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Patrick Nicholson

@nicholsonp

Amplifying UNDP’s work in crisis response and recovery. Tackling the world’s toughest challenges with innovative, lasting solutions.

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UNDP Crisis Action (@undpcrisis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Millions of ppl in #DRC, forced to leave their homes, have lost houses, jobs, and livelihoods. Those returning to their areas of origin find their homes taken, health centers dismantled, and schools destroyed. Latest from PNUD RDC Damien Mama ⬇️

UNDP Crisis Action (@undpcrisis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 2023, a record 237.23 km² of landmines were cleared globally, up by 26% ⬆️ from 2022 as per Mine Action Review. Cambodia, w/ UN Development’s 30-year support, led the way. As #MineAction Directors meet for #NDMUN28 in Geneva, upscaling such efforts can transform the lives of millions.

In 2023, a record 237.23 km² of landmines were cleared globally, up by 26% ⬆️ from 2022 as per <a href="/MineActionRev/">Mine Action Review</a>.

Cambodia, w/ <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>’s 30-year support, led the way.

As #MineAction Directors meet for #NDMUN28 in Geneva, upscaling such efforts can transform the lives of millions.
UNDP Geneva (@undpgeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pleased to join the conversation at #NDMUN28 on #MineAction - advancing safety, recovery, and resilience in Ukraine and beyond! 🤝🌍

UNDP Geneva (@undpgeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the National Mine Action Directors & UN Advisers Meeting #NDMUN28, voices from UNDP Lao PDR, UNDP Cambodia, UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦 & UNDP Crisis Action highlight why donor support is vital. Mine action is the first step to recovery—enabling displaced families to return & rebuild. #MineAction

UNDP Crisis Action (@undpcrisis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Mine action is crucial, paving the way for safe recovery and development. 🎥At the National #MineAction Directors & United Nations Advisers Meeting #NDMUN28 in Geneva, voices from UNDP Lao PDR, UNDP Cambodia, UNDP Ukraine 🇺🇦, and UNDP Crisis Action highlight how donor support fuels these efforts.

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"We need a stable Lebanon for stable Middle East. The mine action sector is important as a precursor to facilitate everybody else's work. And everybody else's work will lead to a stable #Lebanon." - Stephen Robinson, UN Development

Shoko Noda (@shokonoda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Internal displacement is ⤴️, so is our commitment. UN Development stands w/ United Nations Solutions Champions in support of 7️⃣6️⃣million people displaced by conflict, disasters & climate shocks. 🤝We work w/ countries & partners to recover, rebuild & find lasting solutions: go.undp.org/3F9

Internal displacement is ⤴️, so is our commitment.

<a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> stands w/ <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Solutions Champions in support of 7️⃣6️⃣million people displaced by conflict, disasters &amp; climate shocks.

🤝We work w/ countries &amp; partners to recover, rebuild &amp; find lasting solutions: go.undp.org/3F9
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"We need a stable Lebanon for a stable Middle East. The mine action sector is important as a precursor to facilitate everybody else's work..." Our expert Stephen Robinson spoke to UN News on the urgent need for mine action in Lebanon. Hear more: bit.ly/3RsDjot

UNDP Crisis Action (@undpcrisis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

50 years since the war ended in Viet Nam, unexploded bombs still threaten lives. Watch ABC Australia News feature with UNDP in Viet Nam Sabina Stain on how UN Development is working with partners to clear land & help communities rebuild safer, more resilient futures. youtube.com/watch?v=t5oPP2…

Shoko Noda (@shokonoda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔴The 2yr long war in Sudan has upended lives and brought complete destruction. This CNN report shows it all. ⬇️ We don’t give up. UN Development and partners continue to support people’s efforts for recovery. edition.cnn.com/interactive/20… UNDP Sudan Luca Renda UNDP Arab States

UN Development (@undp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Refugees don’t just need shelter, they need solidarity. Host communities provide both, often against the odds. This #WorldRefugeeDay, let’s honour their shared resilience and invest in their future.

UNDP Sudan (@undp_sudan) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.UN Development’s @LucaRenda calls for urgent support to clear mines and restore power, water and healthcare as millions expected to return to Khartoum. Full story by AFP News Agency ➡️ cutt.ly/VrA6dKuY.

.<a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a>’s @LucaRenda calls for urgent support to clear mines and restore power, water and healthcare as millions expected to return to Khartoum.

Full story by <a href="/AFP/">AFP News Agency</a> ➡️ cutt.ly/VrA6dKuY.
Haoliang Xu (@haoliangxu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we remember United Nations & UN Development colleagues and all humanitarian workers who gave their lives helping others. Their courage will never be forgotten. They must never be targets, nor should the people they serve. #ActForHumanity 🔗go.undp.org/wMV

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we remember <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> &amp; <a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> colleagues and all humanitarian workers who gave their lives helping others. Their courage will never be forgotten. They must never be targets, nor should the people they serve. 
#ActForHumanity 
🔗go.undp.org/wMV
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On the second day of @ShokoNoda’s mission, she visited SMEs and returnee workers benefiting from UNDP support in Jalalabad. Solar power is keeping businesses running during outages, enabling double shifts and creating 300 (50% female) new jobs, half of them for women. #SMEs

On the second day of @ShokoNoda’s mission, she visited SMEs and returnee workers benefiting from UNDP support in Jalalabad. 

Solar power is keeping businesses running during outages, enabling double shifts and creating 300 (50% female) new jobs, half of them for women.

 #SMEs
Achim Steiner (@asteiner) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My heartfelt congratulations - Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 - as you begin your tenure today as UN Development Administrator. I wish you all the best as you navigate these times of change and join the United Nations and an amazing team and organisation at the core of the sustainable development promise!

Shoko Noda (@shokonoda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #IDPD, we honour the strength of people living with disabilities — including survivors of landmines & UXO. Explosive ordnance shatter livelihoods & futures. Clearance saves lives & helps communities rebuild. Watch how UNDP Lao PDR is making a profound difference 👇

UNDP Crisis Action (@undpcrisis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🆕 global innovation challenge launched. Underwater explosives left by conflict contaminate rivers, lakes & coastlines. UN Development is calling on engineers, researchers & problem-solvers to help us find faster, safer & more affordable ways to detect them. go.undp.org/iLp

🆕 global innovation challenge launched.

Underwater explosives left by conflict contaminate rivers, lakes &amp; coastlines.

<a href="/UNDP/">UN Development</a> is calling on engineers, researchers &amp; problem-solvers to help us find faster, safer &amp; more affordable ways to detect them.

go.undp.org/iLp
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Displaced people and the communities that welcome them work to rebuild their lives, restore dignity and recover their futures. From Afghanistan and Uganda to Syria and beyond, we support government-led recovery that strengthens communities. go.undp.org/iVc #RefugeeForum

Displaced people and the communities that welcome them work to rebuild their lives, restore dignity and recover their futures.

From Afghanistan and Uganda to Syria and beyond, we support government-led recovery that strengthens communities. go.undp.org/iVc

#RefugeeForum