Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh (@beckyadda) 's Twitter Profile
Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh

@beckyadda

Resident Coordinator @UNMalawi. Previously PDA @UN Bangladesh @UNTheGambia & @UNMalawi. All tweets and retweets in my personal capacity.

ID: 55816774

linkhttps://malawi.un.org/ calendar_today11-07-2009 12:01:03

3,3K Tweet

1,1K Followers

756 Following

United Nations (@un) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 2024, new HIV infections hit their lowest level since the mid-1980s. Nearly 27 million lives have been saved thanks to treatment. But major funding cuts now threaten this progress. UNAIDS Global urges countries to step up to prevent a deadly resurgence. unaids.org/en/resources/p…

In 2024, new HIV infections hit their lowest level since the mid-1980s. Nearly 27 million lives have been saved thanks to treatment.

But major funding cuts now threaten this progress.

<a href="/UNAIDS/">UNAIDS Global</a> urges countries to step up to prevent a deadly resurgence.

unaids.org/en/resources/p…
United Nations Geneva (@ungeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📘 "The UN Charter is our common path to peace." In under 3 minutes, find out why this founding UN document is essential for maintaining international peace and security ⤵️ #UN80 🇺🇳 #UNCharter

Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ (@atayeshe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a journey! After 8.5 years, today I bid farewell to UNFPA and the United Nations family. I leave with confidence that a brighter future for women and girls is within reach. I'll be rooting from the sidelines as my amazing colleagues carry our march of progress forward. ¡Adelante!

UN Women Malawi (@unwomenmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Cross-Party Women’s Forum: “The strength of our democracy depends on the diversity of voices in our leadership. Today, we begin the work of ensuring that women's voices are not just heard, but amplified and empowered to lead.” Halima Daud, Deputy Minister Ministry of Gender, Malawi

Cross-Party Women’s  Forum: 

“The strength of our democracy depends on the diversity of voices in our leadership. Today, we begin the work of ensuring that women's voices are not just heard, but amplified and empowered to lead.” 

Halima Daud, Deputy Minister <a href="/MoGCDSW_Malawi/">Ministry of Gender, Malawi</a>
UN Women Malawi (@unwomenmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Today’s forum is an opportunity to craft concrete, cross-party strategies to move from commitment to action—to reimagine, and indeed realize, a Malawi where women lead equally, visibly, and powerfully" - Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh , UN Resident Coordinator, at the #CrossParty Women's Forum

"Today’s forum is an opportunity to craft concrete, cross-party strategies to move from commitment to action—to reimagine, and indeed realize, a Malawi where women lead equally, visibly, and powerfully"

- <a href="/beckyadda/">Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh</a> ,  UN Resident Coordinator, at the #CrossParty Women's Forum
UN Malawi (@unmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 The Malawi Disability Manifesto has been officially launched — a powerful call to action ahead of the September Elections. The UN urges all political parties to prioritise disability inclusion in their manifestos and ensure no one is left behind in Malawi’s democratic process

📢 The Malawi Disability Manifesto has been officially launched — a powerful call to action ahead of the September Elections.

The UN urges all political parties to prioritise disability inclusion in their manifestos and ensure no one is left behind in Malawi’s democratic process
UN Malawi (@unmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"This is not a policy paper, it is a call to action. Persons with disabilities are not asking for charity or favour. They are asserting their rights, to be heard, to lead & to shape the future of their country” said UNRC Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh at the launch of the Malawi Disability Manifesto

"This is not a policy paper, it is a call to action. Persons with disabilities are not asking for charity or favour. They are asserting their rights, to be heard, to lead &amp; to shape the future of their country” said UNRC <a href="/beckyadda/">Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh</a> at the launch of the Malawi Disability Manifesto
UN Malawi (@unmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, on #NelsonMandelaDay, we honour Madiba’s enduring legacy of peace, justice & human dignity. Let us be reminded that “It is in our hands to make a better world for all.” UN Malawi, we recommit to service, inclusion & leaving no one behind #MandelaDay2025 #LeaveNoOneBehind

Today, on #NelsonMandelaDay, we honour Madiba’s enduring legacy of peace, justice &amp; human dignity.

Let us be reminded that “It is in our hands to make a better world for all.”

<a href="/UNMalawi/">UN Malawi</a>, we recommit to service, inclusion &amp; leaving no one behind #MandelaDay2025 #LeaveNoOneBehind
UNDP Malawi (@undpmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#HappeningNow: Karonga comes alive for peace! 🕊️ Youth, party representatives & Malawi Police Service are marching together in a show of unity, rejecting electoral violence and choosing a better future. 💪🏾 Thanks to United Nations Peacebuilding for supporting this Malawi Police Service -led effort

#HappeningNow: Karonga comes alive for peace! 🕊️

Youth, party representatives &amp; <a href="/malawi_police/">Malawi Police Service</a> are marching together in a show of unity, rejecting electoral violence and choosing a better future. 💪🏾

Thanks to <a href="/UNPeacebuilding/">United Nations Peacebuilding</a> for supporting this <a href="/malawi_police/">Malawi Police Service</a> -led effort
UNDP Malawi (@undpmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Promoting Peace w/ Every Step & Every Kick 🕊️ In Karonga, youth, police & party reps came together for a Peace Parade & a friendly ⚽️match—Karonga vs. Chitipa. A show of unity, trust & a shared stand against electoral violence. Thanks to United Nations Peacebuilding for the support.

