This month and every month we strongly support the human rights of those in the LGBTIA+ community. #PrideMonth2024 🌈 🌏

At UN ECOSOC President's Humanitarian Affairs Segment, NZ expressed concern about the growing disregard for international humanitarian law, which continues to strain the global aid system. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3VKMEtc Congratulations to Croatia at the UN & UN Humanitarian on the meeting.

Mānawatia a Matariki 💫 #Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars known as the Pleiades 💫✨ Under the Māori lunar calendar, the reappearance of Matariki in the mid-winter night sky heralds the start of a New Year, and is a time for remembrance and celebration 💫✨🌟

SIDS continue to be sacrificed on the frontlines of a #climatecrisis we did not cause. Our seas grow warmer, encouraging storms to strengthen at alarming speed. A new #climatefinance goal, fit for purpose for small island developing states, is imperative. aosis.org/unprecedented-…

📣 Press release: New Zealand is targeting providers of military assistance to Russia in its invasion of Ukraine in newly announced sanctions. beehive.govt.nz/release/provid…

I am grateful to Prime Minister @ChrisLuxonMP for New Zealand’s new humanitarian and defense assistance package. This assistance is especially important in the aftermath of Russia's new wave of brutal attacks against our people. I also appreciate New Zealand's decision to join

Today the #UNGA formally adopted the Antigua & Barbuda Agenda for SIDS 🎉   🌟 The #ABAS enables a new north star for SIDS development for the next decade.   The implementation chapter is crucial. And, as our colleagues echoed today, we must move from paper to people. #SIDS

NZ joins a host of countries concerned about Myanmar's deepening humanitarian crisis 🇲🇲 We urge the Myanmar Armed Forces and other actors to de-escalate violence, respect both international humanitarian and human rights law, and to protect civilians. 🔗 bit.ly/3zAqmD9

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At the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, NZ shared its commitment to the 2030 Agenda🇺🇳 With conflicts & humanitarian crises taking attention, many #SDGs are off track. We must sustain our collective focus on sustainable development ➡️ bit.ly/3WhIVE0

🌎 New Zealand is committed to building inclusive partnerships to increase development effectiveness and support progress towards the SDGs. #FfD4 #development #SIDS

Glad to meet with the co-facilitators of the High-Level Meeting on Sea-Level Rise, Ms. Maritza Chan Valverde and Ms. Carolyn Schwalger, the Permanent Representatives of 🇨🇷 🇳🇿 respectively. Thank them for their efforts in forging a consensus on the draft modalities and decision.

Today, the UNGA adopted the modalities of the upcoming high-level meeting on sea-level rise and the corresponding crucial decision on enhancing action on sea-level rise, thus charting a way forward on this urgent issue. The upcoming High-level Meeting will be a crescendo of our

The high-level meeting will mark a watershed moment in our collective response to the complex threat of rising sea levels.   It will offer an unparalleled platform for our leaders to discuss thiscritical issue and outline their concrete, urgent proposals for action. #SLR

Happy ASEAN Day! 🎉 Today marks 57 years since the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. As a longstanding partner of ASEAN, New Zealand is proud to support ASEAN’s efforts to build a ‘Connected & Resilient Community’. 🌏➡️ asean.org #ASEAN57

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay. 2023 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. Humanitarians and the people they support must be protected. #ACTFORHUMANITY

As we close the page on #UNGA78, we open up a fresh edition of the UN Handbook 📚 NZ produces the much-loved reference guide, and the 2024-25 edition is now out here ➡️ bit.ly/47qeWPs Thanks to our Junior Advisers for delivering copies to the General Assembly Hall 🌟

I roto i te pōuri te mārama e whiti ana, heoi kīhai i mau i te pōuri. He rā e tō; Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, e moe ki te mārire i te pō. He rā e ara mai anō; ka hīri, ka hīri, ka hīria te ingoa o Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, e tū, kei te Kuini o te