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Join us for a special webinar! The UN in Ethiopia and the UN Association of Ethiopia invite you to commemorate the International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2026 with a webinar on "AI and Civic Engagement in the Information Ecosystem." 🗓 18 June 2026 🕛 6:00 PM - 7:30PM EAT Explore how AI is reshaping Ethiopia's information landscape, from innovation and inclusion to the risks of misinformation, disinformation, hate speech, and online harms. Together, we'll discuss responsible governance, digital literacy, and pathways to strengthen social cohesion. 🔗 Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/euTbxU-J hashtagCounteringHateSpeech hashtagAI hashtagInformationIntegrity hashtagSocialCohesion hashtagEthiopia hashtagUnitedNations hashtagDigitalCitizenship

The Ethio-French CreaTech Forum is here! ✨ 📅 April 22–24, 2026 📍 Alliance Éthio-Française of Addis Ababa Whether you’re passionate about art, media, design, or tech, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be part of something exciting. 🎟️ Registration is now open— https://allianceaddis.org/createch/ secure your spot and be part of the experience! Stay tuned—something big is coming! 🚀

Secure your professional future! 💼 ​We invite you to a crucial JOB READINESS TRAINING session designed to significantly boost your success in the job application and interview process. ​The session will be led by renowned HR Consultant and Trainer, Bethelhem Abebe. ​When: Saturday, November 29, 3:00 – 6:00 LT ​Where: NGUC, Meeting Hall, Room 305 ​Maximize your potential with the support of Venture Meda and our partners! https://forms.gle/wGTppFJ5zskVfDj78

📢 WE ARE RECRUITING! Join Us as Members of the UNA-ET NGUC Chapter! 🌍 Are you ready to lead, grow, and make real impact? The UNA-ET New Generation University Chapter is now welcoming students from all departments to join our community of young changemakers. Why Join? • Build practical advocacy and leadership skills • Work on SDG-aligned community projects • Connect with a network of passionate young leaders • Strengthen your profile as a future global citizen Who Can Apply? • All students interested in leadership, development, and community impact • Young people eager to engage in meaningful initiatives • Students looking to expand their experience and skills Freshman students are highly encouraged to apply Apply Now: 📅 Deadline: November 30 https://forms.gle/7xjhpmMtgrRc1SYy5

📊 Did you know? No country is fully on track to meet all 17 SDGs by 2030. Progress needs inclusive partnerships , fair trade & shared technology SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Calls for global cooperation to drive sustainable development for all. To build a better world, we must be supportive , empathetic , inventive , passionate & cooperative. 🎯 Key Targets: 1️⃣ Mobilize resources for sustainable growth, esp. in least developed countries. 2️⃣ Promote access to science, tech & innovation 3️⃣ Strengthen skills & systems to implement the SDGs. 4️⃣ Ensure fair trade & better market access 5️⃣ Improve data & transparency “Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize global partnership for sustainable development.” – UN #SDG17 #PartnershipsForGoals #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals #AllTogether

📊 DID YOU KNOW? Over 1.5 billion people still lack meaningful access to justice — and nearly half of the world lives where trust in public institutions is declining. 📉 💔 Persecution and abuse continue to threaten our societies. To safeguard democracy, we need strong institutions, global standards of justice, and a true commitment to peace. 🕊️ SDG 16: Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions Promotes peaceful and inclusive societies, justice for all, and accountable institutions at all levels. 🇺🇳 🎯 Key Targets 1️⃣ End violence & protect the vulnerable 2️⃣ Ensure justice & legal protection for all 3️⃣ Combat corruption & illicit financial flows 4️⃣ Build inclusive & accountable institutions 5️⃣ Strengthen global governance & legal identity > “No sustainable development without peace, and no peace without sustainable development.” 🌱 #SDG16 #PeaceJusticeandStrongInstitutions #JusticeForAll #Agenda2030 #GlobalGoals #SDGSpotlight

