Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇺🇳🇧🇦

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Great to hear from young participants of the Int. Youth Camp in #Srebrenica. Their reflections showed: trust grows through dialogue, shared experiences & mutual learning. The camp was part of the Dialogue for the Future 3 initiative, supported by the SG's @UNPeacebuilding Fund.

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Today we honour the memory of #Srebrenica genocide victims, and stand in solidarity with survivors and families.

In the words of @UN SG @antonioguterres, we must safeguard the truth against denial, and stand for justice, reconciliation and lasting peace.

#RememberSrebrenica

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Remembering the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica means confronting hate speech & discrimination, and renewing our resolve to make “never again” a reality for all.

On this solemn day, let us remember the victims, listen to the survivors, and take action to advance justice, reconciliation & peace.

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

At the Women in ICT Breakfast during @AIforGood, inspiring exchange with @ITU @ITUSecGen Doreen Bogdan-Martin and women leaders on accelerating #genderequality leadership in tech.

Inclusive #AI starts with women in the room: as coders, data experts, innovators & decision-makers.

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Great meeting w/Draško Milinović, Director of 🇧🇦 Communications Regulatory Agency, Council member Iza Razija Mešević & team. We agreed to boost cooperation w/@UN_BiH building on strong partnerships: @UNICEFBiH on @Gigaglobal school connectivity & @ITU on spectrum & 5G readiness.

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Grateful for the opportunity to exchange with Dr Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector on strengthening collaboration between @ITU-D, Resident Coordinators, and UN Country Teams to advance inclusive digital transformation, cybersecurity, and digital skills at the country level.

[Cosmas Zavazava @ITUBDTDirector]

Pleased to meet jointly with @UN Resident Coordinators from 🇦🇴 @AMukwashi, 🇸🇿 @WachiraGeorgeW, 🇨🇷 @pablodavidsc, 🇲🇪 @CTissotUN and 🇧🇦 @ArnhildSpence.

We discussed how @ITU-D can work more closely with #UN Country Teams and Resident Coordinators to advance digital development and support digital transformation at the country level, including strengthening cybersecurity and digital skills.

Together, we can help ensure digital transformation leaves no one behind. #WSIS #AIDialogue

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Peaceful & democratic societies are built when citizens participate, institutions act & communities work together to rebuild trust & social cohesion.

@UN_BiH, w/ support from @UNPeacebuilding, remains committed to citizen-centred peacebuilding in 🇧🇦. @eubih @OSCEBiH @CoeSarajevo

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

An honour to sign the new Cooperation Framework with
@Vijeceministara Chairwoman @KristoBorjana, opening a new chapter in the 🇺🇳 partnership with 🇧🇦. The UN remains committed to working with partners in 🇧🇦 to accelerate the attainment of the #SustainableDevelopmentGoals.
@UN_BiH

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

It was a pleasure to host USG @Lacroix_UN during his visit to 🇧🇦. As we mark #PeacebuildingWeek, his visit highlighted BiH's contribution to @UNPeacekeeping and the impact of @UNPeacebuilding support in advancing dialogue and sustaining peace.

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

The Gender Equality Accelerator unites institutions, civil society, the 🇺🇳 & #TeamEurope to accelerate progress for women & girls in 🇧🇦. Why it matters: Women lack presence in leadership, carry most unpaid care work, & nearly half have experienced violence since the age of 15.

[United Nations BiH @UN_BiH]

Team Europe is supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina to accelerate gender equality. 🇪🇺🇩🇰🇸🇪🇺🇳 Together, we're advancing women's leadership, rights, and equal opportunities. #TeamEurope #BiH

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

A strong start to #PeacebuildingWeek in 🇧🇦 at @mfa_bih. Grateful to Minister @DinoKonakovic for hosting, Ambassadors @DeriBele & @JulianReillyUK for support, and all partners who joined this timely discussion on multilateralism’s role in BiH’s peace path & global contribution.

[United Nations BiH @UN_BiH]

The #PeacebuildingWeek opened in 🇧🇦 with the high-level conference “30 Years of Peace and the Future of Multilateralism”, hosted by at @mfa_bih with support from 🇺🇳 @UNPeacebuilding and the 🇨🇭 & 🇬🇧 Embassies in BiH.

