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10/19/2026

"War is the worst enemy of human rights. It is an aberration.”

— United Nations Human Rights chief Volker Türk

In conflict, civilians always pay the highest price.

War is not the answer.

10/19/2026

Refugees didn’t choose to flee their homes. They were forced to make the impossible decision to leave everything behind in search of safety.

But we can all choose empathy and solidarity.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency works every day to protect people forced to flee, providing life-saving support like shelter, food and water, while helping them stay safe and live with dignity.

10/18/2026

Racism, intolerance and discrimination tear at the fabric of our societies, which is a tragedy for everyone.

To prevent and fight racism is to create a better world for all of us.

From speaking up and spreading words of tolerance and compassion to volunteering in support of vulnerable groups, we can all stand up for our common humanity.

10/18/2026

Menopause is a natural stage in women’s lives, marking the end of their reproductive years.

Most women experience it between the ages of 45 and 55, as ovarian follicular function and estrogen levels decline.

On Sunday’s World Menopause Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the importance of understanding menopause and its impact on women’s health. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/menopause

10/17/2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stresses that our shared future depends on whether humanity can govern power wisely.

“The greatest power is not the power to dominate.

It is the power to build a future that works for everyone.”

10/17/2026

For millions of people worldwide, surviving on less than $2.15 a day isn’t just difficult to imagine — it’s a daily reality.

Beyond the struggle to meet basic needs, families living in poverty often face stigma and unfair treatment.

“Let us mobilize the political will and investments needed to ensure everyone has a safe home, and the opportunity to build a life of dignity, free from poverty,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

10/16/2026

"The resilience & resistance of girls gives me hope."

See what inspires UN Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai & other people around the world to stay positive in challenging times.

Join the conversation and tell us in the comments what gives you hope for the future!

10/16/2026

“Over one million species now face the risk of extinction, edging us ever closer towards an uninhabitable world.

It doesn’t have to be this way.”

At the Biodiversity Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for more action, speed and will to make peace with nature.

10/16/2026

Everyone has the right to food. Yet millions of people worldwide go to bed hungry.

On Friday’s World Food Day, the World Food Programme is calling for greater global efforts to ensure food reaches every person in need. https://wfp.org/global-hunger-crisis

10/15/2026

Volunteering unites us all — and reflects the rich diversity of our world.

Globally, around one billion people volunteer their time in service of others.

Are you one of them? Get inspired with UN Volunteers: https://unv.org

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