Eric Overvest

UN Resident Coordinator for Sao Tome and Principe

[Jorge Moreira da Silva @UNOPS_Chief]

Excellent meeting w/ HE Carlos Vila Nova, President of São Tomé e Príncipe. Sao Tome e Príncipe has been championing the green & blue economy & leading #SDGs. But is also facing challenges due to climate change & access to infrastructure. @UNOPS is ready to boost our partnership.

[ONU News Português @ONUNews]

O ministro de Estado da Economia e Finanças de São Tomé e Príncipe, Gareth Haddad do Espírito Santo Guadalupe (centro), falou à @ONUNews sobre financiamento para o desenvolvimento, COP30 e língua portuguesa.
Não perca: https://t.co/GqVhRHXSGH
@UndpStp
@GarethGuadalupe

[Jerome Mellon @JeromeMellon]

On behalf of @UN_OROLSI, I accompanied Chair of @UN #PeacebuildingCommission on mission to #SaoTomeAndPrincipe for political engagement & to witness signing of project document to support #justice and #SecuritySectorReform, in which @UNPeacebuilding Fund will invest $2.5 million.

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

A new unmissable episode of our Podcast will air Monday 19th. We'll welcome the President of the Regional Government, Filipe Nascimento.
Find out how the island of Príncipe has maintained its position as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and delve into discussions on biodiversity.

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

DAY 5:

No act of violence is acceptable.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a safe world for all people, regardless of their gender. 🧡

#StopViolence #16DaysOfActivism

[RSTP @radiostp]

Caminhando Rumo à COP28: São Tomé e Príncipe e a Agenda Ambiental Global https://t.co/vPK39WwAzj

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

DAY 4:

Education is a powerful tool in the fight against gender based violence.
Let's promote equality through knowledge and learning. 🧡

#EducationForAll #16DaysOfActivism #genderequality #EndViolence

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

The RC @eric_overvest and the Minister of Agriculture, Abel Bom Jesus, inaugurated the drainage and irrigation system in Camavo as part of the @JointSDGFund Project: Promoting Local Food Value Chains and Equitable Employment Opportunities through a Sustainable Agri-Food Industry.

[Eric Overvest @eric_overvest]

Excited to kick off a transformative week in São Tomé and Príncipe!

Join us in raising awareness and taking action against gender violence during the #16DaysOfActivism.

Together, let's build a world free from violence and inequality.

#EndGBV #GendeBasedViolence #GenderEquality

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

DAY 3:

Today, we acknowledge the importance of listening to survivors' stories and supporting each other.

Together, we are stronger. 🧡

#16DaysOfActivism #EndViolence #GenderBias

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

DAY 2:

Together, we can create a world where gender based violence has no place.
Let's join forces during these #16DaysofActivism.

United against genderbased violence! ✊🏽🧡

#EndViolence #GenderEquality

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

DAY 1:
Today, @ONU_STP kicks off the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence!
Together, let's make the world a safer and more equal place.🧡💪🏽
This is a call for action, awareness and solidarity.

United against gender-based violence!✊🏽

#16DaysOfActivism #EndViolence

[Eric Overvest @eric_overvest]

Reflecting on the amazing time we had with the bright young minds on our UN podcast in Sao Tome and Principe! Their voices echo a hopeful future. Special thanks to these inspiring kids for sharing their perspectives. Let's keep amplifying youth voices for a better world.
@UNICEF

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Today, the @UN family observed a moment of silence to mourn & honour our colleagues killed in Gaza.

Since the start of this conflict, more than 100 @UNRWA staff have lost their lives - the highest number of UN aid workers killed in a conflict in such a short time.

They will never be forgotten.

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

Honored to welcome the Minister of Foreign Affairs, members of the diplomatic corps, civil society and partners to the National Museum to reflect on the fundamental values to which the UN is dedicated: peace, sustainable development, social justice and respect for human rights.

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

The RC @eric_overvest participated in the opening of a significant training on the Right of Access to Information. A joint initiative of the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe and the UN System through UNESCO. The training will last 3 days and began with the national media.

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind!
Yesterday we celebrated #WorldFoodDay in São Tomé and Príncipe 🇸🇹. The event, was attended by the RC @eric_overvest and the Minister of Agriculture and took place at Boa Morte Basic School.

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

We are happy to share that the Ministry of Women's Rights with the #UN 🇸🇹, presented the inception report for the Disability Inclusion Strategy. This marks a pivotal step towards fostering a society where diversity is celebrated and every individual's abilities are acknowledged.

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

Today we recorded the first episode of UN POD, the UN Podcast in STP 🇸🇹. Happy to welcome the Resident Coordinator, @eric_overvest.
In this episode, we delve into the priorities, challenges and opportunities for a sustainable future.
Stay tuned for the full episode.
#SDGs #UN

[ONU São Tomé e Príncipe @ONU_STP]

Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat, @MaimunahSharif and the RC @eric_overvest are in Príncipe island. Received by the President of the Autonomous Region, Filipe Nascimento, they will visit UN-Habitat's Sustainable Resettlement Project-Promised Land.