Mission of Portugal to the UN
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Official Bluesky account of the Permanent Mission of Portugal to United Nations in NY
At the #UNSC open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, Portugal stressed that starvation must never be used as method of warfare & humanitarian access must be protected.
Portugal remains committed to strengthening global action against hunger, both through our humanitarian & development aid.
Portugal remains committed to strengthening global action against hunger, both through our humanitarian & development aid.
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
At the #UNSC open debate on conflict-related food insecurity, Portugal stressed that starvation must never be used as method of warfare & humanitarian access must be protected.
Portugal remains committed to strengthening global action against hunger, both through our humanitarian & development aid.
Portugal remains committed to strengthening global action against hunger, both through our humanitarian & development aid.
Portugal renewed its call to meaningful Security Council reform: broader representation, improved working methods, stronger links with the General Assembly, and greater responsibility in the use of the veto.
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Portugal renewed its call to meaningful Security Council reform: broader representation, improved working methods, stronger links with the General Assembly, and greater responsibility in the use of the veto.
At the GA's debate on the International Atomic Energy Agency, Portugal - having recently been elected to the IAEA's Board of Governors - expressed strong support to the Agency's work on nuclear security & safety, on peaceful uses of nuclear technology & on technical cooperation.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
At the GA's debate on the International Atomic Energy Agency, Portugal - having recently been elected to the IAEA's Board of Governors - expressed strong support to the Agency's work on nuclear security & safety, on peaceful uses of nuclear technology & on technical cooperation.
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Portugal reaffirmed today its commitment to more transparent and effective working methods in the Security Council, including on the modalities for the next SG selection and closer cooperation with the GA and PBC. Stronger methods mean stronger multilateralism.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Portugal reaffirmed today its commitment to more transparent and effective working methods in the Security Council, including on the modalities for the next SG selection and closer cooperation with the GA and PBC. Stronger methods mean stronger multilateralism.
Portugal will keep advocating for a UN where power is exercised responsibly. A stronger General Assembly, enhancing accountability mechanisms, and a transparent Secretary-General selection process are key to restoring trust in multilateralism.
November 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Portugal will keep advocating for a UN where power is exercised responsibly. A stronger General Assembly, enhancing accountability mechanisms, and a transparent Secretary-General selection process are key to restoring trust in multilateralism.
Portugal and Fiji, co-chairs of the GoF of Ocean, joined the GoF of Climate, co-chaired by France and Morocco, and others to advance the nexus Ocean-climate at #COP30 in Belem.
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Portugal and Fiji, co-chairs of the GoF of Ocean, joined the GoF of Climate, co-chaired by France and Morocco, and others to advance the nexus Ocean-climate at #COP30 in Belem.
The Third Committee adopted today the Resolution on "Policies and Programmes involving Youth", presented by #CaboVerde,
#Kazakhstan and Portugal.
Despite being called to a vote, 169 Member States supported the Resolution, which seeks to advance #Youth agenda.
#Kazakhstan and Portugal.
Despite being called to a vote, 169 Member States supported the Resolution, which seeks to advance #Youth agenda.
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The Third Committee adopted today the Resolution on "Policies and Programmes involving Youth", presented by #CaboVerde,
#Kazakhstan and Portugal.
Despite being called to a vote, 169 Member States supported the Resolution, which seeks to advance #Youth agenda.
#Kazakhstan and Portugal.
Despite being called to a vote, 169 Member States supported the Resolution, which seeks to advance #Youth agenda.
PT at the #UN 4th Committee, on behalf of the #CPLP, speaking in Portuguese, reaffirmed the CPLP belief in people-centered peace operations that foster sustainable & deliver lasting results. Our shared experience shows that multilateralism is the path to a more transformative and sustainable peace.
