Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
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Louisiana cuisinier, mother, wife, and grandma. Thirty-five years in the Foreign Service. Representing America on the world stage as the 31st @USUN Ambassador.
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http://usun.usmission.gov 27-01-2021 20:25:49
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Headed back home after a jam-packed, successful trip that took me to Ghana and Namibia.
I was proud to lead the U.S. Delegation to the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial, and to strengthen our relationships with leaders from across the continent.
While in Namibia, I had the chance to meet with leaders from World Food Programme’s Homegrown School Feeding Project, which helps students access nutritious meals and empowers local farmers.
The United States is proud to be the world’s largest partner to the World Food Program.
The Department of State has determined that the warring parties in Sudan have committed war crimes.
Women and girls have been brutally raped.
Masalit civilians have been hunted down and left for dead in the streets.
The list of horrors go on and on, and there must be accountability.
Great to meet with Nigerian Minister of Defense Mohammed Badaru Abubakar to discuss Nigeria’s support for UN Peacekeeping. We value Nigeria’s commitment to regional and global security – a key aspect of our bilateral partnership.
Yesterday in Accra, I met with Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. I expressed the United States’ appreciation for Ghana’s leadership in hosting the #PKMinisterial – and its role in peacekeeping operations globally.
Great to meet with Ghanaian Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the #PKMinisterial . We discussed a range of issues, including democratic backsliding across West Africa and the ongoing situation in Niger.
By adopting new sustainability practices, UN peacekeepers can reduce the strain on fragile countries – and strengthen relationships with local communities.
Together, we can create a peace and a planet that are sustainable in every sense of the word.
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