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Seraphine Wakana

@swakana99

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UN Resident Coordinator in #SierraLeone , leading @UNSierraLeone team in supporting government attain #Agenda2030 & #SDGs .

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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Yesterday, I welcomed the new @UNFPATheGambia Representative @RoseSarr to the #Gambia 🇬🇲 We discussed ways of strengthening @UNGambia 's continued support to women & girls across the country. I look forward to working with her as we support The #Gambia in attaining the #SDGs .
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Seraphine Wakana
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Today, I met with @PresidentBio whom I thanked for 🇸🇱’s election to the UNSC as a non-permanent member. I assured him of support for the country’s tenure, the desire to incorporate the 5 Big Game Changers in our next Coop.Framework & also discussed issues of peace @UNSierraLeone
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Seraphine Wakana
7 months
This morning, I had the honour of presenting copies of my Letters of Credence to the Hon Min of MoFAIC @TimKabba . I thanked him for welcoming me, expressed condolences for lives lost on Nov 26 & committed to working towards the dev. priorities of mama Salome @UNSierraLeone
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
The impact of #Climate change is manifested in sea level rise, drought and floods which affects The #Gambia annually. I join global leaders in Egypt including RCs, government officials & climate activists at #COP27 to discuss on #ClimateAction and climate financing.
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Seraphine Wakana
7 months
A big thank you UN Gambia colleagues👏🏾👏🏾, grateful for your legendary hospitality and all the support in our joint mission towards the implementation of the SDGs in Gambia. Stay engaged and continue delivering for the people of 🇬🇲. United you stand 💪
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
7 months
Saying goodbye with gratitude! UN staff came together to present our amazing Resident Coordinator @swakana99 with special gifts, expressing our appreciation for her tireless efforts and leadership during her tenure in The #Gambia .
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting @USEmbassyBanjul Ambassador H.E. Sharon Cromer. We discussed issues on strengthening Governance & Human Capital amongst others. We welcome Ambassador Cromer to 🇬🇲 and remain committed to partnering & supporting The #Gambia .
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
I am excited to join leaders & climate activists from across the world at @COP27 . The impact of climate change is felt every single day. #COP27   must achieve climate justice, support hard hit countries, and deliver urgent action to save our 🌍 We must take #ClimateActionNow .
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
👏🏾👏🏾we hear you and together @UNGambia on this journey of ending harmful practices such FGM in The Gambia.
@UNICEFGambia
UNICEF The Gambia
2 years
On the #DayOfTheAfricanChild , our UNICEF Gambia team and colleagues at @UNICEFAfrica have a message for you. And they want urgent action.
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Proud of you Aissata, keep it up @UNGambia @DeAissata
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Oulimata Sarr
3 years
Did you know that Aissata De @DeAissata was part of the youth delegation for Beijing in 1995? She is currently the Country Representative of @UNDP_TheGambia #gambia She is committed to #generationequality #womenempowerment #youthempowerment #womenleaders #ParoleAuxJeunes
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
This week, I am in Doha 🇶🇦 attending @UN #LDC5 with colleagues & senior government officials from The #Gambia 🇬🇲 For the world's most vulnerable, #LDC5 represents a once-in-a-decade chance to put things right. To put the needs of the most vulnerable back into focus.
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Seraphine Wakana
7 months
I had a productive meeting today with Chief Minister @dsengeh . We spoke about the SDGs viz-a-viz the 5 Big Changers, our Cooperation Famework & the Govt’s Medium-Term Nat. Dev Plan & the support of the UN to Govt’s processes @UNSierraLeone
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
The Development Partners Group in The Gambia, wishes a fond farewell to ⁦ @SharonWardleFCO ⁩ and thanks her for her great collaboration and partnership. It was a pleasure to have a send off this morning, together with the #ECOWASAmbassador . ⁦ @UNGambia ⁩ ⁦ #SDG17
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Seraphine Wakana
6 months
It was a pleasure meeting with @FCC_Freetown Mayor @yakisawyerr today who assured me that she was going to reposition transformingFreetown into creating jobs to transform lives. We also discussed partnership with the private sector & collaboration with @UNSierraLeone
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Congratulations PS and 👏🏾👏🏾for being there and sharing Gambia case. Looking forward to continuing joining hands and implement the outcome of the Forum @UNGambia @IOMGambia
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Seraphine Wakana
5 months
Pleased to have been to Bo with the Heads of @UNWOMEN_SL , @WFPS_Leone & UNIDO for a regional consultation as @UNSierraLeone embarks on designing its new Cooperation Framework. We heard the view of stakeholders and hope to translate their ideas into the new strategy.
