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Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN | New York

Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN | New York

Development

Ending global poverty and hunger is a cornerstone of Ireland’s foreign policy. Our Mission promotes Ireland’s development priorities at the UN.

Overview

Ending global poverty and hunger is a cornerstone of Ireland’s foreign policy. Our Mission promotes Ireland’s development priorities at the UN.

Post-2015 Development Agenda

The UN is seeking to agree global goals on poverty eradication and sustainable development for the period 2015-2030.

Key UN development agencies

Ireland works closely with the UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and UN Women.

Humanitarian Emergencies

We channel a significant proportion of our response to international humanitarian emergencies through the UN.