Carol Flore-Smereczniak
Carol Flore-Smereczniak is the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Burkina Faso, a position she has held since her appointment. She has been instrumental in fostering collaboration between the UN and the Burkinabè government, focusing on critical areas such as food systems, stabilization, and community development. With a background in international development and humanitarian assistance, Flore-Smereczniak has been actively involved in enhancing the effectiveness of UN interventions in Burkina Faso. In a recent audience with Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, she discussed the progress made in 2024 and emphasized the importance of aligning UN actions with the government's priorities.
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Carol Flore-Smereczniak was expelled from her position as the UN Resident Coordinator in Burkina Faso.
Coopération multilatérale: l’ONU respecte la souveraineté du Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso· 2025-08-28
Carol Flore-Smereczniak was declared persona non grata by the Burkinabè government.
Coopération multilatérale: une délégation des Nations unies au Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-08-27
Carol Flore-Smereczniak was declared persona non grata by the Burkina Faso government.
Coopération multilatérale : une mission onusienne en visite au Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-08-26Carol Flore-Smereczniak was declared 'persona non grata' by Burkina Faso's junta due to her role in a controversial child rights report.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré: Burkina Faso expels top UN official over child rights report
Ghana· 2025-08-20Carol Flore-Smereczniak was declared persona non grata by Burkina Faso over a U.N. report alleging violations against children.
Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata
Guyana· 2025-08-20
Carol Flore-Smereczniak has been declared persona non grata by the government of Burkina Faso due to her involvement in a controversial UN report.
Carol Flore-Smereczniak, persona non grata au Burkina: une succession d’impairs du Système des Nations uniesBurkina Faso· 2025-08-19
Carol Flore-Smereczniak was declared persona non grata by the Burkinabè government for allegedly disrespecting local authorities.
Burkina Faso : le gouvernement rappelle les terminologies appropriées dans la lutte contre le terrorismeBurkina Faso· 2025-08-19Carol Flore-Smereczniak was declared 'persona non grata' because of her role in drafting a report on child rights in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso's junta expels top UN official over child rights report
United Kingdom· 2025-08-19Carol Flore-Smereczniak, the UN Resident Coordinator, has been declared 'persona non grata' in Burkina Faso.
Système des Nations Unies: la coordonnatrice résidente Carol Flore-Smereczniak déclarée « persona non grata » au Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-08-19
Carol Flore-SMERECZNIAK was declared 'persona non grata' by the Burkinabè government.
Burkina Faso : la Coordonnatrice Résidente du Système des Nations Unies, madame Carol Flore-SMERECZNIAK déclarée « persona non grata »Burkina Faso· 2025-08-18She emphasized the need to make youth a key partner in building a peaceful and sustainable Burkina.
Journée internationale de la jeunesse: les jeunes s’engagent à promouvoir la Révolution progressiste populaireBurkina Faso· 2025-08-13
Carol Flore Smereczniak is the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System in Burkina Faso.
Mise en œuvre du Fonds de consolidation de la paix: construire des infrastructures durablesBurkina Faso· 2025-06-03
Carol Flore-Smereczniak delivered the message of the UN Secretary-General and emphasized the need to adapt peacekeeping operations to evolving challenges.
77e journée internationale des casques bleus : le Burkina rend hommage aux « soldats de la paix »Burkina Faso· 2025-06-01
Carol Flore-Smereczniak is the UN Resident Coordinator in Burkina Faso who discussed collaboration with the Prime Minister.
Coopération Burkina Faso- Nations unies: le Premier ministre appelle à une efficience accrue des actionsBurkina Faso· 2025-02-17