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María Fernanda Espinosa

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Former President United Nations GA🇺🇳 | Former FM & Defense Min.🇪🇨 | CEO @GWLVoices | President @CitiesAlliance | Trustee @NizamiGanjaviIC @CrisisGroup

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María Fernanda Espinosa
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It was a true pleasure, as always, to meet and exchange with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Long before leading the United Nations, he served as Chef de Cabinet to the President of the General Assembly; an experience that gave him a unique understanding of the vital
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Today, on the margins of the @DohaForum, the Council of Presidents of the UN General Assembly met to reflect on global challenges and the need for stronger international cooperation and understanding. I am honoured to have been elected Vice-Chair, alongside H.E. Nassir Abdulaziz
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Spoke at the Justice in Action: Global & Regional Governance Strategies panel at @DohaForum 2025. The challenges of this century demand political imagination. A @UN that is quick, effective & accountable to its members and the people it serves. Less process, more impact. The UN
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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Honored to speak at this year’s @DohaForum 2025, a vital platform for addressing today’s global challenges and advancing peace through diplomacy, mediation, and prevention. @uncpga @GWLvoices @CitiesAlliance
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Doha Forum
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Thought leaders advancing international cooperation… Explore all speakers at https://t.co/TlJzs4keOz Doha Forum 2025: Justice in Action - Beyond Promises to Progress | 6 - 7 December
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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Delivered remarks at the Special Session “Global Security Challenges in Times of Uncertainty” during the Imperial Springs International Forum 2025. International cooperation is essential to protect peace and stability. By investing in prevention, rebuilding trust, and embracing
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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As many celebrate Thanksgiving, I express gratitude to those who dedicate themselves to building bridges, responding to crises, and advancing peace around the world. Their work reminds us that progress is built on perseverance, cooperation, and the conviction that a better future
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GWL Voices
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Congratulations to our #GWLVoices ED @mfespinosaEC on receiving the GUBA Black Star Award for Transformational Global Governance! 🌍✨ A truly deserved recognition of her leadership in shaping a more peaceful, resilient, and cooperative multilateral future. 👏
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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On this #25N, we shine a light on a crisis too often dismissed: digital violence. #Digitalviolence is real violence. It silences voices, narrows civic space, and reinforces inequality. We need stronger laws and accountability to ensure that everyone in every space is safe, heard,
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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Great conversation on the future of #multilateralism with Ambassador @MelanneVerveer and an incredible group of young leaders. Their perspectives and ideas remind us why youth must be at the center of global decision-making. Thank you, @giwps, for organizing such a thoughtful
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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Speaking with @GZERO Media, I took the opportunity to call for stronger #multilateralism, rooted in reform not rhetoric. As the world reassesses its security commitments, world organisations must eliminate wasteful overlap and streamline bureaucracies. In today’s age every
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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Thank you, @GUBAAwards and @Dentaa_show, for the Black Star Award for Transformational Global Governance. This recognition reflects our collective commitment to strengthening bridges across the world and advancing a multilateralism rooted in peace, resilience, and shared destiny.
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GUBA (Grow, Unite, Build, Africa) Awards
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Congratulations, H.E. Maria Fernanda Espinosa! 🌍 Honoured with the GUBA Exceptional Woman in Leadership Award 2025, championing climate action, gender equality, and global diplomacy. #GUBAAwards2025 | #GUBAInBarbados | #ReclaimingOurAtlanticDestiny
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María Fernanda Espinosa
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Ahead of #COP30, the @C40Cities Mayors Summit is a powerful reminder: city leadership is key to climate resilience. I spoke yesterday on the panel “Local Leadership: Unlocking a Fair Climate Transition.” We must connect climate action with poverty & development. Resilience
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RFI
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Maria Fernanda ESPINOSA, ancienne ministre des Affaires Etrangères et de la Défense de l’Equateur, ancienne présidente de l'Assemblée Générale de l'ONU (2018-2019), directrice de GWL Voices, est l'invitée de RFI ce 3 novembre. ➡️Entretien à retrouver ici : https://t.co/sv7xPWAzGm
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Cities Alliance
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#HappeningToday: C40 World Mayors Summit opens in Rio 🇧🇷, bringing city leaders together for ambitious and equitable #ClimateAction. Dont miss the discussion with President @mfespinosaEC on “#LocalLeadership: Unlocking a Fair Transition”. ⏲️13:45 Rio / 17:45 CET. 📺 Live
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