#InvestInPeace

🔗 https://t.co/nLAUSgomKh

[United Nations BiH @UN_BiH]

From basic services and access to justice to digital solutions and public accountability: people-centred governance means making institutions work better for everyone.

See key 2025 results from the #UNBiHResults2025 report ⬇️ #PartnershipInAction

👉https://t.co/Kr57IWzbng

[United Nations BiH @UN_BiH]

Regional cooperation can turn shared priorities into practical benefits for all.

At the 18th Annual Meeting in #Sofia, RC @ArnhildSpence reaffirmed UN's support to cooperation w/ @rccint on #SDGs, human rights, inclusion & reforms that deliver for people across #SouthEastEurope.

[United Nations BiH @UN_BiH]

In 2025, UN support helped strengthen the services people rely on every day.

Across education, health & social protection, this work shows how #PartnershipInAction can support well-being across BiH.

See key results from the #UNBiHResults2025 report ⬇️

https://t.co/Kr57IWzbng

[United Nations BiH @UN_BiH]

What does sustainable, resilient and inclusive growth look like in practice?

Jobs protected. Businesses strengthened. Climate resilience advanced.

See key 2025 results ⬇️ #UNBiHResults2025➡️ https://t.co/Kr57IWzbng

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Partnership is at the heart of every result.

The @UN_BiH Annual Results Report 2025 highlights joint achievements with institutions, civil society, partners & communities across BiH.

🙏 Grateful to all partners for their continued commitment.

➡️ https://t.co/gVAnoj264v

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Good exchange with @rccint @amer_kap on shared priorities for #SouthEastEurope, including green and digital transition, regional cooperation & inclusive growth.

@UN_BiH remains committed to partnerships that help turn shared goals into concrete progress for people & communities.

[RCC @rccint]

RCC Secretary General @amer_kap met with @UN_BiH Resident Coordinator @ArnhildSpence at RCC HQ in #Sarajevo today ⏭️ with green and digital transition, and strengthening regional cooperation for more inclusive growth as some of the topics of the meeting.

Joint efforts to turn shared priorities into tangible progress for citizens and businesses across #SouthEastEurope remain at the heart of cooperation.

#poweredbyRCC 🇪🇺

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

I joined the commemoration of the Kapija tragedy in Tuzla, honouring the memory of the 71 young lives lost on this day 31 years ago. I stand in solidarity with their families and all those affected, reaffirming the importance of remembrance, justice, and peace.

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s partnership with the United Nations is rooted in a shared commitment to peace, cooperation, and a better future.

Today, we recognize BiH’s contributions to multilateralism and its continued role in advancing peacekeeping, human rights, and peacebuilding.

[United Nations BiH @UN_BiH]

Today, we mark 34 years of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a @UN Member State.

Since then, 🇧🇦 has served on the Security Council, Human Rights Council & Peacebuilding Commission, and continues to contribute to UN peacekeeping.

A strong partnership for BiH and the world we share. 🌐🤝

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Comprehensive cancer research by @MCP_BiH, FBiH, RS & BD institutions, @UNFPABiH & @WHO_BiH, supported by @eubih, highlights achievable, practical steps for improved health outcomes in 🇧🇦.

Prevention, early detection & harmonized standards save lives & strengthen human capital.

[Arnhild Spence 🇺🇳 @ArnhildSpence]

Good discussion with Minister Dubravka Bošnjak on deepening 🇧🇦 🇺🇳 cooperation.

From cancer prevention and HPV immunization to education, social inclusion, and sustainable development, @UN_BiH remains committed to supporting solutions that improve lives across the country.

[Ministarstvo civilnih poslova Bosne i Hercegovine @MCP_BiH]

Ministrica civilnih poslova #DubravkaBošnjak 🇧🇦razgovarala je s rezidentnom koordinatoricom @UN_BiH #ArnhildSpence o jačanju suradnje BiH i agencija UN-a u područjima zdravstva, obrazovanja, socijalne politike i održivog razvoja.
🎯Poseban fokus bio je na programima prevencije raka i HPV imunizacije uz podršku EU, WHO-a i UNFPA-a, kao i povezivanju BiH s europskim i međunarodnim zdravstvenim inicijativama.
Istaknuto je da će #UN nastaviti pružati podršku BiH kroz projekte inkluzivnog i zelenog razvoja, jačanja odgovornosti institucija i društvene kohezije.
#BiH #UN #Suradnja