Permanent Mission of Namibia to the United Nations in New York | Our Permanent Representative and Ambassador@PendaNaanda | Our Ministry @MIRT_NAMIBIA
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Frid., 15 May 2026, Namibia joined the international community in Commemorating the 78th Anniversary of the Nakba, a tragic turning point in history that resulted in the displacement, dispossession, & suffering of the Palestinian people, an injustice that continues to this day.
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Friday, 15 May 2026, Amb. Penda Naanda, PR, paid tribute to the third President of the Republic of Botswana, HE Festus Mogae, who passed on 08 May 2026
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14 May’26@a Debate of Western European countries candidates for UNSC organized by the World Federation of UN Associations (WFUNA)-global nonprofit organization representing & coordinating a membership of over 100 national UN Associations (UNAs) & their thousands of constituents
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7 May 2026, the delegation of UN Palestinian Committee held a Press Conference organized by the UN Regional Information Centre for Western Europe (UNRIC) in Brussels, during which members of the delegation reviewed the latest developments in Palestine. youtu.be/U2l2R7lp-8w?si=omb8…
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New York: On 29 April’26, Amb. Penda Naanda met with H.E. Mr. Mukhamed Lou, Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the African Union, and Special Envoy. The two Ambassadors discussed the strengthening of bilateral and multilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries
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Namibia is participating in the 11th NPT RevCon, taking place from 27 April-22 May’26 in New York. In the #2024PactForTheFuture the international community committed itself to the goal of a world free from nuclear weapons, & so the RevCon provides an opportunity to reaffirm this
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#UNPFII25 | Hon. Moses //Khumub, MP, Deputy Minister: Office of the Vice President, delivered Namibia’s statement on the six mandated areas of the Permanent Forum. #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousHealth #Namibia #UnitedNations #NewYork
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Namibia, as a former Co-Facilitator of the Pact for the Future with Germany, was pleased to participate in the UN- PGA-led Interactive Dialogue, on the Pact and UN80 Initiative delivery, and emphasised the need for measurable outcomes through a more agile UN system.
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Namibia participated in the Interactive Dialogue of UN Member States with Mr. Rafael Grossi, candidate for the position of Secretary General of the UN. Namibia posed questions on the implementation of the Pact for the Future, support for Africa in UNSC Reforms, & the WPS Agenda.
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Amb. Penda Naanda met with Mr. Navid Hanif, UN Assistant SG for Economic Development, regarding Namibia’s participation in the SDG Investment Fair from 21-23 April’26, in NY. Participation in the fair would enable Namibia to connect with investors & explore potential funding
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Amb. Penda Naanda, and H.E. Stan O. Smith, PR of Bahamas to the UN, in their capacity as Co-Facilitators on enhancing Indigenous Peoples' Participation at the UN, met with HE Annalena Baerbock, UN PGA, today, for a brief on their mandate and the consultations that lie ahead.
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AvShalom Nghifitikeko, DPR, delivered remarks at the “Future We Want-Global Initiative for Young Leaders”, held at the UNHQ. He called on young leaders to be servant leaders, with high levels of integrity and morals, to contribute to making the world a better place.
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8/04/26-on the margins of the 9th Ministerial Meeting of ZOPACAS, Amb. Naanda, held a bilateral engagement with H.E. Ms. Leticia Carvalho, SG of the International Seabed Authority, & exchanged views on sustainable ocean governance, multilateral cooperation, & ocean science.
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Amb. Penda Naanda, attended the IX Ministerial Meeting of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic, on 09 April 2026, in Brazil, which discussed strengthening ties to stimulate maritime cooperation, and to bolster the maintenance of peace and security in the region
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26/3/26-Amb. Penda Naanda met with the leadership of the City of Rye, Westchester County, NY, Mr. Josh Nathan, Mayor and Mr. James Ward, Deputy Mayor. The meeting focused on opportunities for collaboration between the City of Rye & Namibia. Ms. Lwaba Jario accompanied Amb. Naanda
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On the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, HE Penda Naanda addressed UN Member States, reflecting on the horrific legacy of slavery, the slave trade, colonialism, apartheid, and racial segregation.
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Today, 25 March, the UN marked the International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Commemorations were addressed by HE President John Mahama of Ghana, HE Annalena Baerbock, PGA, HE Antonio Guterres, UN-SG, and several Member States.
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Today, Amb. Penda Naanda delivered a statement on the occasion of the 60th Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, marked each year on 21 March, which coincides with Namibia’s Independence Day and SADC Liberation Day (23 March).
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HE Penda Naanda chaired a side-event of the UN Palestine Committee on the margins of CSW-70, calling for justice and accountability for Palestinian Women and Girls, and the promotion of their rights, including their inalienable right to self-determination, freedom and dignity.
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