Global Director, Public Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Division @UNICEF
New York, USA
Joined August 2021
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Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
In 34 countries, home to 1.1B children, governments spend more on interest payments than on health.
When debt is unsustainable, children often pay the highest price. Children must be placed at the center of debt & economic policymaking.👇
#WBGMeetings
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Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
A pleasure to meet with leaders from Thailand’s business community and thank them for being champions for children.
We discussed ways to further invest in children to ensure they are healthy, educated & provided with the right skills & opportunities for the jobs of the future.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
Pleased to meet Brigitte Réthier & Christian Krämer of @KfW_FZ_in. As needs outpace resources, strategic partnerships remain essential to protect services & build resilience for children. I look forward to furthering UNICEF’s collaboration with Germany & KfW to deliver at scale.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
Excellent meeting with G7 development ministers today.
UNICEF is grateful to Minister Éléonore Caroit for her leadership, and for the support of G7 members in strengthening health services and child survival efforts–especially for the most vulnerable children.
#WBGMeetings
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
Great to join today’s discussion at the #HumanCapital Ministerial Conclave at the #WBGMeetings on skills in the AI age and how AI can improve learning while remaining safe and equitable.
For UNICEF the principle is clear - AI is the technology, learning is the outcome.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
The lives of children and young people must be at the heart of any discussions on the global economy, new technology, including AI, and job creation. Decisions will shape their lives, opportunities, and futures.
#IMFMeetings #WBGMeetings
Every number represents a child, a family and a community.
In just one year, UNICEF and the Republic of Korea helped reach over 3 million people across Myanmar, the State of Palestine, and Syria to survive, learn and thrive. #UNICEFthxKOREA
Europe's leadership matters more than ever for children facing conflict, climate shocks and deepening poverty.
I met @BarryAndrewsMEP to discuss how the next EU budget can turn its commitments on child rights into action and delivery through the Global Europe Initiative.
At a time of overlapping crises, Belgium's flexible, multi-year funding enables @UNICEF to act early, adapt as needs change and close gaps for children.
I discussed with Dirk Brems how we can build on our partnership to deliver for vulnerable children where it's needed most.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
Delighted to meet Ambassador Masatoshi Sugiura, Japan's new Director-General for Global Issues.
We reaffirmed the strong UNICEF-Japan partnership and our shared commitment to delivering results for children worldwide and advancing human security.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
In a divided world, if there is one thing we should be able to agree on, it's to put children first. #UNGA
A great discussion with Mr. Abdul Kamara @AfDB_Group at #UNGA81 on continuing to grow our collaboration and importance of investing children and youth.
Excited about the opportunities ahead.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
The @EU4MENAGulf + UNICEF are joining forces through a €37 million partnership to improve safe drinking water access and wastewater management for 1 million people incl 500k children in Gaza.
Together, we are investing in essential services, resilience and dignity for children.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
Between 2000 & 2024, child deaths more than halved. Today, progress is stalling.
This week, leaders across faiths and @UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors reminded us of our moral obligation to every child.
Now morals must become action. I invite you to join the call for every child.
Proud to mark the signing of a €37M partnership with @EU4MENAGulf to support safe drinking water and wastewater services for 1M people in Gaza - reflecting our shared commitment to dignity and essential services for children, when they need them most.
Deepest thanks to EU Commissioner @dubravkasuica for championing children, and the EU for its €37M investment in water & sanitation recovery in Gaza.
This critical support will help over half a million children. UNICEF is on the ground and ready to deliver.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
More than 9M children around the world are at the highest risk of death from malnutrition-3M of them urgently need life-saving treatment.
The message from leaders today at UNICEF was clear.
These devastating numbers should compel every one of us to act.
#UNGA
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
Honored to welcome the Prime Minister of Ireland, Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD to UNICEF today and thank him for Ireland’s longstanding partnership with UNICEF and exceptional leadership on child nutrition.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
Important discussions with Government, @UNDP and other key development partners.
In crisis, children suffer first. We must not let health, education & protection services break down. The damage can last a lifetime.
Development must be part of our crisis response from day one.
Mandeep O’Brien retweeted
A pleasure to meet Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus @Tsahkna during the #UNGA.
From support for children in Ukraine to education, innovation and digital transformation, Estonia is a valued partner for children. Grateful for its leadership of UNICEF’s Executive Board in 2026.