The wait is finally over! Join us for the official launch of UNA-ET Unity University Chapter, where youth take the lead for global change. 📅 Date: Monday, November 3rd, 2025 🕒 Time: 1:30pm(7:30 LT) 📍 Venue: Unity University, Gerji Campus, Main Hall RSVP NOW: https://forms.gle/vsSnS9iYjfvSUnzX7 Be part of the movement. Be the change. 💙 Join our instagram to be part of the changemakers! Instagram: https://url-shortener.me/7VQ3 #UNAET #UnityUniversity #YouthForChange #GlobalGoals #SDGs #Leadership #YouthEmpowerment #UNA #TakeTheLead #BeTheChange #YouthAction #GlobalImpact #UNAUnityChapter #UNAchapterLaunch

📊DID YOU KNOW? Over 80% of all terrestrial species—plants 🌾, animals🦒, and fungi🍄—live in forests, yet we lose around 10 million hectares of forest 🌳🌳 each year due to human activity. A flourishing life on land is the foundation for our life on this planet. Promoting a sustainable use of our ecosystems and preserving biodiversity is not a cause. It is the key to our own survival. SDG 15: Life on Land is one of the 17 global goals set by the UN, to Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems 🌿, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification 🏜️, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. SDG 15 Targets 🎯 1⃣Protect and restore ecosystems 2⃣Sustain forests and halt deforestation 3⃣Safeguard biodiversity and prevent extinction 4⃣Stop poaching and wildlife trafficking 5⃣Integrate nature into policy and planning “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” 🌱— Gary Snyder #LifeonLand #SDG15 #GlobalGoals #Biodiversity #Agenda2030 #SDGSpotlight

📊DID YOU KNOW? Despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, coral reefs 🪸are home to about 25% of all marine species. 🐠 Coral reefs support more marine life than any other ocean ecosystem—yet over 50% of the world’s coral reefs have already been lost or severely damaged. We must protect them by eliminating pollution and overfishing 🎣 and immediately start to responsibly manage and protect all marine life around the world. 🌎 SDG 14: Life Below Water 🌊 is one of the 17 global goals set by the UN, to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. 📈 SDG 14 Targets 🎯 1⃣Reduce marine pollution and ocean acidification. 🧪 2⃣Protect and restore marine and coastal ecosystems. 🐬 3⃣Ensure sustainable fishing and eliminate harmful subsidies. 🚯 4⃣Support small-scale fishers and coastal economies. 🛶 5⃣Strengthen ocean science, technology, and governance. 🔭 #LifeBelowWater #SDG14 #GlobalGoals #HealthyOceans #Agenda2030 #SDGSpotlight

📊DID YOU KNOW? Climate-related disasters❗ caused over 475,000 deaths and $2.6 trillion 💸 in damages in the last two decades alone, underscoring the urgent need for global climate action 🌡under SDG 13. The effects are already visible and will be catastrophic unless we act now. Through 📚education, 💡innovation and adherence to our 🤝 climate commitments, we can make the necessary changes to protect the planet. SDG 13: Climate Action 🌱is one of the 17 global goals 🌐 set by the UN, to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. 🌪 SDG 13 Targets 🎯 1️⃣Strengthen resilience to climate-related disasters 2⃣Integrate climate action into national policies 3⃣Promote climate education and awareness 4⃣Mobilize global funding for climate initiatives 5⃣Support vulnerable regions in climate planning “There is no ‘Plan B’ because we do not have a ‘Planet B." Ban Ki-moon, former UN Secretary-General #ClimateAction #SDG13 #GlobalGoals #ResponsibleConsumotion #Agenda2030 #SDGSpotlight

