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Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva

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CTI - Convention against Torture Initiative (@cti_uncat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CTI is in The Bahamas🇧🇸 ! Yesterday, The Bahamas, CTI and OECS hosted Caribbean senior Government officials to mark the 40th anniversary of #UNCAT and #HumanRightsDay. Together, we celebrated Dominica’s recent ratification of UNCAT! #UNCAT40

CTI is in The Bahamas🇧🇸 !

Yesterday, The Bahamas, CTI and OECS hosted Caribbean senior Government officials to mark the 40th anniversary of #UNCAT and #HumanRightsDay. Together, we celebrated Dominica’s recent ratification of UNCAT! #UNCAT40
Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva (@bahamas_geneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy holidays and best wishes for 2025 from the Ambassador and staff of the Permanent Mission of The #Bahamas 🇧🇸to the #UNOG and other Int'l Orgs in #Geneva

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Ms. Sasha Dixon, Chargée d'affaires, a.i., visited U.S. Mission Geneva yesterday on behalf of the 🇧🇸 Mission to sign the book of condolences in honour of former US President James Earl #Carter Jr. The statement issued by Fred Mitchell can be read here: mofa.gov.bs/jimmy-carter/

Ms. Sasha Dixon, Chargée d'affaires, a.i., visited <a href="/usmissiongeneva/">U.S. Mission Geneva</a> yesterday on behalf of the 🇧🇸 Mission to sign the book of condolences in honour of former US President James Earl #Carter Jr. 

The statement issued by <a href="/FredMitchell242/">Fred Mitchell</a> can be read here: mofa.gov.bs/jimmy-carter/
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At the briefing by Mr. W. O’Neil, UN Human Rights Expert on Haiti, The #Bahamas 🇧🇸 reaffirmed solidarity w/ #Haiti & called on the int’l community to prioritize int’l cooperation, combat arms trafficking + support at-risk youth, ensuring progress toward a Haitian-led solution.

At the briefing by Mr. W. O’Neil, <a href="/UNHumanRights/">UN Human Rights</a> Expert on Haiti, The #Bahamas 🇧🇸 reaffirmed solidarity w/ #Haiti &amp; called on the int’l community to prioritize int’l cooperation, combat arms trafficking + support at-risk youth, ensuring progress toward a Haitian-led solution.
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At the UN Human Rights Council 7️⃣th Intersessional Meeting on Human Rights & the #SDGs, Amb. Patricia Hermanns participated as a panellist addressing strategies for #SIDS to tackle the debt-climate trap, the ongoing debt architecture review + ways for #SIDS to maximize our collective impact.

At the <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a> 7️⃣th Intersessional Meeting on Human Rights &amp; the #SDGs, Amb. Patricia Hermanns participated as a panellist addressing strategies for #SIDS to tackle the debt-climate trap, the ongoing debt architecture review + ways for #SIDS to maximize our collective impact.
Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva (@bahamas_geneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“While the conversation around #SIDS generated strategies is very valuable, we must ensure accountability that reflects the reality of our varying present and historical responsibilities as States translating reforms into measurable actions...”

Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva (@bahamas_geneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 The 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council is now underway! As The #BAHAMAS 🇧🇸 engages in critical discussions on human rights, we reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism and the promotion of dignity, equality, and justice for all. Looking forward to a productive session! #HRC58

📢 The 58th session of the <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a> is now underway! As The #BAHAMAS 🇧🇸 engages in critical discussions on human rights, we reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism and the promotion of dignity, equality, and justice for all. Looking forward to a productive session! #HRC58
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At #HRC58, during the High-Level Mainstreaming Panel on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, The #BAHAMAS🇧🇸delivered a statement on behalf of #CARICOM. We reaffirmed our commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment. #Beijing30

At #HRC58, during the High-Level Mainstreaming Panel on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration, The #BAHAMAS🇧🇸delivered a statement on behalf of #CARICOM. We reaffirmed our commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment. #Beijing30
Geneva Centre (GCHRAGD) (@gchragd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#HRC58 💡Enriching side events today not to be missed! 🔹Understanding the nexus between #climatefinance, debt, tax, illicit flows & #humanrights 🔹Advancing on the Convention on the rights of #olderpersons Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva Global Alliance Slovenia to UN Geneva GANHRI Attiya Waris

#HRC58 💡Enriching side events today not to be missed!

🔹Understanding the nexus between #climatefinance, debt, tax, illicit flows &amp; #humanrights 
🔹Advancing on the Convention on the rights of #olderpersons

<a href="/bahamas_geneva/">Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva</a> 
<a href="/GAROP_Sec/">Global Alliance</a> 
<a href="/SLOtoUNGeneva/">Slovenia to UN Geneva</a> 
<a href="/Ganhri1/">GANHRI</a> 
<a href="/AttiyaWaris/">Attiya Waris</a>
GENeva Environment Network (@genetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Attiya Waris Center for International Environmental Law Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva Lien Vandamme Alena Douhan South Centre "Climate finance is too often framed as generosity, rather than obligations." From #SIDs and #Bahamas perspective, H.E. Amb. Patricia Ann Hermanns highlights that addressing climate debt and finance from #humanrights perspective is fundamental to enjoyment of #humanrights.

<a href="/AttiyaWaris/">Attiya Waris</a> <a href="/ciel_tweets/">Center for International Environmental Law</a> <a href="/bahamas_geneva/">Permanent Mission of The Bahamas to UN in Geneva</a> <a href="/lienvandamme/">Lien Vandamme</a> <a href="/AlenaDouhan/">Alena Douhan</a> <a href="/South_Centre/">South Centre</a> "Climate finance is too often framed as generosity, rather than obligations."