November 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
At Security Council debate on small arms, Portugal stressed 3 points:
- proliferation of these weapons (also due to 3D printing) remains a threat, incl in Sahel or Haiti
- the UN already has means (ATT, UNSCAR) to address this challenge
- further cooperation between States is needed
- proliferation of these weapons (also due to 3D printing) remains a threat, incl in Sahel or Haiti
- the UN already has means (ATT, UNSCAR) to address this challenge
- further cooperation between States is needed
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
At Security Council debate on small arms, Portugal stressed 3 points:
- proliferation of these weapons (also due to 3D printing) remains a threat, incl in Sahel or Haiti
- the UN already has means (ATT, UNSCAR) to address this challenge
- further cooperation between States is needed
- proliferation of these weapons (also due to 3D printing) remains a threat, incl in Sahel or Haiti
- the UN already has means (ATT, UNSCAR) to address this challenge
- further cooperation between States is needed
At the #SocialSummit2025 in Doha, Qatar, the Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security stressed that Portugal remains firmly committed to building a fair, inclusive and sustainable society, guided by the principles of social justice, solidarity and respect for human rights.
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
At the #SocialSummit2025 in Doha, Qatar, the Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security stressed that Portugal remains firmly committed to building a fair, inclusive and sustainable society, guided by the principles of social justice, solidarity and respect for human rights.
At the #UN 4th Committee, Portugal spoke for the CPLP, highlighting that Portuguese, spoken by over 300M people, is the most used non-official UN language. As a bridge between cultures, we stand for multilingualism, inclusion, and integrity in global communication.
November 4, 2025 at 6:38 AM
At the #UN 4th Committee, Portugal spoke for the CPLP, highlighting that Portuguese, spoken by over 300M people, is the most used non-official UN language. As a bridge between cultures, we stand for multilingualism, inclusion, and integrity in global communication.
Portugal commended today Pres. Human Rights Council for presenting Council's report &, while highlighting active role played by Portugal in Geneva, stressed natl commitment to supporting HRC & its integrity, following closely the expected impacts of budgetary decisions & reforms in the work of HRC.
October 31, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Portugal commended today Pres. Human Rights Council for presenting Council's report &, while highlighting active role played by Portugal in Geneva, stressed natl commitment to supporting HRC & its integrity, following closely the expected impacts of budgetary decisions & reforms in the work of HRC.
The Portuguese Mission hosted the GoF of DRR meeting with SR of UNSG for DRR Mr Kamal Kishore. It provided Ambassadors with the opportunity to engage in a dialogue on UNDRR’s Strategic Framework 2026-2030. Ambassador Rui Vinhas shared Portuguese concrete experiences and actions in this framework.
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The Portuguese Mission hosted the GoF of DRR meeting with SR of UNSG for DRR Mr Kamal Kishore. It provided Ambassadors with the opportunity to engage in a dialogue on UNDRR’s Strategic Framework 2026-2030. Ambassador Rui Vinhas shared Portuguese concrete experiences and actions in this framework.
To mark #UNDay, the UN 80th anniversary and Portugal's 70 year as member, Ambassador Vinhas joined the event on "Future of #Multilateralism, UN System Reform, and Portugal's Contribution", fostering an in-depth & constructive debate on Portugal's role in redefining the emerging international order.
October 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
To mark #UNDay, the UN 80th anniversary and Portugal's 70 year as member, Ambassador Vinhas joined the event on "Future of #Multilateralism, UN System Reform, and Portugal's Contribution", fostering an in-depth & constructive debate on Portugal's role in redefining the emerging international order.
At #2C side-event on disaster risk reduction & #FfD @undrr.bsky.social, Portugal defended ↗️ investment in #DRR, as a key condition for safeguarding lives and achieving the SDGs, including through the SG's Early Warning for All Initiative, to which it contributed half million euros
October 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
At #2C side-event on disaster risk reduction & #FfD @undrr.bsky.social, Portugal defended ↗️ investment in #DRR, as a key condition for safeguarding lives and achieving the SDGs, including through the SG's Early Warning for All Initiative, to which it contributed half million euros
At the UNGA's plenary debate on African development, Portugal made 3 points:
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
At the UNGA's plenary debate on African development, Portugal made 3 points:
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
- Africa needs greater voice at UNSC and RES 2719 must be implemented;
- Africa can lead a sustainable industrial revolution;
- development is not possible without implementation of Sevilla Commitment & reforming finance.
Portugal thanks the Chair of #3C for convening an informal youth event on "Building Intergenerational Solutions for an Inclusive Future" which benefitted from insightful contributions of Youth.