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Seraphine Wakana
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Seraphine Wakana
7 months
A good meeting with my co-chairs Dr Gaima and Dr Marah, respectively representing government & APC in the committee on electoral systems and management bodies review. Very pleased by their commitment to continue working together @dsengeh @MarahKaifala @UNSierraLeone
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Seraphine Wakana
6 months
🇸🇱starts 2024 as a non-permanent UN Security Council’s member, aiming to maintain international peace & security. @UNSierraLeone applauds this effort & hopes 🇸🇱will use its experience of post-war peacebuilding &state reconstruction to address global crisis & accelerate the #SDGs
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
On behalf of @UNGambia , Today I signed Her Majesty #QueenElizabeth II Condolence Book @UKinGambia Residence. I extend heartfelt condolences to His Majesty and the entire people of Great Britain 🇬🇧 on the demise of #QueenElizabeth II.
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
We welcome UN-Standard Chatered Bank partnership in support of the scaling up of the COVID19 laboratory testing in The Gambia @MohGambia @WHOGAMBIA Working Together with private sector for SDG agenda.
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Seraphine Wakana
7 months
Thank you for the fruitful discussions and looking forward to a strengthened partnership @IOMSierraLeone
@IOMSierraLeone
IOM Sierra Leone
7 months
@IOMSierraLeone is pleased to host the newly appointed @UNSierraLeone Resident Coordinator @swakana99 at the Country office to discuss around issues about safe,orderly & humane migration in🇸🇱.
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Such an important milestone of the security sector reform process in The Gambia. Looking to continue working with other partners in the support to the implementation of the strategies @Gambia_MOJ @UNDP_TheGambia @Presidency_GMB @UNPeacebuilding
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
4 years
Earlier today, launching of the National Security Strategy (NSS) and the Security Sector Reform Strategy (SSRS) held to further efforts in addressing the major overarching #SSR framework gaps in order to smoothly execute the reform process in #TheGambia
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Seraphine Wakana
6 months
@PresidentBio , thank you for welcoming me to 🇸🇱 & for accepting my appointment as UN Res. Coord. I assure you of my determination to work towards advancing the development priorities of 🇸🇱 through the 5 Big game changers, which we hope to align with our new CF @UNSierraLeone
@PresidentBio
President Julius Maada Bio
6 months
It was a pleasure officially welcoming Madam Seraphine Wakana the new United Nations Resident Coordinator for #SierraLeone today at the State House in #Freetown . I extend gratitude to the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres for appointing Madam Wakana, a Burundian national
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
I am so proud of how my UNCT, led by @UNDP_TheGambia and @UNCDF 🇬🇲 are championing gender responsive procurement to advance the UN SG’s operations efficiency agenda.
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
1 year
Proud to see the UNCT in The #Gambia 🇬🇲leading the charge for Gender-responsive procurement by holding their Feb meeting at female-owned Mama Africa art residence. #UN_EfficiencyAgenda #WomenOwnedBusiness #GenderResponsiveProcurement
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Seraphine Wakana
4 months
Thrilled to receive ASG #OLA , Stephen Mathias today. We discussed the next steps in terms of @UNSierraLeone ’s engagement & support to the @SpecialCourt . He also thanked @UNDPSierraLeone & @UNWOMEN_SL for supporting the Legacy Conference.
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Today, I joined @IOMGambia , @OfficialMofa & @MOIGambia in a walk-through photo exhibit featuring stories of migrants in The Gambia 🇬🇲 as part of activities marking #IMD2022 . Migration is critical to our work as @UNGambia & we will continue promoting safe migration for all.
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
Thank you Kinneh for your inspiring message 👏🏾
@UNDP_TheGambia
UNDP The Gambia
1 year
As we come to the end of #WomensMonth , we share a message from the first female driver at @UNDP 🇬🇲 & @UNGambia . Kinneh believes that every woman & girl can become whoever they want to be. Watch more 👇🏾
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Committed to support the peoples of The Gambia to ending GBV through partnership with all stakeholders @MoWcsw @UNGambia @UNFPATheGambia , @mayorKMC
@UNFPATheGambia
UNFPA The Gambia
4 years
Graced by Her Excellency the First Lady, the lighting ceremony was an opportunity to shed light on the urgent need to address #GenderBasedViolence in The #Gambia and ensure that women and girls live in a safe environment at all times. #16Days #EndGBV #TahawouJigueen
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Congratulations @IOMGambia and @WFP_TheGambia , great move on working together on programs and operations in URR . 🗝 toward improved impact and efficiency👏🏾
@IOMGambia
IOM The Gambia
2 years
Delighted to share our Basse Sub-Office space with @WFP_TheGambia and strengthen our partnership to support communities in the Upper River Region and beyond. 🇺🇳 #DeliveringAsOne
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Seraphine Wakana
5 months
As RC, my first visit outside Freetown was in Makeni today, where I joined the Mayor, Paramount Chiefs, @moped2023 officials, youth, private sector, women&PWDs for a regional stakeholder consultation for the development of @UNSierraLeone next Cooperation Framework 2025-2030.
