Cherinet Hariffo

Today march 7th 2025, as I present my credentials as first ever and the youngest permanent observer of IGAD Secretariat at the United Nations, I am reminded of the journey that brought me here. From being displaced as a child to standing among senior diplomats, this is not what I could have imagined seven years ago as a refugee. But here we are.

Especial thank you to He: my mentor @DrWorkneh Gebeyehu for giving me the opportunity to shine And be of service to the people of my region and my organization.

#DiscoverIGAD, #Regionalpeace #Multilateralism @DrWorkneh @IGADsecretariat @MAWareSO @IGAD_CPAC @UN @UNmigration @Refugees @SandokanDebebe @AbiyAhmedAli @TakeleUma

It was great pleasure to meet with H.E. Muhamud Ali (Abshiro) Governor of Marasbit county. Our discussion focused on the incredible work that IGAD is doing in the Region Under the leadership of @DrWorkneh Especially on the Sololo-Miyo Corridor of the cross-border and of the #Moyale Cross Boarder!

This is unacceptable, We must not let Sudan become worse than what it is now. The Quad and the quintet must step up, stand in unity and demand an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian truce. This is a stain on our collective history. We are failing the people of Sudan!

Today, more than ever, tensions are rising across the world. We are witnessing a tectonic shift in respect for the rule of law. Multilateral institutions are under strain, and the work of making and sustaining peace is becoming increasingly difficult. The reason is clear: trust among us is eroding, and that erosion will only deepen instability. More than ever, international consensus is needed.

Warm farewell to my dear colleague H.E. Amb Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohamed Alwasil Permanent Rep of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN ) to the United Nations: as you completes your-tenure. Thank you for your leadership, dedicated diplomacy, and strong spirit of partnership with IGAD. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!