Belgium condemns the attack on a school in #Gaza. According to United Nations, more than 20 strikes on schools sheltering displaced people took place since July 4, killing nearly 300 people. ❌Attacks against civilians must stop. #IHL must be respected. We repeat our call for a ceasefire.

I welcome the ratification by the Ukrainian parliament of the Rome Statute Int'l Criminal Court. This is an important step for the international justice and the rules-based international order.

3 years ago the Taliban took over power in Afghanistan 🇦🇫 The situation of #AfghanWomen & girls is increasingly dire, as their fundamental rights and freedoms are under severe threat. They need our continued support. ©️digital art from an Afghan girl studying at Code to Inspire.

We are deeply thankful to our #PartnersAtCore for their invaluable multi-year funding commitments, which provide us with the stability to plan ahead and sustain our strong support for the most vulnerable within countries. 📖 undp.org/funding #PartnersAtCore #UNDPEB

Interesting encounter with 🇧🇪 scholar Dr. Rakoen Maertens from University of Oxford who researches the psychology of dis- and misinformation, fake news, propaganda etc. A relevant topic at the 🇺🇳 as well, as the UN DGC recently published the “Global principles for information integrity”

#𝐎𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐮𝐦🇧🇪 for continued support to humanitarian response in Ukraine as one of the biggest donors to #UkraineHumanitarianFund, including with a generous contribution of US$7.6 million in 2024. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 #𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐈𝐧𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲!

Packed room for a discussion on sexual violence in Eastern DRC as a result of the current humanitarian crisis. UN @EndRapeInWar calls for stepping up support to DRC judicial authorities to ensure we avoid reversal of hard-won progress #EndRapeInWar 🇪🇺🇧🇪

Full house for the Team of Experts on Conflict related sexual violence in DRC's debriefing, co-chaired by Amb. Kridelka. Thank you to @EndRapeInWar & participants for this constructive discussion on progress, remaining challenges and crucial support to DRC authorities. 🇺🇳🇨🇩🇪🇺🇧🇪

#BehindTheScenes 📢 Slowly gearing up for #UNGA79 High Level Week! With thanks to our colleagues from the UN 🇺🇳 media accreditation and liaison unit (MALU) for a walkthrough for press attaches to learn all about press & media arrangements at #UNGA. 📰 UN Media Liaison (MALU)

Grateful to #Belgium 🇧🇪, our #PartnersAtCore, for the invaluable contribution and support to our work. Your partnership enables us to deliver on the #GlobalGoals, for the people and the planet. 👉:go.undp.org/4zi #MultilateralismMatters

1/3 Today, the first Benelux Day takes place in Brussels. It started with a debate between three former Prime Ministers from 🇧🇪, 🇳🇱 & 🇱🇺 and young people on the evolution and future of the Benelux cooperation.

2/3 🪙 To mark this first Benelux Day, a commemorative coin is minted.

3/3 🎙️“Today, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Benelux. Let’s use this day to celebrate our successes, strengthen the collaboration between our three countries, and re-affirm our solidarity.” ➖ Theodora Gentzis, in her capacity as President of the Benelux Council.

HM the Queen visited the Flanders Marine Institute in Ostend. As 🇺🇳 #SDG Advocate, she learned about the increasing negative effects of climate change on seawater, the largest ecosystem in the world. 🪼 🇧🇪 has a strong scientific track record in the management of oceans #BBNJ🌊

Productive meeting between Theodora Gentzis, President of the Direction Committee, and Pramila Patten, UN Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, on supporting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence and ending these horrible crimes.

Met with H.E. Philippe Kridelka, PR of Belgium & H.E. Omar Hilale, PR Morocco, co-facilitators of the preparatory process for the 'World Social Summit' under the title 'Second World Summit for Social Development' in 2025. Grateful for their professional stewardship and guidance

Did you know that girls in crisis-affected countries are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school than girls in countries not in crisis? 🎓On this International Day for the Protection of Education against Attack, Belgium reaffirms its support for the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration

On this International Day to Protect Education from Attack, we stand in solidarity with children who, despite facing unimaginable challenges, dare to dream of a better future. 🕊️ #ACTtoProtect

Closing of 78th #UNGA. We thank outgoing UN GA President Dennis Francis 🇹🇹 for his firm commitment to multilateralism & steadfast leadership. Congratulations to incoming 🇺🇳 PGA Philemon Yang 🇨🇲 as he takes the helm of 79th UNGA. 🇧🇪 looks forward to a continued close cooperation.

On the 23rd anniversary of #September11, we honor the memory of the men, women and children who tragically lost their lives, as well as all those affected. We stand united in the fight against terrorism & reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding peace, freedom & security for all.