May Yaacoub

Head of Advocacy and Outreach @UNOHRLLS, working closely with @USGRabab_UN to advocate for #LDCs, #LLDCs and #SIDS. Retweets/Follows # endorsements.

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

As #HLPF2026 continues, @UNOHRLLS & @UNDESA co-convened a VNR Lab on aligning #ABAS with #SDG reporting.

Discussions highlighted how integration can reduce duplication, strengthen policymaking & mobilize support for #SIDS through more coherent, data-driven approaches.

[Rabab Fatima @USGRabab_UN]

Pleased to join @ECA_OFFICIAL, @UNESCWA, @ophi_oxford & MPPN to discuss partnerships for accelerated poverty reduction in Africa. Home to most #LDCs & many #LLDCs/#SIDS, Africa needs urgent solutions to address structural vulnerabilities & advance #DPoA, #APoA & #ABAS. #MVI #MPI

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

📢 Join us at #HLPF2026 to explore practical pathways to overcoming barriers to energy access, resilient infrastructure and green industrialization in LDCs, as we advance the #DPoA.

🔗 More on the event here:
https://t.co/zfOQV6LBJb

[Rabab Fatima @USGRabab_UN]

Today on #WorldEnvironmentDay, we are reminded that #ClimateCrisis hits #LDCs, #LLDCs & #SIDS the hardest. Urgent action is needed to scale-up climate finance+resilience, cut emissions,ensure #JustTransition & deepen partnerships to deliver for the most vulnerable. #NowForClimate

[May Yaacoub @MayYaacoub]

@as_bello @AfDB_Group My heartfelt congratulations dear Abdul!

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

The 4th #LDCFutureForum closed in Helsinki 🇫🇮 today with powerful remarks, including from President Alexander Stubb, who underscored the enduring importance of multilateralism & working together towards a common purpose to support sustainable development in #LDCs.

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

How can digital learning transform education in #LDCs?

At the #LDCFutureForum, leaders explored expanding digital learning & #STEM in LDCs including through the proposed Online University for LDCs under the #DPoA

➡️ Learn more:
https://t.co/0mf9zqOgnc

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

Young people are key to unlocking sustainable development 🌍
The 4th #LDCFutureForum in Helsinki opened today bringing together global leaders, youth & partners to turn ideas into action—advancing education, innovation & inclusive growth for the world’s most vulnerable countries.
#YouthPower
Read the press release:
🔗https://t.co/QsbVEz2JeK

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

🔵 Happening Now!

The #LDC Annual Meeting of #LDC NFPs opens in Helsinki on the eve of the 4th #LDCFutureForum

NFPs will discuss & share lessons learned /best practices in #DPoA implementation

➡️More here:
https://t.co/CSiKF3CQcY

[Rabab Fatima @USGRabab_UN]

A pleasure to receive FM Sering Modou Njie of The Gambia. I congratulated him on his appointment & thanked him for 🇬🇲’s strong engagement on #LDC issues. We discussed #DPoA implementation & @UNOHRLLS’s continued support to the Gambia, as we head towards 2027 #MTR.

[Rabab Fatima @USGRabab_UN]

Warm welcome to Amb. Helen Clark King 🇬🇧. We had an excellent discussion on #LDCs, #LLDCs & #SIDS priorities incl. #MVI, @SIDSGBN & #DPoA MTR.I commended the UK’s ambitious #SIDS Strategy & strong support to the most vulnerable. @UNOHRLLS looks forward to continued collaboration.

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

#LDCGraduation is a major development milestone,

Learn how the #AHWG on Smooth Transition for Countries Graduating from the #LDC Category, is working to strengthen support for graduating #LDCs & recently graduated countries.

➡️https://t.co/kyJ8qQrG4O

[Portugal at the UN @Portugal_UN]

At the AHWG Smooth Transition for Graduating LDCs, 🇵🇹 Portugal underlined value of:
- considering multidimensional vulnerability in graduation processes
- ensuring nationally owned & differentiated ST strategies
- sharing experiences among graduating & graduated countries

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

Today @UNOHRLLS & partners continued to mark the inaugural International Day for #SIDS with a Roundtable discussion on resilience, biodiversity & partnerships - on the road to #COP17 in Armenia 🇦🇲.

➡️ Learn more about our work with #SIDS here: https://t.co/AXrEvfvr8x

[Rabab Fatima @USGRabab_UN]

Today we mark the 1st International Day of #SIDS, celebrating the resilience, culture & leadership of island states. It is also a timely reminder that delivering on #ABAS will be vital to tackling climate impacts, building resilience & ensuring no #SIDS is left behind.

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

Yesterday, at #FFDForum - @UNOHRLLS & @ArmeniaUN 🇦🇲 convened a timely discussion on closing the infrastructure #FinancingGap in #LLDCs, as we advance #APoA implementation.

🔗 More on the event:
https://t.co/21IGT1mcaI

🔗 More on the #APoA :
https://t.co/JjuzP7c4Tt

[United Nations Egypt @UNEgypt]

@UN Chief @antonioguterres appoints Dr. @RaniaAlMashat of 🇪🇬 as Executive Secretary of
@UNESCWA.
An international expert in economic diplomacy & a strong advocate of multilateralism, she served for 8 consecutive years as Minister across 3 key portfolios.
https://t.co/Ykf4j19kAk

[UN Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries @UNTechBank]

UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries joined the Asia-Pacific Regional Review of the #Doha Programme of Action (#DPoA).

Engaged with partners incl. H.E. Dr Sok Siphana and Pacific LDCs #Tuvalu & #SolomonIslands to advance collaboration for #LDCs.

#UNTB #SDGs #GlobalPartnerships #AsiaPacific @deodat_maharaj

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

With 60%+ of #LDC citizens under 25, investing in youth is key to achieving sustainable dev & economic transformation.

Learn how the 4th #LDCFutureForum in Helsinki 🇫🇮 will focus on empowering youth through Education, Innovation & Inclusive Growth.

➡️ https://t.co/sEpy1vLrcn

[UN-OHRLLS @UNOHRLLS]

#SIDS remain on the frontlines of the #ClimateCrisis.

Read about how the Solomon Islands🇸🇧 is safeguarding communities while building critical systems to protect them tomorrow, in line with the #ABAS ⬇️
https://t.co/jUQQeY86rv

via @UNDP_Solomons