The Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations

H.E. Harold Agyeman presented his credentials to H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the first ever Permanent Representative of Ghana to ISA.

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The Permanent Representative of Ghana presents credentials to the ISA Secretary-General - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations New York, USA—H.E. Mr. Harold Adlai Agyeman presented his credentials to H.E. Mr. Michael W. Lodge, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), as the first ever Permanent Representative of Ghana to ISA, during a ceremony held on Friday, 21 June 2024.   Ambassador Agyeman, curr...

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Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons Fourth Review Conference - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Madam President, On behalf of the delegation of Ghana, I warmly congratulate you and the other members of the Bureau on your election to preside over this substantive conference. We look forward to reviewing progress in implementing the UN Programme of Action on Small Arms and Light Weapons (UNPoA)....

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Statement by Ghana at UN General Assembly 82nd plenary meeting 78th session - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Nana Akua Barnor UN General Assembly United Nations, New York May 23 2024   AT THE 82ND PLENARY MEETING OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONSIDER DRAFT RESOLUTION A/78/L.67 ON THE “INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REFLECTION AND COMMEMORATION OF THE 1995 GENOCIDE IN SREBRENICA”   Mr. President,   Ghana regrets...

The Security Council open debate in connection with "Strengthening the role of the African State in addressing global security and development challenges" under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security"

Strengthening the role of the African State in addressing global security and development challenges Ambassador Harold Agyeman Ghana’s Representative to the United Nations Security Council Chamber United Nations, New York May 23 2024   MAINTENANCE OF INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY: STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF THE AFRICAN STATE IN ADDRESSING GLOBAL SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES   Mr. Presi...

Amma Prempeh, Ghanaian Journalist today paid a visit to the Permanent Representative HaroldAgyeman and the Consul General Hon. Kingsley Daniel Atta Boafo to discuss her film documentary which highlights on the importance of Ghana’s culture through Kente.

International Dialogue on Migration: Kofi Kinaata, musician and songwriter from Ghana and National Goodwill Ambassador for the International Organization for Migration (IOM), addresses the International Dialogue on Migration (IDM) 2024 on the theme “Facilitating Regular Pathways to a Better Future: Harnessing the Power of Migration” The event is organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). in New York.
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Martin Kofi King Arthur, the Goodwill Ambassador of the International Organisation for Migration for Regular Migration paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Harold Agyeman in the margins of the ongoing International Dialogue on Migrations. Amb. Agyeman commended him for his work and encouraged him to use his voice to inspire society”

Statement by 🇬🇭 Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, Minister for Lands and
Natural Resources, Ghana @ at UN Forum on Forests, 19th session (UNFF19) "Science, technology and innovation must, therefore, contribute to the preservation and conservation of forests and restoration of degraded ones."
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Statement by Ghana at United Nations Forum on Forests, 19th session (UNFF19) t is estimated that some Three Hundred and Ninety-Three Billion US Dollars (US$393 billion) is required, annually, to save the world’s forests.

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Remarks at United Nations General Assembly 78th plenary meeting, 78th session - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Mr. President, Ghana regrets that the Security Council could not find the will to reflect in a consensual manner its views on contemporary issues relating to Outer Space, for which 115 Member States have agreed a treaty to govern its exploration and use.   We are particularly distressed because sin...

A five member delegation from the Information Services Department-Ghana, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Ambassador to the UN, H.E Harold Agyeman at the Ghana Mission in New York . The delegation is in New York participating in the 46th Annual session of the United Nations Committee on Information meetings. They discussed with the Ambassador, issues pertaining to information dissemination and effective communication.

The delegation is led by the Acting Director of ISD, Dr. Winnifred Nafisa Mahama, second from right. The rest of the members are: Mr. David D. Owusu-Amoah- Technical Adviser on ISD Transformation, first from right, Madam Ethel Codjoe Amissah- Head of Public Relations Coordinating Division, third from left, Mr. Joseph Amartey-Amarh- Head of Planning Budget Monitoring and Evaluation Division, first from left and Mr. Frank Asiedu- Deputy Head of Public Relations Coordinating Division, second from left.