📊DID YOU KNOW? If the global population reaches 9.8 billion by 2050, 📈 we would need the resources of almost three planets 🪐to sustain our current lifestyles unless we radically shift toward sustainable consumption and production. SDG 12 aims to encourage mechanisms that will reverse the harm that we have inflicted on the planet. ⚠️ SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production ♻️ is one of the 17 global goals set by the UN, to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. SDG 12 Targets 🎯 1⃣Implement sustainable consumption frameworks and manage natural resources efficiently. 2⃣Halve food waste and reduce overall waste through prevention, recycling, and reuse. 3⃣Ensure safe management of chemicals and reduce harmful fossil-fuel subsidies. 4⃣Encourage companies and governments to adopt sustainable practices and procurement. 5⃣Promote sustainability education, support developing countries with tech, and monitor tourism impacts. #ResponsibleConsumptionandProduction #SDG12 #GlobalGoals

📊DID YOU KNOW? More than 4.4 billion people or over half of the global population live in cities, and by 2050 the population is projected to increase to around 70 percent. 📈 ~SDG 11 seeks to make sure that this is an inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable urbanization, not overcrowded slums and environmental degradation. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 🏙 is one of the 17 global goals set by the UN, to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. SDG 11 Targets 🎯 1️⃣Safe, affordable housing and transport 🏡 2️⃣Inclusive, sustainable urban planning and development 🌱 3️⃣Protect cultural heritage and reduce disaster risks 🏛 4️⃣Reduce environmental impact and improve public spaces 🏞 5️⃣Support sustainable building and planning in least developed regions 🏗 Smart cities. Shared futures. #SustainableCitiesandCommunities #SDG11 #GlobalGoals #SmartCity #Agenda2030 #UrbanDevelopment #SDGSpotlight

📊DID YOU KNOW? The richest 1% own nearly half the world’s wealth 💵—while women and marginalized groups face deeper gaps in income, assets, and opportunity, leading to financial and social discrimination. In order for nations to flourish, equality and prosperity must be available to everyone – regardless of gender👫, race, religious beliefs or economic status. ~When every individual is self sufficient, the entire world prospers. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities is one of the 17 global goals set by the UN, to reduce inequality within and among countries. 🌎 🎯SDG 10 Targets 1⃣Reduce income and social inequalities 2⃣Ensure equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination 3⃣Strengthen global financial governance and representation 4⃣Promote safe, affordable, and well-managed migration 5⃣Support vulnerable nations through development assistance #ReducedInequalities #SDG10 #GlobalGoals #EqualOpportunity #Agenda2030 #NoDiscrimination #SDGSpotlight

✨🌼 Happy Ethiopian New Year 2018! 🌼✨ As we step into this new chapter, UNA-ET-NGUC wishes our community peace, health, happiness, and progress. Together, let’s keep building a future of hope and impact. 💙🌍 #Enkutatash #UNAETNGUC #NewYear2018 #HopeAndProgress

📊DID YOU KNOW? 💡Innovation drives over 30% of global economic growth, yet many developing countries still lack the infrastructure and investment needed to support research and industrial advancement. 💪🏽Therefore, we need to promote innovative sustainable technologies and ensure equal and universal access to information and financial markets.  🛠SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure is one of the 17 global goals set by the UN, to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. SDG 9 Targets 🎯 1️⃣Develop sustainable and resilient infrastructure 2️⃣Promote inclusive and environmentally responsible industrialization 3️⃣Enhance innovation, research, and technological advancement 4️⃣Retrofit industries for sustainability and resource efficiency 5️⃣Expand access to ICT and affordable internet globally #IndustryInnovationandInfrastructure #SDG9 #GlobalGoals #Innovation #Agenda2030 #InfrastructureForAll #SDGSpotlight

📊DID YOU KNOW? As of 2024, 138 million children are still in child labour. Youth unemployment stands at 12.9%, nearly triple the adult rate. This is why we must make sure that financial progress creates decent and fulfilling jobs while protecting labour rights. 📈SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth is one of the 17 global goals set by the UN, to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive employment and decent work for all. Targets 🎯 1️⃣Sustain per capita growth and boost productivity through innovation 2️⃣Achieve productive employment and equal pay, for the youth and the disabled ones. 3️⃣Reduce youth unemployment and implement global strategies 4️⃣Protect labor rights, ensure safe working conditions, and end slavery 5️⃣Promote development policies and sustainable tourism 6️⃣Strengthen financial institutions and increase Aid for Trade ~Let’s build economies that uplift, not exploit! 💪 #DecentWorkandEconomicGrowth #SDG8 #Agenda2030 #EconomicGrowthForAll