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Welcome to The smiling Coast of Africa @ahunnaeziakonwa . Was indeed a pleasure for @UNGambia to exchange and benefit from your enlightened vision on development issues
@ahunnaeziakonwa
Ahunna Eziakonwa
2 years
Had an extremely insightful conversation w/ @UNGambia on key priorities to support the country on the upcoming new national development plan. Together we looked at how best to optimize the socio-economic opportunities in The #Gambia 🇬🇲.
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Seraphine Wakana
6 months
👏🏾 It was a pleasure meeting you this morning. Noting that the #SDGs are critical to youth dev., especially in 🇸🇱, where most of the pop is youth, @UNSierraLeone stands ready to continue to strengthen partnership to ensure the effectiveness of youth empowerment .
@ormanbangs
Minister of Youth Affairs - Sierra Leone
6 months
I had a productive meeting with the new UN Resident Coordinator to Sierra Leone @swakana99 , focusing on the upcoming @YouthConnektAf in Sierra Leone for the @ManoRiverunion and youth empowerment. It was inspiring and left me hopeful for the region's future.
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Was a pleasure joining the launching session of the @UNPeacebuilding project on climate change in The Gambia led by Min of Env. Building community resilience is key for SDG realization @UNFPATheGambia @ITC_Gambia @wfp in The Gambia. @UNGambia
@WanjaKaaria
Wanja Kaaria
4 years
Very proud to join PS Min of Env. #UNRC @swakana99 to launch the first ever climate conflict @UNPeacebuilding fund project!!! Supporting women & youth in The #Gambia . @WFP_Africa @WFP
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Seraphine Wakana
5 months
Thank you @EUinSierraLeone for the warm welcome & an enriching discussion on issues of common interest. Looking to building on the great EU-UN partnership in 🇸🇱 @UNSierraLeone
@EUinSierraLeone
EU in Sierra Leone
5 months
EU Delegation had good meeting with 🇺🇳 UN Resident Coordinator, @swakana99 on EU-UN cooperation with 🇸🇱Sierra Leone. Welcome to the new 🇺🇳 RC! We are all UN! #eunasalone #UnitedNations
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Seraphine Wakana
6 months
I met today with @IsataMahoi of Gender&children’s Affairs who briefed me on her work, priorities &support from @UNSierraLeone . I congratulated her on her appointment & reiterated continued UN support on issues around #gender #children in line with #SDGs
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
The @UNGambia is grateful to all our numerous partners and stakeholders for the support throughout the development of the draft Gambia UNSDCF leading to this validation moment 👏🏾👏🏾
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
1 year
Together with government & partners, the #UNSDCF was validated signaling approval for UN support for the next 5⃣ years in line with government's NDP. We 👏🏾 everyone for supporting the process throughout in developing a CF that is poised to support the government & people of 🇬🇲
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Fruitful discussions, thanks to the Hon. MoJ for the briefing session. Information is key in strengthening partnership @Gambia_MOJ
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
3 years
The UN Resident Coordinator meets with the Hon. Minister of Justice to discuss ongoing democratic reforms in The Gambia, 🇬🇲 including preparation toward the December elections. #SDG16 @UN_SDG @Gambia_MOJ
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Together with partners from the Executive, #NationalAssembly & other stakeholders, I convened a National Conversation on Women's Leadership & Political Empowerment in 🇬🇲 @UNGambia remains ready & committed to support the empowerment of #Gambia -n women. #WLF2022
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
@UNGambia family celebrated #UNDay2022 with govt. & dev partners with renewed commitment for the people of 🇬🇲 From the tree planting exercise, visit to @WFP_TheGambia school feeding programme in NBR & engagement with the children, we must continue to deliver for a safer future🌍
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Congratulations to @UNDP_TheGambia for this wonderful recognition. Proud to working with you all to deliver for the people’s of The Gambia @UNGambia 👌
@UNDP_TheGambia
UNDP The Gambia
4 years
Happy to announce that @UNDP_TheGambia has been recognized for the important & innovative work that we carry out in delivering #PeopleFor2030 . Kudos to our 🇬🇲 champion @AlagieSaidy7 & to all staff for this great accomplishment!