From #SIDs and #Bahamas perspective, H.E. Amb. Patricia Ann Hermanns highlights that addressing climate debt and finance from #humanrights perspective is fundamental to enjoyment of #humanrights.
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On the sidelines of #HRC58, we were happy to join the commemoration of #WorldDownSyndromeDay today at the Palais. We stand in solidarity to promote inclusion, advocate for equal rights, and celebrate the contributions of persons with Down syndrome. #LotsOfSocks

On the sidelines of #HRC58, we were happy to join the commemoration of
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
today at the Palais. We stand in solidarity to promote inclusion, advocate for equal rights, and celebrate the contributions of persons with Down syndrome.
#LotsOfSocks
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Amb Hermanns 🇧🇸 was honoured to sign the Book of Condolences for His Holiness #PopeFrancis at Holy See Mission Geneva . We extend our deepest sympathies to the Catholic community worldwide. 🙏🏾🕊️

Amb Hermanns 🇧🇸 was honoured to sign the Book of Condolences for His Holiness #PopeFrancis at <a href="/HolySeeGeneva/">Holy See Mission Geneva</a> . We extend our deepest sympathies to the Catholic community worldwide. 🙏🏾🕊️
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At the Multilateralism, #Humanrights & Democracy Policy Dialogue Amb. Hermanns highlighted #Bahamas' 300 years of democratic governance & ways UN Human rights mechanisms can support democratic health, from leveraging the UPR & item 10 to leading by example in upholding democracy.

At the Multilateralism, #Humanrights &amp; Democracy Policy Dialogue Amb. Hermanns highlighted #Bahamas' 300 years of democratic governance &amp; ways UN Human rights mechanisms can support democratic health, from leveraging the UPR &amp; item 10 to leading by example in upholding democracy.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@drtedros) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Pleased to kick off my first #WHA78 bilateral meeting with Health Minister of the #Bahamas Michael Darville. We had a very good discussion on the need to accelerate national and global efforts to #BeatNCDs and invest in the root causes of disease. I assured the Minister of World Health Organization (WHO)'s

Pleased to kick off my first #WHA78 bilateral meeting with Health Minister of the #Bahamas Michael Darville. We had a very good discussion on the need to accelerate national and global efforts to #BeatNCDs and invest in the root causes of disease. I assured the Minister of <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>'s
UN Human Rights Council (@un_hrc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UN Human Rights Council President Jürg Lauber is attending a workshop in Benin for African least developed countries & small island developing States. He called on participants to think how best to safeguard LDCs/SIDS space at the UN Human Rights Council to reinforce the multilateral forum

UN Human Rights Council President Jürg Lauber is attending a workshop in Benin for African least developed countries &amp; small island developing States. 

He called on participants to think how best to safeguard LDCs/SIDS space at the <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a> to reinforce the multilateral forum
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Great to be back in #Benin 🇧🇯 for the #LDCsSIDS Trust Fund Africa Regional Workshop to share experiences of The #Bahamas 🇧🇸 and CARICOM: Caribbean Community #SIDS in engaging with UN Human Rights Council. Thanks to Gouvernement du Bénin 🇧🇯 for the exceptional hospitality & support for #HumanRights & #Universalparticipation.

Great to be back in #Benin 🇧🇯 for the #LDCsSIDS Trust Fund Africa Regional Workshop to share experiences of The #Bahamas 🇧🇸 and <a href="/CARICOMorg/">CARICOM: Caribbean Community</a> #SIDS in engaging with <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a>. Thanks to <a href="/gouvbenin/">Gouvernement du Bénin 🇧🇯</a> for the exceptional hospitality &amp; support for #HumanRights &amp; #Universalparticipation.
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On 3 June 2025, H. E. Patricia Hermanns deposited with WIPO instruments of accession to 5 treaties, broadening intellectual property protection for Bahamians

On 3 June 2025, H. E. Patricia Hermanns deposited with WIPO instruments of accession to 5 treaties, broadening intellectual property protection for Bahamians
ECLAC (@eclac_un) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 The Bahamas 🇧🇸 became the 18th State Party to the #EscazúAgreement🌿, Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty. PM Philip Brave Davis officialized today the country’s accession in a special event in Nassau ➡️ bit.ly/4jCfJ4a

On #WorldEnvironmentDay2025 The Bahamas 🇧🇸 became the 18th State Party to the #EscazúAgreement🌿, Latin America and the Caribbean’s first environmental treaty. PM <a href="/HonPhilipEDavis/">Philip Brave Davis</a> officialized today the country’s accession in a special event in Nassau
 ➡️ bit.ly/4jCfJ4a
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At #ILC2025 The #Bahamas 🇧🇸is proudly spotlighted as a model for tripartism and #socialdialogue. Minister Hon Pia Glover-Rolle, MP affirmed our bold labour agenda—modern reforms, decent work, 56 industrial agreements, & record-low unemployment. #SocialDialogue #DecentWork ILO Caribbean

At #ILC2025 The #Bahamas 🇧🇸is proudly spotlighted as a model for tripartism and #socialdialogue. Minister <a href="/PiaGloverRolle/">Hon Pia Glover-Rolle, MP</a> affirmed our bold labour agenda—modern reforms, decent work, 56 industrial agreements, &amp; record-low unemployment. #SocialDialogue #DecentWork <a href="/ILOCaribbean/">ILO Caribbean</a>
CTI - Convention against Torture Initiative (@cti_uncat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, on UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, CTI stands with survivors and those impacted by torture. We remain committed to supporting States toward ratifying and better implementing #UNCAT to help end torture worldwide. #SupportVictims #EndTorture

Today, on UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, CTI stands with survivors and those impacted by torture.

We remain committed to supporting States toward ratifying and better implementing #UNCAT to help end torture worldwide. #SupportVictims #EndTorture