📊 DID YOU KNOW? 🔋 733M people still lack electricity worldwide, while 80% of global energy comes from fossil fuels (coal, oil & gas). This reliance is unsustainable 🌍🚫 💡 Fast action on clean energy is vital to fight climate change & ensure access for all. ⚡ SDG 7: Affordable & Clean Energy aims to provide reliable, sustainable & modern energy for everyone. 🎯 Targets: 1️⃣ Universal access to modern energy services 2️⃣ Substantially increase renewables in energy mix 3️⃣ Double global improvement in energy efficiency 4️⃣ Boost intl. cooperation on clean energy tech 5️⃣ Expand infrastructure & upgrade tech in developing countries ~ Powering a sustainable future! 🌱⚡ #SDG7 #AffordableandCleanEnergy #GlobalGoals #CleanEnergyForAll #Agenda2030 #SDGSpotlight

📅 Mark Your Calendar – October 2025 🌍 MUN 2025 at NGUC Campus 🤝 UNA-ET-NGUC returns with a student gathering of emerging leaders and diplomatic minds ready to lead in meaningful spaces. ✨ What awaits you: 🗣️ Enhance your negotiation, communication & leadership skills 📚 Pre-MUN Courses to sharpen your strategies 🏆 UN 5 Win Debates with prizes 💡 Transform ideas into action ⚖️ Turn debate into solutions 🎯 Grow ambition into responsibility 📢 Reserve your place! Be part of the conversation and help shape tomorrow’s diplomatic landscape. 🌟 📝 Registration Coming Soon!!! #MUN2025 #NGUC #UNAETNGUC #ModelUN #Diplomacy #Leadership #YouthVoices #GlobalCitizens #FutureDiplomats

📊DID YOU KNOW? One in three people of the world live without sanitation, causing unnecessary disease and death. Although progress has been made, lack of sanitation is undermining these advances. ~By providing affordable water access and awareness in hygiene practices, we can end this devastation and human tragedy. 💪🏽 💧Clean water and Sanitation- is one of the 17 global goals, that ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. SDG 6 Targets: 🎯 1️⃣Ensure Universal Access to Safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene 2️⃣Reduce Pollution and Improve Wastewater Management 3️⃣Enhance Water-Use Efficiency and Sustainable Supply 4️⃣Implement Integrated Water Resource Management at All Levels 5️⃣Protect and Restore Water-Related Ecosystems 6️⃣Strengthen Global Cooperation and Support for Water and Sanitation “Water is life. Yet, for too many, it is still a daily struggle.” — UN Water #CleanWaterandSanitation #SDG6 #GlobalGoals #WaterisLife

📊 DID YOU KNOW? 🚺 Women make up nearly 70% of the health workforce—yet remain underrepresented and undervalued across most sectors. Gender bias hurts everyone. It’s not just a human rights issue—it’s a waste of global potential. Denying women equal rights limits the full potential of half the population. 🎯 SDG 5: Gender Equality & Women Empowerment One of the 17 Global Goals set by the UN aims to ensure equality for women and girls everywhere. 👩🏽‍🦱⚖️👱🏼‍♀️ Targets include: 1️⃣ End discrimination against women & girls 2️⃣ Eliminate violence & exploitation 3️⃣ Stop forced marriage & genital mutilation 4️⃣ Recognize & share unpaid domestic work 5️⃣ Ensure women's full participation in leadership 6️⃣ Universal access to reproductive health & rights 7️⃣ Equal rights to economic resources & property 8️⃣ Promote women’s empowerment through tech 9️⃣ Strengthen policies & laws for gender equality ✨ Empower her. Protect her. Include her. #GenderEquality #SDG5 #Agenda2030 # #SDGSpotlight