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Akanesi Polotu F Paunga

@polotupaunga

CEO, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Tonga Government . Views are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.

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Pacific Islands Forum (@forumsec) 's Twitter Profile Photo

At the #PIFLM52,Leaders endorsed the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility, a Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity priority and aligns with the 2050 Strategy as well as the Boe Declaration. More: bit.ly/3sHjVv8

At the #PIFLM52,Leaders endorsed the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility, a Pacific Partnerships for Prosperity priority and aligns with the 2050 Strategy as well as the Boe Declaration. 

More: bit.ly/3sHjVv8
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The 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Declaration on the Continuity of Statehood and the Protection of Persons in the Face of Climate Change-Related Sea-Level Rise was endorsed by PIF Leaders at the #PIFLM52. More: bit.ly/49POrn2

The 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Declaration on the Continuity of Statehood and the Protection of Persons in the Face of Climate Change-Related Sea-Level Rise was endorsed by PIF Leaders at the #PIFLM52. 

More: bit.ly/49POrn2
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Pacific Islands Forum Leaders at their 52nd meeting in Cook Islands endorsed the Revitalised Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration (PLGED) renewing their commitment to gender equality and broader social inclusion priorities. More: bit.ly/3uAlAmy

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders at their 52nd meeting in Cook Islands endorsed the Revitalised Pacific Leaders Gender Equality Declaration (PLGED) renewing their commitment to gender equality and broader social inclusion priorities.

More: bit.ly/3uAlAmy
António Guterres (@antonioguterres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In Antarctica, I saw for myself & heard from scientists how ice loss is accelerating in dangerous ways. Climate change is wreaking havoc. Fossil fuels are the main culprit. At #COP28, leaders must act to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C & end the fossil fuel age.

Sione Tekiteki (@sione_tekiteki) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#COP28UAE officially opening. No empty seats. >70K delegates registered making it one of the biggest. Fingers crossed this translates to real actions and ambition through strong and dedicated advocacy of our Pacific Leaders/Champions, negotiators and technical leads!

#COP28UAE officially opening. No empty seats. >70K delegates registered making it one of the biggest. Fingers crossed this translates to real actions and ambition through strong and dedicated advocacy of our Pacific Leaders/Champions, negotiators and technical leads!
Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga (@consulatekot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

His Majesty King Tupou VI, joined His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other world leaders for the opening ceremony of the UN Climate Change Conference #COP28 .

His Majesty King Tupou VI, joined His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, UN Secretary-General <a href="/antonioguterres/">António Guterres</a> and other world leaders for the opening ceremony of the UN Climate Change Conference #COP28 .
Sione Tekiteki (@sione_tekiteki) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to hear continuing support for the Pacific Resilience Facility - with the largest pledge yet by Australia: 100m. Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 #COP28 dcceew.gov.au/about/news/cop… Real win for Pacific communities needing urgent access to climate financing!

Siaosi Sovaleni - Huakavameiliku (@huakavameiliku) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Australia for listening to us in Pacific & taking a leadership role committing $100 million to Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) COP28 UAE-this will strengthen the Resilience of the Pacific.Great to operationalize the Facility by Forum Leaders meeting #Tonga Aug 2024

Pacific Islands Forum (@forumsec) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Forum SG Henry Puna with Deputy Nayasi and Secretariat team join NZ Chair of the final 'engine room' meeting of 2023. The Budget Session of the #ForumOfficialsCommittee looked at key budget and workplan to 2026, focusing on alignment to 2050 atrategy, resourcing, and process.

