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United Nations in Brussels (official account) brings together over 30 UN entities working with the EU and partners to advance #SDGs, #humanrights, #peace and more.
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For #HumanRightsDay, we asked people in Europe what their favourite human rights books are - here are the top picks!

#OurEverydayRights
Image of a book with the message - for human rights day we asked people in Europe what are their favourite human rights books. List top picks of books. Jacaranda, 1984, If this is a Man, To kill a Mockingbird, LesMiserables, The Handmaid's Tale, A Thousand Splendid Suns, The Underground Railroad, Germinal, The Grape of Wrath Image asking 'And you, what is your pick?'
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Walls that once stood silent now tell stories of refugee resilience, hope & new beginnings.

With support of the EU, @unhcr.org is partnering with 3 talented artists to share messages of solidarity in cities across Europe.

Stay tuned. More coming soon.
December 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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“We are not going to get the equality and the parity of decision-making without women having the courage to come forward” - Mary Robinson told the @eesc.bsky.social Women’s Forum in Brussels yesterday after a screening of the documentary ‘Mrs Robinson’.
Ms. Isabelle Le Galo Flores, Secretary-General, European Economic and Social Committee; Caroline Petit, Deputy Director of the United Nations Regional Information Center (UNRIC); Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; Florence Raes, Director, UN Women Brussels Liaison Office and Séamus Boland, President, European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Florence Raes, Director, UN Women Brussels Liaison Office; Ms. Isabelle Le Galo Flores, Secretary-General, European Economic and Social Committee; Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; and Caroline Petit, Deputy Director of the United Nations Regional Information Center (UNRIC);
November 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Transport is one of the biggest sources of emissions! But it’s also where we can make the biggest change.

Small choices matter. Your commute matters.

This World #SustainableTransportDay: take the greener route. 🌍✨ @bxllaville.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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She’s not being dramatic.

She’s being targeted.

Harassment and deepfakes are violence—on screen and off.

We must #ACTToEndViolence: www.unwomen.org/en/news-stor...

#16Days #NoExcuse
half a face portrait of a women with 'Digital Violence is Real Violence' written as tagline with UN Women logo below.
November 25, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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The right diagnosis, right drug, right dose, right duration, right route. Prescribing and taking antibiotics only when needed is an important step in slowing antimicrobial resistance.

World #AMR Awareness Week
Image of pills with "Antimicrobial Resistance: What is it?" Petri dish with 'Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to antimicrobial medicines' written Slide with facts: "Antimicrobial resistance contributes to 5 million deaths every year." and "Global annual cost to health services of up to €3 trillion by 2030." as well as "New treatments can take over 10 years to develop and cost over €1 billion." Slide with Slowing Antimicrobial resistance written and the following tex: "With bacterial infections, antibiotics aren't always the answer. Many everyday infections get better on their own. Misusing antibiotics, without the advice of a health worker, makes them less effective when we need them."
November 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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Since 2000, child poverty has fallen by a third, yet children’s rights remain under threat.

@unicef.org reports:

* 1 in 5 children live in extreme monetary poverty;
* 4 in 5 face at least one severe climate hazard yearly; and
* in 2024, 1 in 5 lived in a conflict area.

#WorldChildrensDay
World Children's Day carousel - children below a title 'My Day, My Rights' World Children's Day carousel - children on a bench with '20 November is World Children's Day, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child' World Children's Day carousel - children hugging below a text 'Since 2000, child poverty has fallen by a third, yet children's rights remain under threat. 1 in 5 of the world's children live in extreme monetary poverty' World Children's Day carousel - children looking at the camera with a text above listing facts. '4 out of 5 children face at least one extreme climate hazard every year. In 2024, 1 in 5 children lived in a conflict area'
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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🚽 Toilets should be put on a pedestal.

In a changing world, one thing remains constant: we’ll always need the toilet — to protect health, dignity and our environment.

Learn more and join in #WorldToiletDay on 19 November
👉 worldtoiletday.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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As the largest multi-stakeholder forum on the #SDGs in the Benelux, this year's #SDGForum gave policymakers, businesses, NGOs, and academia a chance to meet and exchange ideas and solutions on the # SDGs.

