The United Nations Academic Impact initiative works with universities and colleges to highlight priority global issues facing today’s world.
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Looking for straight talk on #SocialSummit2025?
We asked some of the people who the future will impact the most: young people.
Because honestly? Young people aren't just inheriting the future—they're building it.
social.desa.un.org/world-sum…
@UNDESASocial @GlobalGoalsUN
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31 Oct 2025
Resilient architecture is more than just structures - it's about building:
📏 Strength
🏛️ Safety
🪜 Hope
⛲️ Resilience
This #WorldCitiesDay, discover how proper infrastructure can guide us towards a safer and more sustainable future: go.undp.org/4mY
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30 Oct 2025
“Global solidarity and solutions are needed more than ever.”
In the face of unprecedented challenges, @antonioguterres stresses the need for greater unity, and the UN's unique role bringing people together.
“Multilateral cooperation is the beating heart of the United Nations.”
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29 Oct 2025
Meet the #HeroesofTomorrow: UN #SDGAwards Finalists who are turning vision into action—transforming today’s challenges into solutions for a sustainable future.
Watch the UN @SDGAction Awards Ceremony today at 18:00 CET, live from Rome: sdgactionawards.org/live/
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27 Oct 2025
Every number tells a story.
Every decision adds up.
Ahead of #COP30, discover 30 facts that explain the climate crisis: go.undp.org/ClimateCounts
🟰 Because #ClimateCounts.
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27 Oct 2025
🌍 Nearly 150 changemakers from close to 140 countries.
One mission: climate action.
At #UNESCOYouthForum in Samarkand 🇺🇿 , young changemakers are leading the change with courage, creativity, and unstoppable momentum.
unesco.org/en/youth/forum
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24 Oct 2025
Hope 🇺🇳
Unity 🇺🇳
Diversity 🇺🇳
Possibility 🇺🇳
Cooperation 🇺🇳
These are just some of the words that come to mind when people think about the United Nations.
Take a look and get inspired on Friday’s #UNDay. ⬇️
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24 Oct 2025
Meet the 2025 #SDGYoungLeaders! Selected from 33K applications across 150 countries, these 17 changemakers will work over the next 2 years to:
💬 Champion the #SDGs
🌱 Catalyze action
🤝 Drive collaboration for a sustainable future
🔗 tinyurl.com/4z5jfn5b?utm_sou…
ALT Collage of 17 individuals under the title “Young Leaders 2025 Cohort,” set against a black background with colorful geometric shapes. Includes the United Nations Youth Office logo and text noting the initiative.
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24 Oct 2025
For 80 years, the @UN has worked to forge peace, tackle poverty & hunger, advance human rights & build a more sustainable world,.
Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.
On this #UNDay, let’s stand together & act as one.
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23 Oct 2025
How can higher education drive inclusion and sustainable growth?
Join us on Nov 5 (14:00 CET / 16:00 Doha) to explore new collaborations like the Digital Education Transformation Hub for Africa, FutureSkills4All, and the Dubai Declaration on OER.
Register: buff.ly/RA8RLDM
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Lasting development impact starts with people’s needs.
In the latest policy brief, UN DESA explores different approaches to ensure that no one is being left behind.
Read it here ➡️ bit.ly/UNDESA_Policy_Brief #GlobalGoals #SocialSummit2025
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21 Oct 2025
The @UN is one of the most ambitious & profound undertakings in human history. A promise to solve problems together & support the most vulnerable.
As we mark 80 years of this organization, let’s recommit to this promise & the actions that bring it to life around the world.
un.org/sg/en/content/sg/stat…
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21 Oct 2025
For 80 years, the UN has been working for everyone, everywhere.
Ahead of Friday’s #UNDay, take a look at the new exhibition 'Shared Lives, Shared Future' showcasing the UN's impact around the world - co-organized with @ItalyUN_NY, @SLOtoUN & @swiss_un. un.org/en/exhibits/exhibit/u…
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17 Oct 2025
Ema, a young leader from Albania, believes in a future built on solidarity, trust, and equality.
Her message reflects the hope of her generation. 🗣️
At #UN80, we’re listening and empowering youth to shape the future #ForPeopleForPlanet.
@UN_Albania | @UNYouthAffairs
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17 Oct 2025
1.1 billion people 🌍 live in multidimensional poverty.
887 million live in regions exposed to at least 1 of 4 climate hazards: high heat, drought, floods & air pollution.
Explore our new #MultidimensionalPoverty Index 2025 w/ @ophi_oxford: go.undp.org/ioE
#EndPoverty
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16 Oct 2025
80 years of #WorldFoodDay, and we’re celebrating it at the @World_FoodForum!
@JayashriW joined the panel to highlight UNAI's partnership w/ the @FAO elearning Academy - empowering early-career scholars to tackle food insecurity, climate change & inequality.
#WFF2025 #FAO80
ALT Photo: ©FAO Lorenzo Catena
ALT Photo: ©FAO Lorenzo Catena
ALT Photo: ©FAO Giuseppe Carotenuto
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10 Oct 2025
🧠 #MentalHealth gets just 2% of health budgets—unchanged since 2017
🧠 Spending: >$50 in rich nations, <$1 in poorer ones
🧠 Only 13 mental health workers per 100K people globally.
This is a global equity crisis 🚨
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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7 Oct 2025
Decent work is a human right. It means dignity, equality, fair income and safe working conditions.
For over 100 years, @ilo has worked to achieve social justice & decent work for all.
See how on Tuesday’s World Day for Decent Work: ilo.org/topics-and-sectors/d…
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6 Oct 2025
Cities are more than bricks & mortar.
They are the promise of home.
Yet, in our rapidly urbanising world, cities often shoulder the impacts of today’s crises.
On this #WorldHabitatDay, let’s build stronger cities that ensure safety & belonging for all. un.org/en/observances/habita…
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2 Oct 2025
Thursday's International Day of Non-Violence marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who remained committed to the principle of non-violence, even in the most difficult circumstances. un.org/en/observances/non-vi…
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