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  1. 4 hours ago

    41% of heads or deputies of missions are women – the highest proportion ever. Women’s perspectives make our missions more effective and are an important factor in creating peace agreements that last. My statement today:

    8 replies 91 retweets 176 likes
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  2. 7 hours ago

    Congratulations to Sahle-Work Zewde & to Ethiopians, on your first woman president & new cabinet in which women ministers head key departments. The African continent is leading the way in showcasing that women's engagement and leadership are crucial to lasting peace.

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  3. 10 hours ago

    We will never effectively address complex global challenges like climate change, inequality & conflict without the expertise of half our population. Women's contributions are essential to creating resilient, peaceful societies on a healthy planet

    38 replies 346 retweets 705 likes
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  4. 13 hours ago

    Gender equality and women’s participation contribute directly to sustainable peace – and are my priorities in the UN’s prevention efforts. That includes appointing women to senior positions & increasing the number of women peacekeepers.

    33 replies 367 retweets 679 likes
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  5. Oct 24

    "Climate change is a major multiplier of disaster losses worldwide." and stress the importance of measures to adapt to the inevitable impacts of climate change:

    51 replies 579 retweets 869 likes
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  6. Oct 24

    Nearly half the world lives on less than $5.50 a day. A new report finds that new ways to measure & understand poverty are crucial for ending it by 2030:

    45 replies 333 retweets 547 likes
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  7. Oct 23

    On , we reaffirm our commitment: To repair broken trust; to heal our planet; to leave no one behind. We will never give up.

    195 replies 1,916 retweets 3,407 likes
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  8. Oct 23

    Many women do not control their own finances. Only 58% of women in developing economies have bank accounts. Women’s financial inclusion and equality are essential to and achieve the .

    38 replies 458 retweets 918 likes
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    Oct 20

    73 yrs of service to the 🌍. 17 for people & planet. Ahead of Wednesday's see how the UN makes a difference:

    169 replies 848 retweets 1,549 likes
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  10. Oct 23

    609 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack access to electricity. Renewable energy could be the solution, but the continent needs more support to increase

    While environmental initiatives in are reducing pollution & embracing renewable energy, the region still faces challenges in achieving sustainable energy Africa Renewal explains why
    72 replies 270 retweets 636 likes
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  11. Oct 22

    Only 53% of working-age women participate in the formal labour force, compared to 80% of men. Equal participation could add around $12 trillion dollars to the global economy – resources that could help us achieve the .

    36 replies 213 retweets 435 likes
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  12. Oct 22

    Inequality is growing in both developed and developing countries. One recent analysis says the richest 1% of people in the world could control two thirds of the planet’s wealth by 2030. Our future depends on fair globalization.

    59 replies 393 retweets 587 likes
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  13. Oct 22

    59 countries have no legal protection against sexual harassment in the workplace, and in 18 countries married women require their husband's permission to work outside the home. Ending gender-based discrimination is crucial to .

    36 replies 412 retweets 577 likes
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  14. Oct 21

    Every year, the world uses up to 5 trillion plastic bags. Only 9% of the 9 billion tonnes of plastic produced is recycled. Alternative packaging can help for .

    67 replies 509 retweets 824 likes
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  15. Oct 20

    The cost of adapting to climate change could be as high as $500 billion per year in developing countries if we fail to implement the . We already have the solutions; we need ambitious now.

    83 replies 569 retweets 932 likes
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  16. Oct 20

    Disasters caused almost $3 trillion in economic losses in the past 20 years, says new report. Climate-related disasters accounted for 77% of those losses. Our future and global prosperity depend on ambitious & urgent .

    16 replies 155 retweets 211 likes
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  17. Oct 20

    First UN country team leaders meeting since we achieved full gender parity – an essential step to creating a more effective, representative UN. I am committed to parity across our organization.

    57 replies 437 retweets 1,074 likes
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  18. Oct 19

    My heart goes to all in Amritsar following Friday’s tragic accident. Earlier this month, I was honoured to visit the Golden Temple and witnessed the warmth and generosity of the people. My deepest condolences to those who have lost family and loved ones.

    85 replies 398 retweets 1,604 likes
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  19. Oct 19

    Economic losses from climate-related disasters have risen over 150% in the past 20 years. is the only path to global prosperity. New report:

    34 replies 368 retweets 514 likes
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  20. Oct 18

    40 million jobs a year are needed across the globe to keep pace with the growth of people of working age. Jobs for young people are essential to the .

    25 replies 155 retweets 325 likes
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