Ireland 🇮🇪 is proud to grant €800,000 to UNHCR Tanzania to support the government of Tanzania 🇹🇿 to provide international protection to vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers.

An inspiring day of learning about whole school approaches to Global Citizenship Education in primary schools today in Iveagh House with GlobalVillageSchools

Thanks to school leaders for their commitment to enabling primary school pupils to become active global citizens!

Africa Day 2024 will be celebrated IMMA at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Sunday 19 May and it promises to be a unique celebration of music, dance and much more.

Come along with the whole family to enjoy the very best of African talent and culture.

Find out more: ireland.ie/en/africa-day/…

On #EuropeDay , we are proud to recall the four joint humanitarian operations undertaken with the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 European Humanitarian Response Capacity.

Together, we delivered over 250 tonnes of emergency supplies to Northwest Syria, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Gaza. #TeamEurope

This #EuropeDay Minister Seán Fleming reflects on how the EU has become a key partner for Ireland in development and humanitarian cooperation.

ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/n…

As we celebrate #EuropeDay , let us thank the EU 🇪🇺 for its strong 53-year-long partnership with UNRWA.

In these challenging times, your support to #PalestineRefugees in #Gaza and the region is more important than ever.

Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement volunteers are often the first to respond in times of crisis as they live and work in the communities they serve. Today we celebrate their incredible work. Every day, they are Keeping Humanity Alive #RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a humanitarian network of 80 million people that helps those facing disaster, conflict and health or social problems.

Today we celebrate their incredible work. Every day, they are Keeping Humanity Alive #RedCrossDay #RedCrescentDay

Confirming Ireland’s aid of medical supplies for the people of Gaza and calling for further supports today at the EU Foreign Affairs Council 🇮🇪🇵🇸

Ireland played an active part in the recent Annual Meetings of the Asian Development Bank with discussions on food security, climate change and Small Island Developing States. #ADBAnnualMeeting #ADBTbilisi

Press freedom is essential for protection of human rights and strengthening governance. Ireland 🇮🇪reaffirms its commitment to upholding press freedom.
#WorldPressFreedomday

A pleasure to host Ifrah Foundation at the Embassy today and to get an update on their inspirational, important work to protect girls and eliminate FGM Irish Aid

Today, 🇮🇪 DPR Keith McBean addressed the Commission on Population and Development. #CPD57

He outlined progress made to place human rights at the centre of sustainable development, and called for access to #SRHR for all people.

➡️ bit.ly/IECPD57

Across the world 🌎, civil society, youth and UN 🇺🇳 partners have been instrumental in progressing women’s rights & access to #SRHR .

Ireland 🇮🇪 was delighted to participate today in a #CPD57 side event on bodily autonomy, reflecting on progress made in the 30 years since #ICPD .

This week, the Commission on Population and Development meets at the UN 🇺🇳 in New York.

#CPD57 debates cover issues like infant mortality rates, population ageing, and sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Our 🇮🇪 human rights lead, Fiona, explains more 📽️⬇️

Our strategic partner Global Village are hosting a primary school leadership symposium on 10 May exploring whole-school approaches to Global Citizenship Education.

Primary schools Principals, Deputy and Assistant Principals are invited to register at 👉bit.ly/3UpPvam

During the UN Humanitarian Donor Support Group’s visit to the Central African Republic 🇨🇫, our colleague Shane heard from local teachers about the positive impact of Irish Aid support via PooledFunds_OCHA & Education Cannot Wait.

🇮🇪 will continue to #InvestInHumanity & vital community-led initiatives.

Today Ireland is attending the #SyriaConf2024 Day of Dialogue. Together with our EU partners we reaffirm our support for people in Syria and their host communities in the region.

Today, we celebrate 3️⃣0️⃣ years since the International Conference on Population and Development.

The #ICPD placed human rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights #SRHR , at the heart of sustainable development.

Read 🇮🇪’s statement ➡️ bit.ly/ICPD

At today’s 🇺🇳 Roundtable on Addressing Global Food Insecurity & Famine Risk, Fergal Mythen - Ambassador of Ireland to the UN:

🔹provided recommendations for the international response to the Global Report on Food Crises 2024

🔹explained how 🇮🇪 is playing its part to #FightFoodCrises .

🔗 bit.ly/AGFI