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[Ambika Satkunanathan @ambikasat]

This isn’t system change. To the contrary, it will exacerbate existing problems. To use super majority in Parliament to railroad bad laws, despite opposition, shows disdain for public and dissent. The reasons given for your bad decisions don’t stand up to scrutiny.

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

We all know there's a record level of conflicts raging around the world. Since 2006, the Peacebuilding Fund has:

✅Invested more than 2 billion USD
✅Supported over 75 countries and territories
✅Worked through 24 UN entities and over 80 civil society organizations.

ASG @ElizabethSpehar underscores a critical message: Peacebuilding is the smartest investment we can make.
Watch her video message below. 👇👇

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Great to meet Rasika & Renuka who, through @WFPSriLanka, have a guaranteed market for their produce & a stable income – while children get fresh, nutritious meals every day. Island-wide, more than 260,000 school children benefit from the programme.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Great join Govt & @PhilipWard_WFP at Hindikiwula Vidyalaya school in Monaragala for nutritious school meal supported by @WFPSriLanka's Home-Grown School Feeding Programme. In a district with high level of food security, this meal ensures they have energy they need to learn & grow

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Happy to meet the Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Gen Secretary of the @sjbsrilanka, in his home district to discuss issues on land rights, water access & the increase burden of hoofed costs for agriculture productivity & food security. Monaragala remains priority for @UNSriLanka

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Meeting District Secretary A.G. Nishantha & discuss rural livelihoods, food security & the Aswesuma safety net. @UNSriLanka remains committed to supporting farmers & vulnerable communities in a District with some of the highest levels of poverty in the country.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Grateful spend time w members of the Veddah community, one of the oldest continuous cultures on the island. The right of indigenous peoples to land, identity & equitable access to public services is protected by #UNDRIP & must translate into real protections for the Veddah.

[NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK]

UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche visited a gem mine in Ratnapura, highlighting that the industry earns Sri Lanka over US$400 million annually in exports and supports around 650,000 jobs. He stressed that growth must go hand in hand with better worker protection and improved land management

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Interesting tour Bureau Foreign Employment training centre in Rathnapura & meet some of thousands who travel abroad for work every year. Good to see the great support @IOMSLandMV is providing to ensure safe, informed & dignified migration @Kristinbparco @iori_IOM @MFA_SriLanka

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Great to meet @susl_official students energetic, thoughtful young ppl building theirs & Sri Lanka's future but also struggling with costs & basic services, & limited internships. Universities need to strengthen bridges w world of work & boost economic support

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Visiting gem mine in Ratnapura. Industry earns Sri Lanka over $400M a year in exports & employs some 650k people. Most of it is small-scale, informal & exposed. Expanding industry must be accompanied by greater protection workers & improved land management. @ILOColombo @UNIDO_LK

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

Starting the day at the impressive Maha Saman Devalaya in Ratnapura, a temple with roots in the 13th century. One of Sri Lanka's most sacred sites, dedicated to Saman, guardian deity of Sri Pada.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

As part of #PeacebuildingWeek, the event featured public officials & community leaders from across Sri Lanka who offered unique perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of building more inclusive and connected communities.

[UN in Sri Lanka @UNSriLanka]

Public servants play a key role in building trust between communities & the govt.

On #PublicServiceDay public officials & communities came together to share stories of how social dialogue & empathy can strengthen understanding, respect & social cohesion: https://t.co/KJXDGhiIZ4

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

The world's challenges are too complex to address without the leadership, expertise and perspectives of women.

On #WomenInDiplomacy Day, I celebrate and salute my sisters in diplomacy, who are shaping more inclusive, peaceful and sustainable futures for generations to come.

[United Nations Peacebuilding and Peace Support @UNPeacebuilding]

"The Peacebuilding Fund acts like an angel investor for peace, it takes risks, drives inclusion and supports national ownership."
Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN, UN Resident Coordinator @UNSriLanka, on seeing the Fund's impact first-hand as the PBF marks 20 years. #PeacebuildingWeek #PBF20

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

The Indian Ocean is the lifeblood of our region but faces growing pressure from drug trafficking, illegal fishing, smuggling & more.

I had the pleasure of speaking at @UNODC's Law of the Sea & Governance training to build knowledge among regional officials & protect our oceans.

[Marc-André Franche @MAFrancheUN]

We pay homage today to the 136 @UN colleagues who lost their lives while serving for peace, development & human rights; doing their jobs caring for others #inmemoriam 🇺🇳 https://t.co/xE1qv5BRdK @MFA_SriLanka

[NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK]

A Sri Lankan woman has reportedly been killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon after remaining in the area to care for stray cats and dogs, according to reports by Al Jazeera and local media.

The woman, identified as Rahma, had reportedly refused to leave despite the ongoing conflict, choosing instead to stay behind to look after abandoned animals. Social media posts and regional reports said she was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.

The incident comes amid continued Israeli military operations across southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire arrangement. Recent Israeli strikes in the region have killed multiple civilians and caused widespread destruction, according to reports from Al Jazeera.

Sri Lankan authorities had not immediately issued an official statement on the reported death. (Newswire)

[UNFPA Sri Lanka @UNFPASriLanka]

"All I need is one day of peace. Why can’t they leave me alone?"

If you or someone you know is experiencing harassment, support is available. Speak up, seek help, and stand against abuse.

Towards a GBV-Free Sri Lanka, with safe public spaces for all.

@UNSriLanka