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Seraphine Wakana
7 months
A good meeting with my co-chairs Dr Gaima and Dr Marah, respectively representing government & APC in the committee on electoral systems and management bodies review. Very pleased by their commitment to continue working together @dsengeh @MarahKaifala @UNSierraLeone
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Today we held the Development Partners Group meeting bringing together the UN, Ambassadors and the Government of The Gambia. The UN is committed to Strengthening national coordination for COVID19 #Gambia @VicePresi_GMD @UNGambia
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Happy to witness such a great achievement indeed. congratulations to @UNFPATheGambia , @MoWcsw and all multiple stakeholders joining hands to protect Women an girls in The Gambia. Thanks to the @MPTFOffice support.
@kunleaden
Kunle Adeniyi
3 years
Today, I joined @FirstLady_GMB @MoWcsw @swakana99 & all our #EndGBV partners to inaugurate The “Orange Center”; #Gambia ’s first fully integrated facility for the protection and the preservation of the dignity of our women & girls. 1/ #endGBV #GenerationEquality
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Proud to be part of this Forum: “Model UN debate”. Please, join us and hear from youth across The Gambia sharing their potential to lead, innovate and find solutions to many development challenges our loved Country The Gambia and the World.
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
3 years
The 1st session of The Gambia🇬🇲 International Model United Nations will commence tomorrow. The 2⃣day conference will explore the theme: Positioning Young People Towards the #GlobalGoals . We're thrilled to bring #youth together to discuss their contributions towards the #SDGs .
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Seraphine Wakana
11 months
A warm welcome Ms Miranda to the Smiling coast of Africa and to the @UNGambia family. Looking to joining hands in our common commitment of delivering for the people of 🇬🇲.
@WFP_TheGambia
WFP The Gambia
11 months
Important Announcement🔔 We are thrilled to introduce Ms. Miranda Sende, our new Rep & Country Director at @WFP_TheGambia Today marks the beginning of her journey towards fighting hunger & empowering Gambian communities. Let's join hands & work together towards this noble cause
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
#ObstetricFistula is one of the most serious & tragic childbirth injuries. Today, I joined @OFLA_GMB & @UNGambia colleagues at the launch of the nationwide campaign to end #ObstetricFistula in 🇬🇲 Ending #ObstetricFistula is a collective fight and together we can end it by 2030.
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Seraphine Wakana
5 months
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with the Ombudsman of 🇸🇱, Tejan Ahmed Israel Jag, Esq & his Team. We discussed issues around transparency, accountability & I promised to use my convening powers to advocate on these important issues that affect the attainment of the SDGs.
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Has been a privilege hosting the team mission. 👏🏾👏🏾for the support and all the best
@AisueniMmandu
Aisueni Mmandu
2 years
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Keep it Mamadou and tell the story. Great to be proud of who you are 👏🏾
@Mamadou_Jallow7
Mamadou Jallow
2 years
When you do things that you truly love, it wouldn’t matter whether it’s Monday or Friday; you would be so excited to wake up each morning to work on your passions. My passion is telling the stories of what we do at @WFP_TheGambia #Mondaymotivation
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Was indeed a pleasure to join the FSSD launching ceremony this morning. Congratulations @MoAGambia for a successful session. Looking forward to working together @faogambia @WFP_TheGambia @FoodSystems
@WFP_TheGambia
WFP The Gambia
3 years
"Let us work together to create sustainable jobs, improve food production, handling and consumption while helping The Gambia achieve its vision through revitalising and transforming the economy for the wellbeing of all Gambians" @UNGambia Resident Coordinator, @swakana99
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Very proud indeed to witness great joint work between @WHOGAMBIA @UNFPATheGambia @UNOPS @UNICEFGambia in partnership with @MohGambia in bringing COVID19 response closer to the community #LeaveNoOneBehind . Thanks @MPTFOffice
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
4 years
@UNGambia team conducted a site visit of the #MPTF invested emergency prefab medical units under construction in LRR on Saturday led by the UN Resident Coordinator. The units are targeted at underserved rural populations to help the country cope with the upsurge of #COVID19 cases
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Human rights is the foundation of every Nation. Thanks to @NHRCGambia for organizing this unique competition to promote awareness and respect for Human rights through education and studies in The Gambia @UNDP_TheGambia @UNGambia @UNHumanRights
@UNDP_TheGambia
UNDP The Gambia
4 years
Inaugural opening of the maiden Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Moot Court Competition organized by @NHRCGambia & @UniOfGambia Faculty of Law in partnership with @UNDP & @UNHumanRights . Salute & tribute to the late Sir Dawda for unwavering determination to promote & protect #HR for all
