Rita Bissoonauth
@rbissoonauth
Heads the UNESCO Liaison Office to the AUC, ECA and Representative to Ethiopia
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https://ritabissoonauth.com/ 18-07-2014 09:23:33
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🌍Happy #AfricaDay 2024! This year, we celebrate with the theme:"Educate & Skill Africa for the 21st Century." Let's empower our continent with the knowledge & skills needed to thrive in the modern world. Together, we build a brighter future! UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 UNESCO to AU,UNECA,Ethiopia African Union
Celebrating International Yoga Day, inscribed on UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Yoga offers a holistic approach to health and well-being , bringing peace to our hectic lives. UNESCO to AU,UNECA,Ethiopia India in Ethiopia
“As the Swahili proverb wisely says, "Amani haiji ila kwamazungumzo" — Peace does not come except through dialogue. This reminds us of the power of communication in resolving conflicts and fostering understanding.” Rita Bissoonauth #WKLD
Addis #WIDEN group proud to host #IDWID event. Diplomats, policy makers and experts discussed on practices and lessons learned in implementing United Nations SCR 1325. Women’s voices are central to discussions on peace, security, and conflict resolution UNESCO to AU,UNECA,Ethiopia Office of the President, Ethiopia
Deepest gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for opening the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee and #India's generous contribution of $1 million to the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 #WorldHeritage Centre. Your support underlines India's strong commitment to our Organization's mandate.
#DidYouKnow This year’s global conference on the Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies, co-hosted by UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 & the African Union will take place at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from November 6-7, 2024. #IDEI #SDG16.10.1 #Safetyofjournalists
The #safetyofjournalists in Member States remains a pressing concern . We need to ensure that journalists can inform and educate us without fear or attacks, as we uphold the principles of democracy and human rights UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 African Union
#HappeningNow: International Forum of UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 #ChairsandPartners,convened by African Union& UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Theme: Transforming Knowledge for Africa’s Future. Under the patronage of H.E. Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia🇪🇹
📢 African Union and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 are organizing a Continental Conference on Transforming STEM in Africa! 📅 26-28 November 2024, Addis Ababa. If you're driving action on STEM, register here and let us know what you're doing to advance STEM in Africa! ➡️unesco.org/en/articles/co…
As a member of the advisory board members #AfricaHall, UNESCO to AU,UNECA,Ethiopia joined Earthquake Country Alliance and other dignitaries in the inauguration ceremony of this cultural iconic building. #AfricanHeroes #culturalheritage
Stephanie Sullivan, US Mission to the AU Ambassador and Representative to UN ECA, and Courtney O’Donnell, U.S. Permanent Representative to U.S. Mission to UNESCO, visited the newly renovated Africa Hall at the UNECA with Dr. Rita Bissonnauth, UNESCO to AU,UNECA,Ethiopia, and her colleagues. #Africa #UNESCO
Zero tolerance of violence against women and girls. Women and girls need to be Safe at home, online, on the streets, at work , everywhere.....UNESCO to AU,UNECA,Ethiopia
Very honored to meet with H.E. Dr Navin Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius La Francophonie. #38thAUSummit
Happy #AfricaDay2025- we are honoring the dignity, resilience of African peoples and their descendants. Reparations are not just about financial compensation - they include recognition of historical wrongs, institutional reform, education and cultural restoration. African Union