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What are some of the ways you have taken action to prevent hate speech?
Hate speech can have real consequences for individuals and communities. But each of us can help stop hate speech and raise awareness of how it causes harm.
No matter where. No matter when. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is on the ground worldwide, helping people forced to flee rebuild their lives. Even as funding drops and needs grow, UNHCR continues to provide shelter, protection and hope. At a time of record displacement and shrinking support, we can all take action —by challenging harmful narratives, amplifying refugee voices, and donating to support refugee families. Help spread the word on Friday’s World Refugee Day.
“I strongly appeal to all to avoid any further internationalization of the conflict.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres remains profoundly alarmed by the military escalation between Israel and Iran. He stresses that diplomacy is the best and only way to address concerns. https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-06-18/statement-the-secretary-general-the-need-for-ceasefire-between-israel-and-iran
In favour: 149 Against: 12 Abstentions: 19 The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution demanding an immediate & permanent ceasefire in Gaza. The resolution also demands full, rapid, safe & unhindered humanitarian access in Gaza & the immediate release of all hostages.
“I call for full respect of international law by both sides, in particular the protection of civilians in densely populated areas.” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk appeals for de-escalation in the Middle East and urgent diplomatic efforts. The High Commissioner further warned that the world’s “current trajectory of escalating conflict and blatant disregard for human rights is indefensible.”
UN Secretary-General António Guterres traveled to the Vatican where he met with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. “He is a messenger of hope and dignity that our world needs more than ever,” said the Secretary-General. “We discussed areas of collaboration between the Holy See and the UN in our efforts to build a peaceful, just and sustainable future.” 📸: Francesco Sforza - Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Image
Every day around the world, United Nations peacekeepers work to: 🇺🇳 protect vulnerable civilians 🇺🇳 create the conditions for lasting peace 🇺🇳 assist with the delivery of humanitarian aid 🇺🇳 uphold human rights & much more. We pay tribute to these brave women and men on the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
In conflict, civilians always pay the highest price. Even wars have rules. Civilians must be protected. At all times and in all places. They are not a target.
“I am appalled by the reports of Palestinians killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza yesterday.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres says it is unacceptable that Palestinians are risking their lives for food. “The unimpeded entry of assistance at scale to meet the enormous needs in Gaza must be restored immediately,” he stressed.
