Happy to support UN colleagues from @UNHCRUSA tonight in presenting Mariela Shaker & Riyad Nicolas at @kencen🎻🎹 for World Refugee Day. What an amazing performance!!
Today marks 100 days until we celebrate #PeaceDay. This year's theme - "Actions for Peace: Our Ambition for the #GlobalGoals" - highlights the steps we can all take to foster harmony. More at: https://t.co/6Bfj14dVtA
Primarily relying on GDP as a metric of progress does not accurately reflect the world as it is – nor the world that we want for future generations.
By moving beyond GDP, we can measure what we truly value.
My proposal.
https://t.co/bX3dZwZ25O
Our team was happy to participate in the 2023 Leadership Summit event organized by @UNAUSA to explain how the @UN engages with the US government and the American people. We were joined by @UNAIDS and @UNOPS.
Today is #PKDay - the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. #PeaceBegins with solidarity. And Americans are doing their part by proudly serving in @UNPeacekeeping missions across the globe. Find out more at: https://t.co/SNKcd33Sr7
Delighted to have met S/R McAuliffe @GPatState in DC. Public-private partnerships are critical in addressing global challenges & advancing US and global policy priorities. Looking forward to strengthening our collaborations for sustainable, inclusive business & shared prosperity.
Ahead of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers (29 May), which this year marks 75 years of @UNPeacekeeping, we recognize the meaningful contributions of 🇺🇸 nationals to 🇺🇳 peace operations across the globe. https://t.co/SNKcd33Sr7
What a treat to attend the #NobelPrizeSummit in DC and hear UN comms chief @MelissaFleming talk about how our organization is addressing mis- and disinformation.
Kicked off our second day in Washington, DC with a meeting with Deputy Director @brendenvarma and staff of @UNinWashington. Excellent opportunity to learn of their engagement and work to enhance visibility of the UN in the United States!
#pgaFellowship
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti @UlrikaR_UN started her 3-day mission to DC today by meeting w/ UN officials and think tanks. She's here to discuss Haiti's humanitarian and development crisis with the US Government, the @WorldBank, @IMFNews and NGOs.
Everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution.
All countries around the world must keep their doors open to LGBTIQ+ people seeking asylum. #IDAHOBIT
LGBTIQ+ rights are HUMAN rights.
#StandUp4HumanRights on Wednesday’s International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia and every day.
https://t.co/Ljui9GqDYQ #IDAHOBIT via UN @free_equal
Today is the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. And my Twitter feed has been full of heartwarming posts from across the UN system. I’m so grateful to work for an organization that stands up for the human rights of all people, including mine. #IDAHOBIT
The world is currently home to 1.2 billion young people. And our office works closely with 3 of them. Meet our interns - Julia, Mohan and Taylour - who are supporting the UN's work in Washington and helping us tell the UN's stories to the American people.
It was good to bring together our communications colleagues from @UNHCRUSA, @UNDPDC and @UNEP_NAmerica today. We brainstormed on how we can better support each other, including on upcoming occasions such as World Environment Day (5 June) and World Refugee Day (20 June).