Costa Rica was elected this morning as a Vice President of the ECOSOC for the 2024-2025 cycle and will lead the Humanitarian Segment. The new bureau will be led by Canada (President), with Poland and Nepal also as Vice Presidents. 🇨🇷🇨🇦🇵🇱 🇺🇳🇳🇵

The active participation of civil society, and representation of diverse voices, including those representing marginalized groups such as persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and youth, among others, are pivotal and essential to the work of UN ECOSOC President. Their voices must

I warmly welcome Ambassador Bob Rae Bob Rae in his new role as President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. His vision and leadership in advancing the #SDGs and fostering international cooperation holds a significant value in these trying times. Looking

Commencing a new annual cycle, incoming UN ECOSOC President President Robert Rae outlined his priorities for the year calling on Member States to remain strong, resolute, courageous, and full of determination in tackling global challenges. Read 🔽 sdg.iisd.org/news/displacem…

It's time to take action for #OurCommonFuture. Learn why the Summit of the Future will be a critical moment for world leaders to address today's pressing challenges and ensure a better tomorrow. bit.ly/SotF2024

🤳 Today on #YouthDay, we're celebrating the power of young people to create positive change through digital solutions! 🌏 Learn more about how young people are harnessing technology and innovation to achieve the #GlobalGoals. 👉 bit.ly/un-youthday2024

To the 1.9 billion young people worldwide: Your voice matters! It's time for #YouthLead—join our interactive foresight activity to share your diverse perspectives and expertise to shape #OurCommonFuture: tinyurl.com/YouthLeadForTh…

Today, across the world, we stand in solidarity with civilians caught in crises and humanitarians risking their lives to serve them. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, join us in calling on those in power to protect them and #ActForHumanity.

On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we stand in solidarity with our fellow humanitarians and victims of conflicts and other situations of violence everywhere. We call on leaders around the world to #ActForHumanity. UN Humanitarian

Clean water is a right, not a privilege. Yet, billions of people lack access to safe drinking water & sanitation — & the climate emergency is making things worse. The #GlobalGoals aim to address the water crisis & ensure access for all. un.org/sustainabledev… #WorldWaterWeek

In #Haiti nearly 600,000 people are displaced by violence. Half are children 👩‍👦‍👦 Living in difficult conditions, those under five are among the most vulnerable to malnutrition. With our partners, World Food Programme is working to prevent malnutrition and refer those in need for treatment.

This week, I travelled to #Haiti, marking my first official visit as President of UN ECOSOC President. Over the past three days in Port-au-Prince, I met with Haitian authorities, civil society representatives, women leaders, and UN representatives. The Haitians’ incredible resilience is

I visited in #Haiti a school that is serving as a shelter for people displaced by the ongoing violence. The international community must step up its support to help meet the urgent humanitarian and protection needs of the Haitian population and to prioritize assistance for

The crisis in #Haiti is pushing more and more people to flee their homes and leave everything behind. Women and girls, especially those who have been displaced, are facing a surge in sexual and gender-based violence. And 43 percent of Haiti’s population is under the age of 18.

I had productive discussions with BINUH colleagues and the United NationsHAITI Country Team during my visit to #Haiti.  We discussed @UN System development operations on the ground, and the need to accelerate the response to the alarming humanitarian crisis. We must rally to support

As President of UN ECOSOC President, I spent three days in #Haiti to learn about the difficult realities that the Haitian people are experiencing: Lack of food, shelter, education, healthcare, impunity, and corruption. We must build global momentum to provide security, dignity and respect.

UN ECOSOC President has elected H.E. Mr. Anatolio Ndong Mba, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea to the United Nations, as its Vice-President representing the Africa region for the Council’s 2025 session. #GlobalGoals #SDGs

Progress on the #GlobalGoals is at a critical juncture. With just six years before the deadline in 2030, let’s double down on our efforts and drive meaningful change. Learn more about what we can do: un.org/sustainabledev… #SDGs