United Nations Foundation

On the sidelines of #UNGA80, UN Foundation and global partners will convene to highlight one key point: Climate adaptation is everyone's business — and it must be financed, fast, and fair. RSVP to join in person or virtually on Tuesday, September 23: bit.ly/4mVLibO In partnership with: Folkekirkens Nødhjælp (DanChurchAid) and Instituto Talanoa

The United Nations Charter sets out a vision for prosperity and peace. At the opening of #UNGA80, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on world leaders to channel the same determination the organization’s Founding Members had in 1945. Read his full address: bit.ly/41LFFV1 

On her first day as President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock reminded world leaders: The world needs the United Nations. Stay updated as #UNGA80 begins: bit.ly/45VVNWn

For the Honorable Richard T. Bissen, sustainability is part of daily life in Maui. As mayor of the county, he's helping to rebuild his community, using the Global Goals as a springboard for progress and resilience. Learn more about his leading example: bit.ly/46psL1u cc: County of Maui & Caroline Kleinfox

The countdown is ON! 🇺🇳 On September 23, the General Debate at #UNGA80 begins. World leaders will come together at UN Headquarters to discuss global issues. Tap here for the latest details and speakers: bit.ly/4mTP2KH

Famine has now been confirmed in Gaza. Over half a million people are facing the most devastating form of hunger, marked by extreme food deprivation, acute malnutrition and starvation-related deaths. “It is a man-made disaster, a moral indictment and a failure of humanity itself,” stressed UN Secretary-General António Guterres, adding: “We cannot allow this situation to continue with impunity. No more excuses. The time for action is not tomorrow — it is now. We need an immediate ceasefire, the immediate release of all hostages and full, unfettered humanitarian access.” More from the World Food Programme: https://lnkd.in/dRujWHdQ

It's almost time for the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.

In Nigeria, local women are leading the effort to protect children from polio. UN Foundation Press Fellow Hanan Zaffar Naqeeb explores how they're the backbone of the country's polio vaccination efforts. Read more via Al Jazeera. https://bit.ly/4mHafa9

It's that time of year again. The 80th Session of the UN General Assembly is almost here. This page is your source for all things #UNGA80: bit.ly/4m5S51E

What does Africa’s future on the world stage really look like? Explore this question and many more on the new Future of Africa Podcast. Each week, join young African changemakers and global leaders to discuss what's next for the continent. First up for the premiere: Jake Obeng-Bediako, Director of Policy and Implementation for Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Initiative Dr. Chukwuemeka B. Eze, Director for Democratic Futures in Africa at Open Society Foundations Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, Advisor to the African Union Commission Chairperson for Women, Gender and Youth 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/4md05y8 ✨ Hosted by The Elders Foundation, African Union, and the UN Foundation in collaboration with Global Dispatches. Presented by Adelle Onyango and Mark Goldberg ✨