Portugal supported the Chair, providing remote acess of #Youth from all over the world. @mgcy.bsky.social
Portugal supported the Chair, providing remote acess of #Youth from all over the world. @mgcy.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Portugal thanks the Chair of #3C for convening an informal youth event on "Building Intergenerational Solutions for an Inclusive Future" which benefitted from insightful contributions of Youth.
Portugal supported the Chair, providing remote acess of #Youth from all over the world. @mgcy.bsky.social
Portugal supported the Chair, providing remote acess of #Youth from all over the world. @mgcy.bsky.social
At the 1C general debate, Portugal underlined 3 points:
- attachment to disarmament through international law
- need for political will to address proliferation crises and technological challenges
- Portugal's readiness to make recommendations to strengthen the arms control architecture
- attachment to disarmament through international law
- need for political will to address proliferation crises and technological challenges
- Portugal's readiness to make recommendations to strengthen the arms control architecture
October 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
At the 1C general debate, Portugal underlined 3 points:
- attachment to disarmament through international law
- need for political will to address proliferation crises and technological challenges
- Portugal's readiness to make recommendations to strengthen the arms control architecture
- attachment to disarmament through international law
- need for political will to address proliferation crises and technological challenges
- Portugal's readiness to make recommendations to strengthen the arms control architecture
Portugal was pleased to host, with Missions of @stateofqatar.bsky.social, #Finland and UNUCPR, a workshop on the General Assembly’s role in good offices and mediation — reaffirming the GA’s vital contribution to sustaining peace and the importance of inclusive, preventive diplomacy at the UN.
October 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Portugal was pleased to host, with Missions of @stateofqatar.bsky.social, #Finland and UNUCPR, a workshop on the General Assembly’s role in good offices and mediation — reaffirming the GA’s vital contribution to sustaining peace and the importance of inclusive, preventive diplomacy at the UN.
Team Portugal mourns the passing of Catarina de Albuquerque, a renowned & tireless Portuguese Human Rights Defender who contributed to promote significant advances of #Economic, #Social & #Cultural Rights, being also the first Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to safe drinking water & sanitation
October 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Team Portugal mourns the passing of Catarina de Albuquerque, a renowned & tireless Portuguese Human Rights Defender who contributed to promote significant advances of #Economic, #Social & #Cultural Rights, being also the first Special Rapporteur on the Human Right to safe drinking water & sanitation
At #2C general debate, Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to the sustainable development pillar of the 🇺🇳UN Charter. In a time of rising tensions, we must defend multilateralism to achieve the global goals. Portugal will contribute as co-facilitator, negotiator and partner.
October 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
At #2C general debate, Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to the sustainable development pillar of the 🇺🇳UN Charter. In a time of rising tensions, we must defend multilateralism to achieve the global goals. Portugal will contribute as co-facilitator, negotiator and partner.
As we mark 25 years of #UNSCR1325, Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the #WPS agenda through its National Action Plan — integrating gender perspectives in foreign policy, peacekeeping & development. As UNSC candidate (2027–2028), we will work to turn WPS promises into reality.
October 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
As we mark 25 years of #UNSCR1325, Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the #WPS agenda through its National Action Plan — integrating gender perspectives in foreign policy, peacekeeping & development. As UNSC candidate (2027–2028), we will work to turn WPS promises into reality.
At the General Debate of #UNGA #3C, Portugal highlighted longstanding priorities on #HumanRights, including:
- #Economic, #Social & #Cultural Rights
- Right to #Education
- Protection of #Children in armed conflict
- #Youth and #Older Persons’ Rights
- #Gender Equality
#Portugal4HumanRights
- #Economic, #Social & #Cultural Rights
- Right to #Education
- Protection of #Children in armed conflict
- #Youth and #Older Persons’ Rights
- #Gender Equality
#Portugal4HumanRights
October 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
At the General Debate of #UNGA #3C, Portugal highlighted longstanding priorities on #HumanRights, including:
- #Economic, #Social & #Cultural Rights
- Right to #Education
- Protection of #Children in armed conflict
- #Youth and #Older Persons’ Rights
- #Gender Equality
#Portugal4HumanRights
- #Economic, #Social & #Cultural Rights
- Right to #Education
- Protection of #Children in armed conflict
- #Youth and #Older Persons’ Rights
- #Gender Equality
#Portugal4HumanRights