Director of World Food Programme Afghanistan @McGroartyME has shown immense leadership since the Taliban takeover. Her team ensures delivery of support to millions of Afghans in the most difficult circumstances. Congratulations Mary Ellen on your Presidential Distinguished Service Award!🇮🇪🇺🇳

ADOPTED✅Today, the #SecurityCouncil voted to establish a humanitarian carve-out across United Nations sanctions regimes. This landmark resolution was put forward by 🇮🇪&🇺🇸. Humanitarian assistance saves lives. This resolution ensures that it will always be facilitated.

Following the adoption of the #UNSC Humanitarian Resolution, Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN 🇮🇪 delivered a statement. This carveout for United Nations Sanctions safeguards humanitarian action. It will provide crucial certainty for humanitarians as they support vulnerable populations across the world.

Amb. Thomas-Greenfield🇺🇸 & Amb. Mythen🇮🇪 delivered statements at the #UNSC stakeout following the adoption of the humanitarian resolution. As Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN said: "If humanitarians cannot help, the result is human suffering, hunger, and even death." That is why we had to act.

Today, #UNSC meets to discuss the troubling situation in #Afghanistan.🇦🇫 Briefings by: ➡️SRSG & head of UNAMA News Roza Otunbayeva ➡️Tom Fletcher ➡️Mahbouba Seraj محبوبه سراج The situation in 🇦🇫 has deteriorated dramatically. The Council must urgently assume its responsibility to respond.

Today @ #UNSC, Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN deplored the lack of accountability for the #Taliban's violent actions & their disregard for #HumanRights. Ireland commends the tireless efforts of Afghan human rights defenders, particularly 🇦🇫 women. Their rights cannot,& must not, be traded away.

More than 2⃣/3⃣ of the Afghan population remains in severe humanitarian need. At #UNSC meeting on #Afghanistan, Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN condemned all instances of aid interference & diversion by the #Taliban. There is no justification for blocking lifesaving & life sustaining support.

Listening to, engaging with and learning from Afghan women has been the privilege of my career. Working on this file for Ireland on the Security Council has been an honour and I look forward to remaining engaged with these courageous women leaders.

🇮🇪 condemns the Taliban’s decision to suspend university education for Afghan women. Denying education opportunities based on gender is not only a violation of fundamental rights; it also deprives 🇦🇫 and its people of the contributions of women and girls to society #LetHerLearn

Today, the #SecurityCouncil adopted its 1⃣st Resolution on the situation in #Myanmar. Ireland🇮🇪 voted in favour of this resolution. This is a pivotal response to the severe crises facing Myanmar🇲🇲 following the military coup in February 2021.

Today, the #UNSC is briefed by SRSG La Lime, Amina J Mohammed & Kim Ives on the situation in #Haiti.🇭🇹 Ireland condemns the onslaught of gangs against the Haitian people. A sustainable & inclusive political solution is urgently needed to end the suffering of Haitians.

Today @ #UNSC, Ireland🇮🇪 reiterated deep concern over the humanitarian catastrophe in #Haiti. Increasing numbers of Haitians find themselves in famine-like conditions. This is unacceptable. The urgency of suffering in Haiti must be matched with increased support.

Ireland’s Parting Gift to the UN Security Council passblue.com/2023/01/03/ire…

As 🇮🇪’s term on the United Nations Security Council ends, we reflect on areas where we tried to make a difference. 🇮🇪 pushed for accountability for the actions of the Taliban. Our work on Afghanistan was directly informed by the courageous activism of many 🇦🇫 women👉ireland.ie/en/un/

Policy Advisors are at the 💚 of everything Ireland does at the UN. A fantastic opportunity to join a talented and motivated team at the NY Mission.

Voting for Arms Control Person of the Year closes soon! Please vote for Michael Gaffey and Ireland's work on #EWIPA at armscontrol.org/acpoy by 12 January. #ACPOY2022 INEW

A death sentence for millions. What Afghan women tell us the ban on women working in non-governmental organizations means for Afghanistan. Our analysis shows that 94% of women-led organisations had to stop operations in Afghanistan since the ban. 🚨bit.ly/3JdwpQQ

Happy 30th birthday to my brilliant little brother David Lennon Love you and hope the pints are good tonight. See you soon for a catch up celebration 🎉

This #stbrigidsday, Ireland celebrates the creativity and achievements of trailblazing women at home and around the 🌍 Discover what’s taking place on Ireland.ie 👉 ireland.ie/en/st-brigids-… #LáFhéileBríde #IAmBrigid #IsMiseBríd

Today marks 500 days that girls in #Afghanistan have been banned from school by the Taliban. In those 500 days, restrictions have only worsened. Girls turned away from their classrooms. Women excluded from university. Access to education is a human right. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn