Since 6 July 2025, UNDP Resident Rep of Guyana and Suriname. Formerly Co-Director of UNDP Global Gov, Rule of Law & Peacebuilding. Tweets are my very own.

Georgetown, Guyana.
Joined September 2012
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National human rights institutions #NHRIs play a vital role in ensuring #HumanRights. @UNDP hosted the review meeting of our Tripartite Partnership w/ @UNHumanRights & @Ganhri1 to strengthen #NHRIs, supported by @noradno 🇳🇴. Read more about the p'ship: go.undp.org/UuY
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In LatAm & Caribbean footprint Global Programme Strengthening Rule of Law, Human Rights, Justice & Security is #transformational Here are a few examples: 👭 #Guatemala indigenous women & youth were empowered to become community tourist guides to promote & gain economic autonomy
Under pressure of many crises, upholding rights and justice demands innovation, leadership and solidarity. We stay united and join forces at @UNDP Annual #RuleOfLaw meeting. Join NOW to identify shared solutions to today’s challenges. bit.ly/3HwcMos
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⚖ 🕊️ Rule of law, justice, security & human rights are central to peace & development. Insightful opening session at @UNDP's Annual #RuleOfLaw Mtg. 🤝 Grateful for the continued support of partners that drives our work to ensure human dignity, rights & justice for a safer 🌎.
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At @PNUDLAC @UNDPCrisis we anticipate & prevent crises before they escalate New policy note "Multidimensional Risk Index System" offers a practical roadmap to strengthen governance for risk prevention—with a gender lens & tested in Honduras 🇭🇳 📘 undp.org/latin-america/publi…
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With human rights at the 💙 of development, we're better equipped to achieve peace, equality and the #SDGs. Our 🆕 Human Rights-Based Approach Toolkit is a guide for everyone who wants to use human rights as a problem-solving tool for global challenges. go.undp.org/3ZT
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🇳🇱 The Netherlands' support is transforming lives through our global network. Together, we're promoting rule of law, justice, security and inclusive economic growth to build peace and resilience amidst crisis and fragility. #PartnersAtCore
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In conflict zones, #hHRDD isn’t optional–it’s essential,” said Marcos Neto @UNDP in Oslo 🇳🇴 UNDP is stepping up: 🔹 Trained 1,000+ 🇺🇦 businesses on #HRDD, 100+ on hHRDD 🔹 Investor guide coming at #UNForumBHR 🔹 Partnering for better conflict-zone data 📖 bit.ly/MNeto-hHRDD
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🔴Honduras: 70% of violent deaths in 2024 are gun-related. In the country, @UNDP is using sports tournaments to give 2,400+ youth alternatives to violence. Sports aren't just games—they're pathways to peace in crisis contexts. #SportDay
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Pleased to welcome ASG @ShokoNoda & ASG @UN_ROLSI & DRD RBA @DeAissata to @Pnud_rca. Productive discussions on UNDP’s strategic positioning in CAR 🇨🇫, emphasizing our joint commitment with @UN_CAR for peace, stability, Rule of Law, governance & justice.
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At #HRC58, @UNDP highlights today #TransitionalJustice as a tool to address human rights violations, rebuild trust, and ensure accountability. Through a people-centered approach, we pave the way for inclusive and peaceful societies. ⚖️ 🏛️ Learn more 🔗 t.ly/c1tYm
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The Hague, city of peace & justice, welcomes @UNDP! 🇺🇳 🇳🇱 & UNDP launched the Justice Futures CoLab—an innovation hub for good governance, crisis prevention & justice. @CityOfTheHague’s Mayor: “We hope that our city will inspire UNDP to contribute to a peaceful and just world!”
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Engage in change, protect our environment, and stand up for those who are left behind. Together, let’s act for our planet and our common future, #StandUp4HumanRights! go.undp.org/JxQ
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A deep dive into #biz responsibility to the right to a healthy environment🤿🐠 🚨DO NOT MISS🚨the launch of UNDP’s tool for companies on how to embed #R2HE into human rights due diligence & get ahead of the curve in markets with mandatory #DueDiligence & #disclosures.🌊🏄‍‍
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“Tech-facilitated #GBV is a complex global issue w/ devastating effects on victims and survivors. Investing in law enforcement to address these abuses is increasingly urgent.” @shokonoda emphasized @UNDP's commitment to combat GBV and ensure access to justice, at ‘Global Policy Dialogue to Advance the Prevention and Elimination of TF GBV’ co-organized with valued partner Korean National Police Agency @polinlove today!
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Last week, over 280 participants—including government officials, judges, legal practitioners, and representatives from CSOs —gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to engage in in-depth discussions and share experiences on diverse pathways to #Justice. 📺 youtube.com/@undpjinasean
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It’s a wrap! 3 days of inspiring conversations, exchanges and learning on people centered justice with representation from 18 countries from Asia Pacific UNDP proud and grateful to all partners for the fruitful engagement to close the justice gap!
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"What matters is what happens in the field and how these affect people." @UNDPGeneva Director Agi Veres presents 3 approaches on how UNDP ensures #humanrights in its work: integration at policy level, strengthening institutions & capacities, and concrete implementation & tools.
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Digital platforms like SIGOB harness over 1,000 #HumanRights recommendations to support countries monitor, implement and integrate these commitments with the #SDGs. @RoqayaDh at #GHRP stressed how digital tools can enhance #SustainableDevelopment 👉 sigob.org/
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🌍 Join us on 11 Nov for the People-Centred Justice Conference! pcjasiapacific.com/ Bringing together governments, civil society & more to reframe justice for real-world needs. It’s about delivering justice that fosters stability & social cohesion. #AccessToJustice
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The Arab States Dialogue on #BizHumanRights has paved the way for progress on responsible business across the region. The resulting #DohaDeclaration outlines steps for gov, biz, and civil society to implement the #UNGPs. Read more in English/Arabic 🔗 bhr-arabstates.com/
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