic impediments 🔴 poor network 🔴 lack of cash 🔴 limited technical and humanitarian staff Numerous challenges obstruct humanitarian aid in #Sudan as it faces the world's largest internal displacement crisis. More: bit.ly/4aNK3FG
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: Thousands of opposition supporters, including key party
leaders, have been detained or subjected to intimidation in the months leading up to the elections. Newly elected government must take steps to renew its commitments to democracy & human rights - Volker Türk

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As Secretary-General of the WMO, Professor Celeste Saulo's top priority is serving the needs of the most vulnerable.

🔗 wmo.int/media/news/cel…

As Secretary-General of the WMO, Professor Celeste Saulo's top priority is serving the needs of the most vulnerable. 🔗 wmo.int/media/news/cel…
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Gaza: Few doctors remain at Al-Aqsa Hospital, where hundreds of patients are in need of urgent trauma care.

UN humanitarians say ongoing bombardments are causing significant casualties as medical teams struggle to carry out their life-saving work. news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

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Some bakeries in are back up and running after over 50 days of closures.

WFP is providing wheat flour, salt, sugar and yeast so bakeries can start making bread again, increasing accessibility and affordability for thousands of displaced families.

Some bakeries in #Gaza are back up and running after over 50 days of closures. WFP is providing wheat flour, salt, sugar and yeast so bakeries can start making bread again, increasing accessibility and affordability for thousands of displaced families.
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The recent surge of attacks on cities across has left behind a tragic trail of loss and destruction.

Another attack in the Region has killed nearly a dozen civilians, including 5 children.

Humanitarian Coordinator's statement: bit.ly/3RXyeEy

The recent surge of attacks on cities across #Ukraine has left behind a tragic trail of loss and destruction. Another attack in the #Donetsk Region has killed nearly a dozen civilians, including 5 children. Humanitarian Coordinator's statement: bit.ly/3RXyeEy
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: Very concerned about the rise in ethnic-based hate speech and incitement to violence in the country after last month’s general elections. I call on the authorities to thoroughly and transparently investigate all reports & to hold those responsible to account - Volker Türk

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💻 Tech expert
👩‍💼 Lawyer
👨‍👧 Parent
🔡 Translator
🧑‍🎓 Student

UN Volunteers come from all walks of life to make a difference for people around the world.

Learn how you can join them: unv.org

💻 Tech expert 👩‍💼 Lawyer 👨‍👧 Parent 🔡 Translator 🧑‍🎓 Student @UNVolunteers come from all walks of life to make a difference for people around the world. Learn how you can join them: unv.org
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🔺220 incidents impacting UNRWA premises & displaced people sheltering have been reported since war began, including 63 direct hits on UNRWA installations.

🔺Only 5 (out of 22) UNRWA health centres are still operational in middle & southern areas📍
unrwa.org/resources/repo…

🔺220 incidents impacting @UNRWA premises & displaced people sheltering have been reported since war began, including 63 direct hits on UNRWA installations. 🔺Only 5 (out of 22) @UNRWA health centres are still operational in middle & southern areas📍#Gaza unrwa.org/resources/repo…
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“I call on all leaders to speak out against antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry and hate speech of all kinds.”

António Guterres says that dehumanizing language that incites violence is never acceptable.

“I call on all leaders to speak out against antisemitism, anti-Muslim bigotry and hate speech of all kinds.” — @antonioguterres says that dehumanizing language that incites violence is never acceptable.
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❌ Myth: It is too late to do something about the climate crisis.

✅ Fact: Every taken to address the climate crisis helps prevent or lessen future impacts.

See how you can help stop the spread of harmful misinformation. ⬇️

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The are our blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable world.

Learn about the 17 Goals created to transform our future. un.org/sustainabledev…

The #GlobalGoals are our blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable world. Learn about the 17 Goals created to transform our future. un.org/sustainabledev…
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