Today we kickstart the workshop on microbiological risk assessment hosted in Cape Town by FAO & WHO. Food and Agriculture Organization

2024 Annual Dialogue between South African Government and the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders on issues of rural development, civic engagement, heritage, shared prosperity, better governance, safety, land management, and the wellbeing of people. #LeaveNoOneBehind

Adolescent girls and young women (15-24yrs) in sub-Saharan Africa were more than three times as likely to acquire #HIV than their male peers in 2022.

Education is key to lowering this statistic! We must encourage girls to stay in school...

What did you do at the weekend?

The University of Pretoria #UNICEF volunteers were on the ground again (literally) with learners at Laudium Primary School planting & sharing information on environmental protection - as part of the #EarthDay series

#ClimateAction #Youth4Children

.United Nations General Assembly President announces first-ever ‘Sustainability Week’ | “essentially designed to galvanise momentum around sustainability in a way that helps to supercharge implementation of the #2030Agenda for Sustainable Development” news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

Education is the greatest investment.
 
2024 is a decisive year for education. We will take stock of progress since TES 2022 to accelerate actions on the ground to 2030 #SDG4 for all: on digital, skills, teachers and financing.

#EidAlFitr2024 best and warm wishes to all those who are celebrating.

Wishing shared wellbeing, prosperity, and peace for everyone, everywhere.

Looking forward to the contribution from South African Government and other African United Nations member states to the advancement and coordination of “economic, social, cultural and health matters as well as human rights and fundamental freedoms.” United NationsECOSOC

#EidAlFitr2024 best and warm wishes to all those who are celebrating.

Wishing shared wellbeing, prosperity, and peace for everyone, everywhere.

Today is a milestone for UN Trade and Development, marking our rebranding as @UN Trade & Development and our 60th anniversary.

We want our vision of the global economy to be understood & our voice heard in global economic debates where decisions that affect developing countries are made.

“We've lost our moral compass on Gaza as humanity & the international community' United Nations Dep Sec-Gen Amina J Mohammed

[Time for release of hostages, immediate ceasefire, fundamental reconstruction, social cohesion, peaceful cohabitation]

SABC News Sherwin Bryce-Pease youtu.be/C8zW4MELi6Q?si…

“On this solemn day of remembrance, let’s pledge to stand as one against all forms of hatred and discrimination.
Let’s ensure that the acts that began on April 7, 1994 are never forgotten — and never repeated. Anywhere.” #Kwibuka #PreventGenocide

In 1994, one million children, women & men were killed in the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

We will never forget the victims.

Nor will we ever forget the bravery & resilience of those who survived, whose courage & willingness to forgive remain a burst of light & hope.

Sports ⚽️ 🏀 🏈 🎾 fosters social cohesion and wellbeing as it helps bring together communities, cultures, families, and friends.

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace…

#GlobalGoals

60 states around the world are still contaminated with landmines.

From clearance of mines and mine risk education to victims assistance, advocacy and stockpile destruction—we need women in #MineAction now.

#IMAD2024

Creating “a climate of tolerance, free political campaigning, and open public debate” at the heart of the Electoral Code of Conduct pledge by party leaders aimed at 'conditions that are conducive to free and fair elections' with 27.7 million voters. elections.org.za/pw/Parties-And…

💡Did you know that before National and Provincial Elections take place, political parties and candidates have to sign the Electoral Code of Conduct? By signing they commit themselves to adhering to the provisions of the Code of Conduct. #SAelections24

Aligned perspectives and interventions will ensure better results as we forge ahead with the shared aspiration for the socioeconomic transformation of Africa.

A pleasure to pay a courtesy call on my big sister AUDA-NEPAD CEO Nardos BEKELE-THOMAS.

#Agenda2063
#2030Agenda

#HappeningNow : Delving into potential collaborations that resonate with the United Nations’s goals in South Africa 🇿🇦.

📌Strengthening partnerships is at the core of our mission. #Agenda2063 #SDG17

The United Nations in South Africa and I join in conveying our condolences to “the family and friends of the 45 bus crash victims - from Botswana 🇧🇼 - who died in #Limpopo 🇿🇦” during the #Easter weekend.

#RoadSafety