Women have shaped Australiaโs story, driving change at home and representing us on the world stage.
This International Day of Women in Diplomacy, we celebrate the trailblazers โ the first women to step into Ambassador and High Commissioner roles, and open doors for others.
Ambassador James Larsen ๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ณ
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Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations
- Ambassador James Larsen ๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ณ repostedUNDOF bids farewell to Brig Gen Eamon Lenaghan on completing his tenure as Deputy Force Commander. FC/HoM Maj Gen Anita Asmah presented a plaque recognizing his dedicated service and significant contributions. We thank him and wish him continued success. #UNDOF #InvestInPeace
- To mark the inaugural #PeacebuildingWeek, MIKTA ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ท๐น๐ท๐ฆ๐บ partners highlighted how inclusive job creation is a key tool for preventing conflict and building resilience, reaffirming that peacebuilding and development efforts must go hand in hand. ๐ unny.mission.gov.au/unny/260622_MIโฆ
00:00 - Behind the discussions at the @UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS are millions of people living with #HIV every day. Australia ๐ฆ๐บ supports country-led responses through partnerships with @UNAIDS, @GlobalFund and across the Pacific to expand prevention, testing and treatment.
- Australia reaffirms its strong support for the Law of the Sea Convention, the Constitution of the ocean, and calls on all States to uphold it. With more than half our ocean protected, weโre proud to lead on ocean conservation and climate action ๐ #UNCLOS
00:00 - A wonderful evening at @metmuseum celebrating the Arts of Oceania and the rich cultures and stories of our region, including a dedicated new space for contemporary First Nations Australian art. It was a pleasure to share the occasion with our Pacific family.
00:00- A very special evening marking 50 years of the ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฏ๐ต Nara Treaty with @JapanMissionUN, a landmark agreement shaping decades of growth, cooperation & partnership that is still highly relevant today. Thanks to FPA and @_aaausa for convening an excellent lineup of speakers.
- Ambassador James Larsen ๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ณ repostedOn 12 June at #UNHQ, the Group of Friends for Combating Technology-Facilitated Trafficking in Persons was officially launched, bringing together 25 founding members determined to confront trafficking in the digital age. In his opening remarks, Amb. Jihoon Cha underscored that
- Ambassador James Larsen ๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ณ repostedA warm welcome to incoming Australian Ambassador to the United States Greg Moriarty. The US and Australia share a vision for advancing regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and achieving peace and security through AUKUS, growing our economiesโ US-centered tech stack, and
- Ambassador James Larsen ๐ฆ๐บ๐บ๐ณ reposted๐ฑ๐ป For Latvia, safeguarding underwater cables is a matter of national security. ๐ Thanks to @ThailandUN ๐น๐ญ, @IrishMissionUN ๐ฎ๐ช, @AustraliaUN ๐ฆ๐บ, & @UNIDIR for co-organising the discussion โWho Guards the Cables? Submarine Cables & International Law,โ bringing together experts































