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How Diplomacy is Shaping the Future of Ocean Governance 🌊
⚓️ Today , the Security Council navigates a high-level open debate on Maritime Security , a signature event of Panama’s August...
annieniessen
11 août1 min de lecture


Belgium's National Day 2025 🇧🇪
🇧🇪 Wherever I am in the world, Belgium is never far 🇧🇪 Belgian Ambassador's Residency, Washington, D.C. Each year on July...
annieniessen
21 juil.1 min de lecture


UN Games & World Football Day ⚽🇺🇳
At the United Nations, we are used to seeing countries come together around negotiating tables. But sometimes, the most genuine...
annieniessen
22 mai1 min de lecture


Celebrating Europe Day in New York 🇪🇺
The European Union will always hold a special place in my professional journey. It has been at the heart of my doctoral and postdoctoral...
annieniessen
13 mai1 min de lecture


Celebrating Koningsdag in New York 🇳🇱
[English below] Nederland is een land dat mij bijzonder na aan het hart ligt—niet alleen als Belgische buur met historische, culturele en...
annieniessen
24 avr.1 min de lecture


Celebrating Belgian King’s Day in New York 🇧🇪
As a Belgian, King's Day is a moment to honor the history of my country, enjoy its cultural richness and connect with fellow Belgians. My...
annieniessen
15 nov. 20241 min de lecture


Olympic Games: UN & Paris
The #Olympic philosophy 🔥 and the United Nations 🇺🇳 share core values, advocating for the power of cooperation across borders,...
annieniessen
26 juil. 20241 min de lecture


Belgium’s National Day 2024 🇧🇪
Living in New York and working at the UN, I am fortunate to celebrate diverse countries and cultures throughout the year. Today, however,...
annieniessen
21 juil. 20241 min de lecture


NYU-UN Innovation Day
The New York University - United Nations Innovation Day was yet another example of the invaluable benefits of strong connections...
annieniessen
30 avr. 20241 min de lecture


#Francophonie 2024 - Témoignage vidéo
« Pour moi, la Francophonie, en tant qu'expatriée, c’est l’opportunité d’entretenir des liens forts avec mes racines, tout en connectant...
annieniessen
22 mars 20241 min de lecture


#EUDEL 🇪🇺 🇺🇳 #UN Presentation
As the 2024 European Parliament elections are approaching and the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 is in...
annieniessen
29 févr. 20241 min de lecture


OIF Soirée de le Francophonie UNGA78 2023 NYC
OIF organized a side event in New York during the UN General Assembly high-level week. I was delighted to meet and discuss with Mr....
annieniessen
20 sept. 20231 min de lecture


Belgium at EU Open House 🇧🇪🇪🇺
I was a volunteer for the Belgian activities during this year's EU Open House . This year, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg...
annieniessen
13 mai 20231 min de lecture


A week at the heart of US politics
I had such an amazing week discussing American politics, decision-making processes, and diplomacy within the framework of Dr. Kathryn W....
annieniessen
27 mars 20231 min de lecture


White House West Wing private tour
I was invited to tour the West Wing of the White House, including the President's Oval office, the Navy mess, and the rose garden. I...
annieniessen
26 mars 20231 min de lecture


White House East Wing tour
I was invited to take the classic tour of the White House, which is normally booked by national embassies at least six months in advance....
annieniessen
22 mars 20231 min de lecture


Bowling at the White House
I was invited to take part in a unique networking opportunity with Johns Hopkins University students and professors. I had an amazing...
annieniessen
26 janv. 20231 min de lecture


PhD Ceremony
I attended my PhD ceremony at the University of Liège. While I had already been awarded the PhD title since July 1st, 2021, the ceremony...
annieniessen
17 mars 20221 min de lecture
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