Promoting Peace w/ Every Step &amp; Every Kick 🕊️

In Karonga, youth, police &amp; party reps came together for a Peace Parade &amp; a friendly ⚽️match—Karonga vs. Chitipa.

A show of unity, trust &amp; a shared stand against electoral violence.

Thanks to <a href="/UNPeacebuilding/">United Nations Peacebuilding</a> for the support.
Melissa Fleming 🇺🇳 (@melissafleming) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Powerful climate speech “A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” just delivered by António Guterres at United Nations HQ in NY: “Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them."

Powerful climate speech “A Moment of Opportunity: Supercharging the Clean Energy Age” just delivered by <a href="/antonioguterres/">António Guterres</a> at <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> HQ in NY:

“Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies – they are sabotaging them."
UN Malawi (@unmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UN Malawi Resident Coordinator Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh met with the Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (#MACODA) to strengthen collaboration on advancing disability rights. The UN reaffirmed its support for inclusive policies, data & services — ensuring no one is left behind.

<a href="/UNMalawi/">UN Malawi</a> Resident Coordinator <a href="/beckyadda/">Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh</a> met with the Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (#MACODA) to strengthen collaboration on advancing disability rights.

The UN reaffirmed its support for inclusive policies, data &amp; services — ensuring no one is left behind.
UN Malawi (@unmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A vibrant, responsible press is central to democracy. The UNRC Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh engaged with Times 360 Malawi MD Leonard Chikadya to explore the role of media in fostering peaceful, inclusive & informed participation in democratic processes. #UNMalawi #SDG16

A vibrant, responsible press is central to democracy. The UNRC <a href="/beckyadda/">Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh</a> engaged with <a href="/Times360Malawi/">Times 360 Malawi</a>  MD Leonard Chikadya to explore the role of media in fostering peaceful, inclusive &amp; informed participation in democratic processes.

#UNMalawi #SDG16
UN Malawi (@unmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌿 At the Youth Innovation Hub, young people are turning sisal into beauty! Among their innovations, they’re crafting braid mesh from sisal fibres. Meet Beatrice — proudly rocking stunning braids made from 100% sisal. Innovation meets tradition. 💚✨ #Youth4SDGs #GreenInnovation

🌿 At the Youth Innovation Hub, young people are turning sisal into beauty! Among their innovations, they’re crafting braid mesh from sisal fibres. Meet Beatrice — proudly rocking stunning braids made from 100% sisal. Innovation meets tradition. 💚✨  #Youth4SDGs #GreenInnovation
UN Malawi (@unmalawi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today, the UN Resident Coordinator Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh engaged with the Malawi Network of Older Persons’ Organisations Manepo Malawi to strengthen efforts in protecting the rights & dignity of older persons. Inclusion is key to achieving sustainable development. #SDG10 #AgeingWithDignity

Today, the UN Resident Coordinator <a href="/beckyadda/">Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh</a>  engaged with the Malawi Network of Older Persons’ Organisations <a href="/manepo265/">Manepo Malawi</a> to strengthen efforts in protecting the rights &amp; dignity of older persons. Inclusion is key to achieving sustainable development. #SDG10 #AgeingWithDignity
United Nations (@un) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Women & girls of African descent continue to face multiple forms of discrimination. Greater efforts are needed to empower them & protect their rights. Friday is the first-ever International Day of Women & Girls of African Descent. un.org/en/observances…

Women &amp; girls of African descent continue to face multiple forms of discrimination.

Greater efforts are needed to empower them &amp; protect their rights.

Friday is the first-ever International Day of Women &amp; Girls of African Descent. un.org/en/observances…
AndrewKavala (@andrewkavala) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On Thursday, we had the honour of hosting H.E. Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh, UN Resident Coordinator, at our Blantyre offices. A true privilege to share our work, discuss progress, and reaffirm our commitment to leaving no one behind. #UNMalawi #MANEPO #LeaveNoOneBehind

On Thursday, we had the honour of hosting H.E. <a href="/beckyadda/">Rebecca (Becky) Adda-Dontoh</a>, UN Resident Coordinator, at our Blantyre offices. A true privilege to share our work, discuss progress, and reaffirm our commitment to leaving no one behind. #UNMalawi #MANEPO #LeaveNoOneBehind