Marshall Islands Permanent Mission in Geneva

During #UPRWG52 at the @UN_HRC , Marshall Islands participated in the UPR dialogue of fellow Pacific #SIDS #Palau and the #SolomonIslands. We wish them a successful 4th cycle review.

As we celebrate today #DiplomacyDay, this is a good reminder that for SIDS like the Marshall Islands, dialogue, partnerships, and global cooperation are essential to make all voices heard and drive action on the challenges we face together 🌏 #multilateralism

On 16 & 17 March, Marshall Islands presented its initial report to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The delegation answered questions on the implementation of the Convention and reaffirmed RMI commitment to building a fair and inclusive society.🇲🇭

@ICJ_org @FESonline @IEAmbUNGeneva @IrelandUNGeneva @MisionColUNOG @EU_UNGeneva @RMIGeneva "Civil society is the cohesive force that maintains the ambition of the UN, preserving the vitality of the multilateral system itself." Panelists underscore how civil society participation goes into the heart of credibility of UN's work, placing voices at the center.

@ciel_tweets @RMIGeneva @NLinGeneva @SREnvironment @fra_mingro In opening, Deputy PR Samuel Lanwi of #MarshallIslands underscores the importance of the #ICJAO ruling in clarifying the States obligations to tackle #climatechange, highlighting that the warnings are there and is a moral issue that needs to be addressed.

On 23 Feb., RMI President, Dr. Hilda C. Heine, addressed the @UN_HRC at the high-level segment of #HRC58. She emphasized the need for a multilateral system that promotes meaningful dialogue, empathy, greater solidarity, cooperation and action, in the interest of human rights 🇲🇭

Grateful for the visit to @IRENA HQ by H.E. Bremity Lakjohn, Minister in Assistance to the President and Environment of the Marshall Islands. Especially honored to meet Amb. @Jabkanira, daughter of the late @TonydeBrum, carrying forward a remarkable legacy of climate leadership.

Geneva Mission was pleased to receive a delegation from @UNESCO led by the Director of External Relations, the Director of the Liaison Office in Geneva, and the Chief of the SIDS section. The group discussed SIDS priorities, including the upcoming International Day of SIDS.

Ambassador deBrum recently met with Austrian Ambassador Alexander Kmentt. Welcome to Geneva and we look forward to collaborating!

During #UPRWG51, Marshall Islands participated in the UPR review of fellow Pacific countries of the Federated States of #Micronesia, #Nauru and #Australia. We wish them a successful review.

Ambassador Doreen DeBrum recently met the President of the Swiss Federation in Bern, Switzerland on Wednesday, 14 January 2026 to welcome in the New Year. @mofatrmi @Jabkanira

On 4 December, Ambassador deBrum travelled to UNESCO headquarters to present her credentials as Permanent Delegate of the RMI to UNESCO, received by Director-General Dr Khaled El-Enany. This marks RMI's renewed commitment toward closer engagement with UNESCO.

From 1-5 December, the Marshall Islands is taking part in its first Meeting of State Parties to the Ottawa Convention since joining earlier this year. DPR Samuel K Lanwi Jr delivered a statement during the opening session, reaffirming our commitment to a world free of landmines.

On the 10th of November, after the conclusion of the RMI's 4th Universal Periodic Review, Minister Hon. Gasper Jr and delegation held bilateral meetings with HRC President H.E. Jürg Lauber and UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Nada Al-Nashif.

On 11th November, the RMI successfully underwent its 4th Universal Periodic Review cycle. The RMI Geneva Mission was honoured to welcome delegates from the capital, led by the Minister of Culture and Internal Affairs, the Hon Jess Gasper Jr.

Yesterday marked the start of the sixth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP-6), running from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th November 2025 at the International Conference Centre (CICG) in Geneva, Switzerland. #MinamataCOP6

@SRclimatechange @TheGCSP @RMIGeneva @LancsUniLEC "We built a way of life that is resilient, but if floodings happen every day, it's a different matter." H.E. Amb. Doreen Debrum of #MarshallIslands discusses possible futures for her country, where every centimeter of sea-level rise matters & may lead to planned relocations.

At #Taiwan’s National Day reception in Geneva, we were honored to have Ambassador Doreen DeBrum of the Republic of the Marshall Islands @RMIGeneva 🇲🇭 speaking on behalf of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies. She reaffirmed her country’s steadfast support for Taiwan 🇹🇼 and shared hopes to work together toward a more inclusive and prosperous future. 🌏✨

This week, Amb. deBrum, alongside representatives from Enewetak Atoll and RMI Cultural and Historic Preservation Office, attended a solemn ceremony in Germany marking the return of ancestral remains taken during the colonial era. RMI welcomes this step towards reconciliation.