Jerome Mellon
@jeromemellon.bsky.social
Head of Policy & Operations Team at Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, Department of Peace Operations, United Nations, posting about peace, security & governance in #Sahel, #WestAfrica, #CentralAfrica, #Africa; views are my own
🔄 Coming full circle: after having worked on planning the @UN peacekeeping mission in #Mali @UN_MINUSMA (2012-2013), then accompanying its deployment, growth and operations (2013-2018), with a focus on strengthening the #RuleOfLaw and security and justice institutions...
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 AM
🔄 Coming full circle: after having worked on planning the @UN peacekeeping mission in #Mali @UN_MINUSMA (2012-2013), then accompanying its deployment, growth and operations (2013-2018), with a focus on strengthening the #RuleOfLaw and security and justice institutions...
📢At Mission of @GermanyUN, inspiring high-level event with voices from the field about the future of @UN work on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration #DDR, going beyond men with guns to also focus on women, communities, #peacebuilding, #prevention. #DDRsymposium
November 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
📢At Mission of @GermanyUN, inspiring high-level event with voices from the field about the future of @UN work on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration #DDR, going beyond men with guns to also focus on women, communities, #peacebuilding, #prevention. #DDRsymposium
🎙Recently briefed @UN Member States on how the rule of law approach of @orolsi.bsky.social makes #CounterTerrorism and the prevention of #ViolentExtremism effective in the field. Also thanked outgoing @UN_OCT USG #Voronkov for his steadfast work and inspiring leadership. #CT #PCVE
October 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🎙Recently briefed @UN Member States on how the rule of law approach of @orolsi.bsky.social makes #CounterTerrorism and the prevention of #ViolentExtremism effective in the field. Also thanked outgoing @UN_OCT USG #Voronkov for his steadfast work and inspiring leadership. #CT #PCVE
Em #SaoTomeEPrincipe 🇸🇹, o Primeiro-Ministro, interlocutores dos setores da #justiça e #segurança, com @ONU_STP, reconheceram o impacto e a necessidade do suporte contínuo da @orolsi.bsky.social para o desenvolvimento institucional. Reiteramos nosso compromisso de continuar engajados.
August 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Em #SaoTomeEPrincipe 🇸🇹, o Primeiro-Ministro, interlocutores dos setores da #justiça e #segurança, com @ONU_STP, reconheceram o impacto e a necessidade do suporte contínuo da @orolsi.bsky.social para o desenvolvimento institucional. Reiteramos nosso compromisso de continuar engajados.
In #SaoTomeAndPrincipe 🇸🇹, the Prime Minister, key interlocutors of the #justice & #security sector and @ONU_STP confirmed the significant impact and continuing needs of @orolsi.bsky.social institutional development advisory #IDA support. We committed to remaining fully engaged.
August 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
In #SaoTomeAndPrincipe 🇸🇹, the Prime Minister, key interlocutors of the #justice & #security sector and @ONU_STP confirmed the significant impact and continuing needs of @orolsi.bsky.social institutional development advisory #IDA support. We committed to remaining fully engaged.
🇵🇹Productive discussions with ministries of Foreign Affairs @NEstrangeiro_pt & @Defesa_pt and with #AtlanticCentre & @InstCamoes in #Lisbon about work of @orolsi.bsky.social Institutional Development Advisers #IDA, including in lusophone countries, as we aim to work closer with #Portugal.
July 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🇵🇹Productive discussions with ministries of Foreign Affairs @NEstrangeiro_pt & @Defesa_pt and with #AtlanticCentre & @InstCamoes in #Lisbon about work of @orolsi.bsky.social Institutional Development Advisers #IDA, including in lusophone countries, as we aim to work closer with #Portugal.
In #SierraLeone 🇸🇱, I participated in a weeklong @orolsi.bsky.social mission to discuss with Government, civil society and @UNSierraLeone how our Institutional Development Advisory #IDA programme could contribute to #peace, #justice and #security in the country.
July 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In #SierraLeone 🇸🇱, I participated in a weeklong @orolsi.bsky.social mission to discuss with Government, civil society and @UNSierraLeone how our Institutional Development Advisory #IDA programme could contribute to #peace, #justice and #security in the country.
