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Call for contributions to our Information Integrity Survey:  Risks in the information environment, such as mis- and disinformation, hate speech, polarizing echo chambers, the demise of independent journalism, misleading advertising practices and limitations on access to reliable information, are increasingly impacting public trust, human rights, peace and sustainable development. If you are working to address information risks and strengthen information integrity, we want to hear from you. Whether your initiative is ongoing or planned, your contribution will help: ✅ Showcase promising practices and achievements ✅ Identify gaps and emerging needs ✅ Inform future policy guidance on information integrity and the Sustainable Development Goals ✅ Strengthen collaboration across sectors and regions Submission deadline: 1 October 2026.  https://lnkd.in/eJNau5b2

Sea level rise is no longer a future threat. It is accelerating now, with levels projected to rise up to 30cm by 2050, which could cause the displacement of up to 1.2 billion people. "Rising seas are sinking futures" said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “They endanger coastlines, livelihoods - the very existence of States themselves.” Here are ways to address the challenges: https://lnkd.in/ekJr-kqT

Monday is the International Day for People of African Descent — a chance to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the African diaspora around the world. “We also recall the work still to be done towards ensuring the full enjoyment of human rights, equality and opportunity by people of African descent,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed. “Let’s re-affirm our collective commitment to dismantling systemic racism and achieving equality, justice and transformative change in the daily lives of people of African descent everywhere.” https://lnkd.in/ebisP3Pm

Nearly 80% of drug-related deaths are linked to opioids, and many of these deaths are caused by overdose. More facts from the World Health Organization on Monday’s International Overdose Awareness Day: https://lnkd.in/dh9VhTSY

Enforced disappearance is a grave human rights violation that has frequently been used as a means to spread terror and insecurity. Hundreds of thousands of people have vanished during conflicts or periods of repression. Societies have the right to know the truth about what happened to those who disappeared. On Sunday’s International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances and every day, join us in standing up for the rights of those who disappeared and their families. https://lnkd.in/ebkK2QA

Racism, intolerance and discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies — a tragedy for everyone. To prevent and fight racism is to help build a better world for all of us. From speaking up and spreading messages of tolerance and compassion to volunteering in support of vulnerable groups, we can all stand up for our common humanity.

Nuclear testing harms the environment, undermines economic development, and has devastating effects on people’s lives and health. It is a relic of the past that has no place in the 21st century. “Nuclear tests do not prove strength. They shatter trust, invite reciprocal tests, fuel a nuclear arms race and betray every community still living with the legacy of past nuclear tests,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday's International Day against Nuclear Tests. “The world must never witness another nuclear explosion.” https://lnkd.in/dZbJggk

The UN is supporting rescue and relief efforts in Nepal following this week’s deadly floods and landslides, which have left hundreds killed and many more injured or missing. UN teams on the ground are helping affected communities with emergency food, medical supplies, shelter and other life-saving assistance. We are also providing logistics support and satellite imagery to help responders reach communities cut off by the disaster. https://lnkd.in/eEsQTVnm

Education is a human right. Since 2015, 110 million more children and youth are in school, with completion rates rising—especially for girls. The Sustainable Development Goals aim to ensure all boys and girls can access a high-quality education.

We all know that not everything we see online is true – and what we share can have consequences in the real world. Before sharing content, pause to verify facts by asking basic questions and doing additional research.