WW: High Level Week UNGA 2017

Some colorful snaps taken during the 72nd Session of the United Nations General Assembly High Level Week.
Within the UN General Assembly Hall, those corridors, outside the building, and along the road within the perimeters, rain or shine, NYC is indeed embracing those Heads of States/Governments, Ministers, and other VVIPs joining this annual event.
May their works and commitment continue to bring peace and make the world a better place for all of us.

 

POTUS in action..

The media outside..

VIP Social Media Space..

Our VP and my Permanent Representative/Ambassador during the doorstop interview

Join us on (almost) Wordless Wednesday and enjoy the linky party

Wastra Indonesia: one day at the UN General Assembly

One colorful day at the United Nations General Assembly :)

We just had an election for the members of the United Nations Human Rights Council last Tuesday.

Indonesia is one of the candidates from Asia Pacific group and we got re-elected with 152 votes! Together with India, Bangladesh and Qatar, we will assume our responsibilities as the Member States from 2015 - 2017.

Perfect day to be colorful as always, with Indonesian amazing wastra ...

Excuse me, Mr. President, let me take a few pictures first, please :)


I am proudly wearing my Kain Blongsong Palembang scarves from South Sumatera,
purple dress by Dian Pelangi,
and hand-woven tenun Nun Kolo fron NTT, East Nusa Tenggara by Batik Chic

WW: Welcome, Mr. President...

We had an extremely busy week welcoming our President, H.E. DR. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the First Lady, to NY during the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly Meeting..

And Bo, together with Cica, was welcoming them with a huge bouquet of lily :), wearing our traditional attire from Lampung, my hometown ..

Psst... they were interviewed as well :)..

Too bad I didn't really got a good picture...just wait for the photos taken by our official photographer  then ..

Join us on Wordless Wednesday :p...

Nelson Mandela International Day

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

I guess most of us have heard or even known better this incredible and eminent person.

Being a true fighter, with courage, strength and endless wisdom has made his name not only famous among his fellow countrymen but also admired by many of us worldwide. Such a sterling example of how a true leader should be...

Yuuup...I'm talking about the late Nelson Mandela...

Every 18 of July,  we, at the United Nations, celebrated Nelson Mandela International Day. And this year I was honored to be able to join this solemn celebration. Since 2009, through the General Assembly resolution 64/13, Nelson Mandela's incredible passion and values for humanity, justice and freedom is celebrated by real actions that truly bring impact on the ground. His struggle towards democracy and freedom for his country is indeed a true legacy that gives a new meaning to the fight against discrimination and oppression while at the same time preserving culture of peace.   

It's in our hands....

The General Assembly meeting took place in Trusteeship Chamber, gathering representatives from almost every Member States of the UN. Each coordinator of Regional Groups as well as individual country made their statements, highlighting the valuable lessons and values shared from Mandela's dedicated life that has changed the course of a nation and the world. 

The meeting took place at the Trusteeship Chamber, UN HQ...

In times of recent troubles, where human lives seem to be easily and sadly wasted, where power and greed triumphed over humanity, I sincerely hope Nelson Mandela will remind us the true goodness of mankind and ...the esteemed values of love and freedom. 

Rest in Peace, Madiba...

A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.

Nelson Mandela