Celebrating the
#WomenTrailblazer
award Sweden and
@UN_OROLSI
arranged a seminar on mental health and corrections within peace operation settings with participation from
@UN_CAR
,
@Kriminalvarden
and award nominee Sara Ferchichi.
Thank you to
@SwedenUN
for hosting the important panel discussion on "Women's Leadership in Post-Conflict Settings and Transitional Justice".
It was very insightful hearing from the
#WTA2024
winner Ahlem Douzi and the distinguished panelists
@martin_gilla
&
@tess_e_graham
.
🇸🇪SS Dan Ericsson speaking at
#UNFF19
on behalf of EU🇺🇳
Highlighting the importance of sustainable forest management in tackling the triple planetary crisis. Key points include the need for stronger governance, innovation, & diverse financial solutions.
🔗
Yesterday, 🇸🇪 &
@UN_OROLSI
hosted an event on Women’s Leadership in Post-Conflict Settings & Transitional Justice - a powerful reminder of the crucial role women play in building inclusive & accountable societies.
Let’s continue the momentum towards gender-responsive policies.
The EU was born out of a desire for peace. Today on 9 May we celebrate
#EuropeDay
- 70 years of solidarity and community.
The
@EUatUN
and Sweden are proud partners of the
@UN
, defending the
#UNCharter
and working for global peace and security. 🇸🇪🇪🇺
On
#EuropeDay
, we mark Schuman's vision that laid the foundation of our Union. With wars raging around us, from Ukraine to Gaza, the message that former enemies can make peace and build a better future is more relevant than ever.
As EU we continue working for peace. Everywhere.
PBSO’s Deputy Head Awa Dabo met today w/ Deputy Director General
@TobiasThyberg
in Stockholm at
@SweMFA
to discuss Sweden’s longstanding partnership with PBSO to advance peacebuilding, including through Sweden’s support to the PBF and engagement through the PBC.
🎊Major Douzi of 🇹🇳 win Award for
#WomenTrailblazing
in Justice & Corrections!
Her dedication & leadership are shining examples of progress towards gender equality & justice worldwide. Congratulations!
#WTA2024
Award hosted by 🇸🇪🇨🇦🇷🇼 &
@UN_OROLSI
🔗
Welcoming State Secretary Dan Ericsson to New York who is here to represent 🇸🇪 at the
@UN
Forum on Forest (UNFF).
#FunFact
- DYK that 🌲🌳🌴 are worth 10x more than gold?
It is estimated that they are worth up to $150 trillion.
Read more about
#UNFF19
↓
💥Don't miss the announcement of this year’s
#WomenTrailblazing
Award Winner for Justice & Corrections Officers!
TODAY at 1:15PM in Trusteeship
Watch Live ↓
🇸🇪 proud to co-host the second
#WTA2024
Award together with 🇨🇦, 🇷🇼 &
@UN_OROLSI
New funds from Sweden🇸🇪 to foster inclusive digital economy.
@UN
Trade & Development receives a contribution of nearly $1 million to bolster e-commerce and the digital economy across developing countries.
Full story:
🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 regret Russia’s veto against the
#UNSC
resolution on WMDs in outer space
With its veto 🇷🇺 prevented the UNSC from fulfilling its primary responsibility for the maintenance of int’l peace & security
The veto does not relieve Russia of its obligations under int’l law
Swedish🇸🇪 statement at
#CPD57
.
We must ensure everyone’s right to bodily integrity, define sexuality, & access to SRHR services like maternal health, sexuality education, & safe abortions. States must abolish discriminatory laws & practices.
🔗
Freedom of expression is increasingly threatened in many parts of the world.
Sweden is therefore increasing its support to organisations that support independent journalists – not least in parts of the world where the media environment is most repressive.
#WorldPressFreedomDay
With the Press Prize to the Palestinian journalists covering the war in
#Gaza
,
@UNESCO
pays a due tribute to the courage of those who have lost their life or put it at risk every day.
More than 100 media operators are reported to have died in Gaza in the last 7 months. 🧵 1/2