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Remarks at United Nations General Assembly: 74th plenary meeting, 78th session - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Harold Agyeman Ghana’s Representative to the United Nations May 01 2024   Mr. President, Today’s meeting, as a result of the use of the veto by a permanent member of the Security Council, is regrettable, and highlights, once again, the strong concerns Ghana and many other countries h...

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57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development, CPD57 - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Dr. Leticia Adelaide Appiah, Executive Director, National Population Council United Nations, New York April 29, 2024   Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates Ladies and Gentlemen,   Three decades ago, in Cairo, we redefined the links between population and development and emphasized ...

Statement by Mustapha Ussif Minister for Youth and Sports @ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum 2024 in New York.

Statement by Ghana at Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Hon. Mustapha Ussif, Minister for Youth and Sports United Nations, New York April 16 2024   INTERVENTION BY HONOURABLE MUSTAPHA USSIF (MP), MINISTER FOR YOUTH AND SPORTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA, DURING THE ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM PLENARY SESSION: “YOUTH-LED ENGAGEMENT: URBAN CLIMATE FOR SUSTAINABLE C...

H.E Harold Adlai Agyeman Permanent Representative of Ghana to the UN, delivered a public lecture on Wednesday 20th March, at the KAIPTC on the topic " _Ghana's tenure at the UNSC and the situation in the Sahel".

Ambassador Harold Agyeman shares unique insights on Wet Africa and the Sahel during Ghana’s recent tenure on the UN Security Council, during a lecture at King’s College London.

Top diplomat shares insights with King's audience A leading international diplomat offered unique insights into his country’s tenure on the United Nations Security Council during a lecture at King’s College London.

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The sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) To ensure an all-of-society approach on gender matters, Ghana has prioritised collaboration with traditional authorities, faith-based leaders, civil society, and other stakeholders to promote positive socio-cultural norms and gender equality.

(CSW68)🇬🇭 Ghana has made significant strides by implementing policies that enhance
➡️Quality education for girls.
➡️Gender equality and protect women’s rights.

Commission on the Status of Women, Ministerial round table (CSW68) Firstly, prioritizing quality education and vocational training for girls.

Ghana’s 67th Independence Anniversary Thanksgiving Service was held at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in New York, located at 259 W 123rd Street in Manhattan, New York. His Excellency Harold Agyeman, Ghana’s Ambassador to the United Nations was the special guest of honor was accompanied by the Ghana's Consul general of New York, Hon. Kingsley Atta Boafo and Mr. Felix Nyarku Head of Chancery.

"Ghana stands resolute in our commitment to social development and poverty eradication."

Statement by Hon Lariba Zuweira Abudu at 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62)

Statement by Ghana at 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Hon. Hajia Lariba Abudu Minister for Gender Children and Social Protection. United Nations, New York February 06 2024   AT THE 62ND SESSION OF THE COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (CSOCD62) ON AGENDA ITEM 3(a): “FOSTERING SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH SOCIAL POLICIES TO ACCELERAT...

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UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East (Syria: Humanitarian situation) - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Ambassador Harold Agyeman Ghana’s Representative to the United Nations New York, New York September 27, 2023   UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL BRIEFING AND CONSULTATIONS ON THE MIDDLE EAST (SYRIAN CHEMICAL WEAPONS PROGRAMME)   Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on b...

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UNSC Briefing and Consultation on the situation in the Middle East We call on both parties to show maximum restraint and refrain from unilateral actions that contribute to violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and in Israel.

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UNSC Briefing on threats to International Peace and Security Sabotage of Nord Stream Pipelines - Ghana Permanent Mission to the United Nations Khalilah Hackman (Ms.) Security Council Chamber United Nations, New York September 26 2023   I Thank you Mr. President,   We have listened closely to the information provided by the briefers and note a common interest in unraveling the facts surrounding the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas ...

Press Conference: Briefing by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration of Ghana, H.E. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, along with Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, Atul Khare, and Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance, Catherine Pollard announce that Ghana will host the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Accra on December 5-6.