O Presidente de #SaoTomeEPrincipe discursou na Comissão de Consolidação da Paz e se reuniu com o @undppa.bsky.social PBSO e o @orolsi.bsky.social, destacando a implementacao de sua estratégia de #PrevencaoDeConflitos e o progresso continuo na #ReformaDoSetorDeSegurança e #justica. #PBC @RepSaoTome
June 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
O Presidente de #SaoTomeEPrincipe discursou na Comissão de Consolidação da Paz e se reuniu com o @undppa.bsky.social PBSO e o @orolsi.bsky.social, destacando a implementacao de sua estratégia de #PrevencaoDeConflitos e o progresso continuo na #ReformaDoSetorDeSegurança e #justica. #PBC @RepSaoTome
The President of #SaoTomeAndPrincipe addressed the @unpeacebuilding.bsky.social Commission and met @undppa.bsky.social PBSO and @orolsi.bsky.social, highlighting the adoption of its #ConflictPrevention strategy and steady progress on #justice and #SecuritySectorReform. #PBC @RepSaoTome
June 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The President of #SaoTomeAndPrincipe addressed the @unpeacebuilding.bsky.social Commission and met @undppa.bsky.social PBSO and @orolsi.bsky.social, highlighting the adoption of its #ConflictPrevention strategy and steady progress on #justice and #SecuritySectorReform. #PBC @RepSaoTome
📢 Full house at @UN Headquarters today for #ECOSOCYouth event co-organized by @orolsi.bsky.social on strengthening institutions, including #justice and #security systems, for #GenderEquality and youth participation in #SustainableDevelopment and #Peacebuilding.
April 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
📢 Full house at @UN Headquarters today for #ECOSOCYouth event co-organized by @orolsi.bsky.social on strengthening institutions, including #justice and #security systems, for #GenderEquality and youth participation in #SustainableDevelopment and #Peacebuilding.
Discussing @UN, @UNPeacekeeping , #governance and #RuleOfLaw with @NYUCGA students and @WPSSidhu is always thought-provoking: the questions were excellent and touched upon fundamental aspects of UN and @orolsi.bsky.social support to conflict, fragile and complex settings worldwide.
March 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Discussing @UN, @UNPeacekeeping , #governance and #RuleOfLaw with @NYUCGA students and @WPSSidhu is always thought-provoking: the questions were excellent and touched upon fundamental aspects of UN and @orolsi.bsky.social support to conflict, fragile and complex settings worldwide.
At @GermanyUN today, inspiring stories and insightful recommendations on promoting #gender-responsive disarmament, demobilization & reintegration #DDR processes, from #prevention to #peacekeeping to #peacebuilding. #Nigeria #Cameroon #Haiti
March 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
At @GermanyUN today, inspiring stories and insightful recommendations on promoting #gender-responsive disarmament, demobilization & reintegration #DDR processes, from #prevention to #peacekeeping to #peacebuilding. #Nigeria #Cameroon #Haiti
Malgré les tumultes politiques actuels, Québécois & New-Yorkais se sont réunis pour célébrer et renforcer l'amitié & le partenariat entre les deux voisins, inspirés par @M_Biron, ministre Relations internationales & Francophonie, et @BrulotteDavid, délégué général @QuebecNewYork.
March 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Malgré les tumultes politiques actuels, Québécois & New-Yorkais se sont réunis pour célébrer et renforcer l'amitié & le partenariat entre les deux voisins, inspirés par @M_Biron, ministre Relations internationales & Francophonie, et @BrulotteDavid, délégué général @QuebecNewYork.
Despite the ongoing political turmoil, Quebeckers & New Yorkers met to celebrate and strengthen the friendship & partnership between the two neighbours, inspired by @M_Biron, Minister of International Relations & Francophonie, and @BrulotteDavid, @QuebecNewYork Delegate General.
March 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Despite the ongoing political turmoil, Quebeckers & New Yorkers met to celebrate and strengthen the friendship & partnership between the two neighbours, inspired by @M_Biron, Minister of International Relations & Francophonie, and @BrulotteDavid, @QuebecNewYork Delegate General.
Thrilled to have participated in @ipinst.bsky.social scenario-based, future-oriented exercises. Based on real & fictional conflict scenarios taking place in the near or distant future, we designed brand new #PeaceOperations, blending existing processes with new & innovative ideas and models.
