Promotion 2020-2021 💪 The Bernheim programme was an excellent opportunity to see the backstage of diplomacy 🌍

🇧🇪🇿🇦🇮🇳 were pleased to organize a briefing on "Ocean Science as a Driver of Action" at the UN. Speakers focused on strengthening the science-policy interface around ocean topics. Our work at the UN can only benefit from quality scientific inputs! 🌍🌊 #OceanScience #UNOC3

🇧🇪🇺🇦 Today marks 3 years of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Belgium continues to #StandWithUkraine We are inspired by the resilience of the Ukrainian people in defense of their sovereignty, independence & territorial integrity. #SlavaUkraini Peace through strength. #UptoUkraine

On the tragic third anniversary of the Russian aggression againt Ukraine, the 27 EU Foreign Affairs ministers held a minute of silence, broken by the air raid sirens that have been sounding in Ukraine every single day for the past 3 years.

Marking 3 years since Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis Lambrinidis joined 🇺🇦Deputy FM Mariana Betsa & co-sponsors of the Advancing Peace resolution to urge an end to the war this year & to redouble diplomatic efforts to achieve a just peace. #StandWithUkraine

🇺🇦🤝🇧🇪 Ukraine, count on us ! We will always stand by your side. By the side of the country which has been fighting so hard for its freedom for 3 years. A country whose sovereignty and territorial integrity have been violated. Together, we must rise to this challenge. For a

🇺🇳#CSW69 has officially started! 🇧🇪Our Head of Delegation, Flemish Minister Caroline Gennez, represents Belgium as we renew our commitment to delivering on the #Beijing30 promise of gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls! #ForAllWomenAndGirls

In their capacity as Co-facilitators of the Second World Social Summit, Amb De Smedt 🇧🇪 & Amb Hilale 🇲🇦 Morocco Mission to the UN-NY concluded a successful working visit to Geneva this week. They had fruitful exchanges at the International Labour Organization Governing body and with several UN 🇺🇳officials.

🇧🇪Belgium leadership is helping deliver critical #ClimateAction and progress on global environment goals. UN Environment Programme Executive Director, Inger Andersen, met Jean-Luc Crucke, Belgium Minister of Mobility, Climate & Ecological Transition, today, to discuss environmental priorities.🌍

🌊 Team Belgium🇧🇪 stands ready for an exciting and interesting second week of the #BBNJ #prepcom! 🐠🐳🐙#marinebiodiversity #oceanprotection #BBNJBrussels #Secretariat #candidacy

Belgium is ready to ratify the BBNJ Treaty at #UNOC3, strengthening global ocean governance! This move reinforces marine biodiversity protection & bolsters Brussels' bid for the treaty's Secretariat #BBNJBrussels

As a member of the 🇺🇳 LGBTI Core Group, #TeamBelgium 🇧🇪 marched in the NYC #Pride parade. It was a day of joy and purpose, where we showed that we stand up for inclusion and diversity in the multilateral system. 💪🌍 Now more than ever, the LGBTI community needs our support.

⏰ D-7 until #UNGA80 🇺🇳! #TeamBelgium 🇧🇪 has been working tirelessly over the past weeks, and is now all set to welcome our high-level delegation and kick off the High-Level Week! 🚀 #BEatUNGA80

#UNGA80 At the high-level briefing on Ukraine 🇺🇦 at the 🇺🇳 Security Council, the three Prime Ministers of the Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 jointly intervened to express their strong support for Ukraine and a just and lasting peace.

After two years of diplomatic bootcamp, I’ve been sworn in! Grateful to everyone who helped me survive the coffee-fueled journey through trainings, negotiations and with endless acronyms of the UN world. I'm especially grateful to Maxime PREVOT for his time and presence!

#UNGA80 🇧🇪🤝🇺🇳 Prime Minister De Wever met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. A timely discussion on shared values, the importance of international law and a rules-based order, and on how Belgium 🇧🇪 can support the UN in its goal of achieving stronger #multilateralism.

Voices of courage cannot be silenced. ✊ The #Benelux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 were honored to host a side event with Mariana Katzarova on #RuleOfFear, exposing how Russian authorities silence dissent and anti-war expression. We thank all panelists for their testimonies, advocacy, and bravery.

🧒🏽 On today's #WorldChildrensDay, Belgium reaffirms its longstanding commitment to the protection & promotion of children’s rights. At the 2024 Brussels conference, over 200 global experts warned: children’s rights are under threat from war, inequality & climate crisis.

On the International Day of #WomenInMultilateralism, we celebrate women who are shaping multilateralism every day through leadership, expertise, and commitment, worldwide.🤝🌍 We also shine a spotlight on our colleagues at Belgium UN New York 🇧🇪🇺🇳 who contribute to this work every day.✨

🔴 #RedHandDay reminds us of the ongoing need to end the recruitment and use of child soldiers. #CAAC 🇧🇪 Belgium remains committed to strengthening child protection and supporting international efforts to uphold children’s rights.