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United Nations Academic Impact

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The United Nations Academic Impact initiative works with universities and colleges to highlight priority global issues facing today’s world.

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PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival (@pluralplus) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎥 #PLURALplus25 is back! Every year we’re amazed by the creative🤯, funny😂, inspiring🤩 and impactful videos shared by young storytellers. Now it's your turn to share your views on pressing social issues! 🗓️ Submit your short film by 15 June: pluralplus.unaoc.org/submit/

🎥 #PLURALplus25 is back! Every year we’re amazed by the creative🤯, funny😂, inspiring🤩 and impactful videos shared by young storytellers. Now it's your turn to share your views on pressing social issues!

🗓️ Submit your short film by 15 June: pluralplus.unaoc.org/submit/
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Microplastics in the seas now outnumber stars in our galaxy. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, learn how universities like Universidade Aveiro and Universitetet i Bergen are working to #BeatPlasticPollution: un.org/articles-by-pr…

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On the first day of UNOC3, we highlight Universitetet i Bergen, a UNAI member and UNAI SDG 14 Hub Chair, as they participate in and organize a series of events during the Conference to #SaveOurOcean, taking place 9 to 13 June. UiB Ocean / SDG Bergen Learn more about their events: uib.no/en/ocean/17825…

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On this inaugural International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations, UNAI recognizes our members across the globe establishing partnerships towards global solidarity.

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Play creates powerful learning opportunities that help promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. On Wednesday’s International Day of Play, and always, we must ensure every child has the opportunity to play, learn and thrive. un.org/en/observances…

Play creates powerful learning opportunities that help promote intellectual, social, emotional and physical development.

On Wednesday’s International Day of Play, and always, we must ensure every child has the opportunity to play, learn and thrive. un.org/en/observances…
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This May, UNAI member UEM Oficial hosted a ceremony and expert roundtable to highlight low-carbon strategies in higher education, honoring key sustainability initiatives aligned with the #GlobalGoals. Learn more in our latest article: un.org/en/academic-im…

This May, UNAI member <a href="/oficialUEM/">UEM Oficial</a> hosted a ceremony and expert roundtable to highlight
low-carbon strategies in higher education, honoring key sustainability initiatives aligned with the #GlobalGoals.

Learn more in our latest article: un.org/en/academic-im…
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On the 4th International Day for Countering Hate Speech, watch this year's high-level event: 'The Nexus of Hate Speech & Artificial Intelligence: Building Coalitions to Reclaim Inclusive and Safe Spaces Free of Hatred' #NoToHate webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1h/k…

UN Environment Programme (@unep) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Land sustains life on Earth, but with 2 billion hectares of land degraded, restoring ecosystems and building drought resilience is urgent. For #DesertificationandDroughtDay, swipe to see ways to restore land.

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The spread of hateful rhetoric can be an early warning sign of violence, and limiting hate speech can contribute to mitigating its impact. On this International Day for Countering Hate Speech, learn more about how and why we say #NoToHate: un.org/en/observances…

UN Trade and Development (@unctad) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Global foreign direct investment fell 11% in 2024 — the second year of decline. United Nations report warns investment is drifting away from development, leaving the poorest economies behind. Time to redirect capital toward inclusive, resilient growth. ▶️unctad.org/wir2025

António Guterres (@antonioguterres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we recognize the millions of people forced to flee war, persecution & disaster. Becoming a refugee is never a choice. But how we respond is. Let's choose solidarity. Let's choose courage. Let's choose humanity.

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Public servants are the backbone of communities — providing health care, teaching young people, building vital infrastructure, ensuring safety & much more. On Monday’s UN #PublicServiceDay, we thank all those who dedicate their lives to serving others. un.org/en/observances…

Public servants are the backbone of communities — providing health care, teaching young people, building vital infrastructure, ensuring safety &amp; much more.

On Monday’s UN #PublicServiceDay, we thank all those who dedicate their lives to serving others. un.org/en/observances…
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Women have played a critical role in diplomacy for centuries —yet, their contributions have often been overlooked. On Tuesday’s #WomenInDiplomacy Day and every day, let’s recognize and celebrate how women are breaking barriers and making a difference. un.org/en/observances…

Women have played a critical role in diplomacy for centuries —yet, their contributions have often been overlooked.

On Tuesday’s #WomenInDiplomacy Day and every day, let’s recognize and celebrate how women are breaking barriers and making a difference.  un.org/en/observances…
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Increased activity in space has led to technological advancements via satellites, but this growth also contributes to increased pollution. Learn how the Space Law & Sustainability Center at Vrije University Amsterdam seeks to solve this problem: un.org/en/academic-im… UNOOSA

Increased activity in space has led to technological advancements via satellites, but this growth also contributes to increased pollution. Learn how the Space Law &amp; Sustainability Center at Vrije University Amsterdam seeks to solve this problem:

un.org/en/academic-im…

<a href="/UNOOSA/">UNOOSA</a>
António Guterres (@antonioguterres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the United Nations turns 80, we are honoured to welcome home the original UN Charter. It is more than parchment & ink. It is a promise of peace, dignity & cooperation among nations. un.org/sg/en/content/… #CharterDay

As the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> turns 80, we are honoured to welcome home the original UN Charter.

It is more than parchment &amp; ink.

It is a promise of peace, dignity &amp; cooperation among nations.

un.org/sg/en/content/…

#CharterDay
UN Chronicle (@_unchronicle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

For the 80th anniversary of the #UNCharter, the UN Chronicle is proud to reissue “The Story of the Charter”, first published on 24 June 1947. With the United Nations Charter, freedom-loving peoples of the world were offered cooperation, and vigilance, over war: un.org/en/un-chronicl…

For the 80th anniversary of the #UNCharter, the <a href="/_UNChronicle/">UN Chronicle</a> is proud to reissue “The Story of the Charter”, first published on 24 June 1947.

With the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Charter, freedom-loving peoples of the world were offered cooperation, and vigilance, over war: un.org/en/un-chronicl…
Global Goals (@globalgoalsun) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“This conference is not about money. It’s about investing in the future we want to build, together.” United Nations Chief António Guterres at the opening of #FFD4. The Sevilla Commitment was adopted, signaling collective action on the #GlobalGoals. Press release: bit.ly/3GmCKKM

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UNAI member Koya University has launched the “Koya University Sustainability and Environment Protection Prize”, a landmark initiative aimed at encouraging excellence in environmental stewardship, sustainable innovation, and climate action. Learn more: un.org/en/academic-im…

UNAI member <a href="/KoyaUniversity/">Koya University</a> has launched the “Koya University Sustainability and Environment Protection Prize”, a landmark initiative aimed at encouraging excellence in environmental stewardship, sustainable innovation, and climate action.

Learn more: un.org/en/academic-im…
Food and Agriculture Organization (@fao) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There are 1.3 billion young people in the world and nearly 50% of them work in agrifood systems. But many face barriers. It's time to include, invest & empower youth. When young people thrive, agrifood systems thrive 👉doi.org/10.4060/cd5886… #MoveFoodForward #FAOConference

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Cooperatives come in many forms — worker, producer consumer & more. No matter the type, they empower people to participate in economic & social life. It’s not just about doing business. It’s about building a more inclusive & just society. coopsday.coop #CoopsDay

Cooperatives come in many forms — worker, producer consumer &amp; more.

No matter the type, they empower people to participate  in economic &amp; social life.

It’s not just about doing business. It’s about building a more inclusive &amp; just society.

coopsday.coop

#CoopsDay