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The next UN Secretary-General will take office as the multilateral financial system faces severe strain.
Amid these global, compounding economic crises, how should they respond?
Explore four takeaways from this week's episode of "World's Toughest Job."
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Currently, more than 50 countries face turmoil that's linked to their debt.
As an economic crisis looms, can the United Nations become the quintessential institution for global economic governance?
Guests discuss on "World's Toughest Job."
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📍GENEVA
Co-hosted with @GWLvoices, the #NextUNSG Candidates Debate brought together @RGrynspan, @mbachelet, and @mfespinosaEC to present their pitches for the future of multilateral leadership.
🎬 Watch the full event: bit.ly/4okFSIx
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The Geneva Debate brought together candidates @mbachelet , @mfespinosaEC and @RGrynspan , with a video intervention from @Macky_Sall , with the moderation of @TheZeinabBadawi .
Special thanks to @unfoundation and everyone that made it possible. #NextUNSG
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The Geneva Debate is happening live!
We have three hours left until the debate starts. Don’t miss a thing and join the conversation using #NextUNSG.
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Ocean health, sustainable development, and multilateralism are more interconnected than you may think.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xlif76
#WorldOceansDay | @OA_Alliance
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She is life.
Our future.
Our responsibility.
She is our ocean. 🌊
Though she faces growing threats, we still have the power to protect her — but we must #ActNow.
Our voices, choices and actions matter.
Monday is UN World Oceans Day. unworldoceansday.org #SaveOurOcean
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Across borders and generations, the choices of the UN Secretary-General can affect millions of people.
Tell us what you want the next chief to prioritize.
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Here's a question that will undoubtedly be on the next UN Secretary-General's mind:
Should the international system have a say in the oversight of AI?
Explore this question, and more takeaways from episode 4 of "World’s Toughest Job."
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The planet is speaking, and the signals are getting louder.
With proven climate solutions already being scaled, we're not starting from zero.
Our response must match the moment.
On #WorldEnvironmentDay, join the global call #NowForClimate: bit.ly/4e6iZoR
cc: @UNEP
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Sustained advocacy creates transformative change.
At @WomenDeliver, Sia Nowrojee — AVP, Girls and Women Strategy — reflected on lessons from the 1985 World Conference on Women and the power and possibilities of multilateralism.
This is her story.
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In its early years, the UN was a negotiator in the nuclear arms race.
Today, the world is grappling with another new technology: Artificial intelligence.
Will the UN — and its next leader — have a seat at the AI table?
More on "World's Toughest Job."
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The 81st President of the @UN General Assembly has been elected:
H.E. Khalilur Rahman of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. 🇧🇩
Learn more about his vision for #UNGA81: bit.ly/4ubrNyu
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The 79th World Health Assembly has come to a close.
This year, Member States adopted more than 20 decisions and 13 resolutions — centering the goal of achieving health for all.
Explore some of the key themes and moments from #WHA79.
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When it comes to the global financial system, the odds are often stacked against developing countries.
A new UN initiative could change that.
Learn how the Borrowers' Platform came to be and what it must deliver.
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When the next UN Secretary-General takes office, they'll have a lot on their plate.
This platform has everything you need to know about the race, what will be on the UN chief's desk on day one, and more: bit.ly/4tfm4YM
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In 1960 — the Year of Africa — a surge of new Member States gave the UN renewed purpose, despite the gridlock of the Cold War.
The UN that supported newly independent countries then is now being pushed to reassess its role in development.
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"The status quo is insufficient."
At #WHA79, Cecilia Mundaca Shah, UN Foundation VP for Global Health Strategy, laid out a path for global health progress despite the current reality.
🎥 WATCH.
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In a politically fraught era for international cooperation, the UN must restore its twin convictions of no war and no empire.
Read UN Foundation Senior Fellow @thantmyintu’s latest for @ForeignAffairs.
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Next up for the UN Secretary-General candidates: Debate season. 📣
Starting this week, they'll hit the road to engage in public events and showcase their platforms.
Tap here for your guide to watch-worthy debates. ⬇️
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