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
👏🏾👏🏾 thanks to our brothers in @WFP_TheGambia for your strong commitments towards ending #GBV in #Gambia . We are together in this noble journey @UNGambia @UNFPATheGambia
@kunleaden
Kunle Adeniyi
4 years
All efforts to end #EndGBV must include men. Brothers from @WFP_TheGambia took a bold step to ending #GBV in #Gambia #16DaysOfActivism #16Days #EndGBV @UNFPATheGambia
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Happy 75th Anniversary to UNICEF, UN Family in The Gambia joining you to celebrate and commend you for the great achievement in advancing children rights 🎂👏🏾
@ElteeManju
Mandinka Kambaano
3 years
A formidable team dedicated to achieving results for children. Thumps up for staying true to this cause, championing the rights of every child in The Gambia and around the world. Happy 75th birthday. 👏🏿
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Seraphine Wakana
9 months
Congratulations #Emmanuel and warm welcome to The Gambia. Looking forward to working together @UNGambia , @IOMGambia
@IOMGambia
IOM The Gambia
9 months
This morning, IOM The Gambia new Chief of Mission, Mr. Emmanuel Witmos Murwisi, presented his letters of accreditation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambia Abroad. Join us in welcoming Mr. Murwisi to the Smiling Coast of Africa 🙌
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
Enhanced collaboration leads to increased efficiency and service delivery and impact. Well done @WFP_TheGambia , @faogambia
@WFP_TheGambia
WFP The Gambia
1 year
Exciting discussions at the @faogambia and @WFP_TheGambia strategic consultations! We're discussing ways to enhance collaboration to address the root causes of hunger and build resilient #FoodSystems in The Gambia🇬🇲 that leaves no one behind in the path towards #ZeroHunger
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Today with @UNFPATheGambia we kicked off the first meeting with inspirational young Gambians on the impact of COVID-19.Thanks to the talented panel ED @GambiaNYC /Women's Rights Activist, @TheJamaJack . Happy to strengthen partnership with our youth. Stay tuned! #DecadeforAction
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Congratulations to UNDP Gambia. We are here at the UN in Gambia to celebrate together and say keep it up. 🌟👌innovation is key to the implementation of the SDGs agenda.
@UNDP_TheGambia
UNDP The Gambia
3 years
📣 Thrilled to announce that @UNDP_TheGambia has been recognized for it’s important & innovative work in 2️⃣ consecutive years. For 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣, particularly on interpretation of sign languages to promote inclusive political participation in 🇬🇲. 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽 Well done team 🎉
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
1 year
#UNGambia is proud of you Raimund for a well deserved recognition. Keep it up and wishing you success
@ITC_Gambia
ITC Gambia
1 year
In a sombre but inspiring event, we bid farewell to our Representative, @raimund_moser , who will take on his new role as Chief, Women, Youth & Vulnerable Communities, @ITCnews , after six years of unwavering commitment to delivering for #Gambia -ns, especially young people & women.
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
3 years
@UNGambia is so proud of you @UNDP_TheGambia for this noble recognition. Congratulations and we stay engaged together ✨✨
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
3 years
Congratulations @UNDP_TheGambia for being one of the awardees of #GenderSeal
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Waouh so wonderful, that is a great milestone and real God blessings. Wishing you all the best in your new life Dear Mr Keba and thank you for the work well done👌👏🏾
@YasuhiroTsumura
Yasuhiro Tsumura 津村 康博
3 years
Mr. Kebba Sambou, SeniorDriver, has just completed his 30 years of service with @WFP_TheGambia . Thank you and congrats! A reliable and brave colleague. He once escorted a food convoy to GuineaBissau in armed conflict. All the best for happy retirement with rest and good health!
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
1 year
Supporting developing countries during global crisis is crucial. The🇬🇲UNCT has been working together to reduce the impact of the cost of living crisis in The Gambia. In this blog, I highlight how we provided this support in difficult times. ↪️
@UN_SDG
UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳
1 year
The pandemic & the war in Ukraine took a toll on cost of living in The Gambia. With tensions rising, @UN Coordinator @swakana99 led @UNGambia 's efforts to promote #peace between Gov't and civil society. ✍️ Learn more in her latest blog:
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
👏🏾👏🏾UNDAC team, the UN country team in The Gambia is grateful for your timely support @UNGambia
@anguslambkin
Angus Eoghan Lambkin
2 years
Great collaboration with Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Seraphine Wakana @swakana99 in support of #GambiaFloodResponse
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
Congratulations Aminata, @UNGambia is looking forward to working with you on issues of common interest, warm welcome
@AminataMaiga20
Aminata Maiga
1 year
Delighted to be appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Senegal. Looking forward to working with the Government and people of Senegal, UN agencies, and all partners in moving the 2030 agenda forward to achieve the SDGs.
