Every year, global health thinkers, doers, and decision-makers gather in Geneva for the World Health Assembly. â
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Despite instability, multilateral policymaking can continue to play a vital role â keeping everyone, everywhere, safe and healthy. â
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In a rapidly changing world, can global health cooperation keep up? Which defining decisions are on the line at #WHA79? â
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An expert weighs in at the link in our bio.
Our Founder and Chairman, Ted Turner, believed that everyone can make a difference.
In 2023, the UN Foundation Board celebrated Tedâs impact as part of our 25th anniversary.
Read more about his life and legacy at the link in our bio.
The United Nations Foundation community is mourning the loss and honoring the life of our Founder and Chairman Ted Turner. â
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In 1997, Ted pledged $1 billion to create the UN Foundation, the largest individual philanthropic gift in history at the time. â
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We are honored to carry forward his torch.â
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Read the statement from our President & CEO and Board Co-Chair at the link in our bio.
Community health workers are the heartbeat of global health systems.â
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They're often the first call, first to provide care, and first to detect potential health threats. â
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Vital to the resilience of their communities and global disease surveillance efforts, these health workers need broad investment and support. â
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Read the full story at the link in our bio.
Itâs been called âthe most impossible job in the world.â
A role thatâs responsible for 8 billion people, navigates global challenges, and reports to 193 bosses.
Next year, a new leader will step into the role of UN Secretary-General.
A new podcast co-production from the UN Foundation and Foreign Policy explores the demands and stakes facing the UNâs 10th leader.
Over 8 episodes, weâll dive deep into the key issues with an immersive storytelling experience and global voices. More details at the link in bio.
It's time to [Re]Group! âšâ
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Introducing a playbook for ideas, debate, and solutions for the future of global cooperation â with a special focus on the race for the next UN Secretary-General. â
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This is your invitation to think together, share ideas, and imagine better. â
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đ Join us at the link in our bio.
Revitalizing the United Nations will take more than reform. Â
It will demand a moral and political imagination that rethinks whatâs possible through global cooperation.
Ambassador Martin Kimani, President and CEO of the Africa Center, shared his reflections during the #WTPAwards. Â
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It was destined to be carried out through what we do together. đ€Â
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Around the world, young people have been diligently working to build a better future. Next Generation Fellow Renata has seen this firsthand. Â
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Now, itâs up to those in power to stand alongside them. Â
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#WTPAwards
For freedom, accountability, and justice.Â
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Sheâs tirelessly defended the truth and courageously advocated for the responsible use of technology. Â
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It is our true privilege to recognize Maria Ressa, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Rappler CEO, and Co-Chair of the UN Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, with the Champion for Global Change Award.
#WeThePeoples #WTPAwards
For a safer, fairer, and healthier world.  đ«Â
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It was our honor to recognize courageous leaders who are making a difference at this yearâs #WTPAwards. Â
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Learn more about the #WeThePeoples honorees and their extraordinary work at the link in our bio.
Itâs the worldâs toughest job.
The next UN Secretary-General will need the confidence, courage, and candor to lead a world thatâs changing at an unbelievable pace.
Young people, in particular, expect the worldâs next top diplomat to prioritize the issues affecting them most.
đ„ WATCH reflections from our latest intergenerational dialogue.
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All depend on the protection of our universal, inherent human rights. â
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The erosion of human rights should never be accepted as the norm.â
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#StandUp4HumanRights