Meet Roman Meier, the UNDP law & justice analyst who followed his curiosity to make a real difference. His journey reminds us that the distance between a "why?" and a global career is shorter than you think! 🇨🇭⚖️
Read his heartwarming story: https://t.co/KFIcnRxhtq
#SwissVoices
Malaria's root causes often lie beyond the health sector, such as:
🏘️ housing
🌍 climate
🌾 agriculture
But action across sectors can accelerate development and #EndMalaria together with partners like @GlobalFund, write @DekunleCharles and @DeAissata: https://t.co/M9iyB0YKGl
20 years after global DDR standards, too many women remain overlooked after conflict.
HE[R]EAL photo exhibition shows why change is needed.
📍 Palazzo Hercolani, Bologna
Official press release: https://t.co/zsChX6CnUv
#WPS#IDDRS
Development is our first line of defence.
Inaction has a price.
And it is paid by the most vulnerable.
I’m here at the #G7 Development Ministers’ Meeting in Paris.
These are my 3 priorities.
What does your morning coffee have to do with climate resilience ☕?
Behind every cup is a value chain increasingly exposed to climate shocks, and new solutions like insurance are helping protect farmers and livelihoods.
🔗 https://t.co/q6iPrzsaGr
How can we achieve a malaria-free future?
By investing in health innovations & systems and developing solutions with
sectors beyond health.
On #WorldMalariaDay, learn how we work with governments and @GlobalFund to #EndMalaria for everyone, everywhere.
https://t.co/TE0pWhmVNy
The largest annual gathering of the global #MineAction community meets this week in Geneva.
At #NDMUN29, the message is clear: explosive ordnance threatens lives, livelihoods, and as @UNDP research shows, the environment.
🌍 Geneva conversations on women‑led grassroots action driving climate & disaster resilience across Europe & Central Asia.
Key takeaway👇
Women’s leadership is essential for resilient, inclusive futures
#WomenLeaders#ClimateAction#DRR#Resilience#GenderEquality
AI doesn’t have to undermine climate science - it can help protect it.
This #EarthDay, see how Earth Info Hub founder Brigitte Perrin is building a trusted home for climate knowledge, powered by AI. 🌍
Very pleased to meet with the new Swiss Permanent Representative in Geneva @Swiss_un, Amb.Thomas Gürber !
Switzerland is a key partner to @UNDP and we discussed strengthening our cooperation in the International Geneva ecosystem on crisis response, human rights & digital issues.
Have you ever thought about turning your passion into a global career? 🌍
Loïc Modoux from Vaud did just that with his impact in shaping AI governance!
Check out his journey with UNDP: https://t.co/V7ycrks6uh
#SwissVoices#UNDP#CareerGoals
@Ganhri1@UNDP@UNDPGeneva@UNHumanRights Representatives from nat'l human rights institutions from #Samoa & #Georgia share experiences in piloting the Tool.
They highlight how the Tool has provided a "structural framework for future work", addressing issues such as plastic pollution, water & access to information.
.@UNDP is gravely concerned by reports of damage to health facilities in Iran, incl. the Pasteur Institute.
Health infrastructure & personnel must be protected under international humanitarian law.
Disruption risks essential services & access to care for the most vulnerable.
Today in Geneva, @UNDP and @GANHRI launched a new practical tool to help National Human Rights Institutions monitor environmental rights and strengthen accountability.
With insights from Georgia and Samoa, which piloted the tool 🌍
➡️ https://t.co/53RUiYaBW3
Today @UNDPGeneva was pleased to host @SarahRattray1, Co-Director a.i. and Global Lead on Human Rights, Governance, Rule of Law and Peacebuilding Hub, for an insightful exchange on crisis prevention, the work of the Hub, and collaboration across the multilateral system🌍
How do we turn UPR recommendations into measurable change?
Join us in Geneva on 2 April as we discuss UPR+, digital monitoring tools, and country experiences in implementing and tracking human rights recommendations.
Register here: https://t.co/6aPb8Up3Kx
#UPR#HumanRights#UNDP
How can digital transformation better protect human rights?
Join @UNDP for a conversation on rights-based digital transformation and the launch of the Digital Rights Dashboard.
📍 Palais des Nations + online
🔗 Explore the programme & register: https://t.co/aySsGmHW8M
Switzerland invests US $120 million in @UNDP’s flexible core resources ensuring support reaches where it’s needed most, from Ukraine to Lebanon and Sudan.
In a world of compounding crises, development is a smart investment in stability.
🔗Read more: https://t.co/IbATPBgjKU