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Melissa Fleming
@melissafleming.un.org
I lead communications at the United Nations. I promote peace, human rights & a healthy planet and advocate for humane information ecosystems.
Author: A Hope More Powerful than the Sea.
Podcast host: Awake at Night.

Their leadership shows that change begins with young people who dare to act — and their impact is lighting the path forward.
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
And by ten votes to one, judges also held that Israel “has an obligation” to cooperate in good faith with the United Nations, “providing every assistance in any action it takes in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations,” including, UNRWA.
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
The court called on Israel to also “respect and protect” all aid workers, medical personnel and facilities.
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
With such dire injuries, medical evacuation is for many their only hope.

We need many more countries to accept patients.

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October 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
It is such an honor to be working under his extraordinary leadership as our organization works to tackle the pressing challenges facing humanity today.

Stay tuned for the interview!
September 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“The world is only one, and what happens in any part of the world will have an effect in our own lives. Our house is our world, and the problems anywhere in the world are our problems,” he told me during our conversation.
September 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
We will provide access to over 3000 media professionals and facilitate the participation of more than 1000 civil society representatives.

Watch this space for all our #UNGA coverage!
September 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Looking forward to support President Annalena Baerbock as she leads the Assembly in addressing the world's most pressing challenges - working together for peace, development and human rights.
September 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
In Bangladesh, over 1 million Rohingya refugees rely on humanitarian aid to survive, but now as needs are growing, devastating funding cuts threaten to collapse critical lifesaving services.

Rohingya refugees have endured so much - we must not forget them.
August 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM