Being hopeful and working towards wellbeing, shared prosperity, fulfillment, and happiness is what inspires our efforts everyday #ForPeopleForPlanet.

#HappinessMatters #HappinessDay

Our Resident Coordinators carry the promise of the @UN Charter around the world, often working in some of the most challenging places on Earth.

I thank them for their leadership & commitment to fighting for a world that is more peaceful, inclusive & just.

A real pleasure to catch up with an old friend, UN Resident Coordinator Nelson Muffuh, @nmuffuh.

Good to hear about his work in South Africa and the priorities ahead. Looking forward to seeing all that he and @UNinSouthAfrica will take forward.

Appreciated the engagement with the DSG @AminaJMohammed & Chair of @UN_SDG. A thoughtful exchange on the changing development landscape, importance of stronger integrated delivery, and how we continue adapting the @UN’s support for greater impact. Grateful for her guidance.

Really enjoyed catching up with @UNOSAA1’s @ahunnaeziakonwa and reflecting on #Africa’s enhanced voice, power and agency in the world.

Not simply having a seat at the table, but helping shape the agenda, the choices and the partnerships that will define our shared future.

Great to see @Momalindi in his new @UNOCHA role.

Really enjoyed our reflections on the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, and how we translate it into greater impact for people in increasingly complex contexts.

Always good to exchange with a thoughtful colleague & friend.

Striking view of Manhattan skyline from the @UN Secretariat building.

“The @UN was not created to take mankind to heaven, but to save humanity from hell.” Dag Hammarskjöld, Second UN Secretary-General

#AdvancingPeace
#PromotingHumanRights
#PropellingDevelopment

Discussed the repositioning of the @UN Development System and the strengthening of the Resident Coordinator System in my meeting with Amb. Nkosi [@SAMissionNY]. Also updated him on the work of @UNinSouthAfrica.

Grateful for the support and insights.

Effective multilateralism must ensure global ambition & agreed norms translate into tangible progress in people’s lives. This is at the heart of the RC role.

Resident Coordinators global meeting with @antonioguterres @AminaJMohammed @UN_PGA @alexanderdecroo & other @UN leaders.

Welcome to the club dear brother @BernardiniJean and looking forward to continued collaboration and impact.

DAY 2: H.E. Mr Nelson Muffuh, United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa - "Taking the African Agenda to the United Nations"

#DrakensbergInclusiveGrowthForum #KMF #DialogueAmongEquals #MTN #ABSA

My #DrakensbergInclusiveGrowthForum remarks, on taking #Africa’s agenda to the world, explored 4 things that matter: voice, narrative, agency & agenda

Africa is present in global decision-making. But presence is not impact

Global influence must also ensure better lives at home

“On #UNDay, we reflect on both the challenges and opportunities shaping our world.

As technology advances rapidly, we must ensure innovation works for people and promotes human dignity.”

~ Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka #UN81

Fuel prices, food prices, export jobs: global shocks land in South African homes. At 81, the @UN proves that cooperation still delivers. Today in Pretoria, @DIRCO_ZA and the UN family bring government, business, academia and young people together to deliver for all.

It is an occasion to reflect on the Charter’s enduring principles, the contribution of multilateral cooperation to peace, development and human rights, and the role the United Nations must play in responding to contemporary challenges.

#UNDay2026
#UnitedNations
#UNCharter

The Former Executive Director of UN Women & Former
Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, congratulated Dr Navi Pillay on becoming this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, the fifth South African to receive the prestigious award.

#UNDay2026
#Multilateralism

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, emphasises the importance of international cooperation in addressing shared global challenges and advancing peace, development and prosperity during the commemoration of United Nations Day 2026 at DIRCO in Pretoria.
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“Together, let us restore trust, manage transformation and advance a future founded on peace, development, human dignity and international cooperation.”

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, calls for renewed global solidarity and stronger partnerships to build a t responds to the needs of all people.

#UnitedNationsDay #GovZAUpdates

On #UNDay, I think of the inequalities & hardship I have witnessed, deepened by poor governance, conflicts & climate change.

They have strengthened my belief in multilateralism & our shared ability to improve lives, restore hope & build shared prosperity.

Humility in service!

For 81 years, the @UN has been:

Settling disputes with diplomacy & laws.

Working to eradicate poverty & hunger.

Promoting human rights.

And delivering life-saving aid to people facing war, disaster & displacement.

Today, the United Nations is needed more than ever.

We will continue worUN to best serve people & meet the challenges of our time.

#UNDay