Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York

Every 10 minutes, a woman around the world is killed by a partner or family member. At the start of the 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women and girls, the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York is proud to join the 🔶 #OrangeTheWorld campaign 🔶 There is absolutely #NoExcuse for violence against women. We must continue to push for a world free from all gender-based violence. Read UN Women’s full report on violence against women and girls in 2023 📄 bit.ly/3OopqGc

On Tuesday, the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York hosted a discussion on the humanitarian carve-out established by Resolution 2664 with Security Council members, the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC, the Norwegian Refugee Council and the author of the International Peace Institute (IPI)’s recent report on the carve-out. It is clear that the Security Council must now decide to apply the carve-out to the ISIL/Al-Qaida sanctions regime on a standing basis, in order to safeguard the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Read the full IPI report 🔗 bit.ly/40X399U

Deadline EXTENDED 🔔 The deadline to apply to for a Legal Policy Advisor role at the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York 🇮🇪🇺🇳 has been extended until Friday 29 November. Apply by 17.00 EST ⏰ on 29 Nov 2024. Join our team 👉 bit.ly/LegalPolicyAdvisor

Today, on #WorldChildrensDay we celebrate the potential for every child to live happy and healthy lives. All children deserve a life free from conflict and a bright future. 🌍 Our initiatives promote sustainable health, education, equality and peace. 🕊️ #WorldChildrensDay

We are hiring! Applications are open for a Legal Policy Advisor at the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York. 🇮🇪🇺🇳 Apply by 5:00pm EST ⏰ on 27 November 2024. Join our team 👉 bit.ly/LegalPolicyAdvisor

We are hiring! Applications are open for a Peace and Stability Policy Advisor at the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York. 🇮🇪🇺🇳 Apply by 5:00pm EST ⏰ on 27 November 2024. Join our team 👉 bit.ly/PceStability

We are hiring! Applications are open for a Peace and Stability Policy Advisor at the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the United Nations, New York. 🇮🇪🇺🇳 Apply by 5:00pm EST ⏰ on 27 November 2024. Join our team 👉 bit.ly/PceStability

#OCHAthanks Ireland for your steadfast support to the United Nations OCHA-managed Central Emergency Response Fund. Your continued commitment helps maintain the readiness of humanitarian systems, ensuring timely response to the world’s most pressing crises like #Lebanon. With your generous contribution, our partners are able to provide millions of people with rapid and efficient humanitarian assistance including healthcare, emergency shelter, food and cash. Together, we #InvestInHumanity.

On 24 October 1945, the UN Charter was signed and the UN was formed. Nearly 70 years since 🇮🇪 joined the United Nations, Ireland’s 🇺🇳 membership remains central to our foreign policy. On #UNDay, we reaffirm our commitment to promote and protect the principles of peace, prosperity and human rights enshrined in the Charter, all across the world, now and for future generations.

Today, on #UnitedNationsDay, Ireland reaffirms its commitment to the UN Charter and to peace, human rights, sustainable development for all and friendship among nations.   In September, our leaders adopted the Pact for the Future to revitalise multilateralism and ensure the UN is fit for the present and the future.