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UN in Sri Lanka

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UN in Sri Lanka

@UNSriLanka

Official account of the @UN in Sri Lanka. UN Resident Coordinator @MAFrancheUN. Retweets/follows do not equal endorsement by the UN.

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Joined August 2009

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UN Women Sri Lanka
@unwomenSriLanka
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Conflict-related sexual violence is a violation of human rights and a barrier to lasting peace. This International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we reaffirm our commitment to prevention, accountability, survivor-centred responses, and justice. #EndCRSV
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UN in Sri Lanka
@UNSriLanka
Jun 18
As technology evolves, so must our efforts to counter hate speech. As AI becomes more integrated into our lives, ensuring it promotes inclusion rather than amplifies false and harmful narratives is a shared responsibility. #NoToHate
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@UNSriLanka
Jun 18
තාක්ෂණය විකාශනය ඉදිරියට වන විට, වෛරී කථනයට එරෙහිව අපගේ උත්සාහයන් ද විකාශනය විය යුතුය. AI අපගේ ජීවිතය තුළ වඩ වඩාත් බද්ධ වන විට, එය අසත්‍ය හා හානිකර කථනය විශාලනය කරනවා වෙනුවට අන්තර්කරණය ප්‍රවර්ධනය කරන බව සහතික කර ගැනීම අප සැමට ඇති පොදු වගකීමකි.
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UN in Sri Lanka
@UNSriLanka
Jun 18
AI நமது வாழ்க்கையில் மேலும் ஒருங்கிணைந்து வருவதால், அது தவறான மற்றும் தீங்கு விளைவிக்கும் கருத்துகளை வலுப்படுத்துவதற்குப் பதிலாக அது அனைவரையும் உள்ளடக்கி ஒற்றுமையை ஊக்குவிப்பதை உறுதி செய்வது நம் அனைவரின் பொறுப்பாகும்.
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@UNSriLanka
Jun 18
#COSP19, chaired by H.E. Jayantha Jayasuriya, Permanent Rep. of Sri Lanka to the @UN, brought together govts, NGOs & advocates to advance disability inclusion. This year's discussions focused on care, support systems & addressing discrimination 👉bit.ly/3Q6bfu4
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UN in Sri Lanka
@UNSriLanka
Jun 17
Conflict related sexual violence leaves wounds that can endure long after fighting ends. To mark the Intl Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict @UNSriLanka hosted a performance by @Stages_TG shedding light on voices & experiences that too often remained unheard.
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UN in Sri Lanka
@UNSriLanka
Jun 17
After the performance, a dialogue w Shyamala Gomez, Prashanthi Mahindaratne, Mirak Raheem, Anushani Alagarajah, Gehan Gunatilleke & Sarala Emmanuel explored the importance of accountability & survivor-centred approaches to justice to ensure they are neither forgotten nor ignored.
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WFP Sri Lanka
@WFPSriLanka
Jun 16
📽️ “In one night, we lost everything.” Alice Nona’s story is one of loss But WFP stepped in. With US$2M CERF funding through the Humanitarian Priorities Plan, WFP reached over 72,000 ppl with 💵 cash assistance helping families start again w dignity @WFPAsiaPacific @UNSriLanka
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@UNSriLanka
Jun 13
There are 100 days until the International Day of Peace: a reminder that peace is built not only through global agreements, but through everyday actions everywhere. Together, we can build a more just world, with compassion, equality, and dignity for all.
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UN in Sri Lanka
@UNSriLanka
Jun 12
This month, the UN Resident Coordinator sits down with @LMD_media for a conversation on Sri Lanka's recovery, global instability & the future of multilateralism. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/4vFLRu7
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@UNSriLanka
Jun 11
In response to #CycloneDitwah, 83 organisations came together under one framework. $28.5M mobilised. 575,000+ people received assistance. As the emergency phase concludes, we continue working w/ Govt to sustain support for communities still recovering▶️ bit.ly/4xEVo6H
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@UNSriLanka
Jun 11
Sri Lanka's response to #CycloneDitwah is a story of solidarity: communities stepping up, Govt leading a nationwide emergency effort & 83 orgs delivering critical assistance to 575,000+ people. We thank every partner, every donor & every community that made the response possible
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UN in Sri Lanka
@UNSriLanka
Jun 10
After losing her husband, Dushyanthini built a tailoring business with a single sewing machine. Through @unwomenSriLanka's Pathways to Peace initiative, she gained the skills and confidence to grow her business and is now training other women to earn incomes of their own.
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UN in Sri Lanka
@UNSriLanka
Jun 10
In 2025, UN support helped strengthen women’s economic empowerment and leadership across Sri Lanka, contributing to more inclusive institutions, stronger communities and greater opportunities for women and girls to participate in public life. Read more: bit.ly/4nar0fs
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ILO Sri Lanka & the Maldives
@ILOColombo
Jun 10
Not everything you hear about #SocialDialogue is true. Myth or fact? Let’s find out👇 Supported by @UNSriLanka SDG Fund @unescoindia @UNFPASriLanka
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@UNSriLanka
Jun 9
Sri Lankan disability rights advocate, Nilshani De Silva will address the opening session today for the 19th Session of the CRPD, held at the UN Headquarters in New York. Watch Live : webtv.un.org/en/asset/k16/k…
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United Nations Geneva
@UNGeneva
Jun 5
The Middle East conflict continues to reverberate around the world, warns @WFP. ➡️In Somalia, 2.5 mln won't be able to afford a basic food basket. ➡️In Afghanistan, 2.3 mln will fall into acute food insecurity. ➡️In Sri Lanka, 1.3 mln won't manage to meet their food needs.
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