Kanni Wignaraja

Kanni Wignaraja is assistant secretary-general at the United Nations.

Social protection is a necessity in Asia and the Pacific

Social protection for individuals and households must be recognised not just as a safety net, but as an economically and socially empowering instrument.

3w ago

Reinforcing our commitment to Rohingya refugees

The international community must not forget the plight of the Rohingya, both inside Myanmar and outside.

2y ago

Driving sustainable development in the era of polycrisis

Developing more robust, coordinated, and integrated solutions demands nexus thinking.

2y ago

Combating Covid-19 and ensuring no one is left behind

If the world wants to beat back the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure no one is left behind in the recovery, two issues thrown into sharp relief by the pandemic need attention: digitalisation and regional cooperation.

4y ago
September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025

Social protection is a necessity in Asia and the Pacific

Social protection for individuals and households must be recognised not just as a safety net, but as an economically and socially empowering instrument.

September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023

Reinforcing our commitment to Rohingya refugees

The international community must not forget the plight of the Rohingya, both inside Myanmar and outside.

July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023

Driving sustainable development in the era of polycrisis

Developing more robust, coordinated, and integrated solutions demands nexus thinking.

July 12, 2021
July 12, 2021

Combating Covid-19 and ensuring no one is left behind

If the world wants to beat back the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure no one is left behind in the recovery, two issues thrown into sharp relief by the pandemic need attention: digitalisation and regional cooperation.