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News from 🇮🇪's Mission to the #UN 🇺🇳 Ambassador Mythen tweets @IrelandAmbUN.
Joined September 2013
“UN peacekeepers have helped improve millions of lives: protecting people, preserving peace & providing hope.”-SG @antonioguterres . 🇮🇪 attended today’s #PKDay ceremony, to honour the invaluable contributions of more than 2 million peacekeepers over the last 7 decades. 🇺🇳🕊️
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Today is International Day of UN Peacekeepers 🇺🇳. 🇮🇪 is proud to have the longest unbroken record of participation in @UNPeacekeeping of any nation. This #PKDay, we celebrate the brave women & men, incl many Irish peacekeepers, who protect peace on the front lines around the 🌍
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Joint statement of 🇮🇪 🇪🇸 🇳🇴 🇸🇮 to renew + reinforce int’l commitment for implementation of the two-State solution, one year after our official recognition of the State of Palestine. @SpainUN @NorwayUN @SLOtoUN.
A year after the formal recognition of the State of Palestine, 🇮🇪, 🇪🇸, 🇳🇴, and 🇸🇮 reaffirm their unwavering commitment to a just and lasting peace. Our joint statement:
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RT @SimonHarrisTD: One year ago today, as Taoiseach, I was proud to announce Ireland’s recognition of the State of Palestine. We took tha….
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Ireland strongly supports the 🇺🇳 @UN Resident Coordinator system + its role in accelerating progress on the #SDGs. 🇮🇪 is pleased to contribute €1.5m to the Special Purpose Trust Fund this year, in support of its vital work.
Thank you @IrishMissionUN for the commitment and renewed contribution to the Special Purpose Trust Fund for the @UN 🇺🇳 Resident Coordinator system in 2025, lifting the work of UN teams to support countries and advance the #GlobalGoals🌎. ⏩
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ADOPTED 🎉✅ . Today, the #UNGA adopted a resolution establishing the High-Level Meeting of the General Assembly to commemorate the 3️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of the 🇺🇳 World Programme of Action for Youth. 🇮🇪 + 🇲🇼 co-facilitated the process to adopt this important resolution, which sets
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Today at #UNGA, 🇮🇪 @IrelandAmbUN was pleased to cast a vote to fill a judicial vacancy on the International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ 🗳️. Congratulations to H.E. Mahmoud Daifallah Hmoud of Jordan 🇯🇴 on your successful candidacy! 👏
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Today, Ireland 🇮🇪 was pleased to hear insights from Security Council Report @SCRtweets at @EUatUN today on current UN Security Council dynamics.
Today (23 May), @SCRtweets Executive Director @skandiah had the privilege to brief political coordinators from EU member states on #UNSC dynamics.
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Today, 🇮🇪 participated in the Preparatory Meeting ahead of the International Conference for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution for the question of Palestine at the UN in New York, 17-20 June 2025. We called on the international community to use the upcoming Conference
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International law is clear. Children are #NotATarget. See @UNICEF testimony on the impact of explosive weapons on Sawsan (6), Taline & Maha (10), Mira (9) and Mohammed (11) in Lebanon. As shown at our #EWIPA Protection of Civilians event yesterday. #ProtectChildrenInConflict
Explosive weapons are destroying children’s lives, from Sawsan to Taline, Maha, Mira & Mohammed. Parties to conflict must #ProtectChildrenInConflict and not use them in populated areas. States must endorse & implement the #EWIPA Declaration. 🔗
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“The protection of civilians is not optional. It is a legal obligation under international humanitarian law, and a moral imperative we cannot afford to neglect.”. Today, 🇮🇪 was among 8️⃣0️⃣ partners calling for the full protection of civilians, incl humanitarian + media personnel.
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🇮🇪 @IrelandAmbUN delivered a national statement at the #UNSC Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians. Together, we must:. ☑️ galvanise respect for int’l law ⚖️. ☑️ consistently call out violations & disinformation 📣. ☑️ support int’l courts & accountability mechanisms 🏛️
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