Personal account. UN Under-Secretary-General for Policy. Former Director-General of the International Labour Organization.

New York, USA
World leaders made the choice this morning with the adoption of the #PactForTheFuture by the @UN General Assembly. Now begins the follow-up work to ensure breakthrough is achieved.
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My message ahead of the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi on 9-10 May 2024 in preparation for the #SummitoftheFuture  #WeCommit
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Countries of Latin America & the Caribbean have tremendous potential as bridge and consensus builders. I encourage you to do everything in your power to make the #SummitOfTheFuture the success it needs to be. #LACForum2030
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Closing data gaps is critical for better crisis response. @CrafdData partners' investment of $3.5 M in data initiatives will transform crisis response & improve the lives of over 110 million ppl with earlier, faster, more targeted, & dignified support. shorturl.at/opxz3
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Encouraging dialogue with youth representatives @ All-China Youth Federation. Young people play a pivotal role in finding transformative solutions to contemporary problems & future challenges. Meaningful youth engagement is at the heart of the #SummitoftheFuture.
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Inspiring discussion on transforming global governance & #SummitoftheFuture with civil society & academia @ UN Association in China. @UN is dedicated to strengthening engagement with multistakeholders in the effort to build a more effective, inclusive and renewed multilateralism.
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Engaging discussion with @UN Member States & Civil Society in Geneva on the #SummitOfTheFuture together with @NevilleGertze & @GermanAmbUN_NY on how to ensure a #PactForTheFuture that reaches the level of ambition needed to tackle today’s & tomorrow’s challenges.
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#AFSD2024 reminded us of the urgent need to meet the peace & security, development & human rights challenges of today & to prepare for tomorrow's uncertainties by ensuring a multilateral system that is fit for purpose. #SummitoftheFuture in Sept 2024 is our opportunity to do so.
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Engaging with @UNESCAP Member States and stakeholders at #APFSD in Bangkok on the #SummitoftheFuture. We need an ambitious and action-oriented Pact for the Future that will lead to a breakthrough for a greener, better, safer future.
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Social protection is crucial not only when responding to shocks but also when preparing for just transitions. It is not a cost to be borne but an investment to be made. It must remain a high priority for @UN #OurCommonAgenda. #APFSD
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Engaging dialogue with inspiring representatives of the Asia Pacific Regional CSO Engagement Mechanism on the #SummitoftheFuture at #APFSD in Bangkok
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The Universal Declaration gave the world a roadmap to implement the human rights vision of the #UN Charter. More than ever, we need world leaders to join forces in defence of its universal values proclaimed 75 years ago. #HumanRights75
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In a world grappling with complex challenges, it's inspiring to see over 150 speakers & 1,000 practitioners uniting for the #DataForPeace Conference. Organized by @nyuCIC with support from @CrafdData. Harnessing #DataForPeace is at the heart of UN2.0. tinyurl.com/3t8b7yk5
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Inspiring start to the Ministerial Meeting in preparation for the @UN #SummitoftheFuture in 2024 – a once-in-a-generation opportunity to ensure multilateralism delivers for everyone, everywhere. Watch it live here: media.un.org/en/asset/k1z/k1…
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At the midpoint of the #GlobalGoals, greater attention is needed to ensure that persons with disabilities actively participate in & equally benefit from sustainable development efforts. Thank you @QatarAtUN, @GuatemalaONU, @MexOnu @IDA_CRPD_Forum for organizing today’s discussion
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Inspiring start to the SDG Action Weekend, meeting with young people to discuss their role as torchbearers of sustainable development to future generations, as highlighted in the #GlobalGoals and in #OurCommonAgenda. #ActNow
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Grateful to @GermanyDiplo for unwavering commitment to inclusive & effective #multilateralism, for championing #OurCommonAgenda & the Summit of the Future, for its contribution, designed to support our cross-pillar work.
With Germany’s 50th anniversary as UN Member State ahead of us, I am honoured to announce a 2,75 million € contribution to advance Our Common Agenda. This shows Germany‘s commitment and active role in making the UN fit for the future. #multilateralism #50years 🇩🇪🇺🇳
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Thank you @NorwayUN & @IndonesiaUNNY for our partnership on the great @UN 2.0 roundtable! @UN 2.0  is about unlocking opportunities of 21 century skills & cultures across @UN through the use of #data #digital #strategicforesight #innovation & #BeSci un.org/two-zero/en
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Greater #youth involvement in policymaking is a cornerstone of the #UN's #OurCommonAgenda. What an exchange with an impressive group of young people, demonstrating extraordinary activism! I'll take their stories with me as I wrap up my 2-day visit to #Indonesia. @UNinIndonesia
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A productive meeting with the @UNinIndonesia country team today! We discussed multilateralism and the growing role played by #Indonesia; #OurCommonAgenda and its implication for agencies' work on the ground. Thankful for the great questions and observations!
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