Forum SG <a href="/henrytpuna/">Henry Puna</a> with Deputy Nayasi and Secretariat team join NZ Chair of the final 'engine room' meeting of 2023. 
The Budget Session of the #ForumOfficialsCommittee  looked at key budget and workplan to 2026, focusing on alignment to 2050 atrategy, resourcing, and process.
Tepaeru Herrmann (@tepaeruherrmann) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#2050strategy very proud of our team Cook Islands Foreign Affairs & Immigration contributions through co-chairing responsibilities with Tonga via Jim Armistead Antonina Browne of the 2050 Committee 🇨🇰🇨🇰 #implementation Pacific Islands Forum

Frederica (@fredericatuita) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's been an impossible day after hearing the news about our dearest Shakira 😭 She was always there for us, when we flew to Fiji she'd be there in a heart beat 💓 Nothing will be the same without her 💔 Rest in love Shakira ❤️ 'Ofa atu forever ♥️

It's been an impossible day after hearing the news about our dearest Shakira 😭 She was always there for us, when we flew to Fiji she'd be there in a heart beat 💓 Nothing will be the same without her 💔 Rest in love Shakira ❤️ 'Ofa atu forever ♥️
António Guterres (@antonioguterres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My best wishes to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year. This Year of the Dragon symbolizes energy, wisdom and protection - qualities we all need to rise to today's challenges. I wish you good health, happiness & prosperity.

My best wishes to all those celebrating the Lunar New Year.

This Year of the Dragon symbolizes energy, wisdom and protection - qualities we all need to rise to today's challenges.

I wish you good health, happiness &amp; prosperity.
SPREP (@sprepchannel) 's Twitter Profile Photo

💜Celebrating #IWD2024 with SPREP. 🇹🇴Tongan Scholar Challenges Gender Norms to Pursue Doctorate in Invasive Species Management More at 🔗tinyurl.com/5ytr896k #ResilientPacific #WomeninEnvironment

💜Celebrating #IWD2024 with SPREP.  

🇹🇴Tongan Scholar Challenges Gender Norms to Pursue Doctorate in Invasive Species Management 
More at 🔗tinyurl.com/5ytr896k 

#ResilientPacific #WomeninEnvironment
UN Women (@un_women) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Investing in women isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s the smartest choice for our shared future. On #InternationalWomensDay, join Sima Bahous Sima Bahous in recommitting to an equal future for all women and girls, everywhere. #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen

Equality Insights (@equal_insights) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to Jo Crawford, Dr Gayatri Ramnath, Dr Alependava, PS Ministry of Women, Youth, Children & Family Affairs #SolomonIslands, Akanesi Polotu F Paunga #Tonga Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nauna Revo, Women’s Rights Action Movement & Krista Jones Baptista, Data2X, for today's #CSW68 event!

Thanks to <a href="/JoCrawford_Melb/">Jo Crawford</a>, Dr Gayatri Ramnath, Dr Alependava, PS Ministry of Women, Youth, Children &amp; Family Affairs #SolomonIslands, <a href="/PolotuPaunga/">Akanesi Polotu F Paunga</a>  #Tonga Ministry of Internal Affairs, Nauna Revo, Women’s Rights Action Movement &amp; <a href="/kbaptista/">Krista Jones Baptista</a>, <a href="/Data2X/">Data2X</a>, for today's #CSW68 event!
Equality Insights (@equal_insights) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The session discussed leadership & measurement innovation to strengthen evidence for action on #Poverty & #Inequality & the role of civil society & govt in supporting uptake & use of #GenderData. Speakers emphasised the power of data to support focus, collaboration & resourcing.

The session discussed leadership &amp; measurement innovation to strengthen evidence for action on #Poverty &amp; #Inequality &amp; the role of civil society &amp; govt in supporting uptake &amp; use of #GenderData.

Speakers emphasised the power of data to support focus, collaboration &amp; resourcing.
Jo Crawford (@jocrawford_melb) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Amb Navarez, pres. ECOSOC opening #HLPF2024 underlines that while #SDG5 isnt under review in 2024 the #SDGs as a whole cant be achieved without realising goal 5. And UN Dep SG Amina J Mohammed highlights the centrality of action on #GenderEquality & #poverty to accelerate progress

Amb Navarez, pres. ECOSOC opening #HLPF2024 underlines that while #SDG5 isnt under review in 2024 the #SDGs as a whole cant be achieved without realising goal 5. And UN Dep SG <a href="/AminaJMohammed/">Amina J Mohammed</a> highlights the centrality of action on #GenderEquality &amp; #poverty to accelerate progress