“It is my fervent belief that gender equality creates a fair society. Without equal opportunities for men & women, there is no fairness.” -- Major Winnet Zharare of Zimbabwe receives the 2021 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.

"My message to you is simple: Don’t work for climate-wreckers. Use your talents to drive us towards a renewable future." -- @antonioguterres  tells @SetonHall  graduates theirs must be the generation that succeeds in addressing the climate emergency.

The Knotted Gun sculpture at UN Headquarters in New York is a universal symbol of non-violence. Today, people around the world continue to connect to this cherished sculpture and its powerful message of peace and hope.

Every child has the right to grow up free from fear. School should be a place where children feel safe and supported. #EndViolence  in schools now. via @UNICEF 

Our peacekeepers work tirelessly in the toughest of conditions. They constantly innovate to protect the most vulnerable. They advance the greatest mission of all — peace. -- @antonioguterres  ahead of #PKDay .

Words can be weapons, leading to devastating consequences in real life. 💭 Think critically. 📚 Check facts. 📱 Click wisely. More tips on how you can say #NoToHate :

📷: The father of late UN peacekeeper Captain Abdelrazakh of Chad was presented the Captain Diagne Medal for Exceptional Courage by @antonioguterres  this week. The tribute is @UNPeacekeeping 's highest honour for bravery. #ServingForPeace 

Let's end the stigma around menstruation. Period. On Saturday's #MenstrualHygieneDay  & every day, @UN_Women  works to safeguard the health of women & girls without stress, shame or unnecessary barriers to information or menstrual supplies.

Menstrual health is a human right, and periods are a normal part of human biology. Yet, menstruation can result in discrimination & exclusion. On Saturday's #MenstrualHygieneDay , let's end the stigma around menstruation. Period. via @UNFPA