Delighted to welcome new additions to the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria👏 Erlend Malmo as Regional Security Adviser, Chiara Ayad as Second Secretary for Political Affairs alongside Ingrid Owe and Rebeca Hanssen, two fantastic interns! Wamukelekile to 🇿🇦🤩!! #NorwayinSouthAfrica
Congratulations 🇿🇦 on formally assuming the chairpersonship of the Southern African Development Community!
🇳🇴 is pleased to be represented in beautiful Durban for the #SADCSummit
In a turbulent world, regional cooperation and development is key.
🌍 #BetterAfricaBetterWorld
In-person Syrian Civil Society Support Room consultations in Geneva for the first time in two years, on the topics of civic space and values, and the economy. Convened by @UNEnvoySyria in partnership with @swisspeace and NOREF.
More information 👉https://t.co/X6DJXKlQit
The Syrian Women's Advisory Board continues to have a pioneering role in ensuring women’s perspectives and direct participation in the peace process. NOREF had the pleasure to support partners @UNEnvoySyria, @NorwayMFA and @UN_Women in bringing the WAB to Oslo.
🙏🇪🇺🇨🇦 @EUinLibya & @CanEmbLibya, @UN_Women organized "International Women’s Week" to celebrate Libyan women’s achievements. Takeaways from 12 discussions with 350 participants, including 60 Libyan women who shared their challenges & recommendations:🔽
https://t.co/cTHvzoXMpf
NOREF and @prioGPS colleagues traveled to New York this week, meeting up with #WomenMediators from other regions to launch The Global Alliance of Regional Women Mediator Networks, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly #UNGA2019🌎 https://t.co/QNpCaPmPYt
“As mediators our job is to enable imagination & creativity. We must celebrate & acknowledge the different approaches #womenmediators bring to the table. If the status quo is broken, let’s do it differently.” ICAN’s CEO @sanambna@WomenMediators@PaiviKannisto@WhitfieldTeresa
Women’s exclusion from peace talks is REAL and is happening. According to @UN_Women of peace agreements signed between 2000–2016, only 7% refer to specific modalities for implementation of gender provisions & this figure is only getting lower. #womenmediators must be included!
We’re excited about today! Regional networks @FemWiseAfrica@MWM_Network @NordicWomenMediators @CommonwealthWomenMediators have gathered in NYC for a Network day prior to the big launch tomorrow! #womenmediators#UNGA19
#IsraaGharib's murder is part of a global phenomenon of violence against women, upheld and maintained by patriarchal systems which ensure male dominance and male hierarchies https://t.co/yTd5e7kTP4 @yarahawari
100 Palestinian families are traumatized and made homeless today as Israel demolishes their homes under the pretext of 'safety.' These homes are build on Palestinian land in the *West Bank* which is under Palestinian control. But under occupation, Israel controls everything.
Enjoyed speaking with @FrancoisF24 on “The Debate.” Really interesting to draw parallels between Trump’s faltering efforts to strike deals on Palestine and Iran. Bottom line—as @Chiaayad put it—is that there are delusions underpinning the US approach.
https://t.co/Za4rkHtuBg
With no reference to the occupation that is the root-cause of Palestinian economic challenges and unaccompanied by a pol solution, the US vision for economic development in Palestine is delusional. A pleasure as usual to be on @FrancoisF24 Debate!
#BahrainWorkshop: "The #US is presenting a delusional and unrealistic understanding of the dynamics of the conflict by presenting the economic part before the political part."
@Chiaayad, researcher at @ArabReform_ARI#F24Debate
Statement: Efforts to end violence in humanitarian crises saves countless lives. #EndSGBVOslo must result in strong commitment to prevent sexual violence in crisis: https://t.co/kQX5tjvYhq