GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music
No Result
View All Result
GhanaStar
No Result
View All Result
Home Top Stories

UN Gives Mahama Top Appointment

January 20, 2017
in Top Stories
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The United Nations (UN) has appointed former President john John Mahama and the Prime Minister of Norway, Ms. Erna Solberg, as co-chairs of a group of 16 eminent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocates to support the secretary-general in his efforts to generate momentum and commitment to achieve the SDGs by 2030.

You Might Also Like

Prominent Ghanaian Leaders and Clergy Honor Late Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy at State House Funeral

Vice President Bawumia Shares Inspiring Journey from Oxford University to Political Success

The Diverse Currencies of Africa: Impact on Economic Growth

The SDGs adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25 September 2015 represents a commitment by all nations to work together to end poverty, achieve shared prosperity, build peace, and secure a life of dignity and a healthy planet for present and future generations.

The UN said that the “16 Advocates will leverage their unique standing and leadership to promote the SDGs as part of an ambitious and transformative global agenda.”

Below is the full list of advocates:

Co-Chairs

His Excellency

Mr. John Dramani Mahama

President of the Republic of Ghana

Her Excellency

Ms. Erna Solberg

Prime Minister of Norway

Members:

Her Majesty

Queen Mathilde of Belgium

Her Royal Highness

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden

Mr. Richard Curtis

Screenwriter, Producer and Film Director

Ambassador Dho Young-Shim

Chairperson, United Nations World Tourism Organization’s

Sustainable Tourism for Eliminating Poverty Foundation

Ms. Leymah Gbowee

Director

Gbowee Peace Foundation

Mr. Jack Ma

Founder and Executive Chairman

Alibaba Group

Mrs. Graça Machel

President

Foundation of Community Development and the

UNESCO National Commission in Mozambique

Ms. Alaa Murabit

Founder

The Voice of Libyan Women

Mr. Paul Polman

Chief Executive Officer

Unilever

Professor Jeffrey Sachs

Director

Earth Institute at Colombia University

Ms. Shakira Mebarak

Artist/Singer Songwriter/Advocate

Mr. Forest Whitaker

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Whitaker Peace & Development Initiative

Join GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of breaking news in Ghana. GhanaStar.com is your source for all Ghana News. Get the latest Ghana news, breaking news, sports, politics, entertainment and more about Ghana, Africa and beyond.

Tags: ActivismafricaAlaa MurabitAlibaba GroupambassadorartistbelgiumColombia UniversityDho Young-ShimE-commerce & Auction ServicesErna SolbergForest Whitaker Founderfounder and Chief Executive OfficerFounder and Executive ChairmanghanaGraa Machel President Foundation of Community DevelopmentJohn Dramanijohn mahamaLeymah GboweeMathildeMilitary history of LiberiaNonviolenceNorwayPaul PolmanPaul Polman Chief Executive Officer Unilever Professor Jeffrey Sachs Director Earth InstitutePoverty Foundation Ms. Leymah Gbowee Director Gbowee Peace FoundationpresidentPresident of the Republic of GhanaPrime MinisterqueenRichard Curtis ScreenwriterScreenwriter , Producer and Film DirectorSecretary-GeneralShakira Mebarak ArtistsingerSongwriter /AdvocateSustainable Development GoalsswedenTourism OrganizationTourism Organizations Sustainable TourismUNESCO National Commission in MozambiqueUnilever Professor Jeffrey SachsUnited NationsVictoriaWhitaker Peace

Related News

Prominent Ghanaian Leaders and Clergy Honor Late Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy at State House Funeral

Prominent Ghanaian Leaders and Clergy Honor Late Apostle Dr. Michael Kwabena Ntumy at State House Funeral

by ghanastar
February 25, 2024
0

In a poignant ceremony held on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Forecourt of the State House, hundreds of mourners...

Vice President Bawumia Shares Inspiring Journey from Oxford University to Political Success

Vice President Bawumia Shares Inspiring Journey from Oxford University to Political Success

by ghanastar
June 17, 2023
0

In a heartfelt revelation of his life's journey, the Vice President of the Republic, His Excellency Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, spoke...

The Diverse Currencies of Africa: Impact on Economic Growth

The Diverse Currencies of Africa: Impact on Economic Growth

by ghanastar
June 17, 2023
0

Africa, a continent rich in cultural diversity, is home to a vast array of currencies. With 54 recognized countries, each...

Suicide at Aburi Botanical Gardens: Man Found Dead

Suicide at Aburi Botanical Gardens: Man Found Dead

by ghanastar
January 14, 2023
0

A man, believed to be in his fifties, has died by suicide in the Aburi Botanical Gardens in the Eastern...

Next Post

Kan Dapaah, Osafo Maafo, Others Face Vetting Committee Today

Gambia Crisis: Nana Addo Erred In Deploying Troops

Categories

  • Africa & World
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business
  • Business Directory
  • celebrities
  • Computing
  • Diaspora
  • Entertainment
  • Events
  • Feature
  • Featured
  • Ghana Elections 2016
  • Headlines
  • Health
  • International
  • Internet
  • Jobs
  • lifestyle
  • Music
  • News
  • Offbeat
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Profiles
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Seth Terkper
  • Smart Home
  • Social Networks
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • World News

Tags

accra addo africa Association football Banks - NEC business Business_Finance chairman Donald Trump economy education Entertainment_Culture environment Geography of Africa ghana Ghanaian people government Government of Ghana Human Interest John Dramani Mahama john mahama Law_Crime mahama minister MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election Nana Addo Nana Addo Dankwa Nana Akufo-Addo National Democratic Congress National Democratic Congress (NDC) New Patriotic Party New Patriotic Party (NPP) nigeria politics Politics of Ghana president Social Issues Social Media Social Media & Networking sports United Kingdom United Nations United States Vice President War_Conflict

Recent Posts

  • Government of Ghana Unveils Official Portraits of President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
  • Who Is the Woman (Sheena Gakpe) in Sarkodie’s Latest Hit “No Sir” and Why Everyone Is Talking about It
List of Ghana Holidays for 2020
Ghana Geocoding
Ghana Cedis Exchange API
Ghana Maps Service
Toyota Cars Auto Auction History
  • African Music Lyrics Directory
  • Business Directory
  • Diaspora
  • Top Stories

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Music

All rights reserved © 2021 GhanaStar.com