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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 1h

At today's IFRC DREF Pledging Conference, Deputy Amb. Gillhoff announced Germany's pledge of € 3 million to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund for 2025/26, strengthening rapid and effective humanitarian assistance worldwide.
#PledgeForDREF

@ifrc.org @aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 1h

Amb. Leendertse met with IFRC SG Chapagain to discuss the federations's important humanitarian work.

🇩🇪& the @ifrc.org‘s share a strong commitment to accountability & innovation in delivering principled, locally led support. Looking forward to continuing this partnership!
@jaganchapagain.bsky.social

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 1d

Germany stands in solidarity with people affected by crises around the world.

An additional € 2.6 million brings our total 2025 contribution to € 15 million for @unocha.org – helping to mobilize aid, share information & support crisis-affected communities.

@tomfletcherun.bsky.social

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 4d

Today, #UPR50 starts in Geneva. 🇺🇳

14 countries are under review of their human rights records. Germany provides recommendations and strongly supports this UN mechanism to advance human rights worldwide through a constructive and collaborative approach.

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 8d

Germany provides an additional 5 million EUR in support of the @icrc.org’s protection, assistance, support and cooperation activities in Europe.

Germany reaffirms its commitment to intl. humanitarian law and to people affected by conflict and violence across the region.
@aa-stabilisiert.bsky.social

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 14d

#UN80 #UNDay 🇺🇳
For 80 years, the #UnitedNations has been and will be the work of humanity. Not pertect, not finished, but always #BetterTogether.
Everywhere, Germany stands united as reliable partner of the many people in the service of the UN, who are UNwavering.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 17d

During the #UNCTAD16 conterence, State Secretary Steffen met with Panama's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Julio Moltó.

Both underlined their commitment to deepening economic ties and fostering new opportunities for cooperation between 🇩🇪 and 🇵🇦.
@bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 17d

At the Investment Facilitation Panel held on the sidelines of the UNCTAD16 conference, State Secretary Steffen underlined the importance of private investment - both through domestic promotion and by supporting German companies investing abroad. #UNCTAD16
@bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 17d

State Secretary Steffen from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy met with UNCTAD SG Grynspan to discuss the importance of multilateralism & UNCTAD's role in bridging the North-South divide.

He underlined that intl. investment agreements can create win-win opportunities. @unctad.bsky.social

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 17d

At the 151st IPU Assembly, a delegation from the German Bundestag joins parliamentarians from around the world.

In her speech, Member of the German Parliament Claudia Roth called for solidarity and the defense of humanitarian norms in times of crisis.
#IPU151

@ipuparliament.bsky.social

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 23d

At the World Health Summit, Parliamentary State Secretary Kippels announced an additional €2.5 million in support of @unaids.org in 2025.

Germany remains committed to UNAIDS' important work in driving the global HIV response and promoting equitable health worldwide.

#WHS2025

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 24d

Through the #HumanitarianReset, OCHA drives a reform for a more targeted, localized, and efficient humanitarian system. Germany actively supports this process:

🔹 Strengthening humanitarian leadership & coordination
🔹 Promoting humanitarian diplomacy
🔹 Empowering local partners

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 24d

As Chair of the Donor Support Group #ODSG, Germany is presiding today's Meeting in Geneva.

@unocha.org coordinates global humanitarian aid, from Gaza to Sudan, ensuring assistance reaches where it's most needed. The system faces growing pressure: increasing needs, fewer resources.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 25

At #HRC60, Germany condemns reprisals in the strongest terms.

They undermine Human Rights & the UN system, which cannot function without civil society participation. We express utmost concern about the many individual cases documented in the report of the Secretary-General.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 23

At #HRC60’s Item 4 debate, Germany underlined urgent crises.

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which must end & the alarming humanitarian situation in Gaza.

We call for:
🔹an immediate ceasefire
🔹the release of all hostages
🔹a rapid scale-up of humanitarian aid

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 23

Civil society must be free – not silenced.

At #HCR60, Germany is deeply concerned by Nicaragua’s constitutional reform and urges respect for fundamental freedoms.

We regret Nicaragua’s continued disengagement from this Council and other UN mechanisms.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 18

How can e-commerce unlock growth in Africa's largest economy?

At the #PublicForum, WTO Ambassador Carmen Heidecke moderated a high-level panel co-organised by Nigeria and Germany on Nigeria's e-commerce strategy - exploring opportunities & challenges in building digital trade.
@bmz.de

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 18

At #HRC60, the Core Group 🇧🇷🇦🇹🇱🇮🇩🇪 on the right to privacy welcomed the OHCHR report mandated by our resolution.

In a fast-developing digital world, protecting privacy online & offline is more important than ever – making it necessary to pool efforts & take concrete action.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 17

Germany stands with Least Developed Countries on their path to sustainable trade.

At the EIF Global Forum in Geneva, Director for Trade at the Development Ministry Zeitler reaffirmed this commitment and announced Germany’s role as donor coordinator for EIF Phase Three.

@wto.org
@bmz.de

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 17

Human rights at the core of multilateralism.

Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, reaffirming Germany’s commitment to protecting and advancing Human Rights for all.

Looking forward to continuing this close cooperation. 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇳

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

Strong trade for sustainable development.

Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan – great to see each other again, this time at the Palais des Nations.

Looking forward to deepening cooperation with UNCTAD on fair & sustainable global trade.
@unctad.bsky.social

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

At #HRC60, 🇪🇸 & 🇩🇪 expressed strong support for the Special Rapporteur on Water and the water-energy nexus.

Amb. Leendertse highlighted how governance reform & just energy transitions can strengthen the Human Right to water.💧

@umweltministerium.de
@genevaenvironmentnetwork.org

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

💧Tech can drive progress – but never at the expense of #HumanRights.

At #HRC60, Amb. Antje Leendertse stressed that innovation in water–energy systems carries risks that must be carefully weighed.

🇩🇪 & 🇪🇸 call for safe, fair & affordable access to water and sanitation for all.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

Germany thanks Qatar and all OIC & GCC members for initiating today’s urgent debate.

One thing is clear: we urge that everything possible be done now to achieve a permanent ceasefire & to ensure that the people of Gaza receive the desperately needed humanitarian assistance. #HRC60

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · Sep 16

H.E. Amb. Antje Leendertse @genf.diplo.de shares that while necessary, technological progress carries #HumanRights & environmental risks that must be carefully weighed. Ahead of 2026 #UNWaterConference, she stresses need to keep rights to water & sanitation high on the agenda.

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