Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus 🇨🇾 to Lebanon 🇱🇧 | former 🇪🇺 EU Ambassador to Jordan 🇯🇴 | former 🇨🇾DPR to 🇪🇺 | Views my own; RTs ≠endorsements
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Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
426 million women and girls live in extreme poverty in 2026.
On #EndPoverty Day, we call for greater investment to strengthen social protection, health and education #ForAllWomenAndGirls.
More from our latest Gender Snapshot:
unwomen.org/en/resources/gen…
#ForAllWomenAndGirls
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
The rule of law is weakening, and women and girls are paying the price.
Around the world, conflict, repression, and backlash are weakening the systems meant to protect people.
Let's push for justice that delivers: in law, in systems, and in real life #ForAllWomenAndGirls.
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
The #NobelPeacePrize for 2026 goes to a person who with exceptional courage and integrity has led the way towards a more comprehensive global legal order. This year’s laureate Navi Pillay has been instrumental in ensuring that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.
#NobelPrize
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
If women keep being systematically excluded from power, the world will fall short of its full potential.
As world leaders gather at the 81st session of the @UN General Assembly, our message is clear:
We want equal power #ForAllWomenAndGirls!
🔗unwomen.org/en/articles/expl…
#UNGA
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
Violence against women & girls is a persistent & pervasive global scourge.
Ending this crisis is essential for sustainable development & human rights.
Let’s invest in women’s organizations delivering proven, locally led solutions & build a world of safety & dignity for everyone.
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
What does conflict mean across a lifetime?
For women and girls in #Lebanon, it can mean displacement, lost childhoods, and memories of war.
@unwomenlebanon spoke with three generations of Lebanese women to hear about their experiences and hopes.
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Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
I've just returned from Syria, Jordan & Cyprus.
Throughout my visits & in my ongoing outreach with leaders one message is impossible to ignore:
The region - and the world - cannot afford more war.
The fighting must stop on all fronts.
Diplomacy must prevail.
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
During my visit to Cyprus, I heard from many Cypriots. Their message was clear: they want a future defined by cooperation, opportunity & peace.
The @UN remains fully committed to supporting a process towards a settlement of the Cyprus issue based on dialogue, respect & good faith.
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
Decisions concerning Lebanon’s national security and foreign policy are to be taken in Beirut, and in Beirut alone, free from any external agendas or calculations.
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
I morti nel Mediterraneo sono vittime sia di decisioni prese, sia di decisioni mancate: il disinteresse per il bene comune e la corruzione nei luoghi di provenienza, un sistema economico mondiale che genera povertà ed esclusione, la paura che alimenta pregiudizi e disprezzo, l’idea che tali problemi non ci riguardano, i calcoli criminali di chi lucra sul dramma altrui, il lento e difficile passaggio da una mera gestione delle emergenze all’elaborazione di politiche organiche e condivise. #VisitaPastorale #Lampedusa
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
Those who have lost their lives in the Mediterranean Sea are victims both of decisions that were made and of decisions that were not made. Indifference to the common good and corruption in their countries of origin; a global economic system that generates poverty and exclusion; fear that fuels prejudice and contempt; the belief that such problems do not concern us; the criminal calculations of those who profit from the suffering of others; the slow and difficult transition from mere emergency management to the development of comprehensive and shared policies. #PastoralVisit #Lampedusa
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
I strongly condemn today's Israeli strikes on Beirut. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire & at a time when the US & Iran are expected to reach an agreement that will pave the way to a peaceful resolution of this conflict.
This conflict is having a devastating impact on the world's economy.
I urge all parties to show maximum restraint at this crucial moment & I strongly hope for a successful outcome of the ongoing efforts by the US & Iran.
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
"Peace is not just made at conference tables, but in classrooms, neighbourhoods and everywhere people meet with open minds, open hearts.
Together, we can build a more just world, with compassion, equality and dignity for all"
- @antonioguterres
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
I'm deeply alarmed by the renewed escalation in the Middle East.
All attacks must stop immediately.
The ceasefires in Lebanon, Iran & Gaza must be fully respected.
Any steps that could undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts must be avoided.
I'm also deeply concerned by Israel's decision to close crossings into Gaza & reiterate my call for the immediate reopening of all crossings to ensure the rapid, safe & unhindered passage of humanitarian assistance at scale throughout Gaza.
The exercise of navigational rights & freedoms, in accordance with international law, must be respected.
Everyone must uphold their obligations under international law & take all feasible precautions to protect civilians.
There is no military solution to the conflicts in the Middle East.
The only way forward is through dialogue & negotiations.
I urge all concerned to work towards diplomatic solutions that advance regional & international peace & security.
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
It's because of war.
It's because of violence.
It's because of persecution.
It’s a heartbreaking decision that 41.6 million people have made to flee across borders to find safety.
#GlobalTrends
ALT 41.6 million refugees have fled across borders to escape violence, war or persecution
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
"We have seen the killing of civilians. Entire communities uprooted, and extensive demolition of homes and civilian infrastructure, in southern #Lebanon.
The forced displacement of over a million civilians.
The killing of seven UN peacekeepers – including one last week."
Maria Hadjitheodosiou retweeted
I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel & Lebanon.
The @UN supports all efforts to end the hostilities & alleviate the suffering of communities on both sides of the Blue Line.
I urge all actors to fully respect the cessation of hostilities, cease any further attacks & to comply with their obligations under international law.
un.org/sg/en/content/sg/stat…
