As Chair of the Humanitarian Dialogue, Sweden welcomed @unicef.org Executive Director Catherine Russell for an exchange with Member States on strengthening support for children affected by conflict, displacement and climate shocks, and scaling up action on protection and malnutrition.
🇸🇪 Deputy Foreign Minister at today’s opening of the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (#NPT). Bringing states together to strengthen the global non-proliferation regime, at a time when its foundation is increasingly under strain.
🇸🇪 joined the Kingdom of Bahrain and 90+ Member States at today’s UNSC press stakeout.
Reaffirms support for UNSC Res. 2817, condemns Iran’s actions threatening navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Freedom of navigation is essential for global security, trade, and stability.
Today, the UN General Assembly elected the President of its 81st session. Congratulations to H.E. Dr. Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh 🇧🇩 on his election as @unpga.bsky.social.
Sweden looks forward to working closely with you throughout #UNGA81.
Today is the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
Sweden has a long and proud history of peacekeeping, dating back to the first UN mission in 1948.
This #PKDay, we pay tribute to all those who have served in the cause of peace and to those who continue to do so today.
Ambassador Nicola Clase on behalf of #TheNordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 at the UN Security Council debate on Ukraine:
"No one wants peace more than the Ukrainians. Since Russia shows no genuine interest in peace whatsoever, we must continue to work together to support Ukraine’s efforts to resist Russia’s aggression"
At #CSW70, Sweden co-sponsored the Global Safe Abortion Dialogue, bringing together advocates and leaders to advance abortion rights and access.
As Dr. Jannie Lilja, @swedishmfa.bsky.social, stressed: access to abortion is critical to achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls.
Sweden was proud to co-host today’s #CSW70 side event with Mexico and the Republic of Korea: Values, Voices, and Justice in the Age of Algorithms.
A timely discussion on how digital ecosystems, platform governance and algorithms impact gender equality and women’s access to justice.
On the last day of #WomensHistoryMonth, Sweden proudly co-hosted “Women Breaking Barriers” with Rise, the Spotlight Initiative, Viet Nam & Uruguay. Thanks to all who shared experiences of overcoming violence and expanding opportunities. Progress must be built, protected, and renewed each generation.
