Congratulations to Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳, the new UN Development Administrator. 🇺🇳 Looking forward to working with you as you lead UNDP’s important role in eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities & fostering sustainable development worldwide. 🌎🤝 🇮🇪 Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN was pleased to express

Today, @UNSecretary-General António Guterres announced Alexander De Croo 🇺🇳 as our new UNDP Administrator. We look forward to working together to help eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and build resilience. Join us in wishing him a warm welcome!

We’re coming towards the end of a busy committee season at 🇺🇳 United Nations HQ. Following the High Level Week in September each year, the work of UN General Assembly’s various committees begins. Team 🇮🇪 at 🇺🇳 here to explain the 6️⃣ #UNGA committees 📽️

This #WorldChildrensDay Ireland reaffirms it's commitment to advocate for the rights of children. Every child has a right to survive, thrive and shape the world 🌍around them. Ireland’s initiatives around the world promote sustainable health, education, equality and peace.

Today, Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN addressed the 🔟th anniversary of the Youth, Peace and Security agenda. For peace to be sustainable, we must include young people in peacebuilding & conflict resolution. 🕊️ We thank UN Youth Delegates Ireland for your valuable contribution. 🇮🇪🇺🇳 #YPSat10

🇮🇪 Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN, CERF - The UN's emergency fund Advisory Group Chair Nicole McHugh and 🇺🇳 Tom Fletcher met to discuss humanitarian agenda, including developments in Gaza and Sudan, and the need for an ambitious humanitarian reset.

On Monday, 🇮🇪 Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN hosted a gathering with partners on the work of the UN Central Emergency Fund. Over twenty years, funds account has established itself as the backbone of the global humanitarian response. It is the epitome of collective action and global solidarity.

Today, the 5️⃣th Committee adopted a $3.4B Budget for the 🇺🇳 UN’s work in 2026, concluding 3 months of negotiations. 🇮🇪 welcomes #5C decisions to advance the United Nations Secretary-General’s #UN80 Reform Agenda, and congratulates 🇭🇺 Ambassador Zsuzsanna Horváth for chairing this session.

Ireland will invest record amounts in development and humanitarian assistance in 2026. So what are our priorities? From supporting women and girls to investing in climate action, Minister Neale Richmond outlines where Ireland will make a difference in 2026.

📣 We are hiring! 📣 Applications are open for a Human Rights Policy Advisor at Ireland at UN. 🇮🇪🇺🇳 Apply by 5:00pm EST ⏰ on 19 January 2026. 🔗 bit.ly/HRPA2026

In 2026, Ireland 🇮🇪 will provide €42M in assistance to the people of Palestine. This includes €20M in core funding to support UNRWA in providing vital services to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank and across the region. Full Statement ⬇️

In challenging times, our values can guide us to better days. This St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland proudly continues to support the people in the world left furthest behind. A better world is better for us all. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit. ☘️

The United Nations has no standing army or police force of its own. Member States contribute military and police personnel to each peacekeeping operation. #Ireland 🇮🇪 has maintained a continuous presence in UN peace operations since 1958. Óglaigh na hÉireann Ireland at UN UNIFIL MONUSCO

✨☘️ Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Lá Fhéile Pádraig shona daoibh ☘️✨ We wish you all a very Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, in just some of the many languages spoken around the 🌍 and by Team Ireland at the UN 🇮🇪🇺🇳

Today, 🇮🇪 Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN met with the Syria Women’s Political Movement to discuss women’s political participation and participation in public life in Syria. Ireland will continue to support a positive transition in Syria that respects the fundamental rights of all Syrians.

In the margins of #CSW70, the Strategic Initiative on Women in the Horn of Africa briefed us on the crisis of conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan. 🇮🇪 calls for a cessation of hostilities, the protection of civilians, humanitarian access, and the investigation of

I value Ireland’s ongoing partnership through Irish Aid in supporting education, vocational training, and community development.

Almost 2 billion people currently lack access to safe water. This leaves them vulnerable to disease and makes it difficult to grow food. On #WorldWaterDay, Ireland will continue to work with communities around the world to ensure people have access to clean water.

Today, the UN General Assembly marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Racism has no place in our society, and we all have a responsibility to say #NoToHate. 🇮🇪 remains committed to fighting racism & discrimination in all their forms.

8000 thermal blankets donated by Ireland are being distributed to displaced families in Lebanon. This is part of a partnership between Ireland, EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 and UNHCR Lebanon.