Edith Bardel

Human Rights | Gender Based Violence |Child Protection Officer @UN_EndViolence Tweets are mine, RT are not necessary endorsement.

[The Reporter @TheReporterET]

Ethiopia Appoints Lemlem Fiseha as Ambassador to African Union

🔗 Read the full story: https://t.co/HMdGQa4gyF

[African Union @_AfricanUnion]

On this #AfricaDay, we return to the words of those who started it all.

When the founding fathers gathered in Addis Ababa on May 25, 1963, they did not come with guarantees. They came with conviction. They carried the weight of a continent still emerging from colonialism and the belief that Africa's future had to be built by Africans together.

63 years on, their message remains as urgent and as powerful as ever Africa’s strength lies in its unity. #Agenda2063

Read and download the speeches here: https://t.co/Gs7IO2yny7

[Denis Mukwege @DenisMukwege]

Déclaration sur l'épidémie d'Ebola en R.D. Congo

Depuis des décennies, je soigne des patients dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, au cœur de conflits qui ont détruit les systèmes de santé mêmes, dont la population dépend pour survivre. Aujourd'hui, une souche rare d'Ebola
- contre laquelle il n'existe ni vaccin ni traitement - se propage à travers la province de l'Ituri - déjà dévastée par des groupes armés, des déplacements de population et une saturation des services de santé - ainsi que dans les régions voisines.

Je salue la rapidité avec laquelle l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé ( @WHO ) a déclaré cette situation une “Urgence de Santé Publique de Portée Internationale”. Toutefois, la communauté internationale doit agir avec la même urgence : en déployant des ressources, en protégeant les travailleurs de la santé et en apportant son soutien aux populations de l'est du Congo et de l'Ouganda, qui se trouvent en première ligne de cette crise. À cette fin, nous exhortons toutes les parties impliquées - y compris les forces d'occupation - à rouvrir l'Aéroport International de Goma, sans plus attendre afin de faciliter la réponse humanitaire et l'acheminement de l'aide. Le monde ne peut détourner le regard sous prétexte que cette crise se déroule dans une zone de conflits que nombreux ont déjà oublié.

Cette épidémie nous rappelle de manière saisissante que, lorsque les systèmes de santé sont détruits par la guerre et privés de financements, la propagation des maladies devient inévitable. Tous les arguments en faveur de la finalisation de l'Accord sur les pandémies, de l'investissement dans la surveillance épidémiologique, de l'accélération de la recherche sur les vaccins et traitements d'urgence, ainsi que de la protection des travailleurs de la santé en zones de conflit - tous ces principes sont mis à l'épreuve en ce moment même, en temps réel, au sein des communautés que je connais et que je sers.

Aucun d'entre nous ne sera en sécurité tant que nous ne le serons pas tous. Les travailleurs de la santé qui se trouvent en première ligne ne doivent pas affronter cette épreuve seuls.

@UN @_AfricanUnion @Presidence_RDC @Europarl_EN @UKParliament @AssembleeNat @AsstSecStateAF @StateDept @UKParliament

[United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children @UN_EndViolence]

SRSG VAC Dr. Maalla M’jid highly welcomes the #ZamoraDeclaration, reaffirming 22 Ibero-American States’ commitment to end violence against children through stronger protection, prevention, mental health, safe digital spaces, and violence-free schools. Investing in child protection and well-being brings high returns.

The inclusion of the #PathfindingGlobalAlliance is a major step to accelerate collective action.

Thanks, Government of Spain and Ministry of Children and Youth, for hosting. @JuventudInfGob

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La Representante Especial del Secretario General para la Violencia contra los Niños, Dra. Maalla M’jid, acoge con gran satisfacción la Declaración de Zamora, que reafirma el compromiso de 22 Estados iberoamericanos de poner fin a la violencia contra los niños y niñas mediante una mayor protección, prevención, atención a la salud mental, espacios digitales seguros y escuelas libres de violencia. Invertir en la protección y el bienestar de los niños reporta grandes beneficios.

La inclusión de la Alianza Mundial de Países Pioneros contra la Violencia contra la Niñez, supone un paso importante para acelerar la acción colectiva.

Gracias al Gobierno de España y al Ministerio de la Infancia y la Juventud por acoger esta importante reunión ministerial.

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A Representante Especial do Secretário-Geral para a Violência contra as Crianças, Dra. Maalla M’jid, acolhe com grande satisfação a Declaração de Zamora, reafirmando o compromisso de 22 Estados ibero-americanos de pôr fim à violência contra as crianças através de uma proteção reforçada, da prevenção, da saúde mental, de espaços digitais seguros e de escolas livres de violência. Investir na proteção e no bem-estar das crianças traz grandes benefícios.

A inclusão da Aliança Global Pioneira constitui um passo importante para acelerar a ação coletiva.

Agradecemos ao Governo de Espanha e ao Ministério da Infância e da Juventude pela organização desta reunião ministerial.

