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@AsaTorkelsson

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Chief UNFPA Representational Office Seoul. Former UNFPA Malaysia Rep., Country Dir. Thailand, Rep. Bangladesh. Mother of 3. Here to serve. RT not endorsement.

Seoul, Republic of Korea
Joined January 2013
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@AsaTorkelsson
Asa Torkelsson UNFPA
6 years
My daughter shared this - such sweetness🧡 https://t.co/VbEARsR3J3
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@UNFPAMoldova
UNFPA Moldova
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Dozens of young Moldovans spent an inspiring week learning how their voices can drive change. Visiting 🇲🇩Parliament and @Gov, engaging in dialogues and reflections, they explored building a more cohesive society—step by step. 🤝Proudly supported by @UNFPA, @UNDP & @SwissDevCoop
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@AsaTorkelsson
Asa Torkelsson UNFPA
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Feeling full of ideas & happy to work with 2 of the most #innovative countries #SouthKorea & #Singapore, and coming from another #Sweden! Let's bring the change 🧡
@TheEconomist
The Economist
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China has displaced Germany in the top ten of a new global ranking—and the Swiss are on a roll
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@dienekeita
Diene Keita
6 days
Grateful to @TomFletcher for shining a light on maternal health in crisis. One UN, one mission: dignity for every woman. 🤍 @UNFPA @UNReliefChief @UNOCHA
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@dienekeita
Diene Keita
7 days
#WeThePeople, together to build peace, dignity and hope for all. Today, as we mark #UN80, we honor that vision @UNFPA, and stand proudly with the UN family to ensure that every person, everywhere, can live with dignity. #UNDay #UN80 #ForPeopleForPlanet
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@dienekeita
Diene Keita
7 days
On #UNDay, I addressed the European Parliamentary Forum for #SRHR and engaged with Members of Parliament from 11 countries. Our collaboration is vital in demonstrating that rights and choices are the foundation of resilient societies that can thrive through demographic change.
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@AsaTorkelsson
Asa Torkelsson UNFPA
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On this #UN Day, it felt deeply meaningful to participate at the memorial at the UN Cemetery in #Busan, honoring those before us who sacrificed their lives for #peace. I felt the presence of #Hammarskjöld’s words: "The pursuit of progress & peace, with its trials & errors, its
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@UNFPASeoul
UNFPA Seoul Representation Office
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The 2nd #KOICA@UNFPA #Conflict #Fragility Programme Learning Event, hosted by @unfpapalestine 🇵🇸, spotlighted impact through partnership! Mr. Ra (KOICA Director) praised @UNFPA's “indispensable” role, while Dr Torkelsson reaffirmed @UNFPASeoul's support for all 6 CFP countries🤝
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@UNFPASeoul
UNFPA Seoul Representation Office
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@UNFPASeoul was invited by the @molab_suda to the Minister of Employment & Labor's Meeting with Foreign Correspondents on 20 October. The new policy direction comes as the nation faces a declining working #population and growing reliance on migrant labour. https://t.co/gqNiXM42Ec
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@UNGeneva
United Nations Geneva
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It's all about people. For UN’s 80th anniversary, #UN80, we are presenting powerful human stories in the "Shared Lives, Shared Future" exhibition. Explore the stories at @UNGeneva and online:  https://t.co/quldgpbKFq Organized with @ItalyUN_NY, @slotoun & @swiss_un
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@dienekeita
Diene Keita
8 days
Delighted to participate in the 4th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies. Gender equality is a strategic imperative that underpins broader peace, security and development. A feminist approach to policymaking provides a blueprint for resilience and renewal.
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@UNFPASeoul
UNFPA Seoul Representation Office
11 days
Thank you 🇰🇷 and #KOICA!
@UNFPAph
UNFPA in the Philippines
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Eastern Visayas Makes Strides in Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy by Strengthening Youth Leadership and Governance through #JPARAP. Read 📖➡️: https://t.co/ozFAxDhxt1 #UNFPAthxKorea #UNFPAPhilippines #KOICA #EndTeenPregnancy #YouthLeadership #RightsAndChoices
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@UNFPASeoul
UNFPA Seoul Representation Office
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Conflict shouldn’t decide a woman’s right to #safety or #health. UNFPA, with support from 🇰🇷@KOICA, is on the ground in South Sudan ensuring #safe #births, #GBV support, and #hope for #women in crisis. ✨ #EndGBV #SRH #UNFPA #KOICA #CFP #SouthSudan #HNPN #fromthekoreanpeople
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@WorldBankAfrica
World Bank Africa
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Women-led businesses are doing more than building products—they’re creating jobs, empowering communities, and driving local economies forward. When women thrive, everyone benefits. Tune in to @malukisasivi speaking live at #AfricaSOR now: https://t.co/jYwabOm3bY #WBGMeetings
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@unfpachief
UNFPA Executive Director
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Imagine a world where women and girls are healthier, and where our societies are more prosperous, inclusive, and resilient. When we invest in women’s health, we invest in global wealth. My remarks at the #WHS2025 plenary session: https://t.co/sAZYZhtr9P
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@UNFPASeoul
UNFPA Seoul Representation Office
18 days
In crises around the world, #girls continue to show incredible #resilience. 👧🏻🧒🏽👧🏿🧒🏼 With greater #investment, they can build the lives they want. See how support from @‌UNFPA is helping them do just that: https://t.co/pEzB0VG2wO
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@UNFPA
UNFPA
22 days
👏🏿👏🏽👏 Congratulations to @DieneKeita on being sworn in by @antonioguterres as @UN Under-Secretary-General and @UNFPA Executive Director. We are excited to have a new @unfpachief. Together, we will advance rights and choices for all. #GlobalGoals
@unfpachief
UNFPA Executive Director
22 days
Honoured to be officially sworn in as @unfpachief by UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres. Proud to lead an incredible team working tirelessly to uphold the rights, choices and dignity of women and young people, and ensure every person counts.
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@dienekeita
Diene Keita
22 days
Honoured to be officially sworn in as @unfpachief by UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres. Proud to lead an incredible team working tirelessly to uphold the rights, choices and dignity of women and young people, and ensure every person counts.
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@UNFPASeoul
UNFPA Seoul Representation Office
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On the #IntlDayOfTheGirl, we celebrate 👧🧒’s #strength and #potential. Through the 🇰🇷 #KOICA’s #HDPN #Conflict & #Fragility #Program, we are actively working to empower #girls and #protect their sexual & reproductive #health and #rights in the world's most challenging settings.
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@unicefchief
Catherine Russell
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Teachers are at the heart of education. On #WorldTeachersDay, let’s pay special tribute to the millions of inspiring teachers around the world and invest in their work to deliver quality education for all children.
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@UNFPA
UNFPA
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31 years since the @UN action plan for population and development, #ICPD, let’s remember that every person counts.
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