United Nations in Lesotho

14/11/2025

Day 2 of the Spotlight Initiative Regional Stocktake and Strategic Dialogue is underway in Maseru!

Today, the focus shifts to partnerships, financing, and charting the way forward for ending Gender-Based Violence across Southern Africa. Resident Coordinators, donors, and partners from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia are coming together to deepen collaboration and explore sustainable strategies for GBV prevention and response.

The morning begins with reflections on Day 1, followed by a Roundtable with Donors and Partners, where the discussion focused on financing GBV interventions and identifying opportunities for joint action, co-financing, and innovative resource mobilization across the region.

13/11/2025

The United Nations and partners from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia are gathering in Maseru for a Stock-Take of the Africa Regional Programme to End Gender-Based Violence in Southern Africa.

Gender-based violence remains a persistent challenge across the region, rooted in deep-seated inequalities, poverty, unemployment, and social and institutional barriers. In response, the Joint Sub-Regional GBV Programme was developed collaboratively by UN Resident Coordinator Offices and partners across six countries to tackle these root causes and accelerate progress toward gender equality.

The initiative takes a comprehensive and transformative approach to ending violence against women and girls, working across four key pillars: strengthening laws and institutions, advancing prevention, improving response, and empowering women’s movements. It promotes cross-country learning, South-South cooperation, and alignment with key regional frameworks such as the SADC Protocol and Strategy on Gender and GBV and the SADC Model Laws on GBV and Child Marriage.

This two-day dialogue provides a platform to reflect on progress, share lessons, and strengthen collaboration with governments, donors, and partners turning commitments into concrete action to and advance the . 💜

05/11/2025

At a youth dialogue facilitated by United Nations in Lesotho, young people from across the country came together to reflect on Lesotho’s progress and challenges in achieving SDGs 3, 5, 8, 13, 14 and 17.

They raised bold and practical solutions, calling for:
✅ Institutionalised youth participation in decision-making
✅ A dedicated Youth SDG Fund to support innovation and impact
✅ Greater focus on mental health services
✅ Climate education and environmental accountability

Their voices strongly echo the Pact for the Future, reminding us that building a sustainable and peaceful Lesotho is a shared responsibility across generations.

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In October 2025, a group of young Basotho came together to take ownership of the country’s future. Convened and facilitated by the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s office, the National Youth Dialogue on Advancing the SDGs brought together 24 youth representatives from different districts, p...

03/11/2025

Under the Supporting Community-driven Violence Reduction and Sustainable Peace in Lesotho project, funded by the UN Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund, the UN Resident Coordinator Amanda Mukwashi and UN Women Regional Director for East and Southern Africa Anna Mutavati, joined the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus for a strategic dialogue on preventing violence and strengthening accountability.

The meeting focused on:
✅How Parliament can reinforce oversight and accountability in responding to violence, including GBV
✅The importance of strong, evidence-based policies to protect communities
✅The leadership role of women parliamentarians in promoting peace, justice and community resilience

This convening brings together Parliament, UN agencies, government ministries, civil society, private sector and partners to develop actionable solutions that put people, especially women and girls, at the centre of peacebuilding.

👉 When accountability meets leadership, communities become safer and more resilient.

03/11/2025

24/10/2025

For Lesotho, the UN Charter’s ideals are a guiding light, reminding us that true strength lies in solidarity and shared humanity.” – Right Honourable Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane 🇱🇸

This , we celebrate the enduring partnership between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the United Nations, united for peace, progress, and people. 💙🌍

Together, we continue to build a future rooted in dignity, equality, and shared prosperity for all.

24/10/2025

Today, as we mark 80 years of the United Nations, we celebrate a global institution built by the world, for the world, a living promise of peace, progress, and shared humanity.

From its founding after the Second World War to today, the UN continues to unite nations, bridge divides, and inspire collective action for a better future. It stands for the belief that together, we can overcome global challenges, from poverty and inequality to climate change and conflict, and create a world where no one is left behind.

The United Nations belongs to all of us, every community, every generation, every dreamer working toward peace, equality, and dignity for all. 💫

23/10/2025

The celebrations continued with two major highlights, the Community Initiative Awards, honouring changemakers making a real difference across Lesotho, and the launch of the Lesotho 200 Years Coffee Table Book, a beautiful reflection of shared progress and partnership.

The event brought together the Lesotho Government, development partners, and the United Nations in Lesotho family, celebrating collaboration, community impact, and 80 years of the United Nations working hand in hand with people and communities around the world!

23/10/2025

The Exhibition celebrates not just 80 years of the United Nations, but decades of close partnership with the Government of Lesotho in advancing sustainable development.

Today, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Hon. Lejone Mpotjoane, together with the UN Resident Coordinator, Ms. Amanda Khozi Mukwashi, toured the exhibition at Pioneer Mall, reflecting on the shared progress made and the continued commitment to building a better future for all Basotho. 🌍

23/10/2025

Our teams are set up & ready to engage with you at Pioneer Mall for the Exhibition open all day! 💙

As we celebrate UN day, come and discover how United Nations in Lesotho agencies are working together for Lesotho’s progress and prosperity! 🇱🇸

Will you be passing by?

22/10/2025

Curious about the UN’s work in ? 💙
Join us for the Public Exhibition at Pioneer Mall on:

📅Thursday, 23 October 2025
📍Pioneer Mall
🕔09H30 - 17H00

Come & learn, engage with our teams, and celebrate how the UN and Lesotho are partnering for progress!

15/10/2025

📢Which community initiative is empowering women, youth, or vulnerable groups in your district?

As the United Nations turns 80, we are celebrating the power of communities that are building resilience, driving sustainable change.

From youth innovators and women’s cooperatives to grassroots organizations making a difference, we want to hear their stories!

🏆 Nominate an impactful community initiative today and help us shine a light on the people and ideas shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for all Basotho. 🇱🇸

➡️ Submit your nomination here: https://forms.office.com/e/qZ9Ai8rvFJ