RBC Run for the Kids, Central Park, 8am, Sunday April 21, 2024.

Amazing day for a race! A big thanks as always to the many volunteers, including my good friend & fellow #PRunner Bahia Tahzib-Lie, the wonderful Ambassador & DPR of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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Many thanks to our great panelists and speakers: Elina Kalkku, Dawit Yirga, Zinurine Alghali, David Haeri, Bahia Tahzib-Lie, and moderator Saara Nikkinen. It is clear that the discussion on the future of multilateral peace operations remains topical, timely and still needs to be continued.

#KingdomNL remains committed to multilateral cooperation & a coordinated approach to peace and security. #KNL proudly co-hosted the launch of SIPRI’s Report on the Future of POs with Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and partnerships. 🇺🇳

Speaking to participants gathered from around the world, Amb. Bahia Tahzib-Lie of KingdomNL at UN emphasized that to effectively #StopTerrorFinancing , it is crucial that financial flows be targeted -- cautioning, however, that this is far easier said than done.

#CFT #FollowTheMoney

#KingdomNL proudly co-hosted an insightful discussion with United Nations CTED on countering terrorism financing. Bahia Tahzib-Lie emphasized the power of public-private partnerships, we explored clear frameworks & pooled resources to stay ahead of evolving threats. Let’s #StopTerrorFinancing 🤝

Senior Coordinator Sigrid Kaag is off to a flying start! Today, she briefed the UNSC. #KingdomNL fully supports her work.🇺🇳

At today’s Ambassadorial meeting of the #FeministForeignPolicy + Group, Amb. Bahia Tahzib-Lie debriefed the group on the Shaping FFP conference that took place in The Hague last November. We are a proud member of this important group that is promoting feminist approaches at the United Nations. 🇺🇳

#KNL co-hosted a discussion on UN Peacekeeping at the Intl Peace Institute, where Bahia Tahzib-Lie emphasized the continued importance of A4P & A4P+ in enhancing peacekeeping efforts. The discussion focused on future international strategies for peace by emphasizing resilience & adaptability.🌍🇺🇳

Good news about the appointment of Sigrid Kaag as UN Senior Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction Gaza. With her extensive knowledge, and very broad (diplomatic) experience, she is the right person for this challenging role. 1/2

Congratulations to Sigrid Kaag on the appointment as the special UN Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator in #Gaza . Wishing her much success with this important work.

We look forward to seeing her contribution in coordinating and accelerating aid to Gaza.

Goed nieuws dat Sigrid Kaag per 8 januari 2024 is benoemd tot VN Senior Coördinator voor Humanitaire Hulp en Wederopbouw Gaza. Het is een cruciale en veeleisende opdracht. Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat Sigrid Kaag de kennis en ervaring meeneemt deze taak als geen ander te vervullen.

Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Sigrid Kaag of the Netherlands as Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza. More: un.org/sg/en/content/…

We welcome that the UN Security Council adopted a very important resolution that calls for urgent steps to scale up humanitarian aid to Gaza. ⤵️

Addressing the IGN on #SecurityCouncil reform, Bahia Tahzib-Lie underscored #Benelux ’s priorities for a #UNSC that is more representative, effective, legitimate, accountable & credible. They highlighted the need for enhanced cooperation with the #UNGA , PBC & regional organizations.🇺🇳

Today, Bahia Tahzib-Lie addressed the urgent need for a connected, secure, and inclusive digital world. Highlighting the #Benelux commitment, the statement emphasized multi-stakeholder cooperation, safeguarding human rights and freedoms online, and ensuring equitable digital access.🇺🇳

Great exchange during today's fourth Gayap Dialogue focused on keeping the promise of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights amidst cascading global crises.

I sincerely hope that today’s discussion will inspire further action.

#HumanRights75

Honored to host the Reception for the UN-CSO Dialogue on Peacebuilding, underscoring #KingdomNL 's dedication to fostering lasting peace and the pivotal role of civil society in this pursuit. #KNL emphasizes the role of civil society in fostering sustainable peace worldwide. 🇺🇳

On the International Day for the Elimination of violence against Women #KingdomNL and Dominican Republic Mission to the UN extend the challenge to you—share how you contribute to preventing violence against women and girls under #InvestToPrevent , #NoExcuse & #16Days ! 🇺🇳

Full video: instagram.com/reel/Cz9WVfxoA…

Today, the #KingdomNL Mission hosted Mr. David Gressly, Yemen's Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, who updated member states on pressing matters concerning the FSO Safer oil tanker and the need to collectively address the remaining funding gap. 🇺🇳

Thank you, Netherlands,
for your multiyear contribution (2022-26)
to the UN Secretary-General António Guterres
PBF at $22 million a year
to help ensure predictable & adequate financing
for sustaining peace in very fragile contexts
including the Sahel & Horn of Africa.