Funmi Balogun
@FunmiB
UN Resident Coordinator, Timor-Leste. Feminist, mother, passionate about women’s agency/leadership, rights, multilateralism, story-teller. Views strictly mine.
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My newest blog. Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding: Reflections from South Sudan - African Feminism (AF) #WomenPeacePower #UNSRC1325 africanfeminism.com/womens-meaning…
At #MNEC workshop “Beyond Accession: Implementing @ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Commitments”, RC @FunmiB underscored how @UNTimorLeste will support Govt in advancing #SDGs through AEC implementation & new UNSDCF 2026–30, fostering inclusive development for all. 🌏🤝
"Sexual exploitation, abuse & harassment have no place in the @UN." An all @UNTimorLeste staff online #PSEA townhall, led by RC @FunmiB with 6 UN agency panellists, reaffirmed to further strengthen mechanisms. Survivors come first: safety, dignity, choice & support.
1 of 5: 🌍 UN is committed to grounded leadership. RC @FunmiB joined by @UN agencies incl @unwomenTL @WFP in 🇹🇱 visited Maubisse, Suai & Maliana, meeting farmers, women weavers, & local leaders to connect national priorities with lives on ground #UNinAction #LeavingNoOneBehind
2 of 5: 🧵 Timorese women are weaving change. RC @FunmiB met Women's Weavers Association & cooperatives with @unwomenTL, celebrating craftsmanship, creativity, and the power of economic independence. Tradition meets transformation. #WomenLead #GenderEquality #TimorLeste
3 of 5: 🌾 Farmers are the heart of resilience. In Suai & Maliana, RC @FunmiB met farmers, rice growers, & horticultural groups with @WFP🇹🇱 & @FAOTimorLeste, learning how communities adapt to climate change & strengthen local food systems. #ZeroHunger #ClimateAction #TimorLeste
4 of 5: 🥣 Healthy children, brighter futures. UN RC @FunmiB joined by @WFP🇹🇱 team visited school feeding programmes, ensuring every child has the nutrition to learn, grow, and dream big. Because no child should learn on an empty stomach. #Education #SDG2 #TimorLeste
5 of 5: 🏛️ Local leadership, shared progress. RC @FunmiB & joint delegation's meetings with Suai & Maliana Municipal Authorities reaffirmed UN’s commitment to local partnerships, aligning community priorities with national development goals. #UNPartnerships #LocalAction
🌍Today marks 25 years of #UNSCR1325 — a milestone for Women, Peace & Security. From Timor-Leste to the world, women are central to peacebuilding. Let’s keep pushing for inclusive peace. 🇦🇺 is proud to support inclusive efforts that empower women & girls.
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste opens a new chapter with its historic accession to @ASEAN, a bold step toward deeper regional integration. UN RC @FunmiB says joining ASEAN is more than a milestone; it’s a platform for #TimorLeste to trade, learn and lead. 🌏 news.un.org/pt/story/2025/…
Akina Mama wa Afrika is celebrating 40 years of Weaving Feminist Futures on the African continent. Join the celebration on the livestream . youtube.com/livemhM3NDyH1P… #AMwAat40
Akina Mama wa Afrika continues to be the heart beat of feminist political organizing. Not once have we put our foot off the pedal in naming and working on dismantling the systems of oppression, colonialism, neocolonialism, capitalism, neoliberalism, patriarchy from which our…
Parabens to the wonderful government and people of Timor-Leste on this historic achievement!
🌏✨ UN Country Team extends its warmest 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to the Government and People of Timor-Leste! Today marks a historic moment as Timor-Leste officially joins ASEAN as its 11th member. #TimorLeste #ASEAN #StrongerTogether #HistoricDay #TogetherWeRise
(3/3) #UNDay reminds us @UN is more than an institution, it’s a living promise. Under RC @FunmiB’s leadership & joined by all UN agencies our celebration at #UNHouse brought young minds & dialogues together. Let’s act as one & build our shared future. 🌏💙 #UnitedNations #Youth
(1/3) Today, on #UNDay2025, the UN Family in #TimorLeste gathered at UN House under RC @FunmiB’s leadership, to celebrate 80 years of the @UN 🌍✨ Over 35 students from 22 schools joined us, learning how UN agencies are shaping a better future for all. #UNDay #TimorLeste
(2/3) Inspiring to engage with young leaders at #UNHouse for #UNDay2025! 💫 Together, we watched SG’s message & powerful short film "A Living Legacy", a moving tribute to 80 years of global solidarity. As RC @FunmiB said, “We the peoples... are the living promise of the UN."🤝
Under RC @FunmiB's leadership, RCO #TimorLeste team continues to embody #UNValues through everyday actions, fostering trust, integrity, and inclusion. By participating in #LeadershipDialogue2025, we reaffirm our shared commitment to the @UN values💙 #OneUN #Leadership #TimorLeste
UN RC @FunmiB met Minister of Justice HE Dr Sérgio Hornai to discuss stronger cooperation on rule of law, access to justice & institutional development. UN continues to support Timor-Leste’s journey toward sustainable and inclusive justice for all. #TimorLeste #Justice #UNwork
🇺🇳🤝🇵🇹 New Ambassador of Portugal to Timor-Leste, H.E. Duarte Alves, paid a courtesy call on UN RC @FunmiB. She welcomed him to the historic #UNHouse. Both reiterated enduring partnership between 🇺🇳 & 🇵🇹 in supporting #TimorLeste’s peace, development and nation-building journey.
Say good morning to our new medicine laureate Mary Brunkow! 🎉 This photo was taken by Brunkow's husband Ross Colquhoun at 4:30 in the morning, just after she had received the news.
🤝 Under leadership of RC @FunmiB & RC @SabharwalGita, @UNTimorLeste, @UninIndonesia, DGC & UNIC Jakarta collaborated for a week-long comms workshop in #TimorLeste. Building skills, sharing resources & co-creating strategies - advancing #UNReform & greater @UN support & impact✨
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