Knut Ostby (@knutostby) 's Twitter Profile
Knut Ostby

@knutostby

Retired. Former UNDP Resident Representative and former UN Resident Coordinator. Retweets are not endorsements

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calendar_today17-05-2009 10:22:20

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Kirkens Nødhjelp (@kirkensnodhjelp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

124 land stemte for FN-resolusjonen som krever at Israel avslutter sin ulovlige tilstedeværelse i okkuperte palestinske områder. Les hele saken i Panorama 👇 @Hoybraten panoramanyheter.no/nyhetsmelding/…

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💸At folk og selskaper ikke skatter der verdiene skapes, men stikker til skatteparadiser, er et problem for Norge. 🌍I fattige land er det katastrofalt. De går glipp av beløper tilsvarende 50 % av sine helsebudsjetter. Vi trenger globale skatteregler! finansavisen.no/finans/2024/09…

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On #UNDay2024, let us remember that the major reason behind establishment of the UN was peace. We need bolder action to stop conflicts foggs.org/wp-content/upl…

United Nations Geneva (@ungeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Let me be clear: Attacks against UN peacekeepers are completely unacceptable. They are in breach of international law, against international humanitarian law and may constitute a war crime." - António Guterres #NotATarget

"Let me be clear: 

Attacks against UN peacekeepers are completely unacceptable. 

They are in breach of international law, against international humanitarian law and may constitute a war crime." 

- <a href="/antonioguterres/">António Guterres</a> #NotATarget
UNRWA (@unrwa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the #GazaStrip, UNRWA teams continue to support children through play and learning activities wherever possible. All children, no matter where they are, deserve to go to school, learn, and thrive. We need a #CeasefireNow, for the sake of all children in #Gaza and the region

In the #GazaStrip, <a href="/UNRWA/">UNRWA</a> teams continue to support children through play and learning activities wherever possible.

All children, no matter where they are, deserve to go to school, learn, and thrive.

We need a #CeasefireNow, for the sake of all children in #Gaza and the region
UN News (@un_news_centre) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UN Secretary-General shocked by harrowing levels of death & destruction in north #Gaza “In the name of humanity, [he] reiterates his calls for an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and accountability for crimes under international law”

UN Secretary-General shocked by harrowing levels of death &amp; destruction in north #Gaza
“In the name of humanity, [he] reiterates his calls for an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and accountability for crimes under international law”
Knut Ostby (@knutostby) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations on today’s #worldjudoday . This year’s theme #Wellbeing is as important as ever. Take care of yourself and others! Judo

United Nations Geneva (@ungeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.@‌antonioguterres has expressed shock at the “harrowing levels of death, injury & destruction” in north #Gaza, calling the situation “unbearable” for civilians. Hundreds have been killed, and over 60,000 are displaced with limited access to essentials. buff.ly/3AhtIvC

.@‌antonioguterres has expressed shock at the “harrowing levels of death, injury &amp; destruction” in north #Gaza, calling the situation “unbearable” for civilians. Hundreds have been killed, and over 60,000 are displaced with limited access to essentials. 
buff.ly/3AhtIvC
Knut Ostby (@knutostby) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Shocking and unprecedented. This is a catastrophe for millions of civilians who depend on UNRWA support for a very basic survival

Kirkens Nødhjelp (@kirkensnodhjelp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Norges Røde Kors Redd Barna UNICEF Civita Tankesmien Agenda Langsikt Sammen med 6 andre NGOer og tankesmier har vi nedsatt et ekspertutvalg på global helse. I dag ble utvalgets rapport lansert. Målet er å gi myndighetene tydelige råd om hvordan Norge kan bidra til en mer rettferdig og bærekraftig helseinnsats👇nrk.no/norge/ny-rappo…

Kirkens Nødhjelp (@kirkensnodhjelp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

– I skyggen av det som skjer på #Gaza, blir det verre og verre på Vestbredden uten at noen dekker det, sier Julie Alstadnes Malme. I september kom hun tilbake til Norge etter tre måneder på #Vestbredden. 👇 rbnett.no/nyheter/i/EyBJ…

UN Human Rights (@unhumanrights) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Catastrophic humanitarian & human rights situation for civilians in #Gaza. In face of grave risks of atrocities & famine, Asst. Secretary-General Ilze Brands Kehris urges the United Nations Security Council & all countries to uphold international humanitarian law, urgently facilitate

Catastrophic humanitarian &amp; human rights situation for civilians in #Gaza.

In face of grave risks of atrocities &amp; famine, Asst. Secretary-General Ilze Brands Kehris urges the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> Security Council &amp; all countries to uphold international humanitarian law, urgently facilitate
Knut Ostby (@knutostby) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking forward to contribute to the EAPPI programme in Palestinian territories next year. Will be a privilege to contribute to this important programme working to protect the most vulnerable. World Council of Churches (WCC) Kirkens Nødhjelp oikoumene.org/what-we-do/eap…

United Nations Geneva (@ungeneva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"We have just endured the hottest decade on record – with 2024 topping the list. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙚. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩 – 𝙣𝙤𝙬." - António Guterres

"We have just endured the hottest decade on record – with 2024 topping the list. 

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙚. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙩 – 𝙣𝙤𝙬." - <a href="/antonioguterres/">António Guterres</a>
UN Development (@undp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

2025 brings a number of major milestones for sustainable development, including the 10th anniversary of the #ParisAgreement on climate change. Check out more key moments to watch for this year: go.undp.org/JhY

Dr Sania Nishtar (@sanianishtar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Written prior to joining Gavi, my new book “Delivering Welfare at Scale” presents my lived experience of leading the largest social protection programme in Pakistan’s history from conceptualisation to delivery—Ehsaas (meaning compassion in Urdu). I dedicated my book to the

Written prior to joining Gavi, my new book “Delivering Welfare at Scale” presents my lived experience of   leading the largest social protection programme in Pakistan’s history from conceptualisation   to delivery—Ehsaas (meaning compassion in Urdu). I dedicated my book to the
UNRWA (@unrwa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our latest on the situation in📍#Gaza and #WestBank: 🔹 UNRWA has provided 7M+ medical consultations in Gaza since Oct 2023. Attacks on health facilities continue. 🔹Eight newborns died of hypothermia in the last three weeks; at least 74 children killed in Jan 2025, UNICEF

Our latest on the situation in📍#Gaza and #WestBank:

🔹 UNRWA has provided 7M+ medical consultations in Gaza since Oct 2023. Attacks on health facilities continue.
🔹Eight newborns died of hypothermia in the last three weeks; at least 74 children killed in Jan 2025, <a href="/UNICEF/">UNICEF</a>