💬 'This is two rival military factions that are inflicting misery and harm on the rest of their population.'

Hanna Tetteh discusses the ongoing conflict in #Sudan and why strengthening democracy is the best hope for increasing stability in the region.

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Ethiopia: “Conflicts have destroyed thousands of schools, health facilities, water systems and other community infrastructure. And that adds to the difficulty,” Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia

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Demonstrating its commitment to mainstream the WPS agenda in its climate security efforts, Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa participated in a side event organized by UN Women Africa to discuss gender dynamics in climate security and provide entry points for collaboration with stakeholders in the region.

On Tuesday, 16 April, tune in to the High-level Pledging Event, mobilising critical support for Ethiopia's severe humanitarian needs. #InvestinHumanity

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of #Ethiopia 🇪🇹 EDRMC | ኢ.አ.ስ.አ.ኮ UK in Ethiopia 🇬🇧 Dr. Ramiz Alakbarov UN Ethiopia

One year ago, fighting started in #Khartoum & #Sudan became one of the fastest growing humanitarian crises with devastating implications for the whole region. The Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa calls on the parties to silence the guns & find a political solution for a peaceful Sudan.

This is unacceptable, a 17 year old girl is a child not an adult, this is defilement. Gang rape is the most hideous form of sexual violence wherever it happens and whoever is the victim, whether in Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia or anywhere else. Sexual violence against

Can addressing the climate crisis boost peacebuilding and preventive diplomacy efforts?

Learn how UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs's work integrates climate considerations: dppa.medium.com/addressing-the…

Mine action allows those #ServingForPeace with UN Peacekeeping to carry out their work, humanitarians to deliver assistance & local communities to live without the constant fear of explosive hazards.

More from UNMAS on Thursday’s #MineAwarenessDay : unmas.org/en/5-pillars-o…

The Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa looks forward to continuing the fruitful partnership and cooperation with #IGAD and the IGAD Secretariat.
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Thank you to the African Union for convening this important 1st Strategic Reflection on the Implementation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, which the Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa attended as an observer alongside other regional and international entities.

'We cannot accept a world in which grandmothers fear their granddaughters will enjoy fewer rights than they had.'

– António Guterres calls for global action to defend women’s rights at the opening of the Commission on the Status of Women. news.un.org/en/story/2024/… #CSW68

The UN's largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment kicks off on Monday.

Follow United Nations CSW for more on this year's Commission on the Status of Women. unwomen.org/en/how-we-work… #CSW68

On #IWD2024 , we celebrate the work of female experts and leaders working to prevent conflict and sustain peace across the globe.

Learn more about the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: dppa.un.org/en/women-peace…

#InvestInWomen

The voices of women & girls are essential for #ClimateAction , sustainable development & gender equality.

On #InternationalWomensDay , get fast facts on gender & climate: un.org/en/climatechan…

Join us live this #InternationalWomensDay and learn why investing in women benefits the whole society.

⏰ Friday 8 March, 10AM EST
📺 Livestream: unwo.men/r1T950QMXiL

#IWD2024 #InvestInWomen

Full legal equality for women is some 300 years away.

This rate of change is frankly insulting.

Half of humanity can’t wait centuries for their rights.

We need equality now.

It's not a women's issue.
The fight to end gender inequality is universal.
We must #InvestInWomen for a better world. #IWD2024

#Sudan is facing one of the direst humanitarian crises in the world as a result of the armed conflict in the country.

The United Nations+other organizations have reached out to 8.1 million people in the region w/ life-saving aid, Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Hanna Tetteh told the Human Rights Council.

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