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News from the Irish people’s overseas development programme, managed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Ireland takes over the EU Presidency today, and development cooperation will be central to our priorities. Read Minister @nealerichmond outline the areas and issues Ireland will bring a focus to over the six months ahead 👉irish-presidency.consilium.e…

"Ireland’s Presidency will ensure a focus on development cooperation" - Minister Neale Richmond

Ireland’s EU Presidency is rooted in three priorities: competitiveness, values, security. When Europe looks at how to build our markets, strengthen our security and uphold the values of peace and...

irish-presidency.consilium.europa.eu
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A huge honour to represent Ireland at the UN this past week and a great responsibility to continue to make the case for international development & humanitarian aid, Great to be back home in Dublin though,
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The Taoiseach delivered Ireland’s national statement at the UN General Assembly in New York last night. You can read the full speech at gov.ie/en/department-of-the-…
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Minister @nealerichmond spoke on behalf of the Irish Presidency 🇮🇪🇪🇺 at today's #UNGA81 Event on the EU Powering Global Health Resilience. Ireland is committed to #SDG3 and the objectives of the EU Global Health Strategy, including strengthening health systems, universal health coverage and health security. #GlobalGateway 🏥🌎
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Today, Minister @nealerichmond addressed the Ministerial meeting in support of UNRWA @UN High-Level Week. Ireland continues its steadfast support of @UNRWA which provides essential humanitarian services in Gaza and the region.
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Minister Richmond stressed that it is unacceptable that more than 390 UNRWA staff have been killed in Gaza, and that there must be accountability. Protecting UNRWA is a key part of protecting the continued viability of the Two-State solution.
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+ 12,000 people in Kibondo, Kigoma, now have access to safe water through a climate-resilient, solar-powered system funded by @Irish_Aid and @NorwayMFA through the UN Kigoma Joint Programme. Water means better health and more opportunities to learn and thrive #ForEveryChild.
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At #UNGA81, Minister @nealerichmond delivered 🇮🇪’s national statement to mark 40 years of the Declaration on the Right to Development. The Right to Development must enable us to respond to today’s realities: rebuilding international cooperation, ensuring meaningful participation, defending equality and human rights, addressing poverty and sustainable development, and harnessing digital transformation. #ABetterWorld
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Minister @nealerichmond today announced new funding to @GPforEducation (GPE). More than 270 million children around the world are out of school. Ireland's contribution to GPE will help partner countries to improve learning outcomes. ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/news… Photo: GPE
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Today at the #UNGA81 United Against Hunger event, Minister @nealerichmond underlined 🇮🇪’s commitment to reaching the furthest behind first. He called for focus on building resilience for the future through policymaking, research and investment.
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At the Humanitarian Aid & Food Aid (COHAFA) Working Party meeting today, as part of @Ireland2026eu, delegates from EU Member States and EU institutions discussed, the future of the humanitarian system, insights on support for women-led organisations in humanitarian responses.
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📣 Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD, Minister @HMcEntee and Minister @nealerichmond are in the #UNGA Hall for the opening of the General Debate!🎙️ Over the next week, all 193 🇺🇳 Member States will deliver statements on their priorities for #UNGA81 An Taoiseach will deliver 🇮🇪’s national statement this Thursday 24 September.
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At UN High-Level week, Minister @nealerichmond hosted a meeting of EU Development Ministers yesterday, to discuss the future of international development cooperation and reform of the UN system. Read more: gov.ie/en/department-of-fore…
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Today at #UNGA81, 🇮🇪 Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted an event on Humanitarian Diplomacy that Safeguards International Humanitarian Law #IHL with 🇧🇷 🇪🇺 🇯🇴 🇨🇦 and the African Union Minister McEntee called on all States to use their influence to ensure that the rules of war are respected, and explained how Ireland is contributing.
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Today, 🇮🇪 Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted an #UNGA81 side-event on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan, speaking alongside: ⚪️ Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai ⚪️ UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk ⚪️ Gaisu Yari ⚪️ Metra Mehran ⚪️ Asila Wardak The discussion aimed to ensure continued visibility to the appalling erosion of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, to ensure that international engagement on Afghanistan is principled and human-rights based, and to explore recommendations on the way forward. Our thanks to @MalalaFund + @UN_Partnerships, and to @BBCWorld’s Sumi Somaskanda for moderating this important discussion.
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Today at #UNGA81, Minister @nealerichmond joined ministers from around the 🌎 to stand up for LGBTI persons. 🇮🇪 reaffirms the promise of the UN Charter & the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: human rights & fundamental freedoms are for all, without distinction, everywhere.
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As UN High Level Week gets underway, Minister @HMcEntee hosted a meeting of the Women Leaders Network of the Africa-Europe Foundation @IrishMissionUN
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Today, Minister @HMcEntee co-hosted a high-level event on the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, in partnership with the Malala Fund. The event featured contributions from @Malala, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights @volker_turk and Afghan women leaders.
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Replying to @IrlEmbTanzania @dfatirl @Irish_Aid @IEAmbDar
Together, we are raising awareness of the circular economy and promoting creative and sustainable ways to give waste new value. Clean. Collect. Create. Circulate. #WorldCleanupDay 🚮♻️🌍
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Tomorrow 21 September 📆 at 12:30pm EST ⏰ on the margins of #UNGA81, Ireland, the @MalalaFund and @UN_Partnerships will co-host a High-Level dialogue on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. The discussion is intended to provide a platform for Afghan women leaders, explore how we can take action to address the deteriorating human rights situation and help find pathways towards stability and justice 🕊️🇺🇳 📍Join us online at 🔗 webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1f/k1… #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #HLW
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On #InternationalDayOfPeace Ireland reaffirms its commitment to peacebuilding, inclusive dialogue, women's leadership and multilateralism. Drawing on our experience on the island of Ireland, we support efforts worldwide to conflict prevention, social cohesion & lasting peace.
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