Melissa Fleming 🇺🇳
@MelissaFleming
I lead global communications for the @UN to promote a peaceful, sustainable, just & humane world. Our information is verified, based on science + solutions.
Happy 25th to the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative - the UN @globalcompact, with than 20,000 businesses in over 160 countries committing to investing in a better world.
This week, we commemorate 25 years of the UN Global Compact. Since its launch on 26 July 2000, the UN Global Compact has united business, Government and civil society in pursuit of a more inclusive and ethical world. As we mark 25 years of progress, we reflect on our origins and…
Gaza’s hunger crisis has reached new and astonishing levels of desperation. 🔴Nearly 1 person in 3 isn’t eating for days 🔴90,000 women & children need urgent malnutrition treatment Food assistance is the only solution to stop starvation in its tracks. There's no time to lose.
Statement by the Director-General of @UNESCO, @AAzoulay, following the decision of the United States to withdraw from the Organization. Read more: unes.co/ksovsg
I am appalled that @UN premises have been struck in Gaza – among them @UNOPS & @WHO facilities. These premises are inviolable & must be protected under international humanitarian law – without exception.
#Gaza: The hunger crisis has reached new & astonishing levels of desperation- with 1/3 of the population not eating for multiple days in a row & 1/4 of the population facing famine-like conditions. - Ross Smith @wfp news.un.org/en/story/2025/…
Dozens of Palestinians were killed while seeking UN aid in Gaza this weekend. @antonioguterres has condemned the mass shootings and deaths, and reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages & unimpeded humanitarian access. un.org/sg/en/content/…
"We are deeply concerned and saddened by this tragic incident resulting in the loss of countless lives. Many more suffered life-threatening injuries. These people were simply trying to access food to feed themselves and their families on the brink of starvation.
WFP Statement | #Gaza On the morning of 20 July, a 25 truck WFP convoy carrying vital food assistance crossed the Zikim border point destined for starving communities in northern Gaza. Shortly after passing the final checkpoint beyond the Zikim crossing point into Gaza, the…
The age of fossil fuel is coming to an end. The rise of renewable energy is irreversible. On Tuesday, I will outline the key action areas required to turbocharge a renewables revolution that can deliver clean & affordable energy for all. Join me here: un.org/en/climatechan…
#Ukraine: The devastating impact on civilians of #Russia’s repeated attacks cannot be captured by numbers alone. The full-scale armed attack on Ukraine must urgently be halted and work on a lasting peace must intensify.