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Seraphine Wakana
6 months
Indeed, pleased to meeting Min @Cee_Bah . We spoke about social cohesion, capacity support to build a professional ecosystem & policy framework, fake news & bottom-to-top communication approach.
@UNSierraLeone
UN in Sierra Leone
6 months
This morning, UN Res Coordinator @swakana99 held talks with Min. @Cee_Bah of @MoiceComm . She briefed him on the @UNSierraLeone Cooperation Framework (2025-2030) process currently underway. They discussed national cohesion, partnerships, policy frameworks & capacity building.
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
2 years
👏🏾👏🏾Happy UN day to all
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
2 years
7⃣7⃣ years ago today, the @UN was born. @UNGambia remains committed to creating a more peaceful, inclusive & sustainable future for #Gambia -ns in support of the 2⃣0⃣3⃣0⃣ Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Today & always, we are with & FOR YOU! Happy #UNDay 🇺🇳!
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Congratulations @raimund_moser for this great recognition. Proud to have a youth and gender innovation champion in the @UNGambia Team
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
Wishing you all the best @NarissaS2 , you will be missed, big Thank you for the work well done.
@NarissaUN
NarissaS
1 year
Thank you for an amazing few years RCO! It has been my sincere privilege and honor to work for the United Nations in The #Gambia in service to the people of this beautiful land under the leadership of UN RC and to be part of ‘RCO Team Smiling coast’!
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
7 months
👏🏾👏🏾
@asilyasil
ASIL YASIL
7 months
Dear Mdm Seraphine Wakana @swakana99 on behalf of our DG @junisak , Board & Management we warmly welcome you to your kind office in #SierraLeone 🇸🇱 We commend @UN SG @antonioguterres for appointing you as @UNSierraLeone new #RC #ResidentCoordinator
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Was indeed a great opportunity to reaffirm Government and UN in The Gambia partnership. We are grateful to the SG’s leadership and the strong commitment of the entire JSC members @Presidency_GMB @VicePresi_GMD @GamChamber . Together for SDGs advancement in The Gambia
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
3 years
Secretary General and Head of Civil Service Hon Nuha Touray and UN Resident Coordinator Seraphine Wakana led the virtual joint steering committee meeting, to review progress on the implementation of the UNDAF in 2020 & to set priorities for 2021. @UN_SDG @Presidency_GMB
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Congratulations to @UNDP_TheGambia , @ONU_Droits_BRAO @UNPeacebuilding & to all UN entities both at country and regional level for an excellent partnership in the implementation of the transitional justice and human right agenda in The Gambia.
@ONU_Droits_BRAO
ONU Droits de l'Homme - Afrique de l'Ouest
3 years
📣La Coordinatrice Résidente des @UNGambie , Mme @swakana99 a reçu un prix au nom de @PNUD @UNHumanRights & @UNPeacebuilding en reconnaissance du dévouement et du soutien apportés à @TRRC_Gambie
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Happy 76th UN day to all and thank you for the great partnership in delivering for the people we serve 👏🏾👏🏾
@PeaceHubGMB
Peace Hub The Gambia
3 years
When we think of or hear @UN , we see: 🇺🇳 All People 🇺🇳 Humanitarian 🇺🇳 Peace 🇺🇳 Development 🇺🇳 Freedom 🇺🇳 Protection 🇺🇳 Resilience 🇺🇳 Solidarity 🇺🇳 Love 🇺🇳 Passion 🇺🇳 Partnership Through @UNGambia , we thank all #UN agencies in 🇬🇲 for their amazing work. #UNDay2021
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
11 months
Keep it up for the benefit of every woman, la lutte continue 🤝
@DeAissata
Aissata DE
11 months
With @UNGambia 🇬🇲 RC @swakana99 #AfricasWomensDay ; 20y of #MaputoProtocol on the Rights of Women in Africa 👇🏾🔛… So proud of having contributed to the drafting of this 🔑 HR instrument which started in #TheGambia / @achpr_cadhp #SDG5
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
4 years
In response to COVID19, US$1M/D50M has been awarded to help increase access to quality treatment in The Gambia from the Multi Partner Trust Fund in the Secretary General’s Office @MPTFOffice @MohGambia @OVP_MoWA @UNICEFGambia @UNICEFGambia @unopsgambia @UNGambia
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Congratulations @SWardleFCDO and wishing you success in Algeria
@SWardleFCDO
Sharon Wardle
4 years
Honoured & delighted to be appointed next 🇬🇧HM Ambassador to #Algeria (Jan 2021) Really looking forward to getting to know the country & 🇩🇿 people, & to continue to strengthen ties between our two countries @ukinalgeria
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Seraphine Wakana
5 months
Wishing you all the best in Yaoundé @DeAissata
@DeAissata
Aissata DE
5 months
🙏🏽 Merci pour l’accueil chaleureux! Thrilled to join @PNUDCameroun family as RR a.i
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Wishing successful mission to the WB/CD. @UNGambia is looking to meeting and exchange on issues of mutual interest and strengthening our partnership to better support Gambia in their development agenda.
