United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)

06/01/2026

Twenty years after its adoption, the promise of CRPD endures: a world where can fully exercise their rights and participate in every aspect of life.

On 9-11 June, join to turn two decades of commitment into action.
➡️ https://desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/feature/june-2026/advancing-inclusion-and-rights-persons-disabilities-convention

05/31/2026

Today is ***coDay 🚭

To***co and ni****ne companies deliberately design their products to hook you.

Sugars, flavours, and cooling agents all mask the harshness of ni****ne so you inhale more, and get addicted faster.

But the grip of addiction can be broken. And the benefits are felt almost immediately:

⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops
🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves
❤️ In 1 year, heart disease risk is cut in half

Take the next step, break the addiction. Help is available: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-no-tobacco-day

***coExposed

05/31/2026

Climate adaptation means helping communities adjust to a changing climate by protecting lives, livelihoods, and nature while building new opportunities for growth.

Browse UN Environment Programme’s new Report for the latest progress: https://unep.org/resources/adaptation-gap-report-2025

05/30/2026

A global economy that is built on fossil fuels is inherently volatile & unstable.”

UN Adviser explains why transitioning to renewable energy is crucial for our economies & our planet.

05/30/2026

Potatoes are tradition, prosperity and nutrition.

Today we celebrate the power of this resilient staple crop in building a better future...
..and the farmers who have protected potato diversity over millennia.



👉 https://www.fao.org/international-potato-day/en

05/29/2026

Peace does not happen by accident. It requires political will, sustained financing and collective commitment.

Now is the time to invest in peace—not war.

Learn more about the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 👉 https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/events/invest-in-peace

05/29/2026

More than a decade after the Paris Agreement, greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise, accelerating climate change.

Humanity still has time to act and curb these emissions.

Ahead of , here's how you can take action: https://ow.ly/2r9L50Z02x7

05/28/2026

The UN Charter remains humanity’s best hope for peace. But it is only as strong as the commitment of UN member countries to uphold it.

The UN Charter is clear: member countries shall refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state. They shall act in accordance with international law, and they shall settle international disputes peacefully.

The Charter remains humanity’s best hope for peace.

But it is only as strong as the commitment of UN member countries to uphold it.

05/28/2026

Human rights protections are getting stronger. Since 2015, independent national human rights institutions have grown from 70 to 89 worldwide.

https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/peace-justice/

05/27/2026

🎬 Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to hone your artistic skills, amplify your voice, and showcase your short film on a global stage! 🤩

🤔 If you are:
✅ under 25,
✅ passionate about content creation and filmmaking,
✅ driven to make a positive impact on the world,
✅ and eager to showcase your work internationally,
👉 then is the platform for you!

📩 Submit your video on migration, diversity, social inclusion, dialogue, countering hate speech, preventing xenophobia, and addressing discrimination, through the PLURAL+ website. Share your diverse perspectives and get a chance to showcase your work at this year’s ceremony! 🎥🌍

🗓️ Deadline: 30 June! https://pluralplus.unaoc.org/submit/