Knut Ostby

Former UNDP Resident Representative and former UN Resident Coordinator, now retired. Retweets are not endorsements

[Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 @alexanderdecroo]

.@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.

[Knut Ostby @knutostby]

https://t.co/A6wGz54ByY

[Knut Ostby @knutostby]

Just arrived in the Philippines to serve as interim UNDP Representative until December. Looking very much forward to meeting people and learning more about this great country. https://t.co/JLwy0szyjR

[Knut Ostby @knutostby]

Saddened to hear about the terrible earthquake near Jalalabad, Afghanistan that also hit parts of Pakistan. As always, the most vulnerable will be most affected, and I hope for swift and effective humanitarian interventions.
https://t.co/08Dw74n09h

[Knut Ostby @knutostby]

Ikke gå glipp av denne: https://t.co/n2OqVRTE0U

[Knut Ostby @knutostby]

Many thanks for the invitation to #pakistanindependenceday celebration at the Embassy. We had a great time!

[Pakistan Embassy Norway @PakinNorway]

#PakistanIndependenceDay
#PakistanZindabad
#14August
#AzadiMubarak
#ProudPakistani
#bunyanummarsoos
#MarkaEHaq

[Pakistan Embassy Norway @PakinNorway]

#PakistanIndependenceDay
#PakistanZindabad
#14August
#AzadiMubarak
#ProudPakistani
#bunyanummarsoos
#MarkaEHaq

@saadiaqazi1 @ForeignOfficePk

[UNDP Philippines 🇵🇭 @UNDPPH]

This #NationalDisasterResilienceMonth, we celebrate the 🇦🇺🤝🇵🇭 partnership between @AusAmbPH & @UNDP in building climate & disaster resilience in the Philippines—helping communities prepare, respond & recover through science-based, inclusive solutions.

[Norwegian Church Aid @NorChurchAid]

Israel’s siege now blocks 83% of food aid reaching #Gaza. Together with 14 other aid organizations, we demand international pressure for an immediate ceasefire, an arms embargo, and an end to Israel’s systematic obstruction of aid.
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https://t.co/1uleGiP4z0

[UNDP Pakistan @UNDP_Pakistan]

This Independence Day, we’re proud to look back on our journey with #Pakistan. 🇵🇰

UNDP’s work in Pakistan began in 1960 when the United Nations Special Fund signed its first agreement with the @GovtofPakistan. After UNDP was formally established in 1965, the partnership grew stronger, guided by the country’s evolving development goals.

Today, we celebrate 78 years of Pakistan and over 60 years of working together for a more inclusive, resilient and sustainable future.

Here’s to progress, partnership and Pakistan! 🙌💚

[UN Volunteers @UNVolunteers]

Is that even a question? 💭

YES
SI
OUI
SIM
JA
EVET
TAK
HAAN
TAIP

[Dr Sania Nishtar @SaniaNishtar]

Written prior to joining Gavi, my new book “Delivering Welfare at Scale” presents my lived experience of leading the largest social protection programme in Pakistan’s history from conceptualisation to delivery—Ehsaas (meaning compassion in Urdu). I dedicated my book to the people of Pakistan whose right to social protection remains unrealised, because as my country grapples with multiple challenges, the need for welfare has never been so urgent. All royalties earned from the sale of the book will be donated to charity.
https://t.co/N3eZoNJxD0

[UNRWA @UNRWA]

Our latest on the situation in📍#Gaza and #WestBank:

🔹 UNRWA has provided 7M+ medical consultations in Gaza since Oct 2023. Attacks on health facilities continue.
🔹Eight newborns died of hypothermia in the last three weeks; at least 74 children killed in Jan 2025, @UNICEF reports.
🔹 70% of UNRWA’s aid delivery missions denied in Dec 2024, highest rate in past six months.

https://t.co/FlAdRVrwlW

[UN Development @UNDP]

2025 brings a number of major milestones for sustainable development, including the 10th anniversary of the #ParisAgreement on climate change.

Check out more key moments to watch for this year: https://t.co/qJdPI3jmQN

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"We have just endured the hottest decade on record – with 2024 topping the list.

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙚. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩 – 𝙣𝙤𝙬." - @antonioguterres

[Kirkens Nødhjelp @KirkensNodhjelp]

@rodekorsnorge @ReddBarna @UNICEF @Civita_ @tankesmien @Langsikt_ Sammen med 6 andre NGOer og tankesmier har vi nedsatt et ekspertutvalg på global helse. I dag ble utvalgets rapport lansert. Målet er å gi myndighetene tydelige råd om hvordan Norge kan bidra til en mer rettferdig og bærekraftig helseinnsats👇https://t.co/JyhVHAeTOz

[Kirkens Nødhjelp @KirkensNodhjelp]

– I skyggen av det som skjer på #Gaza, blir det verre og verre på Vestbredden uten at noen dekker det, sier Julie Alstadnes Malme. I september kom hun tilbake til Norge etter tre måneder på #Vestbredden.
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https://t.co/7tmNbu6KfH

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

"Climate finance is not charity. It is an investment.

Climate action is not optional. It is an imperative."

- @antonioguterres at #COP29

#ActNow

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

Catastrophic humanitarian & human rights situation for civilians in #Gaza.

In face of grave risks of atrocities & famine, Asst. Secretary-General Ilze Brands Kehris urges the @UN Security Council & all countries to uphold international humanitarian law, urgently facilitate humanitarian access & protect civilians.

https://t.co/VSGOrpsuH7

[Knut Ostby @knutostby]

Looking forward to contribute to the @EAPPI programme in Palestinian territories next year. Will be a privilege to contribute to this important programme working to protect the most vulnerable. @Oikoumene @KirkensNodhjelp https://t.co/HvWyhKN4nt