🇺🇳   United Nations Day | 24 October   Today, we celebrate UN Day , marking the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945 and, with it, the collective promise to uphold peace, dignity and equality for all. Multilateralism is not just a political concept. It is a commitment. It requires dialogue across cultures, patience in negotiations and trust between nations to turn words into action. As global challenges grow more complex, cooperation remains our mo

Eight decades of dialogue at the United Nations : Wrapping up UNGA80  High-Level Week 🇺🇳 This special 80th edition was marked by thought-provoking statements, meaningful encounters, long days in the General Assembly Hall and… many skipped meals! It has been a privilege to cover these high-level sessions for the 3rd time, capturing the priorities that shape today’s multilateral agenda. The UN High-Level Week is always a reminder that dialogue  and cooperation  remain ess

The Security Council held its 10,000th meeting at the United Nations—a historical milestone for multilateralism . Fourteen members voted in favor of a draft resolution calling for a ceasefire and unhindered distribution of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. One veto. Once again, by the United States. A painful moment of paralysis but also a reminder that the vast majority of nations demand peace and the protection of civilians in wartime. Even when blocked, diplomacy continu

Cheers to 2 years in international civil service at the United Nations   ! 🇺🇳   From the Security Council to the General Assembly and...

🌊 Yesterday, in   Liège , I was glad to catch the   National Geographic   “Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back” exhibition before it ends and find connection to the ocean   right in my hometown. The timing couldn’t be more fitting as Belgium is a candidate to host the   BBNJ   Secretariat . The exhibition features impressive photographies from global expeditions at seas to document and protect the oceans. 📷 In August, I also visited the   Steve McCurry   “Icons” exhibit

🇺🇳 "Information shapes choices, fuels public debate, and brings more people into the decisions that define our collective future. As...

⚓️ Today , the   Security Council   navigates a high-level open debate on Maritime Security , a signature event of Panama’s August...

🇧🇪 Wherever I am in the world,   Belgium   is never far 🇧🇪 Belgian Ambassador's Residency, Washington, D.C. Each year on July...

Over the past two weeks, I had the opportunity to cover the first session of the Preparatory Commission for the #BBNJ   Agreement — an...

🔵⚖️ Last Friday marked a historic moment in   #internationallaw . After several deliberations and interruptions, the   #UN ...

Yesterday marked the conclusion of   #HighLevelWeek   of #UNGA79 ! 🇺🇳   With Charles Michel, President of the European Council My...

The #highlevelweek   of   #UNGA79   of the   United Nations   kicks off today! 🇺🇳 Throughout the week, world leaders will convene to...

As we near the   #HighLevelWeek   of the   United Nations   General Assembly ( #UNGA79   🇺🇳), the Summit of the Future ( #SotF ) Action...

The   #Olympic   philosophy 🔥 and the   United Nations   🇺🇳 share core values, advocating for the power of cooperation across borders,...

Living in New York and working at the UN, I am fortunate to celebrate diverse countries and cultures throughout the year. Today, however,...

Lundi, Aristide Komze  et moi avons eu le plaisir de présenter la Section française des communiqués de presse des   Nations Unies à la...

Ravie d’avoir pu prendre part au premier apéro de la saison en tant que nouvelle sympathisante de l’ AFFIN - Association des Français...

"Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference, and to...

The   New York University   -   United Nations   Innovation Day was yet another example of the invaluable benefits of strong connections...

Today we celebrate the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace. Combining my theoretical knowledge of...