Niels Scott

United Nations Resident Coordinator a.i. for Maldives

[Niels Scott @NielsScott]

Every mission needs sharp eyes and sharper minds. In the Maldives, we are fortunate to have @JaneenFernando on watch—political analysis with 20/20 foresight (no binoculars required). 👀🌴📘 #UNinMaldives #PoliticalInsight

[Niels Scott @NielsScott]

Field visit to Villingili with UN Resident Coordinator Hao Zhang and the RCO team—great company in a beautiful place. 🌴📷#UNinMaldives #Teamwork #SDGs #LeaveNoOneBehind

[Niels Scott @NielsScott]

UN RC Hao Zhang today presented credentials to President Dr Muizzu in Malé, following a traditional Haiykolhu procession. Marking 60 years of 🇲🇻 UN membership, both reaffirmed commitment to development, health, and stronger action on mental wellbeing. #UNinMaldives #SDGs

[Niels Scott @NielsScott]

Maldives turning climate challenge to opportunity.
Today’s @UNESCAP Blue Carbon Finance workshop—co-hosted with @MoEnvMaldives & @MoFTmv—evokes the power of mangroves, seagrass & coral reefs. 💙🌱
#BlueCarbon
#UNinMaldives | #SDG14 | #ClimateAction | #UNESCAP | #UN80

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

14-year-old boy held after girl, 7, dies in motorcycle hit-and-run in UK, say police https://t.co/d5PnVRSzu3

[Niels Scott @NielsScott]

@UN_SDG @AminaJMohammed @UN @GlobalGoalsUN @ShombiSharp @DrDenaAssaf @DavidGressly @FionaMcCluney @ArnhildSpence @julienmh @gwi_son @AllegraBaiocchi @VillarMireia Hmm ... glad to see I was wearing a mask. I tested C19+ the next day. You sat that meeting out I think?

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

On 14 November, Peacebuilding Commission #PBC convened meeting in lead up to legislative & presidential elections in Liberia in Oct 2023. The PBC discussed status of electoral preparations, including implementation of biometric voter registration & census

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[Comfort Lamptey @ComfortLUNWomen]

Liberia has made a lot of progress in eliminating #FGM. The presence of our Goodwill Ambassador, @JahaEndFGM in the country will provide inspiration, hope & galvanise the movement that already exists to try & get the practice outlawed. #EndFGMinLiberia

[UN Liberia @UN_Liberia]

As part of her visit to Liberia, @un_women Goodwill Ambassador on ending FGM @JahaEndFGM has held fruitful discussions with UN Country Team in Monrovia. “We need to engage people that are willing to come forward & take FGM on openly,” says Ms. Dukureh.

[UN Liberia @UN_Liberia]

UNCT, led by UN Resident Coordinator @NielsScott partaking in a 3-day #SDG Leadership Lab. It would foster shared vision & collective will among UNCT for partnering with government &stakeholders to activate a transformational shift on Liberia's path to sustainable development.

[SwedenUN 🇸🇪 @SwedenUN]

2023 elections in Liberia mark an important milestone & opportunity to consolidate peace & democracy in 🇱🇷

The @UNPeacebuilding Commission Liberia Configuration stands ready to support peaceful, free & fair elections 2023

[Elizabeth Spehar @ElizabethSpehar]

Excellent PBC meeting today on preparations for Liberia’s legislative & presidential elections next year. PBC continues to support efforts to contribute to a more peaceful electoral environment & the holding of credible & transparent elections🇱🇷 w/ greater participation by women.

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

The Foreign Minister of Liberia said: “the forthcoming General and Presidential elections in October 2023 will be crucial to consolidating our democracy, the sustenance of peace and national development.”

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

At today's meeting on Liberia, Peacebuilding Commission #PBC identified key priority areas & challenges and discussed status of electoral preparations. Participants included Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Internal Affairs, NEC Co-Chair & civil society org from Naymote.

[Niels Scott @NielsScott]

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[UNICEF Liberia @UNICEF_Liberia]

Celebrations of the UN Day with H.E. George Manneh Weah, First Lady Clar Weah, our partners and donors who are supporting the Government of Liberia's Pro Poor Agenda for Prosperity and Development.

[UNFPA in Liberia @UNFPALiberia]

As we commemorate #UNDay2022, thank you @GeorgeWeahOff for recognizing @UN support to Liberia Census 2022.
Population & housing census is among the most complex and massive peacetime exercises a nation can undertake which is why we remain committed to ensuring a successful count.

[Niels Scott @NielsScott]

To support local impact, I am pleased to say the United Nations Country Team is currently finalizing plans for regional programming hubs to reinforce its already considerable implementation across Liberia @UN_Liberia

[UN Women Liberia 🧡 @unwomenliberia]

President @GeorgeWeahOff officiated the #UNDay celebrations in #Liberia & launched the Accelerated Community Development Program to be jointly implemented by the #UN & the Govt of #Liberia to provide development opportunities to underprivileged communities in the country.