Verena Linneweber

UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Tunisia. Retweets are not endorsement.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The war in the Middle East must stop.

Diplomacy must prevail.

All Security Council resolutions must be implemented.

The latest one, resolution 2817, must be respected, as we see that countries in the Gulf continue to be targeted.

[Kanni Wignaraja @kanniwignaraja]

A #Samoa story that must be heard..."endemic species dying in front of our eyes", "I had no idea giant clams could also bleach' says @UNDP_Samoa @vlinneweber. Seeing this spurs action - please join the fight! @un_samoa @GEF_SGP @OurOcean @NCC_CNC @IUCN @ https://t.co/UtRgSsNJkz

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

At UNDP circular economy workshop, Youth Green Ambassador from Samoa Tokelau Association of Recyclers Davin Rios addresses the importance & need to instil habits & practices of recycling waste in children at the earliest age through systematic awareness raising in schools. 🇼🇸♻️

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

Full house & active discussions @ 🇬🇧-funded UNDP circular economy transition workshop on inclusion, diversity, equity & accessibility in the workplace to address barriers faced by women & youth in waste mgmt in 🇼🇸 w/ women-led recycling orgs SRWMA & S.T.A.R. & private sector.

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

Full house & active discussions @ 🇬🇧-funded UNDP circular economy transition workshop on inclusion, diversity, equity & accessibility in the workplace to address barriers faced by women & youth in waste mgmt in 🇼🇸 w/ women-led recycling orgs SRWMA & S.T.A.R. & private sector.

[Themba Kalua @thembakalua]

Productive meeting w/ the Minister for 🇼🇸 Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MNRE). Discussed MNRE’s priorities & strengthening of UN’s support. Was joined by Heads of @FAOPacific, @UNESCO_Pacific, @UNEP_AsiaPac (Pacific office), @WMO South West Pacific, @UNDP_Samoa.

[UN Development @UNDP]

👩🏽‍🚀 Astronauts
👩🏻‍⚕️ Doctors
👩🏽‍🏫 Teachers
👩‍💻 Writers

Girls will be tomorrow's leaders and changemakers.

When women and girls lead 🙋🏾‍♀️, everybody wins 🌍!

RT this for more girls pursuing their dreams!

[UNDP Samoa @UNDP_Samoa]

New UNDP Resident Rep, @AlionaNiculita, has presented her credentials to the Hon. Prime Minister @CookIslandsGov, Mark Brown, in Rarotonga.
A critical step in strengthening UNDP's partnership with the Gov & people of 🇨🇰 in achieving their national priorities & the #GlobalGoals.

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

@MAHauenstein @UNDPGermany @UNBonn @BMZ_Bund @AuswaertigesAmt @UNDP Wie super, Melanie! Herzlichen Glückwunsch! ❤️

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

Delighted to open the @USPSA_ @UNDP Pacific Youth Anti-Corruption Movement dialogue in Apia. A strong youth voice fighting against corruption & for just, sound and responsive governance practices is a game-changer in achieving #OurPacificFuture. 🙏 to @FCDOGovUK for your support.

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

Great knowledge exchange on Digital Public Infrastructure btw @GoI_MeitY & 🇼🇸 Civil Registration & Vital Statistics Steering Committee supported by @UNDP_Samoa. Thanks a lot to Bramhanand Jha for sharing 🇮🇳’s impressive experience. Accessible & inclusive DPI can accelerate #SDGs.

[Achim Steiner @ASteiner]

Today we have lost contact with our @UNDP colleagues in #Gaza. I am extremely concerned for them & their families.

Sharing our colleague, Shahd‘s account of the trauma & suffering they have been experiencing for 3 weeks.

@UN call for a humanitarian ceasefire must be respected.

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

@UNDP_Samoa @samoagovt @un_samoa @SitaLeota @ApeluLouisa @CandiruJosphine Malo team UNDP! I am very proud of your work and commitment. Thank YOU!♥️Now, let's take it further! Thanks a lot to the Gender Seal assessment team for the very valuable exchanges and your excellent recommendations!

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

Thank you to all our colleagues for your amazing work, strong commitment and support. I am so proud of you! ♥️

[UNDP Samoa @UNDP_Samoa]

We got the 🥇
#GenderEqualitySeal gold certified for the 🇼🇸 MCO 🎊
Thank you to all our #partners in @samoagovt, private sector, civil society & @un_samoa for working with us to advance gender equality in Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa & Tokelau. This is for YOU!
The work continues...

[UNDP Samoa @UNDP_Samoa]

Regional Director @kanniwignaraja meeting #women vendors today at the Fugalei Market who are part of the #MarketsForChange project.
#M4C equips #women by providing them w/ tablets & trainings to help them keep & maintain business records revolutionizing the way they do business.

[UNDP Samoa @UNDP_Samoa]

The ava ceremony is the highest form of welcome in the Samoan culture. UNDP & @un_samoa staff did just that today for @kanniwignaraja, welcoming her to our Multi-Country Office. A traditional welcome that has added to the already rich discussions she's had to date in 🇼🇸.
Manuia!

[UNDP Samoa @UNDP_Samoa]

@kanniwignaraja @samoagovt @UNDPasiapac @vlinneweber @AlionaNiculita #CivilSociety As partners, they contribute to the effectiveness of development interventions, especially with respect to marginalized & vulnerable groups. It's why Regional Director @kanniwignaraja was delighted to host this #talanoa with them on civic space & engagement in 🇼🇸.

[Themba Kalua @thembakalua]

It was an honour to join @kanniwignaraja @UN Assistant Secretary General & RD for @UNDPasiapac in a meeting with the Prime Minister of Samoa. Excellent dialogue on how @UNDP can partner with @samoagovt in addressing development challenges as part of UN 🇺🇳- govt of 🇼🇸 partnership

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

@RuciMafi @UNDP_Samoa @NUSSamoa @UNDPasiapac @kanniwignaraja Hi Ruci! We hope you’ll be able to join and ask this question.

[Verena Linneweber @vlinneweber]

Tune in to our Policy Dialogue on Leveraging the Blue Economy for Gender Equality on THU 19 Oct 9.15 - 11.15 am (GMT+13)! The dialogue is co-hosted by @UNDP_Samoa & @NUSSamoa. @UNDPasiapac Regional Director & UN Assistant SG @kanniwignaraja will be on the panel. Link in flyer👇.

[UNDP Samoa @UNDP_Samoa]

The ava ceremony is the highest form of welcome in the Samoan culture. UNDP & @un_samoa staff did just that today for @kanniwignaraja, welcoming her to our Multi-Country Office. A traditional welcome that has added to the already rich discussions she's had to date in 🇼🇸.
Manuia!