Sharon Ni Leannain

from the peninsula in the wee county. Bit of books, foreign policy & general chats. Views my own, RT not endorsements etc...she/her

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

This #stbrigidsday, Ireland celebrates the creativity and achievements of trailblazing women at home and around the 🌍 Discover what’s taking place on https://t.co/c2Z1Kequbh 👉 https://t.co/vq00bldV9t #LáFhéileBríde #IAmBrigid #IsMiseBríd

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today marks 500 days that girls in #Afghanistan have been banned from school by the Taliban.

In those 500 days, restrictions have only worsened. Girls turned away from their classrooms. Women excluded from university.

Access to education is a human right. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn

[UN Women Afghanistan @unwomenafghan]

A death sentence for millions.

What Afghan women tell us the ban on women working in non-governmental organizations means for Afghanistan.

Our analysis shows that 94% of women-led organisations had to stop operations in Afghanistan since the ban.

🚨https://t.co/67hXQlWIed

[Sharon Ni Leannain @snileannain]

Happy 30th birthday to my brilliant little brother @David_Lennon93 Love you and hope the pints are good tonight. See you soon for a catch up celebration 🎉

[Disarmament IRELAND @DisarmamentIRL]

Voting for Arms Control Person of the Year closes soon! Please vote for Michael Gaffey and Ireland's work on #EWIPA at https://t.co/f8rBrUaMYB by 12 January.

#ACPOY2022 @explosiveweapon

[Sharon Ni Leannain @snileannain]

@Sams0nThibault @franceonu @RomeIsabelle Congratulations Thibault and 💯 agree on the importance of paternity leave. All parents deserve time with their newborns

[Sharon Ni Leannain @snileannain]

Policy Advisors are at the 💚 of everything Ireland does at the UN. A fantastic opportunity to join a talented and motivated team at the NY Mission.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

📢 WE ARE HIRING 📢

Interested in working at the Irish Mission on peace & security, humanitarian affairs or human rights at UNHQ?

Check out the link below for more details on our policy adviser vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 20 January!

https://t.co/sq3TlTWppR

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

As 🇮🇪’s term on the @UN Security Council ends, we reflect on areas where we tried to make a difference. 🇮🇪 pushed for accountability for the actions of the Taliban. Our work on Afghanistan was directly informed by the courageous activism of many 🇦🇫 women👉https://t.co/WhfdrxolU4

[PassBlue @pass_blue]

Ireland’s Parting Gift to the UN Security Council https://t.co/UJwzu38qtf

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today @ #UNSC, Ireland🇮🇪 reiterated deep concern over the humanitarian catastrophe in #Haiti.

Increasing numbers of Haitians find themselves in famine-like conditions.

This is unacceptable. The urgency of suffering in Haiti must be matched with increased support.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, the #SecurityCouncil adopted its 1⃣st Resolution on the situation in #Myanmar.

Ireland🇮🇪 voted in favour of this resolution.

This is a pivotal response to the severe crises facing Myanmar🇲🇲 following the military coup in February 2021.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, the #UNSC is briefed by SRSG La Lime, @AminaJMohammed & @kimives13 on the situation in #Haiti.🇭🇹

Ireland condemns the onslaught of gangs against the Haitian people.

A sustainable & inclusive political solution is urgently needed to end the suffering of Haitians.

[Irish Foreign Ministry @dfatirl]

🇮🇪 condemns the Taliban’s decision to suspend university education for Afghan women.

Denying education opportunities based on gender is not only a violation of fundamental rights; it also deprives 🇦🇫 and its people of the contributions of women and girls to society #LetHerLearn

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

More than 2⃣/3⃣ of the Afghan population remains in severe humanitarian need.

At #UNSC meeting on #Afghanistan, @IrelandAmbUN
condemned all instances of aid interference & diversion by the #Taliban.

There is no justification for blocking lifesaving & life sustaining support.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today @ #UNSC, @IrelandAmbUN deplored the lack of accountability for the #Taliban's violent actions & their disregard for #HumanRights.

Ireland commends the tireless efforts of Afghan human rights defenders, particularly 🇦🇫 women.

Their rights cannot,& must not, be traded away.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today, #UNSC meets to discuss the troubling situation in #Afghanistan.🇦🇫

Briefings by:
➡️SRSG & head of @UNAMAnews @otunbayeva
➡️@UNReliefChief
➡️@SerajMahbouba

The situation in 🇦🇫 has deteriorated dramatically. The Council must urgently assume its responsibility to respond.

[Sharon Ni Leannain @snileannain]

Listening to, engaging with and learning from Afghan women has been the privilege of my career. Working on this file for Ireland on the Security Council has been an honour and I look forward to remaining engaged with these courageous women leaders.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Today is our last discussion on #Afghanistan in the #UNSC.

Looking back on the last two years on the Council, our Asia & the Americas lead Sharon Lennon discusses how Ireland responded as the oppression of women & girls worsened following the fall of #Kabul to the Taliban.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Amb. Thomas-Greenfield🇺🇸 & Amb. Mythen🇮🇪 delivered statements at the #UNSC stakeout following the adoption of the humanitarian resolution.

As @IrelandAmbUN said: "If humanitarians cannot help, the result is human suffering, hunger, and even death."

That is why we had to act.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

Following the adoption of the #UNSC Humanitarian Resolution, @IrelandAmbUN 🇮🇪 delivered a statement.

This carveout for @UN Sanctions safeguards humanitarian action.

It will provide crucial certainty for humanitarians as they support vulnerable populations across the world.

[Ireland at UN @IrishMissionUN]

ADOPTED✅Today, the #SecurityCouncil voted to establish a humanitarian carve-out across @UN sanctions regimes.

This landmark resolution was put forward by 🇮🇪&🇺🇸.

Humanitarian assistance saves lives. This resolution ensures that it will always be facilitated.