The participation of women is key to the success of peace processes. It is not merely a box-ticking exercise.
It can mean the difference between building sustainable peace and continued hostilities.
Statement during the #UNSC open debate on #WPS: new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/2775376-…
Germany in the United Nations
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Germany in the United Nations
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Everything the German government does in and with the U.N. 🇩🇪🇺🇳. In Berlin, Bonn, New York, Geneva, Vienna, Rome, Nairobi, Paris & beyond.
Joined December 2010
- 239 million people depend on humanitarian aid. During the #ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment, Germany expressed its strong commitment to ➡️ @UNOCHA’s Humanitarian Reset reform process ➡️ strengthening and defending Int’l Humanitarian Law Statement: new-york-un.diplo.de/un-en/2775378-…
- Germany in the United Nations repostedGermany provides an additional EUR 34.1 million to support UNHCR’s work with affected communities across Africa. As UNHCR’s second-largest donor, we help people in need access food, clean water & essential medical care.
- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, accompanied by Katharina Ahrendts, Director for Global Order, visited the UN Campus in Bonn on Tuesday to observe the facility's operations and discuss international cooperation.
- The @ElsieFund Initiative launched its first research report on inclusive infrastructure. As co-chair and donor of the EIF, Germany supports concrete projects that contribute to the meaningful participation of women in #peacekeeping operations.
- Together with @APTYouth, 🇩🇪 hosted an event amplifying Afghan voices on human rights and the future of Afghanistan. Through artwork and personal narratives, young Afghan women shared experiences under Taliban rule and calls to the international community for meaningful inclusion.
- On Domestic Workers' Day, @ilo commemorates the 2011 adoption of the Domestic Workers Convention. Germany is proud to have ratified #C189 and ensure that domestic workers are paid minimum wage and have social security. #RatifyC189
- Germany in the United Nations repostedGermany contributes an additional EUR 3.4 million to UNHCR to support people affected by the situation in Afghanistan. In times of crisis, voluntary contributions like this help protect vulnerable people in Afghanistan & neighboring countries from violence, exploitation & abuse.
- Germany in the United Nations repostedGermany contributes an additional EUR 1.5 million to UNHCR to support forcibly displaced and stateless people across the Americas. This contribution helps provide life-saving assistance, including emergency shelter, food & medical care, to people forced to flee their homes.
- Elder abuse is often hidden, underreported & overlooked. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, let's commit to building communities and systems that prevent abuse, protect rights and ensure older person can live with dignity, safety and respect. #WEAAD2026
- On Sunday is World Blood Donor Day!🩸 As a strong partner of @WHO, Germany supports humanitarian assistance in health crises. Blood donations are powerful acts of humanity that save lives during medical emergencies. #GiveBlood and help save lives! #WorldBloodDonorDay
- When authoritarianism spreads, #HumanRights defenders stand up for freedom and democracy – often at great cost. Germany 🇩🇪 stands with defenders, announcing over $1M for the new Lighthouse Global Protection Fund (lighthousedefenders.org )
