Patrick Mc Carthy

UN Peace & Development Advisor

[UN Development @UNDP]

Peace. Justice. Security.
Values we all share.

Our Annual Rule of Law Meeting is a space to come together and explore how we uphold these values in a changing world.

🗓️2-4 June
RSVP: https://t.co/AJoYapofH8
#SecuringDevelopment

[Patrick Mc Carthy @PMC_UNDP]

#SriLanka is also bucking the global trend of worsening perceptions of corruption by improving by 14 places in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index with a score of 35/100, still below the global average of 42/100, but headed in the right direction - https://t.co/dDT9j4ukI0

[Patrick Mc Carthy @PMC_UNDP]

#SriLanka improved by 2 places in the latest edition of the #GlobalPeaceIndex & is now ranked 97th out of 163 countries & as the 3rd most peaceful country in #SouthAsia, bucking the global trend of declining peacefulness - https://t.co/OsTD2ME1Kx

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

The SAT will support inclusive peacebuilding—empowering women & youth, engaging civil society & the private sector—and shares lessons to replicate what works. 3/4

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

Working with @WorldBank, @IMFNews, @AfDB_Group, & other Multilateral Development Banks, the SAT will help align UN & IFI analysis, planning & operations for peace impact. 2/4

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

🧵A new step for UN–IFI cooperation: @UNDPPA's Peacebuilding Support Office has launched the UN–IFI Surge Advisory Team (SAT) to strengthen collaboration between the @UN and IFIs for prevention and peacebuilding. #PactForTheFuture
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[Patrick Mc Carthy @PMC_UNDP]

Excited to be part of this new initiative by @UNPeacebuilding to deepen collaboration between the UN and International Financial Institutions in support of #SustainableDevelopment and #Peace.

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

An initiative of the UN–IFI Partnership Facility, made possible by 🇨🇦 🇯🇵 🇮🇪 🇳🇱 🇨🇭 🇬🇧. Documenting & replicating what works will help ensure donor resources achieve maximum impact for sustainable peace.
Watch this space!
For more, contact us at [email protected] 4/4

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Harmful speech continues to shape conversations online and offline in Sri Lanka, affecting trust, safety, and social cohesion.

Learn more about recent trends in the latest bulletin on harmful speech in Sri Lanka ➡️https://t.co/LdteeUIOJ4

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

70 years ago, Sri Lanka joined the United Nations.

Since then, we’ve walked together through moments of hardship and progress.

Now, as the @UN turns 80: the need for global cooperation is greater than ever. Because together, we are stronger.

#OurUN #අපේUN #எங்கள்UN

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

📽️Colombo Peace Film Festival

🎬19–21 September 2025

Featuring powerful films & documentaries from around the world, the festival will spark reflection & dialogue on peace, reconciliation, and human rights, to commemorate International Peace Day

🕊️ Stay tuned for details

[Opposition of Parliament - Sri Lanka @Opposition_LK]

📣 @UNSriLanka நிரந்தர வதிவிட பிரதிநிதி @MAFrancheUN மற்றும் சமாதானம் மற்றும் அபிவிருத்திக்கான ஆலோசகர் @PMC_UN உள்ளிட்ட குழுவினர் இன்று (24) பாராளுமன்றத்தில் எதிர்க்கட்சித் தலைவரை சந்தித்தனர்.

[Patrick Mc Carthy @PMC_UNDP]

@UNSriLanka Resident Coordinator @MAFrancheUN welcomes Development Partners to a briefing by the Government on its new #CleanSriLanka programme - https://t.co/qwcurn5QRi - that aims to advance the country socially, environmentally, and ethically.

[Patrick Mc Carthy @PMC_UNDP]

Many thanks to the @shanthiham Association for Health & Counselling for hosting me for a visit yesterday. Addressing the consequences of trauma — in the form of drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence, etc. — is such important work and is essential to the healing process.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Continuing close cooperation w/ District Secretariats is crucial to address challenges facing the Northern Prov.

@UNSriLanka thanks District Secretaries of Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mulaitivu & Vavuniya for key insights on development & avenues for engagement in the region.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Stronger economic resilience is🔑to advancing social cohesion & the #SDGs.

In Jaffna, @UNSriLanka engaged academia, state & private sector on investment & reducing barriers to economic participation. Creating opportunities for conflict-affected communities remains a priority.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

The @UNSriLanka Team visited resettled communities in Palaly, Tellipalai and Myliddy, hearing from families rebuilding their lives after displacement.

Access to housing, livelihoods and essential services remains critical for sustainable recovery and lasting stability.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Displaced persons & refugee returnees face challenges in accessing land, housing and livelihoods.

Through the 🇺🇳🇱🇰 SDG Fund, @UNSriLanka, via @UNDPSriLanka @IOMSLandMV, supports the GoSL in ensuring safe, dignified resettlement and economic reintegration.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

The @UNSriLanka met with local entrepreneurs in Kokuvil & Poongudutheevu who are driving change & creating jobs w/ @ILOColombo @IOMSLandMV & @UNDPSriLanka support. The visits highlighted the importance of expanding market access & support to help small enterprises grow.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Glad to return to Palaly & Tellipalai & meet families rebuilding after displacement. Progress is visible, but many challenges remain. For these families, land is more than just property—it’s identity, dignity & security. @UNSriLanka committed to supporting dignified resettlement.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

"Sri Lanka has gained a lot from its partnership w/ the @UN, but we too are a better organisation because of Sri Lanka. While we're part of your history—we also look forward to being part of your future."

🇺🇳RC @MAFrancheUN on 70 years of partnership between the UN & Sri Lanka🇱🇰