@BorofficeFeyi
Feyi Boroffice
3 years
The Country Director for the #Gambia CMU today kick-off oh his mission in the #Gambia .
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
Thank you @kotchani for all the support to the @UNGambia . It is certain that with OHCHR expertise and joining hands with other agencies will add value to our effort twd the advancement of human rights in The Gambia.
@kotchani
Robert Kotchani
1 year
It is a real pleasure engaging with @NHRCGambia in the field of #HumanRights in #Gambia . I am excited to escalate effort with other UN agencies to support @NHRCGambia to deliver powerfully on its mandate.
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
A great opportunity to reflect on achievements and inform future interventions to further strengthen U.N./GoG/CSOs partnership on prevention and building peace in The Gambia @UNGambia @VicePresi_GMD @VicePresi_GMD @UNPeacebuilding
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
4 years
The UN Peace Building Fund Programme country portfolio is a critical component of @UNGambia ’s support to #Gambia . Today and for next 0️⃣3️⃣ Days, a programme review and learning workshop is underway to promote and harmonise #peacebuilding in #Gambia @UNPeacebuilding
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Happy U.N. day, We are 💪together in delivering as one on the SDGs for the people of The Gambia 👏🏾
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
2 years
From the entire UN Gambia Country Team, happy #UNDay and thank you for supporting UN's work in The #Gambia ! #UNDayGM2022
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
👏🏾👏🏾 empowering youths is key towards the implementation of the SDGs.
@raimund_moser
Raimund Moser
2 years
Proud of these youth who have completed construction training in compressed stabilized earth blocks #CSEB . All are offered jobs. The technology is ⬆️. #Build4Good This is part of collaboration between @UNGambia & @PublicKmc to upgrade the #KotuPark
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Amazing , recommend to go and discover this e-tricycle, green innovation and changing lives of the returnees in Banjul . 👏🏾👏🏾 @UNPeacebuilding @IOMGambia @ITC_Gambia
@UNGambia
UN The Gambia
2 years
Solar Bikes = 1⃣0⃣0⃣% Carbon free emissions Enjoy a ride at the trade fair grounds by using one of the E-Tricycles and support returnee reintegration & economic growth. 👏 to @UNPeacebuilding & @ITC_Gambia for supporting this initiative in The #Gambia 🇬🇲
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Making U.N. working together a reality around CCA consultations at community level and UN75 campaign in The Gambia @IOMGambia @faogambia @UNGambia
@IOMGambia
IOM The Gambia
4 years
A very important stakeholders’ consultation in the Upper River Region and a chance for us and @UNGambia sister agencies to reflect on how we can improve our work. #UN75 @swakana99 @FumikoNagano @aliciacondesita
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
UNCT Gambia was pleased to receiving SRSG ANNADIF and his delegation in Banjul. Thanks to @UN_UNOWAS for your continued support @UNGambia @OfficialMofa @Presidency_GMB
@UN_UNOWAS
UNOWAS
3 years
SRSG ANNADIF concluded this morning a 2-day visit to The #Gambia . UNOWAS in coordination with regional partners, will continue to accompany Gambians in their determination to shape a prosperous Gambia and in holding credible and peaceful #elections .
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
4 years
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. Now more than ever, the world needs solidarity. I am sharing my photo to show that I stand with the UN and for justice for all. Join me ...
