🇬🇧 Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the @UN in New York.
Joined November 2019
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26 years ago, @UN Security Council resolution 1325 made clear: women’s participation is central to lasting peace.
The UK remains steadfast in our commitment.
We must defend the progress made and confront the challenges that remain.
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“Professor Dapo Akande brings a distinguished record of service to international law.”
Read UK Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband’s endorsement, ahead of the ICJ elections:
The UK supports the work of the International Court of Justice, and is proud to support Professor Dapo Akande for election to the Court.
“Professor Dapo Akande is an outstanding candidate.”
UK Prime Minister @andyburnham’s endorsement, ahead of the ICJ elections:
On #UNDay and every day, the UK’s commitment to the rule of law is unwavering.
Professor @DapoAkandeLaw has the legal rigour and independence to serve the @CIJ_ICJ when the world needs it most.
The UK is proud to support his election.
81 years ago, the @UN Charter came into force, with international law at its core.
The UK believes international law must apply equally and fairly to all.
That’s why we back @DapoAkandeLaw for the @CIJ_ICJ: an exceptional, independent lawyer who shares those values.
Sarah MacIntosh retweeted
Outstanding legal expertise. Global experience.
An unwavering commitment to the rule of law, and to the independence and integrity of the Court.
Hear why Professor @DapoAkandeLaw is the UK's candidate for the International Court of Justice.
The UK strongly supports the International Court of Justice and its important work.
So we have nominated one of our finest legal minds, @DapoAkandeLaw, for election to serve as an ICJ judge.
Delighted to discuss his candidacy with @UN friends and colleagues from all countries.
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Nearly 700 women and girls were raped in Haiti in July and August alone.
This is shocking and unacceptable.
The renewal of the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force and UN Sanctions Regime are essential to restoring stability in Haiti.
Sarah MacIntosh retweeted
Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure over the weekend. This is an attack on Ukrainian civilians, plunging them into cold and darkness. The UK strongly supports President Trump's call today for a sustained energy ceasefire to start now. I discussed this with @zelenskyyUa yesterday: Ukraine is ready if Russia stops its attacks. This is the best route to get energy and fuel back into world markets.
Girls must be free to make informed choices about their own bodies - without coercion, discrimination or violence.
UK support for @UNFPA is helping millions more women and girls gain autonomy and access to care across 54 countries, including in conflict zones. #DayOfTheGirl
Thérèse left school at 14 to support her family. Before 18, she had experienced two pregnancies.
@UNFPA care provided her choice over her future.
The UK is a proud UNFPA partner. Last month, we pledged $270m to help over 15 million women and girls each year across 54 countries.
Great to meet Archbishop of Canterbury @ArchbishopSarah and to support her work on protecting healthcare workers in conflict.
As Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband said at @UN High-Level Week, the UK is resolute in seeking to protect those who risk their lives to help others.
Fantastic to have UK Prime Minister @AndyBurnham and a great delegation at the @UN.
As the Prime Minister said, we are strongest when we reach across borders to solve shared problems.
Here’s a look at our work at UNGA81:
Minister @SDoughtyMP met counterparts from across the Middle East, including from Yemen, Bahrain, and Qatar, to discuss urgent regional issues.
He also announced new food, healthcare and nutrition support for vulnerable Yemenis impacted by the recent escalation.
Foreign Secretary @Ed_Miliband:
• Met @UN partners to drive humanitarian access and progress towards peace in the Middle East.
• Supported Ukraine.
• And was clear: climate change and AI decisions are urgent issues that require international cooperation.
Sarah MacIntosh retweeted
ADOPTED: @UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise
For the first time, all @UN Member States have agreed on a practical, science-based framework to respond to sea level rise.
The UK worked closely with Small Island Developing States and 🇦🇺 and 🇨🇻 to secure this landmark declaration.
ALT UN Member States have agreed on a practical, science-based framework to respond to sea level rise at UNGA81.
Great to have @Ed_Miliband here at @UN this week with important messages on peace, security, justice, rule of law, AI and advanced tech, climate, oceans, development and rights. Supporting Ukraine. Working for peace in the Middle East and Sudan.
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“Russian agencies have used every means at their disposal to spread lies and disinformation and prey on people’s fears.”
Prime Minister @andyburnham announces a new National Centre for Information Defence to detect, attribute and disrupt information attacks from hostile states.