Bold & audacious young individuals wanted!
Join the 6th IYTT Youth Conference & Nobel Symposium, Aug 25-29, 2024 at STIAS.

Apply to develop policy proposals on democratization & peace-building, alongside Nobel laureates.

Apply by May 15th here➡️shorturl.at/hBGJX.

EU elections vote via post or in-person 🇪🇺🗳️.

Elections will be held on 9 June. Swedes abroad must vote early. Vote via post from 25 April or in-person at an embassy or consulate from 16 May.

For info on voting in Pretoria➡️shorturl.at/BJP15

Looking to learn more about the economics of implementing universal basic income in South Africa?
Join our partners, Social Policy Initiative tomorrow for a policy brief.

Link to register here 👉spi.net.za/wlpb/

The winners of the Government’s Music Export Prize for 2023 will be announced TODAY! This year’s nominees are:

🎶Ilya Salmanzadeh
🎶Loreen
🎶Martin Fröst
🎶Viagra Boys
🎶Zara Larsson

Look out for the announcement by Johan Forssell.

Eid Mubarak!
The holy month of Ramadan will soon end. We wish all our Muslim friends and family a happy Eid al-Fitr!

Critical Conversations on Women Peace & Security in Africa❗️Johannesburg, 9-10 Apr.

A critical reflection on 24 years of implementing the #WPS Agenda: Progress, challenges & transformation needed for greater peace & security to prevail.

#UNSCR1325 #WomenLeadAfrica
International IDEA Africa & West Asia

📸 On 26 and 27 March, SAIIA hosted youth consultations supported by SwedenInSA to learn from our region's future leaders what they think are the biggest threats to democracy, where they see democracy going and what role they see for civil society in enhancing democratic…

We are live at the opening of “Ntlo E Tsamayang: The Walking House”. An electrifying home-coming of Mme Helen Sebidi 28 lost artwork after 32 years in Sweden.

With University of Johannesburg Art Gallery & Everard Read Gallery, we present the ‘Ntlo E Etsamayang’ (The Walking House), honouring Helen Sebidi's artistic journey & celebrating the recovery of her lost artwork, which were found in Sweden 32 years later.

Exhibition open until May 17th. Don't miss it!

Celebrate Easter Sunday with a cosy Fika moment!

Fika is a Swedish tradition of enjoying coffee and pastries. Perfect for slowing down and connecting with loved ones. Grab a coffee, hot cross buns, & our latest Embassy Newsletter. 🐰☕️

Dive in ➡️shorturl.at/efltP.

Calling teachers in 🇳🇦 &🇿🇦!

Apply to spend a week in Stockholm meeting Nobel Laureates & top scientists. The Swedish Institute is offering a scholarship for teachers to attend the Nobel Prize Teacher Summit in Stockholm.

For more info ➡ shorturl.at/elPW5.

#SASwedenRelations 🇿🇦🇸🇪 | Deputy Minister Alvin Botes meeting with his counterpart, Mr Jan Knutsson, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden. 25/03/2024

📷: Katlholo Maifadi/DIRCO

Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs SwedenInSA
Ubuntu Radio DSTV888 @SAgovnews

Today, our Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Jan Knutsson was in discussions with Deputy Minister ALVINBOTES DEPUTY MINISTER (#DIRCO).

They engaged on areas of mutual interests such as democracy, strengthening co-operation & boosting trade between 🇸🇪 & 🇿🇦.

Happy #HumanRightsDay !

Let's stand up for the rights of all. Gender equality isn't just a goal, it's a fundamental human right. Empowering women and girls everywhere is key to unlocking their full potential.

Working to counteract Russia’s expansion of power is an priority in the supplementary Statement of Foreign Policy.

“We must pursue a concerted, long-term and strategic policy to counteract Russia’s expansion of power” says Tobias Billström.

Read more⬇️
government.se/speeches/2024/…

At the #CSW68 last week, our joint #2gether4SRHR programme was recognized by UNSG António Guterres for strengthening legal environments and scaling up integrated sexual and reproductive health, HIV and gender-based violence services.

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⏰REGISTRATION CLOSES IN 1⃣DAY

We are calling the youth! With South African Institute of International Affairs & Youth@SAIIA, we want to hear your insights on the future of democracy.

Register here for South Africa ➡️shorturl.at/gip39
For Sub-Saharan Africa, register here➡️ shorturl.at/xBGMW.

We want to hear from YOU(th)! Data shows that democracy remains the preferred form of governance but it is rapidly in decline.

With South African Institute of International Affairs, we are looking to hear from the youth on the future of democracy.
Register to share your insights: shorturl.at/lswF4

Quite right on all the issues, dear Dmytro Kuleba 🇸🇪💙🇺🇦