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
👏🏾indeed the @UNESCO O_Dakar & @Gambia Press Union partnership to equip media practitioners with the right skills in reporting will contribute immensely to counter fake news and misinformation @UNGambia @dimsanga
@PMC_UN
Patrick Mc Carthy
3 years
Was delighted to deliver a statement on behalf of @UNGambia Resident Coordinator @swakana99 at the opening of this @UNESCO organised and @UNPeacebuilding sponsored training of #Gambia journalists on #factchecking #FactsNotFear #FactCheck
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Proud of you Dearest Becky. Congratulations and great success in your new assignment 👌💪. Keep growing @UNGambia
@UN_SDG
UN Sustainable Development Group 🇺🇳
2 years
Congratulations to @beckyadda , appointed by @antonioguterres as 🇺🇳 UN Resident Coordinator, leading our @UNMalawi team on the ground to advance the #GlobalGoals and leave no one behind. ⏩
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Congratulations Awa. Looking forward to strengthened collaboration between @UNGambia and @UNDPPA
@Dabokunda
Awa Dabo
3 years
Delighted to join @UNPeacebuilding @UNDPPA . Looking forward to a deeper and wider collaboration on peace building and sustaining peace.
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Seraphine Wakana
1 year
A wonderful day indeed, 👏🏾👏🏾 @DeAissata and @niania for co-hosting us. Happy to discover such an amazing art center
@DeAissata
Aissata DE
1 year
Memorable @UNGambia meeting at @MamaAfrica Arts Gallery. #SDGs
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Warm welcome #NChinbuah to the UN Family in The Gambia. Looking forward to working with you. To you @jayneyeboah , we thank you all the support and Wish you all the best back to NY, @UNGambia
@UNDP_TheGambia
UNDP The Gambia
4 years
We are thrilled to have you on board @NChinbuah and look forward to working with you towards achieving the #SDGs . Welcome to the smiling coast of Africa!
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
👌great initiative
@ElteeManju
Mandinka Kambaano
2 years
I am honored to be a part of this incredible working group dedicated to ensuring that @UNGambia and its partners have adequate safeguards and take appropriate action to combat SEA.
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
9 months
Already missing you @UNGambia 👋👋
@DeAissata
Aissata DE
9 months
Back to HQs ! @UNDP RBA Country Office Oversight Team - 9.10.23 #NYC
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Seraphine Wakana
7 months
I had the pleasure of meeting today with the @MoPED Min. Kenyeh Barlay, our development coordination entry point to the GoSL, to discuss coordination efforts on the next Medium-Term NDP, The Big 5 Game changers and our Cooperation Framework & my role as Co-Chair of DEPAC.
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Seraphine Wakana
3 years
Grateful to you all who joined hands to this saving life initiative @UNICEFGambia @WHOGAMBIA @UNGambia
@jonathanUNICEF
Gordon Jonathan Lewis
3 years
Great job @UNICEFGambia @MohGambia and @WHOGAMBIA . We look forward to the arrival this week of the COVID-19 vaccines thanks to the historical initiative behind @covaxxvaccine @UNICEFSupply @EvaUNICEF @unicefchief @MariePierre_P @CEPIvaccines @GaviSeth @MoHCovid19GMB
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Thanks Dear Aissata
@DeAissata
Aissata DE
2 years
@NarissaS2 @swakana99 Happy birthday Seraphine!!! Wish you many more
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Seraphine Wakana
2 years
Was indeed a pleasure to visit the CSO coalition on Elections situation room and exchange on the situation of parliamentary elections. Thank you for your contribution to the democratic process in The Gambia @UNGambia
@CCEGambia
CSO Coalition on Elections, The Gambia
2 years
@UNGambia Resident Coordinator Ms Seraphine Wakana & team are currently visiting our Election Situation Room. We're pleased to receive the #UNTeamGambia and look forward to receiving more dignitaries. @WANEP_Gambia @WANEP_Regional @Int_IDEA @UNDP_TheGambia . #GambiaDecides2022
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@swakana99
Seraphine Wakana
1 year
@UNGambia joins to express our deepest condolences to the people of Turkiye and the families of the victims.
@GambiaMoFA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - The Gambia
1 year
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
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Seraphine Wakana
4 years
Thanks for sharing @AbdouKolley indeed sustainability of efforts was addressed in the design stage.
@AbdouKolley
Abdou Kolley
4 years
@UNGambia @DeAissata @UNFPATheGambia @UNDP_TheGambia @UNICEFGambia @IOMGambia @WHOGAMBIA @swakana99 @MohGambia @UNOPS @UnaidsGambia I hope these units are being constructed in places and in a manner that they remain useful after covid19. We need to invest wisely even in emergencies.
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Seraphine Wakana
8 months
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
@LEONCENDIKUMANA
LEONCE NDIKUMANA
8 months
With deep sadness we learned of the passing of Dr. Janvier Nkurunziza, a great father & husband, a dear brother, a loyal friend for so many. An accomplished scholar, a great patriot. May his soul rest in peace; May God protect his family. We'll keep him in our hearts forever.
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