We had a productive visit to Kigali earlier this month!🇷🇼We met with Government of Rwanda to discuss opportunities to work together on multilateralism and across a range of sectors, including mining, agriculture and health.
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Australian High Commission, Kenya
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Australian High Commission, Kenya
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Australian High Commission to Kenya. Accredited to Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda. Permanent representative to the UN in Nairobi and EAC
- We heard from University of Newcastle students who had gained hands-on teaching experience at the Mustard Seed Institute, visited the Kigali Innovation City and met with the UN Resident Coordinator. (2/2)
- On #InternationalDayforCounteringHateSpeech, Australia reaffirms its commitment to countering hate speech—online and offline.🌐We support respectful dialogue🤝, uphold human rights⚖️, and freedom of expression. When diverse voices unite, hate has less room to grow.🌍✨ #NoToHate
Katika hii siku ya kimataifa ya kupinga kauli ya chuki, Australia inathibitisha kujitolea kwake kukabiliana na matamshi ya chuki—ndani na nje ya mitandao. Tunaunga mkono mazungumzo yenye heshima🤝, kudumisha haki za binadamu⚖️, na uhuru wa kujieleza.
Sauti mbalimbali zinapoungana, basi chuki haina nafasi ya kukua.🌍✨ #NoToHate - Honored to hear from inspiring frontliners of the Women Ocean Guardians initiative. Supported by @TheWCS, this global movement, that Australia is a proud signatory of, puts women at the heart of marine protection. (1/2)
Congratulations on the launch of the African hub. Southeast Asia and the Pacific hub will be next! (2/2) - First Day of the 11th @OurOceanOOC! We heard from leaders in Kenya, and across Africa and the world about our collective efforts to translate ambition to action. Australia is joining these efforts, working towards highly protecting 30% of our ocean by 2030... (1/3)
and involved in global efforts towards protecting areas under the High Seas Biodiversity Treaty. We had the opportunity to meet with South African Deputy Minister of Transport Hon @MkhulekoHlengwa to discuss shared ocean and transport priorities... (2/3)
We visited the COP31 booth for custom calligraphy, and we met Australians working on ocean governance, such as Andrew Sullivan, PhD Candidate at @UTAS_ (3/3)
- On the margins of the 11th @OurOceanOOC Youth Summit in Mombasa, our High Commissioner met Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Mr @fikirini_jacobs. (1/2)
They discussed Australia’s partnership with Kenya on strengthening youth participation in climate action and ocean sustainability, including through the Direct Aid Program. (2/2) - At the 11th @OurOceanOOC Youth Summit in Mombasa, our High Commissioner joined young ocean leaders, policymakers and partners to explore how youth leadership can drive action on ocean and climate challenges. COP31 Youth Climate Champion, 🇦🇺’s Sally Higgins... (1/3)
shared a video message on the importance of youth voices in shaping climate solutions. Following the summit, our High Commissioner hosted a reception to strengthen partnerships for ocean sustainability. We were honoured by the presence of Cabinet Secretary for... (2/3)
Ministry of Mining Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hon. @HassanAliJoho and COP31 Pacific Ocean Envoy, Hon. Inia Seruiratu. Australia is committed to working with young people to tackle global challenges and build a sustainable future for our ocean. (3/3)
- We visited the COP31 booth at the 11th Our Ocean Conference yesterday! High Commissioner Jenny Da Rin had the opportunity to talk with the Turkish Head of Delegation Mr @fatihturan54 about our COP31 partnership and opportunities for oceans and seas under the Action Agenda.
Tulitembelea banda la COP31 kwenye Mkutano wa kumi na kwanza wa Our Ocean Conference! Kamishna wetu Jenny Da Rin alipata fursa ya kujadiliana na mkuu wa wajumbe kutoka Uturuki, Bw Fatih Turan, kuhusu ushirikiano na fursa tofauti za bahari chini ya Ajenda ya Utekelezaji. - On this #DayoftheAfricanChild, we celebrate the potential of every African child to learn, lead, and thrive. 🇦🇺 stands with our local East African partners to promote education, protection, and opportunity for all children. (1/2)
🇦🇺 is committed to fostering a future rooted in dignity, opportunity, and inclusion for every child. Every child’s voice, deserves to be heard🌍 (2/2) - What a moment for Nestory Irankunda 🇦🇺💚💛⚽️✨Opening the scoring and becoming 🇦🇺’s youngest-ever #FIFAWorldCup goalscorer🔥Born in Tanzania to Burundian parents, his journey is a powerful story of African diaspora success and East African heritage shining on the world stage🌍
