Karen Pierce

@KarenPierceUN

🇬🇧🇺🇳 UK Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York 🇬🇧🇺🇳 See also:

United Nations HQ, New York
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Joined May 2015
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    Jul 3

    Today was 1st meeting on Syria chemical weapons since State Parties voted to reinforce the CW ban & set up attribution mechanism for Syria attacks. The international community is united in its desire to end the use of CW. Now lets work together to make it a reality.

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    Jun 30

    All children should have a safe place to learn and play. The UK is working with partners to make sure Rohingya children have the support they need.

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    Jul 2

    🔸Children & armed conflict 🔹 🔸Women, Peace & Security 🇸🇪 takes over the Presidency today & it looks like it will be a busy month. For updates: 👏 👏 Thanks for their work in June

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  4. Jun 29

    Congratulations to António Vitorino elected as new Director General of . This is one of the most important jobs for the UN and the world today - UK welcomes DG Vitorino to the role.

    BREAKING: António Manuel de Carvalho Ferreira Vitorino elected as new Director General of IOM.
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    Jun 29

    "The UK’s position on the is clear. It is a critical agreement that makes the world a safer place." Addressing the UN Security Council, reaffirms the UK's committment to preserving the Iran nuclear deal

    Iran - UN Security Council
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    Jun 27

    Talking abt w/ Dr Henry Kissinger, who literally wrote the book, and Amb Bill Burns, Marshall scholar & one of the greatest US diplomats of last few decades. Many thanks to both for joining our event w/ yest eve & to for expert moderation!

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    Jun 27

    "It's great news that so many of our friends and partners have supported the UK today." responds to agreement at OPCW on UK proposal to support ban on chemical weapons and identify those responsible for their use.

    #NoToChemicalWeapons
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    Jun 27

    NEWS: The international community has come together to strengthen the ban against chemical weapons use and said . UK Decision at the OPCW Conference of State Parties has passed with 82 votes in favour.

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  9. Jun 25

    UK to deliver support earlier than planned to ensure vulnerable Palestinians continue to receive vital aid.

    Just announced: The UK will rapidly release $51 million to to assist Palestinian refugees.
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  10. Jun 20

    Today on , I would like to share my reflections on my visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar to see the refugee crisis first hand.

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  11. Jun 14

    While traveling with to Cox's Bazar, seeing vast expanse of affirmed the need for a long-term solution to this crisis. Thanks to for hosting illuminating panel on Mass Displacement in Ongoing Conflicts.

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  12. Jun 12

    As a long time friend of the Balkans countries, I was delighted to see this news.

    Fantastic news that PMs and have reached an agreement on the Name Issue. This took leadership & political courage. I urge all political leaders in both countries to recognise the benefits that resolving this long-standing issue will bring🇬🇷🇲🇰
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    Jun 8

    "I am a passionate advocate of improving education for girls around the world." Prime Minister Theresa May announces £187 million of funding to support over 400,000 girls in getting 12 years of quality education 📰

    Leave No Girl Behind
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  14. Jun 8

    sanctions targeting major people traffickers is important action to prevent further human rights abuses against migrants, women & children & move toward stability in Libya. As a result of our action, they will have their assets frozen & be banned from international travel.

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    Jun 8

    Important action against people traffickers in ➡️ The first time the UN has used sanctions against people traffickers ➡️ Action builds on work initiated by the UK in December 2017, following reports of slave auctions in Libya.

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  16. Jun 7

    An important day for the cause of peace in : Unilateral ceasefire announced by President Ghani to start at the end of Ramadan & continue through Eid. Now is the time for the Taliban to seize this opportunity, join the ceasefire & create the space for talks to begin.

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  17. Jun 7

    Strong support from Security Council for progress on transition plan. Political unity and full participation of all stakeholders are vital now to take forward key reforms and support =peace and state-building process in .

    adopts PRST on ➡️ Expresses concern about fighting in the northern region of Sool ➡️ Urges parties to implement their commitment to immediate cessation of hostilities ➡️ Calls on all parties to allow unhindered humanitarian access 📰
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  18. Jun 7

    The UK is working with to see real and effective progress in preventing sexual exploitation and abuse and ending the culture of impunity. In 2018, 🇬🇧 is contributing $1 million in extra funding to tackle this through victims’ support & investigation skills.

    Dept. of Field Support presented the Sexual Exploitation & Abuse Risk Management Toolkit to Member States w/ support. It will help us better assess & address risks associated w/ sexual exploitation & abuse by UN personnel
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  19. Jun 6

    Access to ICT & internet can unlock innovation, support social inclusion & development. Delighted to welcome Malcolm Johnson to to meet fellow Ambassadors & UN colleagues. 🇬🇧 fully supports his re-election as Deputy Secretary General of the .

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  20. Jun 6

    Burma signing an MoU with and today and announcing Independent Commission of Inquiry are important signals for following visit. We now look to see concrete action: swift implementation of MoU and credible investigations.

    UNHCR and UNDP sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Myanmar to support the creation of conditions for the return of refugees from Bangladesh
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