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Irish Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Laurence Simms had the honor of being received by Director General of UN Geneva @UN_Valovaya to present his credentials this morning 🇺🇳
🇮🇪 will continue to support human rights, development and peace and security at @ONUGeneve 🌎
This week, the EU Presidency Retreat on Humanitarian Diplomacy brought together colleagues from across the humanitarian and diplomatic communities in Geneva 🇪🇺🇮🇪🇺🇳
Enriching and forward-looking exchanges today on both EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy and Global Alliance for Human Rights at 🇪🇺 Human Rights Retreat hosted by 🇮🇪 Presidency @eu_eeas @UNHumanRights
Pleased to meet Dr Sania Nishtar @gavi CEO to discuss shared commitment to multilateralism, human rights & health equity.
🇮🇪 partnership with Gavi ensures life-saving vaccines reach those furthest behind first and helps build stronger, more resilient health systems worldwide 🌍
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Today at #UNGA81 First Committee, 🇮🇪 highlighted that progress on disarmament and non-proliferation obligations are urgently needed amid growing nuclear risks.
We cannot allow today’s challenges to undo the progress we have achieved.
Ireland remains firm: more nuclear weapons do not bring greater security.
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Tá Tionól Ginearálta na Náisiún Aontaithe tar éis #Éire a thoghadh chuig an gComhairle Chearta an Duine na Náisiún Aontaithe (@UN_HRC) ar feadh téarma trí bhliain ó mhí Eanáir 2027 ar aghaidh.
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Minister @HMcEntee has welcomed Ireland’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Human rights remain at the heart of our foreign policy and our commitment to supporting people’s fundamental freedoms is unwavering.
Ireland is honoured to be elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term 🇮🇪🇺🇳
As a member of @UN_HRC, Ireland will advocate for the promotion and protection of human rights worldwide 🌎
Ireland is committed to advancing our #HRC priorities:
🍽️🥦🍓 The right to food
♿️ The rights of persons with disabilities in conflict
👩🦳👵🧒 The rights of women and girls
🏳️🌈 LGBTIQ+ rights
🪧☮️🕊️Civil society space and human rights defenders
Ireland 🇮🇪 is seeking election to the @UN_HRC for the 2027-2029 term 🇺🇳
Voting 🗳️ at the @UN General Assembly will begin at 10:00am EST today ⏰
Follow along live on @UNWebTV 📺
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🇮🇪 is proud to support @OHCHRPartners in Ukraine 🇺🇦
Thank you 🙏 Ireland 🇮🇪 for over $920K to support @UNHumanRightsUA in Ukraine 🇺🇦 in 2026 ✨
Your support helps document human rights violations, including conflict-related sexual violence, inform civilian protection & advance accountability.
@IrelandUNGeneva @dfatirl
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Today, @IrelandUNGeneva Ambassador Laurence Simms delivered Ireland's national statement to the #UNGA81 First Committee.
🇮🇪 called for renewed political will to:
▫️strengthen disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation;
▫️uphold international law;
▫️address armed conflict, humanitarian crises and growing nuclear risks.
It is more important than ever to defend and strengthen the UN architecture we collectively built to protect peace. 🕊️
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14,244 children were killed or maimed in armed conflict in the last year.
This is the highest number in 30 years.
Air strikes, explosive-armed drones, and conflict in urban areas leave children more vulnerable.
At #UNGA81 this morning, 🇮🇪 called for full respect for international humanitarian and human rights law and the full implementation of the #EWIPA Declaration to halt these appalling human rights violations against children.
Colleagues at the Irish Mission to the UN in Geneva were proud to take part in the 2026 Global Solidarity Run 🏃♀️ 🏃♂️
This annual event by @Sanctuary_Runner shows solidarity with those who are forcibly displaced and living in extreme poverty worldwide 🌎
#GlobalRun2026
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اقوامِ متحدہ کی انسانی حقوق کونسل (2027–2029) کی امیدواری کے سلسلے میں، آئرلینڈ عوام کو اپنے تمام امور کے مرکز میں رکھنے اور دنیا بھر میں مساوات، ماحولیاتی انصاف اور امن و آشتی کا علم بلند کرنے کے لیے پورے عزم کے ساتھ کوشاں ہے۔
#Ireland #HumanRights #UNHRC #HumanRightsCouncil
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At a time when many are retreating from global challenges, Ireland is again showing principled solidarity for people who need it most.
Thank you to Minister @nealerichmond for leadership, rigour, reliability, and hope for humanitarian action.
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Thank you, President Catherine Connolly, for Ireland’s powerful voice for peace and humanitarian solidarity.
Ireland welcomes the renewal of the mandate for the Fact Finding Mission on Sudan at @UN_HRC today🇺🇳
Ireland was proud to present this resolution with 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 to promote and protect human rights in Sudan.
