Hodan Addou

MESSAGE I wholeheartedly endorse the powerful appeal for peace made by the Holy Father, Pope Leo, during his Palm Sunday Mass. His call for the laying down of arms and the renunciation of violence resonated profoundly with me, as it speaks to the very essence of what all major religions teach. Indeed, whether we look to Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism or any of the world's great spiritual traditions, the message is fundamentally the same: love, compassion, tolerance, and self-discipline. Violence finds no true home in any of these teachings. History has shown us time and again that violence only begets more violence and is never a lasting foundation for peace. An enduring resolution to conflict, including the ones we see in the Middle East or between Russia and Ukraine, must be rooted in dialogue, diplomacy and mutual respect — approached with the understanding that, at the deepest level, we are all brothers and sisters. I urge for and pray that the violence and conflicts may soon come to an end. DALAI LAMA 31 March 2026

The war in the Middle East must stop. Diplomacy must prevail. All Security Council resolutions must be implemented. The latest one, resolution 2817, must be respected, as we see that countries in the Gulf continue to be targeted.

Sunday is the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. “Let’s re-commit to the equality, human rights & dignity of every person, no matter their faith,” @antonioguterres said, stressing the need to tackle hate speech and stand against discrimination. un.org/en/observances…

#Sudan: As fighting intensifies, the suffering of civilians increases. Many thousands have been killed & the patterns of brutality are clear. All those with influence must apply maximum pressure to end this conflict & halt the arms flow. #HRC61 ➡️ ohchr.org/en/statements-…

Gender equality is a core value of Sweden’s foreign policy and a priority for Sweden in the UN and in our development assistance. Sweden’s work is essential to advance women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment.

Read statement: swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/u…

Monobob? More like MOM-obob. ❤️ #WinterOlympics

One of the greatest to ever do it. 🥇 At her fifth #WinterOlympics, Elana Meyers Taylor has captured her first-ever gold.

STARS. STRIPES. SPEED. 🇺🇸 Elana Meyers Taylor and Kaillie Armbruster Humphries, now 6x & 5x #WinterOlympics medalists respectively, share the podium in women’s monobob for Team USA.

Investing in girls’ leadership means investing in healthier, more resilient communities. Through UN Women’s support, young leaders are expanding HIV awareness, strengthening peer education networks and equipping adolescent girls with life-saving knowledge, confidence and leadership skills. Read how Leylah Uwesu is driving change across Tanzania: africa.unwomen.org/en/stories/fea…

The global south will be the deal-breaker in deciding the next world order, explains Finnish President @alexstubb. Watch the full FP Live panel discussion here: foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/13/msc…

🇹🇿Tanzania joins the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Focal Points Network as the 97th UN Member State, alongside 10 regional organizations. Now 107 members strong, we’re strengthening partnerships to advance WPS worldwide. We welcome #Tanzania to the Network. @jamiismz

The Global Caregiver Forum at CaicaForum in Madrid has set the stage for powerful Conversations around future caregiver support . WHO @DrTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and representatives from Tanzania including @WHO_Tanzania , Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), and Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups are participating in key panels contributing to a more safer and healthier future for caregiver support worldwide. #GlobalCaregiverForum

Cervical cancer can be the first cancer to be eliminated – we have the tools. That’s why, in 2018, I issued a global call for action to eliminate cervical cancer, which was followed in 2020 by a Global Strategy with the 90-70-90 targets: -90 percent of girls vaccinated; -70 percent of women screened; -And 90% of women with pre-cancerous lesions treated, all by 2030. Today, 162 countries provide HPV vaccines as part of their national schedules protecting 65% of girls globally. With more countries to include these vaccines, we expect this proportion to rise to 80% in the coming months.

January is cervical cancer awareness month! ✅Get informed ✅Get screened ✅Get vaccinated #CervicalCancer can be prevented & treated, if caught early bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer

The scientific breakthrough of lenacapavir is transforming global HIV response. This injection taken twice a year provides high protection against HIV and makes prevention easier especially for those facing challenges with daily medication, stigma, or access to health care. But while prevention is effective, it is access that matters. Making lenacapavir accessible and affordable will save hundreds of thousands globally. Read the @WHO guidelines on lenacapavir for HIV prevention and testing strategies for long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis: who.int/publications/i…

Human rights don’t pause in a crisis—and neither do we. In 2026, UN Women will continue to reach women and girls when and where it matters most—from war zones to disaster areas, from displacement camps to rebuilding efforts. 🔗 unwo.men/vcPM50XNEq3 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

In my own words I caution policymakers in sub-Sahara against the risk of assuming that the phrase critical minerals as coined by industrialized countries has bearing on the region’s development realities. Sheila Khama - YouTube Subscribe to sheilakhama.com/podcast/ to receive an alert on this and other series. @AfricanAmdc @Bocongo @IGFMining @ZELA_Infor @CCSI_Columbia @AfricaCarnegie @GGA_ORG @NRGInstitute

@Amb_Mulamula - Honoured to meet @Alexstubb during the CMI 25th Anniversary in Finland. I appealed for Finland’s renewed support to the WPS agenda. He reaffirmed Finland’s commitment & expressed hope to attend the AU Summit in February. 🇫🇮 #WPS #CMI25 #Finland #PeaceBuilding

For World #CervicalCancerElimination Day, we’re sharing new results from a 7-country study on strategies for reaching out-of-school girls with HPV vaccination: path.org/our-impact/art… #VaccinesWork #EndCervicalCancer