United Nations in Lesotho

09/04/2026

Lesotho has taken an important step forward in strengthening peace and safety at community level 🇱🇸

Today, the Government of Lesotho, together with UNDP, OHCHR, and UN Women, officially launched the LMPS Strategic Plan, the Community Policing Sub-Strategy, and the Digital Transformation frameworks, alongside the Lehokela App.

This milestone is part of a United Nations Peacebuilding Fund-supported project focused on community-driven violence reduction and sustainable peace.

At the heart of this initiative is a simple but powerful idea: peace starts in communities.

By strengthening community policing, promoting human rights, and empowering women and youth, this initiative aims to address the root causes of violence and build trust between communities and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS).

The Lehokela App is a game changer, enabling communities to report incidents in real time, improving coordination with Crime Prevention Committees, and supporting faster, more responsive policing.

Together, through strong partnerships and digital innovation, we are building safer, more inclusive, and more resilient communities across Lesotho.

09/04/2026

From the climate crisis to deepening inequalities, the world faces multiple challenges that know no boundaries.

Now, more than ever, we need strong partnerships & greater cooperation to achieve the .

03/04/2026

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and peaceful Easter!

May this time of renewal inspire hope, unity, and understanding among us all.✨

26/03/2026

The Resident Coordinator today paid a courtesy call on the Right Honourable Prime Minister, Samuel Matekane.

Their discussions focused on accelerating sustainable development in Lesotho. She reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting national priorities and delivering meaningful results for Basotho.

26/03/2026

24/03/2026

🌍 5 days to go to Earth Hour 🇱🇸

Earth Hour started as a simple act, switching off lights for one hour.

Today, it has grown into a global movement bringing millions of people together to support our planet.

This year, let’s go beyond the switch off.
Take one hour to do something positive for the Earth, right here in Lesotho. 💚

Curious how you can take part?
👉 https://bit.ly/3NJeKFt

23/03/2026

Water for equality means TIME, the hours women and girls regain when safe water and sanitation are close to home.

When safe water systems serve everyone, entire families and communities also benefit, especially women and girls.

Data from 53 countries show that women and girls spend 250 million hours every day collecting water, over three times more than men and boys, time that could be used to study, work, rest, and enjoy.

Access to safe water restores freedom and potential.

Women and girls bear the brunt of the global water crisis. It’s time to centre them in water solutions.

What does water for equality mean to you? Join the conversation.

www.worldwaterday.org

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all celebrating. 🌙

May this special day inspire peace, compassion and solidarity in our communities and beyond.

19/03/2026

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lesotho, Ms. Taija Kontinen-Sharp, addressed participants at a three-day training with the Lesotho Defence Force focused on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

In her remarks, she emphasized that sexual exploitation and abuse is not just about breaking rules, it destroys lives, undermines trust, and compromises the very principles that institutions are meant to uphold. She called for sustained commitment to accountability, integrity and the protection of the most vulnerable.

The training, supported by UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF, brought together members of the Lesotho Defence Force to strengthen awareness, prevention measures and response mechanisms. It reinforced the shared responsibility of institutions and individuals to uphold the highest standards of conduct.

16/03/2026

When women and girls thrive, Lesotho thrives. 🇱🇸

As convenes in New York, the UN continues supporting national efforts to advance rights, justice and opportunities for Basotho women and girls.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4usrC3n

10/03/2026

The UN Resident Coordinator Taija Kontinen-Sharp today paid her first courtesy call since assuming office, to His Majesty King Letsie III.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss Lesotho’s development landscape, key national priorities and areas where the UN can continue supporting the country’s development journey.

Through strong partnerships with the government and people of Lesotho, the United Nations remains committed to advancing sustainable development and ensuring that no one is left behind. 🇱🇸