Thanks to all participants
@undp.org #GlobalGoals
November 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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💡 Light is the key to unlocking the secrets of quantum science. Artists from around the world have reimagined this connection through their art. Now it’s your turn to vote for the visual that shines as bright as the science itself unesco.org/en/articles/... #IYQ2025
invitation to vote in the 'Quantum light: A visual odyssey' contest with text and a lightbulb held in a hand part of the visual
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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🟢 Climate facts vs. climate fiction 🔴

UNDP shares 30 science-backed numbers to tell the real story of the climate crisis.

Explore here: go.undp.org/ClimateCounts

#ClimateCounts | #COP30
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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This year, the UN marks its 80th anniversary. 8 decades of working for people and planet. Despite challenges, the United Nations continues to prove that global problems need global solutions. #UN80
October 24, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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20 million euro FAO-EU initiative targets Blue Transformation innovations in Africa and Latin America.
www.fao.org/newsroom/det...
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Man feeding fish in aquaculture
October 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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#WorldFoodDay was observed today and celebrated all week long in #Brussels. Thank you to all who took part and to those who took the time to visit. @bxllaville.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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#Brussels marks 80 Years of @FAO with the iconic Manneken-Pis sporting a FAO field expert's outfit for the day.

Stop by, take a photo, and share your moment using #FAO80 #FoodHeroes #WorldFoodDay #Bruxelles
October 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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The issue is in focus thanks to the @unicef.org exhibit in Brussels - "A Question Mark Hangs Over Gaza".

📅 3–22 Oct |📍Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels
🎟️ Free | With support from
@ec.europa.eu @unicefbelgique.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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"Where learning, playing, even dreaming, becomes dangerous."

Visit A Question Mark Hangs Over Gaza, a photo & sound exhibition sharing the reality of childhood in Gaza.

📅 3–22 Oct |📍Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels
🎟️ Free | With support from @ec.europa.eu

@unicefbelgique.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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When you think of cotton, the first thing that probably comes to mind is clothing. And while this is cotton's main use, its importance extends far beyond apparel.

Keep reading to learn some interesting facts about cotton on #WorldCottonDay: www.fao.org/world-cotton... 🧵👇🏼
October 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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"A Question Mark Hangs Over Gaza" @unicef.org exhibit in Brussels until 22 October, sheds light on the harsh reality faced by children in the Gaza Strip. It is being held at the Pavilion of Human Passions in the Parc du Cinquantenaire.

www.unicef.be/fr/expo
www.unicef.be/nl/expo
October 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Are you passionate about climate action and eager to get others involved? If so, you can become a #EUClimatePact Ambassador or Partner to drive change in everyday life and help shape our future.

Learn more ⤵
climate-pact.europa.eu/get-involved...

#MyWorldOurPlanet @euclimateaction.bsky.social
Climate Pact Ambassador poster of a women and a man talking while sat on grass.
September 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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At the opening of #UNGA80, Secretary-General António Guterres recalled the choices made 80 years ago to put cooperation over chaos, law over lawlessness and peace over conflict, which are the founding principles of the United Nations.

The #EU speaks on Thursday ⤵️
unric.org/en/better-to...
September 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Join @spotlightinitiative.org tomorrow at #UNGA80 for the side-event 'Full Speed Ahead: A Global Partnership to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls'.

23 September | 19:15 – 20:30 CEST

Watch the live here: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n...

#EVAWG #WithHer #StrongerTogether #UNSpotlightInitiative
September 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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💚It's #WorldCleanUpDay. #Brussels kicked off festivities with street sweepers joining the Smurfs, the City of Brussels, the UN, the EU, Manneken Pis and Jeanneke-Pis (a first!) in promoting the observance.

Learn more on how you can take part in today's activities: www.brussels.be/world-cleanu...
September 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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The city of Brussels is taking part in #WorldCleanupDay.

Meet the Cleaning Service teams, test their vehicles, take part in games, take part in a waste collection, or join the Brussels Cleanliness Festival! @bxllaville.bsky.social

www.bruxelles.be/world-cleanu...
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Brussels Cleanliness Festival banner
September 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Equal work deserves equal pay, regardless of gender.

Yet, women earn on average 20% less than men for the same work.

⏰ End inequality. End the gender pay gap.

#EqualPayDay
September 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM