Joint stakeout on Safeguarding the basics on protection of civilians in armed conflict Read the statement: greeceforunsc.mfa.gr/joint-stakeout… #GreeceUNSC Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών 🇬🇷 🇺🇳

A great exchange with the Western European & Others Group (#WEOG) reps of #UNDPEB ahead of UN Development Executive Board. Thank you for your steadfast support of UN Development’s work & vital contributions to delivering at scale, innovating, & responding with agility in a fast-changing world.

#ProtectionOfCivilians At the United Nations Security Council 🇺🇳, Belgium reaffirmed its strong commitment to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. 🇧🇪 provides steady financial support through targeted protection programs.🤝 #IHL #HumanitarianAid

👏 Warmest congratulations to H.E. Annalena Baerbock 🇩🇪 on her election as President of the 80th 🇺🇳 General Assembly! 🇧🇪 Belgium stands firmly behind your commitment to multilateralism and looks forward to strong collaboration. #PGA80 #BetterTogether

Belgium warmly congratulates the newly elected members of the 🇺🇳 Security Council for 2026-2027: 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of Congo 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇧🇪 looks forward to working closely with you and wishes you every success in your important work ahead.

Belgium stands firmly in support of the Int'l Criminal Court (ICC). In light of recent US sanctions targeting the ICC, Belgium, together with Slovenia, will call for the European Union’s blocking statute to be invoked. While this would be the first time the blocking statute is

🌊 On #WorldOceanDay, Belgium reaffirms its commitment to strong, inclusive & science-based ocean governance. 🇧🇪 As a candidate to host the BBNJ Secretariat, we’re ready to lead by example. 🌍 Discover some of our ocean priorities below ⬇️ #BBNJ #SaveOurOcean

Today, Belgium 🇧🇪 ratified the #BBNJ Treaty and Brussels is ready to lead, offering the BBNJ its ❤️ and a home. From day one, we stand prepared to host the Secretariat in a world-class hub where science and diplomacy unite to protect our ocean. 🐳🌊🌐 #BrusselsForBBNJ

At #UNOC3, Special Climate Envoy Willem van de Voorde & MinJust Annelies Verlinden finalised ratification of the #BBNJ Treaty for 🇧🇪, a big step toward its entry into force! 🇧🇪 is committed to its swift implementation & ready to lead from day one, offering a future home to #BBNJBrussels.

#OCHAthanks🇧🇪Belgium for supporting CERF - The UN's emergency fund. Your support has helped deliver critical aid for people facing sudden-onset crises and underfunded emergencies in Sudan, DRC, the Sahel and more. Together, we #InvestInHumanity.

At the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the #CRPD, 🇧🇪 Min. Rob Beenders highlighted the importance of the #HumanRightsModel to #disability. A human rights based approach is essential, certainly when human rights are often disputed. #COSP18 #EveryoneIncluded

🇺🇳🇧🇪The time for bittersweet goodbye speeches has arrived… 🙏Thank you dear United Nations colleagues & #NewYorkCity friends…for four extremely enriching & rewarding years even though it has not been the easiest time for #Multilateralism 🗽One more month & we are off to new endeavours🇲🇽

🌊 At the 35th #SPLOS, Belgium reaffirmed its commitment to #UNCLOS and the International Seabed Authority. 🇧🇪 calls for strong deepseamining rules that protect marine life & the environment, while upholding the deep seabed as the Common Heritage of Mankind without exceptions.

🇺🇳Today, We the #Runners of the United Nations pay tribute to the United Nations Charter, signed 80 yrs ago to foster #peace & strengthen international #cooperation. 🌍In a world shaken by geopolitical crisis & global challenges, the respect for #InternationalLaw is more crucial than ever

There is no holiday in Gaza. While many enjoy a summer break, families in Gaza search for water, mourn their children, and sleep beneath rubble. More than 800 people have been killed while seeking aid. Humanitarian convoys are blocked. Hostages remain in captivity. Together

🎉 Happy #Belgian National Day from the 🇧🇪 Belgian Mission to the UN 🇺🇳 in New York! We proudly uphold Belgium’s values of peace, human rights, linguistic & cultural diversity, and multilateral cooperation. #21July #UN #Multilateralism

💙 On today's World Day against Trafficking in Persons, Belgium continues to support the Blue Heart Campaign, a global awareness raising initiative to #EndHumanTrafficking. Belgium is a pioneer in the fight against human trafficking. Read more below⤵️

🇺🇳🇵🇸The confirmation of famine in Gaza is not a surprise. It is the tragic consequence of what has been clear for months: an entire population is being pushed into starvation, destitution, and death. More than half a million people are already facing catastrophic conditions, and

🇧🇪🇺🇳Back in #NewYork last week for a busy UN Development UNFPA UNOPS ExBoard in challenging times,but luckily also some room for 🏃‍♂️A 6:30am sharp Central Park morning run with our #PRunners 🎾A nice chat with our BE tennis legend Kim Clijsters & basketball pride Emma Meesseman🏀

At the 2nd regular session of the Executive Board of UN Development, UNFPA & UNOPS, member states endorsed the 2026–2029 strategic plans, key documents within the UN development system. 🇺🇳 As WEOG Vice-Chair, 🇧🇪 helps guide their course to meet programme countries’ evolving needs.