Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳

Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

Technology must never be used to exploit people.

Today, alongside the Group of Friends for Combating Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons, Australia 🇦🇺 reaffirmed our commitment to put victims and survivors first and ensure traffickers face justice.

[Republic of Korea Mission to the UN🇰🇷🇺🇳 @ROK_Mission]

"Technology must serve human dignity — never its exploitation.”

On #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons, the 28 members of the Group of Friends for Combating Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons issued their first joint statement.

Full text ⬇️ @UNODC #EndHumanTrafficking

[Republic of Korea Mission to the UN🇰🇷🇺🇳 @ROK_Mission]

"Technology must serve human dignity — never its exploitation.”

On #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons, the 28 members of the Group of Friends for Combating Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons issued their first joint statement.

Full text ⬇️ @UNODC #EndHumanTrafficking

[Senator Penny Wong @SenatorWong]

Human trafficking is a global challenge that demands a global response.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Australia reaffirms our commitment to working with partners to prevent exploitation, protect vulnerable people and support survivors.

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

Australia 🇦🇺 supports ambitious, meaningful, and lasting @UN reform to preserve and enhance the parts of the system that matter most to us and our region.

We continue to constructively engage on reform proposals with UN leadership and our fellow Member States.

[Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 @dfat]

Addressing online scam centres requires coordinated action across borders.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, we recognise the importance of international cooperation to combat human trafficking, protect vulnerable people and disrupt transnational criminal networks.

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

On behalf of MIKTA 🇲🇽🇮🇩🇰🇷🇹🇷🇦🇺, Australia reaffirmed our shared commitment to the goals of the Paris Agreement and keeping 1.5°C within reach through practical, ambitious and inclusive climate action.

We look forward to advancing these priorities at #COP31 and beyond.

[United Nations CTED @UN_CTED]

During her closing remarks for Protecting Human Rights in the Use of #AI & New Tech in #CounterTerrorism, Carmen Cantor, Deputy ED @UN_CTED emphasized that #humanrights safeguards must be at the forefront of discussions. #CTWeek
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[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

A valuable opportunity to share regional perspectives on the future of @UNPeacekeeping and Protection.

Supporting international peace and security, the Pacific Way. @FijiMissionUN

[Stimson Center @StimsonCenter]

🗞️Alongside @FijiGovernment, @GAC_Corporate, @DefenceAust, we convened a four-day conference on the ‘Future of Peace Operations and Protection of Civilians’, aimed at elevating Indo-Pacific perspectives within ongoing debates on UN peace operations.

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[ElsieFund @ElsieFund]

🇦🇺 The #ElsieFund welcomes Australia’s latest contribution, reaffirming its commitment to gender-responsive peacekeeping. Removing barriers to women’s participation supports peacekeeping effectiveness and lasting change. 🇦🇺
#InvestInPeace @AustraliaUN @DefenceAust @MPTFOffice

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

Climate finance must reach those who need it most.

Alongside @FijiMissionUN, @Tuvalu_UN, Barbados and @SEforALLorg, Australia co-hosted an #HLPF2026 discussion on unlocking investment for SIDS, supporting clean energy transitions and building climate resilience. @DamilolaSDG7

[Anthony Albanese @AlboMP]

We're making sure AI works in Australia's interests.

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

Thank you to all participants for a rich discussion on the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), co-hosted by 🇦🇺. We must ensure SIDS’ unique vulnerabilities are better reflected in development cooperation and financing frameworks. #HLPF @TongaMissionUN @stkittsnevisUN

[Indrika Ratwatte @IndrikaRatwatte]

Australia is a key humanitarian partner.

Delighted to meet Ambassador Beth Delaney, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., and extend OCHA’s multi-year partnership through 2028.

We discussed anticipatory action, disability-inclusive response and continued support to the Pooled Funds.

[Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳 @AustraliaUN]

From scientific discovery to economic growth, AI’s benefits depend on resilient digital infrastructure. At Monday's HLPF side event, experts from governments, international organisations, and academia explored the impacts of digital disruptions and pathways to resilience. #HLPF

[UN ECOSOC President @UNECOSOC]

“Governments must view civil society as a partner in delivering the #SDGs.” That message echoed throughout #HLPF 2026 as countries presented their #VNRs and reflected on progress toward the #2030Agenda #GlobalGoals
Together with @MajorGroupsUN @lgbtisg @JaMissionUN @sigbf @GuinBissauONU🎥https://t.co/UNXqOWOv86

[UN Department of Operational Support @UN_OpSupport]

In June, #UNTPP completed the final two of four TOT courses in 🇰🇷 — #HEE Operators’ Course & UN Field Medical Assistants Course #UNFMAC.
Supported by 🇦🇺🇨🇦🇯🇵🇰🇷, all TOTs strengthened @UNPeacekeeping capabilities across Asia & demonstrated the power of multilateral partnerships 🌏

[ITU Liaison Office with the UN in New York @ITUatUNHQ]

How can we strengthen resilience in the digital infrastructure that powers our economies and societies?

At #HLPF2026, @ITU was pleased to co-host a side event with partners on moving from risk awareness to collective action for critical digital infrastructure resilience.

[Ambassador - Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation @AusArmsControl]

Congratulations to Tonga on ratifying the CTBT. This marks an important milestone for our region, with all countries in the Pacific now party to the Treaty. Australia looks forward to working with Tonga to strengthen the global ban on nuclear test explosions.

[Jean-Pierre Lacroix @Lacroix_UN]

The 5th United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit is a critical opportunity to reflect on new challenges, exchange good practices & shape a forward‑looking agenda for @UN policing. Grateful to @AustraliaUN & @AusFedPolice for sponsoring & to all delegations partaking in this event.

[UN Department of Operational Support @UN_OpSupport]

Two weeks ago, the UN Triangular Partnership Programme #UNTPP held its annual Stakeholders’ Workshop in Hanoi, Viet Nam, co-chaired by Australia & Japan🇻🇳🇦🇺🇯🇵
80+ participants from 26 Member States & UN partners discussed the future of TPP🇺🇳
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