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UN DESA

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UN DESA

@UNDESA

UN DESA assists countries around the world in agenda-setting and decision-making with the goal of meeting their economic, social and environmental challenges.

UNHQ, New York, NY

Joined April 2011

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UN DESA
@UNDESA
Jun 1
Twenty years after its adoption, the promise of CRPD endures: a world where #PersonsWithDisabilities can fully exercise their rights and participate in every aspect of life. On 9-11 June, join #COSP19 to turn two decades of commitment into action. ➡️ desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…
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On 17 June, join us live for the SDG 16 Conference 2026 – Driving transformation and coordinated action for sustainable development, co-organized by @ItalyUN_NY, @UNDESA and @IDLO . ➡️Follow live: publicadministration.desa.un.org/capacity-devel… #SDG16 #GlobalGoals #SDGs
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No one should face violence, abuse or exploitation because of disability. #COSP19 advances action to strengthen protection, uphold dignity, and promote the rights of persons with disabilities worldwide. 🌎 bit.ly/un-cosp19 📺 webtv.un.org #CRPD20
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UN News
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Jun 10
"The world benefits when everyone has the chance to use their skills in the service of humanity". - @antonioguterres This year’s Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities runs from 9 to 11 June.
Marking historic progress on rights for persons with disabilities, UN conference tackles critical...
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United Nations
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Persons with disabilities continue facing barriers & discrimination in daily life. This week’s UN Conference on Disabilities aims to advance a world where persons with disabilities can fully exercise their rights & participate equally in society. news.un.org/en/story/2026/… #COSP19
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⚽ Football is more than a sport. It’s a platform for inclusion. 🏆 Ahead of the World Cup, discover how the world’s game is helping advance education, equality and opportunity for marginalized communities worldwide. bit.ly/UNDESA_Policy_…
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Jun 9
Too often, living with a disability means living in a world designed by & for others. Luckily, it's possible to redesign a world where everyone has the chance to pursue their dreams. Together, let’s build a fair future for all.
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UN News
@UN_News_Centre
Jun 9
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has now been ratified by 192 countries and one regional organization. @antonioguterres urges governments to empower persons with disabilities as full partners in policymaking and decision-making.
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UN DESA
@UNDESA
Jun 9
🗓️Counting down to #HLPF 2026! We're just 4️⃣ weeks away from a pivotal review of progress towards the #GlobalGoals. 🔎Focus on #SDGs 6, 7, 9, 11, 17 📍Many special & side events 📺 Watch live: webtv.un.org 🔗 hlpf.un.org/2026
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@UNDESA
Jun 9
A powerful start to #COSP19. Follow this week's conversation at the @UN's global gathering for disability inclusion. social.desa.un.org/cosp/19th-sess…
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Jun 9
TODAY! Participation is a right. Representation matters. 🗳️ Join us for the opening of #COSP19, spotlighting the full inclusion of #PersonsWithDisabilities in all of society. ⏰ 10 AM EDT 📺 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k… 🌎 bit.ly/un-cosp19 #CRPD20 #DohaDeclaration
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António Guterres
@antonioguterres
Jun 7
The ocean reminds us we are bound together. It shapes our climate, sustains ecosystems & economies, and feeds billions. On World Ocean Day, let's act with ambition & resolve to build a new relationship with the ocean – grounded in science & build on shared responsibility.
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UN DESA
@UNDESA
Jun 8
Tomorrow! Join us for COSP19 from 9-11 June 2026. Advance a world where persons with disabilities participate, contribute and lead on an equal basis with others. Learn more 🌎 bit.ly/un-cosp19 Watch live 📺 webtv.un.org #COSP19 #CRPD20 #DohaDeclaration
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