March 12, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Thrilled to have participated in @ipinst.bsky.social scenario-based, future-oriented exercises. Based on real & fictional conflict scenarios taking place in the near or distant future, we designed brand new #PeaceOperations, blending existing processes with new & innovative ideas and models.
While discussing multi-actor security networks in #Pacific region, challenges of hybrid governance, security & justice, of persisting systems inherited from colonial era, and of great powers competition came up, strikingly reminiscent of #WestAfrica & #Sahel challenges. #Hawaii @cega-uc.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
While discussing multi-actor security networks in #Pacific region, challenges of hybrid governance, security & justice, of persisting systems inherited from colonial era, and of great powers competition came up, strikingly reminiscent of #WestAfrica & #Sahel challenges. #Hawaii @cega-uc.bsky.social
@orolsi.bsky.social forneceu um especialista de alto nível para informar o Comitê Técnico para a Revisão do Setor de Segurança de São Tomé e Príncipe e discutir com seus membros e @Eric_Overvest da @ONU_STP os próximos passos, necessidades prioritárias e a visão geral para a reforma. #RSS
February 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
@orolsi.bsky.social forneceu um especialista de alto nível para informar o Comitê Técnico para a Revisão do Setor de Segurança de São Tomé e Príncipe e discutir com seus membros e @Eric_Overvest da @ONU_STP os próximos passos, necessidades prioritárias e a visão geral para a reforma. #RSS
@orolsi.bsky.social provided a high-level expert to brief the Technical Committee for the Review of the Security Sector of Sao Tome & Principe and discuss with its members and @Eric_Overvest of @ONU_STP the next steps, priority needs, and overall vision for #SecuritySectorReform. #SSR
February 21, 2025 at 10:39 PM
@orolsi.bsky.social provided a high-level expert to brief the Technical Committee for the Review of the Security Sector of Sao Tome & Principe and discuss with its members and @Eric_Overvest of @ONU_STP the next steps, priority needs, and overall vision for #SecuritySectorReform. #SSR
Inspiring words by @bobbyrae48.bsky.social for Canadians working at @UN during a time of crises and conflicts, highlighting #Canada values and posture in the world.
February 11, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Inspiring words by @bobbyrae48.bsky.social for Canadians working at @UN during a time of crises and conflicts, highlighting #Canada values and posture in the world.
I wonder if it is the official account: note the two "s" at the end of his name in his handle, and the missing hyphen in "Secretary-General". 🤷🏻♂️
December 10, 2024 at 1:06 PM
I wonder if it is the official account: note the two "s" at the end of his name in his handle, and the missing hyphen in "Secretary-General". 🤷🏻♂️
👨🎓Another stimulating exchange with @NYUniversity students of @NYUCGA, this time on panel moderated by @WPSSidhu with @jennarusso.bsky.social, @meganroberts.bsky.social & @SEinsiedel, to discuss realities of a @UN career: mind-broadening, sense of purpose but often frustrating and demands resilience.
December 6, 2024 at 5:36 AM
👨🎓Another stimulating exchange with @NYUniversity students of @NYUCGA, this time on panel moderated by @WPSSidhu with @jennarusso.bsky.social, @meganroberts.bsky.social & @SEinsiedel, to discuss realities of a @UN career: mind-broadening, sense of purpose but often frustrating and demands resilience.
Today was my first time briefing the UN #SecurityCouncil Military Staff Committee: we discussed the issue of #transitions when UN field missions close down. I argued that strengthening justice & security institutions should remain a priority to sustain hard-won #RuleOfLaw gains.
November 23, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Today was my first time briefing the UN #SecurityCouncil Military Staff Committee: we discussed the issue of #transitions when UN field missions close down. I argued that strengthening justice & security institutions should remain a priority to sustain hard-won #RuleOfLaw gains.
I joined UNSMIL in #Tunis to help facilitate dialogue between #Libya defence & security actors. They focused on technical collaboration to address #BorderSecurity, illicit #migration & #ViolentExtremism, with due consideration for regional dynamics and for #RuleOfLaw. #UNPDF
November 20, 2024 at 3:13 PM
I joined UNSMIL in #Tunis to help facilitate dialogue between #Libya defence & security actors. They focused on technical collaboration to address #BorderSecurity, illicit #migration & #ViolentExtremism, with due consideration for regional dynamics and for #RuleOfLaw. #UNPDF