[UNICEF Türkiye @unicefturk]

#ChildDigitalSafety

@UNICEF_ECA
@UN_EndViolence
@UNICEFProtects
@tcailesosyal

[United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children @UN_EndViolence]

Children are not just victims of cyberbullying.
They are part of the solution.

Around the world, children are raising awareness, helping improve laws, designing safer technologies, and creating peer-to-peer tools.

One child suggested changing the word "Report" on social media platforms to "I have a problem with this post" - and as a result, more children started reporting cyberbullying.

On #GirlsInICT Day, we empower girls who are already shaping that future - using technology and their voices to make the digital world safer for everyone.

Read our child-friendly report on Ending Cyberbullying Together here: https://t.co/55EnBKjy5q

#EndCyberbullying #ProtectChildrenOnline #HRC61 #GirlsInICT #AIforDevelopment

[ACERWC @acerwc]

The thematic Report📚on Harmful Practices affecting Children can be downloaded here🌐🌐🔗🔗https://t.co/Vup7D1XyDq

#ChildRights in #Africa

[ACERWC @acerwc]

IN PICTURES: Consultation with #RECs on Violence Against Children in Preparation for the 2nd Ministerial Conference on VAC

#ACERWC47 #AfricaFit4Children

[United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children @UN_EndViolence]

In a fragmented world, children pay the highest price; only through united multilateral action can we truly protect all children and secure their well-being everywhere.

#PathfindingGlobalAlliance #ADF20206 #AntalyaDiplomacyForum #Meet4Diplomacy @AntalyaDF

[United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children @UN_EndViolence]

AI is profoundly reshaping cyberbullying, increasing and accelerating its complexity.

Read our annual report to the Human Rights Council here: https://t.co/olu9i9JeVq

#EndCyberbullying #ProtectChildrenOnline #HRC61

[AWLNetwork @AWLNetwork]

Congratulations to H.E. @SahleWorkZewde, former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & AWLN Elder, on receiving the 2026 Forbes Woman Africa Lifetime Achievement Award!

A distinguished leader whose legacy of diplomacy, peacebuilding, and women’s empowerment continues to inspire across Africa and beyond.

A truly well-deserved honor.

#ForbesWomanAfrica #WomenInLeadership #AWLN

[African Union CIEFFA @AU_CIEFFA]

📢 CSW70_2026
The @AU_CIEFFA is hosting 2 events on the sidelines of the 70th Session of the #CSW on March 11, 2026, at the Permanent Observer Mission of the AU to the UN in NY. These events are convened with @FAWEAfrica, #IWPG, and @unwomenafrica

See details on the flyer👇🏾👇🏾

[UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC]

Two-thirds (66%) of 30,000 children polled globally said that cyberbullying is increasing - & #AI is a key driver of harm, Najat Maalla M'jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children (@UN_EndViolence) told the @UN Human Rights Council.

#HRC61

[United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children @UN_EndViolence]

SRSG on Violence Against Children Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid met with European Commissioner @RoxanaMinzatu to discuss strengthening protection for every child in Europe.

The EU Child Guarantee, together with the European Social Guarantee, plays a key role in ensuring the protection and well-being of all children across the EU.

Strengthening integrated social and child protection services as well as cross sectoral budgeting has a high return on investment.

#EndViolence #EU

[United Nations @UN]

The military operations in Iran & across the region are devastating & present a serious threat to children.

Civilians, schools & hospitals must not be attacked.

Every child has the right to live free from fear.

— @childreninwar & @UN_EndViolence

https://t.co/i8TX4CDF8V

[United Nations SRSG on Violence against Children @UN_EndViolence]

Joint Statement by @childreninwar, and @UN_EndViolence, on the escalating military operations in Iran and the region.

The rapidly escalating military operations in Iran and the region are devastating and present a serious threat to children.

We are deeply alarmed by attacks on civilians, including civilian infrastructures, schools, and hospitals. Schools and hospitals must not be attacked.

We join the call of the Secretary-General for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Maximum restraint is imperative, and full compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law must be ensured at all times by all parties.

Children always pay the highest price in wars they did not choose.

Every child in the region - and around the world - has the right to live free from fear, with their protection and rights upheld as a primary consideration.

[Bantare Impact Group @Bantareimpact]

Please join the global poll on cyberbullying targeting children & youth led by @SRSGVAC here: https://t.co/JbK62hazV0

[UNICEF Angola @UNICEFAngola]

UNICEF Angola met with the Secretary of State for Family & Women’s Promotion to strengthen the global alliance to end violence against children.

Key takeaways from Finland & Iceland: Barnahus model, specialized police response, shelters, cybercrime & teen‑pregnancy prevention.

[United Nations The Gambia @UNGambia]

The 🇬🇲#FundingCompact Dialogue marks a turning point for #Gambia's development journey.

Strong partnerships + quality financing = accelerated #SDGs.

The UN, Government & Development Partners are committed to a NEW way forward-predictable, aligned, & results-driven partnerships.