Karla Hershey
@karlahershey.bsky.social
UN Resident Coordinator in #Bhutan. Former UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in #Lesotho and #Serbia.
The Global Disability Inclusion Report is out:
“Inclusion is not merely an aspiration, but a fundamental human right.”
Local contexts shape barriers and enablers.
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded discrimination and higher risks.
www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/resource/glo...
“Inclusion is not merely an aspiration, but a fundamental human right.”
Local contexts shape barriers and enablers.
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded discrimination and higher risks.
www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/resource/glo...
Global Disability Inclusion Report - Global Disability Summit
The Global Disability Inclusion Report: Accelerating Disability Inclusion in a Changing and Diverse World was developed specifically for the Global Disability Summit 2025. It provides an overview of h...
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April 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The Global Disability Inclusion Report is out:
“Inclusion is not merely an aspiration, but a fundamental human right.”
Local contexts shape barriers and enablers.
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded discrimination and higher risks.
www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/resource/glo...
“Inclusion is not merely an aspiration, but a fundamental human right.”
Local contexts shape barriers and enablers.
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded discrimination and higher risks.
www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/resource/glo...
Congratulations to Mountain Hazelnuts on securing $7.9 m equity investment to expand climate-resilient agroforestry! This milestone underscores the power of sustainable investment in restoring degraded land, empowering smallholder farmers, and strengthening Bhutan’s green economy. shorturl.at/51WT5
Mountain Hazelnuts Secures Landmark International Investment, Strengthening Bhutan’s Sustainable Agriculture Sector
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March 28, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Congratulations to Mountain Hazelnuts on securing $7.9 m equity investment to expand climate-resilient agroforestry! This milestone underscores the power of sustainable investment in restoring degraded land, empowering smallholder farmers, and strengthening Bhutan’s green economy. shorturl.at/51WT5
Today, on #WorldDownSyndromeDay, we celebrate people with Down syndrome. Let’s commit to building a world where every person can thrive. True progress is only possible when no one is left behind. 🧦
March 21, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Today, on #WorldDownSyndromeDay, we celebrate people with Down syndrome. Let’s commit to building a world where every person can thrive. True progress is only possible when no one is left behind. 🧦
Productive discussions with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance, and the Cabinet Secretary on advancing Bhutan’s development priorities. Strengthening the #FundingCompact is key to unlocking more resources for sustainable growth and resilience.
March 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Productive discussions with the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance, and the Cabinet Secretary on advancing Bhutan’s development priorities. Strengthening the #FundingCompact is key to unlocking more resources for sustainable growth and resilience.
Congratulations to Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck on her remarkable 25th anniversary as UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador! Your Majesty's dedication to empowering women and girls is an inspiration to us all. #IWD2025 #UNFPA #WomensDay"
March 9, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Congratulations to Her Majesty Gyalyum Sangay Choden Wangchuck on her remarkable 25th anniversary as UNFPA Goodwill Ambassador! Your Majesty's dedication to empowering women and girls is an inspiration to us all. #IWD2025 #UNFPA #WomensDay"
On #WomenInScience Day, we celebrate Bhutanese women breaking barriers in STEM! From space engineers to energy experts, they’re shaping the future. Dr. Pooja Lepcha & Dechen Dema prove that science knows no gender. #STEMforAll #GirlsInSTEM #Bhutan
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Read the full story bhutan.un.org/en/289052-bh...
February 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
On #WomenInScience Day, we celebrate Bhutanese women breaking barriers in STEM! From space engineers to energy experts, they’re shaping the future. Dr. Pooja Lepcha & Dechen Dema prove that science knows no gender. #STEMforAll #GirlsInSTEM #Bhutan
Read the full story bhutan.un.org/en/289052-bh...
Read the full story bhutan.un.org/en/289052-bh...
Welcome @qudongyufao.bsky.social to Bhutan! Grateful to PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay for leading the One-Child,One-Egg initiative.With USD 2M from FAO,32,000 students in 300 schools will receive an egg daily,a step towards better child nutrition!A step towards a healthier future for Bhutan’s children
February 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Welcome @qudongyufao.bsky.social to Bhutan! Grateful to PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay for leading the One-Child,One-Egg initiative.With USD 2M from FAO,32,000 students in 300 schools will receive an egg daily,a step towards better child nutrition!A step towards a healthier future for Bhutan’s children
On 29 January, the UN Bhutan Country Team held the 2nd High-Level Development Partners Group Meeting in New Delhi. It was a valuable opportunity to engage on Bhutan’s economic landscape,gender equality,food systems progress, and more. Grateful for insightful discussions and strengthened partnerships
January 31, 2025 at 5:16 AM
On 29 January, the UN Bhutan Country Team held the 2nd High-Level Development Partners Group Meeting in New Delhi. It was a valuable opportunity to engage on Bhutan’s economic landscape,gender equality,food systems progress, and more. Grateful for insightful discussions and strengthened partnerships
Today, Bhutan took a significant step forward in advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The inaugural meeting of the Agenda Chikha Steering Committee reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to building a society where every individual thrives with dignity and opportunity.
December 4, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Today, Bhutan took a significant step forward in advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities. The inaugural meeting of the Agenda Chikha Steering Committee reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to building a society where every individual thrives with dignity and opportunity.