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New global poll:
Nearly 6 in 10 citizens fear for the future.
Nearly 9 in 10 believe even the most powerful nations need the international system.
Explore more survey results from across 20 countries: bit.ly/3TACKNS
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🗓️ Friday, September 25 at #UNGA81
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Check out today's events and the latest expert insights: bit.ly/4wtDTVH
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United Nations Foundation retweeted
“When women lead, the world moves forward.”
At the annual UNGA Platform of Women Leaders, I spoke about the gap between commitments and reality. Six out of seven countries are still led by men, and women made up just 5% of peace negotiators in 2025.
Women’s leadership has to move from the margins to the centre of decision-making.
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The majority of citizens trust the UN to deliver.
But in a turbulent world, patience is finite.
As the race for Secretary-General moves into a decisive stage, view findings from our report about what the world wants from the UN and who leads it next: bit.ly/3TACKNS
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The United Nations Foundation is proud to endorse the Call to Action for Renewed International Cooperation.
We join global signatories in committing to lend our experience and support to this effort.
More via @RockefellerFdn: bit.ly/4hcV74v
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🗓️ Thursday, September 24 at #UNGA81
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These are the events that should be on your radar, plus other essentials for navigating the rest of High-level Week: bit.ly/4wtDTVH
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United Nations Foundation retweeted
Happening now: How can we ensure that a human-centered approach to AI will drive meaningful progress for all?
Watch our #GlobalStage livestream from #UNGA81 with @ianbremmer, @Microsoft's @BradSmi, @NotreDame’s Rev. Daniel Groody, @unfoundation's @e_cousens & moderator @rachsieg of @CNNBusiness.
nitter.net/i/broadcasts/1PKqrNpeR…
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The climate crisis is accelerating.
Leaders stressed that there’s no time to lose at the High-level Event on Climate Action and the Just Transition at #UNGA81.
Swipe for their calls to action for a swift, fair, and just transition.
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🗓️ Wednesday, September 23 at #UNGA81
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Explore today's major moments and other key updates: bit.ly/4wtDTVH
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The General Debate has kicked off at #UNGA.
Harshani Dharmadasa, @anjalikdayal, and @MarkLGoldberg discussed takeaways from world leaders' speeches and what's next for international cooperation.
🎧: bit.ly/4yaGXXv
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The UN Foundation & Temasek Foundation announced a partnership to advance the field of pandemic risk assessment in Asia.
The initiative will develop tools to better understand pandemic risk & support earlier action across the region & beyond.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xEhlkQ
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The numbers are in: 57% of global citizens are worried about the future.
We surveyed people across 20 countries to understand their opinions on pressing global issues, the UN, and the Secretary-General race.
Their responses fell into four categories.
bit.ly/4jixnNN
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UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres opened the #UNGA General Debate for the last time.
He issued a clarion call to govern power wisely.
“Our common future is worth fighting for.”
→ bit.ly/3Tgh49M
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Starting now!
LIVE from New York: "World's Toughest Job," co-produced by the UN Foundation and @ForeignPolicy.
The conversation explores what the 10th UN Secretary-General should do in their first 100 days...and beyond: bit.ly/4r0c3yt
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Opinion: As the world fragments while collective threats mount, the next secretary-general must refocus the U.N. on only doing what only it can do. devex.com/news/the-un-s-next…
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In our new poll of 20 countries, most people agree:
In a turbulent world, global cooperation is essential.
This report highlights their hopes for the future, priorities for action, and opinions on the race for UN Secretary-General: bit.ly/3TACKNS
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#UNGA81 is here!
UN Foundation President and CEO @e_cousens joined @MarkLGoldberg to preview the key issues driving the agenda at the UN General Assembly.
Listen now: bit.ly/3TfPGbW
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The SDG Media Zone is back!
Look out for daily discussions and dynamic interviews on actions and solutions from people supporting the #GlobalGoals around the world.
View the full lineup: bit.ly/4h0aVaH
@GlobalGoalsUN | #SDGLive
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A glacier collapse in Nepal.
Wildfires and heatwaves in Europe.
The new climate reality is here, but current adaptation measures aren't enough.
@cristina_rdr and @Mattias_S call for political will and financing to move quickly.
More via @ClimateHome: bit.ly/3UVIr9C
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The wait is over! The UN General Assembly High-level Week is here.
We've curated a hub with everything you'll need for #UNGA81.
🔗 bit.ly/4wtDTVH
ALT A view of the seats in the UN General Assembly Hall, from the perspective of the dais, with white text overlaid. Text reads: UNGA 81. September 8-28, 2026.
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#UNGA81 will serve as a moment to reflect on the Sustainable Development Goals.
As leaders evaluate progress on the Goals, UN Foundation AVP Julie Kofoed explores the Sustainable Development Agenda — and what comes next after 2030: bit.ly/4dnT9Mi
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