Civil Society Dialogue with Ambassador Sekeris of Greece
On May 9, 2025, WFUNA organized the 61st installment in a series of monthly dialogues between the President of the UN Security Council and Civil Society organizations.
Civil Society Dialogue with Greece, President of the UN Security Council for May, 2025.
On May 9, 2025, WFUNA organized the 61st installment in a series of monthly dialogues between the President of the UN Security Council and Civil Society organizations. The Dialogue was held in-person at United Nations Headquarters and broadcast live on UN Web TV for wider accessibility.
The dialogue featured H.E. Evangelos Sekeris, Permanent Representative of the Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN, and was moderated by Aziel Goulandris, Secretary-General of WFUNA. The event was broadcasted live on UN Web TV and promoted on social media with the hashtag #MeetUNSCPres to allow for a participation from a global audience and wider stakeholder engagement.
Ambassador Sekeris shared the Council’s programme of work for the month of May. He spoke about Greece’s priorities, including maritime security and the Women, Peace and Security agenda. The Ambassador also spoke about the link between climate change and security, and prioritizing the protection of children in armed conflict.
The floor was then opened for questions from representatives of civil society organizations, inquiring about Sudan, civil society participation, peace process in Yemen, minority rights, as well as the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
In his commentary, the Ambassador stressed the importance of taking a holistic approach to current issues and the importance of consulting many perspectives, including civil society.
In case you missed it, you can watch the full debate here.
WFUNA will continue hosting monthly briefing with subsequent Presidents of the United Nations Security Council. Stay tuned for more information on the next CSO Dialogue!
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