Gregory A Connor

Adviser on #peacebuilding Passionate about #business4peace & #Tech4Peace @georgetownsfs *views are personal

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

I am deeply saddened to announce the killing of our @UNDP colleague, Ramzi Khader, and many of his family members in an Israeli airstrike on their home in Gaza.

This deplorable and indiscriminate killing of civilians & humanitarian workers must STOP NOW! https://t.co/fkkJ85bsjU

[UNDP Geneva @UNDPGeneva]

At #HRC58, @UNDP shares its commitment to protecting human rights by:

✅ Empowering ethnic & religious minorities with financial & technical aid
✅ Breaking participation barriers with justice sectors & CSOs
✅ Fighting religious discrimination with faith leaders & women

[UNDP Geneva @UNDPGeneva]

A pleasure to join @WTO’s #Trade4Peace book launch! 🌍 @UNDPGeneva colleagues explore how trade can foster peace in fragile & conflict-affected regions in their chapter, “Sustaining Peace through Trade...”

📚Don't miss out on their insights! https://t.co/l5vp2wOum1

[Turhan Saleh @SalehTurhan]

To commit to disarmament, demobilization & reintegration (DDR) is to choose a path to peace in societies affected by conflict. It’s a choice with important consequences.

This & more were discussed at the Geneva #DDR Symposium, co-organised by @UNDP, @UNPeacekeeping & @SwissMFA

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

Climate change🌳, food insecurity🌽 & conflict💥 are a 'deadly trio' that must be tackled together.

At the High-level Panel on Climate Change, Food Security & Conflict, I highlighted need for national ownership & flexible climate financing that can be tailored to complex needs.

[Gregory A Connor @GregoryConnor12]

In these challenging times it was important to connect #peacebuilding actors in Geneva and beyond including @undp to identify concrete actions to sustain peace in 2024! Thank you to @GPPlatform and partners including @InterpeaceTweet for hosting the IAC.

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

To achieve lasting peace🕊️ & create stable democracies, the active involvement of the young people is indispensable.

A NEW @UNDP guide identifies actionable insights and recommendations to foster the Youth, Peace and Security agenda.
#Youth4Peace

More: 👉https://t.co/a2DzVXI0Dr

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

A powerful reflection on the failings of our current aid system.

Imagine if development approaches like prevention & peacebuilding were fully funded - these crises may never have happened.

Investing in development is critical, especially in crisis.

https://t.co/4ns92Peej9

[Maika Oshikawa @OshikawaMaika]

Productive meeting w/ Ms. Amita Gill & @GregoryConnor12 of @UNDP Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding & Responsive Institutions team. Discussed enhancement of our @Trade_and_Peace collaboration in acceding countries in various parts of the world, taking advantage of our synergies.

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

“Conflict prevention is cheaper than response”

Opened Montreux VII Workshop hosted by the Joint @UNDP @UNDPPA Programme together with @UN_SDG.

We’re thankful for partners’ support 🙏🏻 to this joint programme.

📷 Back in Maldives, I worked on prevention with @JencaMiroslav.

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

The latest @UN Security Council resolution on the Gaza crisis must clear the way for a humanitarian ceasefire. But this is not enough.

The situation in #Gaza has become catastrophic for its people. This war must end now.

My statement 👇
https://t.co/eLz2mf7AM0

[France ONU Genève 🇫🇷🇺🇳 @FranceONUGeneve]

Alors que les crises se multiplient, les médiateurs jouent un rôle crucial pour prévenir les conflits et apaiser les tensions auprès des communautés locales a souligné la RPA @ChrisToudicBiH dans le cadre d'un débat à la #GenevaPeaceweek avec le @pnud et @agiveres.

[Livio Sarandrea @liviosarandrea]

The need for #transitionalminerals will increase 5 fold in the next years. Minerals related conflicts may increase at the same speed, or more says @dsolawuyi
More focus on heightened #HumanRightsDueDiligence will be vital. Today at the Geneva #Peace week.

[Livio Sarandrea @liviosarandrea]

In this time of crisis, let us talk about the role of #business in #conflict affected areas. Join us tomorrow at the Geneva Peace Week and online with keynote speech from the Chairperson of the @WGBizHRs @dsolawuyi
@KatyThompsonROL @shokonoda
@agiveres @GregoryConnor12

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

Today we have lost contact with our @UNDP colleagues in #Gaza. I am extremely concerned for them & their families.

Sharing our colleague, Shahd‘s account of the trauma & suffering they have been experiencing for 3 weeks.

@UN call for a humanitarian ceasefire must be respected.

[UN Development @UNDP]

Peace is possible if we unite under a shared vision of a more peaceful 🌍.

The @UN's New Agenda for Peace doesn't just offer words; it presents an opportunity.

We're committed to working with partners to translate this vision into action. https://t.co/pkpkukYqa7

#PeaceDay

[Gregory A Connor @GregoryConnor12]


Today marks #InternationalDayOfPeace 🕊️
In my and @isa_caravaggio’s blog, read 5 key takeaways from @UNDP on what the @UN New Agenda for Peace means for #peacebuilding.
https://t.co/tOiLcXLJwV

#UNGA #UNGA78 #NAFP @GPPlatform @UNGeneva #PeaceDay @UNDPGeneva @UNUCPR

[Ahunna Eziakonwa @ahunnaeziakonwa]

🚀Join @UNDP & @IntDialogue for a crucial conversation on accelerating #SDG16 progress!

🕊️Together we can chart a new course in our pursuit of peace, just & inclusive societies.

➡️ Register for our high-level session: https://t.co/iXM0BW0Wio

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Alarm over generative AI, as relevant as it is, must not obscure damage being done by digital tech enabling the spread of hate speech, mis- & disinformation now.

Fueling conflict & destruction.

Threatening democracy & human rights.

Undermining public health & #ClimateAction.

[Trade for Peace @Trade_for_Peace]

Many thanks to @UNDP @GregoryConnor12, @OECD @cushla_thompson, @UNDPPA @BartPaans, & @IFC_org Hannah Blyth for sharing their knowledge, expertise and lessons learned, as well as giving encouragement to the @WTO to join partnerships to address the pressing fragility agenda.