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23/09/2025

🌍 80 years on, the United Nations remains humanity’s enduring promise of peace.

Yesterday’s commemoration in the historic General Assembly Hall reminded the world of the urgent need to recommit to peace, unity, and our shared humanity.

As leaders gather in New York for , this milestone is both a reflection on how far we’ve come and a call to action for the future. ✨🕊️

18/09/2025

“Now we need the will & ambition to turn promise into action.” – H.E. Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.

As the United Nations marks 80 years, its relevance is not measured in words alone, but in the results we deliver together – peace, equality, climate action, and dignity for all. 🌍✨

Eighty years ago, from the ashes of war, the world planted a seed of hope.  One Charter. One vision. One promise: that p...
16/09/2025

Eighty years ago, from the ashes of war, the world planted a seed of hope. One Charter. One vision. One promise: that peace is possible when humanity stands together. – António Guterres

As we mark , world leaders are gathering in New York to renew that promise, working together for peace, climate action, sustainable development, and human rights.

📅 23–29 September 2025
🔴 Watch the high-level events LIVE: webtv.un.org

05/09/2025

The 2024 UN Annual Results Report was tabled at the Joint Steering Committee this week. Here’s a snapshot of the progress made with Govt & partners in strengthening governance, health, climate resilience & youth empowerment.

Full Report: https://bit.ly/4iBo1c4

🚨 Youth unemployment has been declared a national disaster in Lesotho.At the Aid Coordination Forum, the Minister of Gen...
03/09/2025

🚨 Youth unemployment has been declared a national disaster in Lesotho.

At the Aid Coordination Forum, the Minister of Gender, Youth & Social Development confirmed that a ministerial task force is working to create 62,000 entrepreneurial opportunities to respond to this crisis.

Already, 8,770 opportunities have been launched and are showing returns, a sign of hope that young people can be empowered to build sustainable futures through entrepreneurship, innovation, and partnerships.

At the Aid Coordination Forum, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Matlanyane highlighted a growing con...
03/09/2025

At the Aid Coordination Forum, the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Dr Matlanyane highlighted a growing concern: young people in Lesotho are losing hope in the face of rising unemployment and the changing aid financial landscape.

To restore confidence and build a brighter future, Lesotho must focus on empowering young people for entrepreneurship, creating space for innovation and strengthening private sector engagement. Together, these actions can unlock opportunities and transform challenges into sustainable solutions for the next generation.

The Aid Coordination Forum is not only about coordination, it is about impact! In her remarks today, UN Resident Coordin...
03/09/2025

The Aid Coordination Forum is not only about coordination, it is about impact!

In her remarks today, UN Resident Coordinator Amanda Mukwashi reminded all partners that at the heart of this platform is a shared goal: to transform the lives of Basotho families through stronger partnerships, better alignment, and collective action.

📍 Happening Now in Maseru: The Aid Coordination Forum has convened, bringing together Government, the UN, development pa...
03/09/2025

📍 Happening Now in Maseru: The Aid Coordination Forum has convened, bringing together Government, the UN, development partners, civil society, and the private sector.

This platform strengthens partnerships, fosters collaboration, and drives results, ensuring that every effort contributes to Lesotho’s development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉Young people are at the forefront of change, challenging inequality, championing clima...
12/08/2025

🌍 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉

Young people are at the forefront of change, challenging inequality, championing climate action, advancing mental health, and building just, inclusive communities. 💪✨

Today, we also reaffirm our commitment to a world where all generations can learn from one another, work together, and thrive side by side. 🤝💙

📍 On the sidelines of the   Conference, the UN Resident Coordinator in Lesotho and the national focal point on Landlocke...
07/08/2025

📍 On the sidelines of the Conference, the UN Resident Coordinator in Lesotho and the national focal point on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) are participating in an important dialogue focused on implementing the Awaza Programme of Action.

The discussion brings together UN Country Teams and LLDC focal points to explore how integrated planning, reporting, policy, and investment support can help align national development plans with the needs of landlocked countries like Lesotho.

06/08/2025

“Geography should never define destiny,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the opening of the Conference in Turkmenistan.

As a landlocked country, Lesotho faces challenges in trade, transit, and digital access. But these barriers must not define our future.

Lesotho joins 31 other landlocked developing countries in pushing for fairer global systems, stronger regional cooperation, and innovative solutions that ensure no nation is left behind.

🌍 The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries ( ) has officially kicked off today in Awaza, Turkmenistan!...
05/08/2025

🌍 The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries ( ) has officially kicked off today in Awaza, Turkmenistan!

Ahead of the opening, UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with Resident Coordinators from landlocked developing countries to reaffirm the UN’s commitment to supporting their development aspirations.

📅 Running from 5–8 August, the conference will focus on:

🚛 Ways to address transit and trade barriers
🌐 Advancing digital connectivity
🌱 Promoting sustainable development and investment

🇱🇸 For Lesotho, being landlocked impacts everything from trade and transport to healthcare and access to global markets.

The UN Resident Coordinator for Lesotho Amanda Mukwashi is attending to work alongside global leaders and partners in calling for innovative investments and inclusive policies, to ensure that no country is left behind!

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