Cherinet Hariffo

Cherinet Hariffo
Permanent Observer of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to the United Nations
Assumed office
7 March 2025
Preceded byOffice established
Personal details
OccupationInternational civil servant

Cherinet Hariffo is an Ethiopian international civil servant who serves as the Permanent Representative of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to the United Nations.[1][2][3][4] A former refugee, Hariffo became the youngest individual in history to be appointed to such a position when he presented his credentials in March 2025.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ "New Permanent Observer for Intergovernmental Authority on Development Presents Letter of Appointment | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". press.un.org. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  2. ↑ "Permanent Observer Mission of IGAD to the United Nations". IGAD. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  3. ↑ "Permanent Observer of Permanent Observer of Intergovernmental Authority on Development Presents Credentials to Secretary-General | UN Photo". media.un.org. 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  4. ↑ "IGAD Boosts Global Voice: UN Mission Opens in New York". ebc.et. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  5. ↑ "From mayai pasua to IGAD's UN permanent observer at 24". 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
  6. ↑ "Ethiopian Diplomat Becomes IGAD's Youngest UN Observer - DNE Africa". 2025-03-08. Retrieved 2025-10-17.