SwedishFM Tobias Billström in statement to #HRC55 on behalf of 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 called for immediate and unconditional release and rehabilitation of all political prisoners in #Belarus and reiterated need for accountability, to achieve justice for victims. shorturl.at/rOUV9

In a dialogue with the SR on #HumanRights in Myanmar UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews, the Nordic-Baltic countries 🇸🇪🇮🇸🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴 strongly condemned the violent actions of the military, and called on the regime to end all forms of violence against civilians. #HRC55 United Nations Human Rights Council shorturl.at/bmCG2

In-depth discussions with ADG Catharina Boehme and Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs DG Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt & Tobias Thyberg Anna Jardfelt

Sweden strong supporter of World Health Organization (WHO)

Together we can shape the future and promote #HealthForAll

Thank you SG Rebeca Grynspan UN Trade and Development for the continued work to furthering #multilateral efforts Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs DG Dag Juhlin-Dannfelt Tobias Thyberg Anna Jardfelt

Sweden greatly values UN Trade and Development ’s work boosting the synergies of development & trade to contribute to the #SDGs

We launched our State of Women Human Rights Defenders 2023 during the #HRC55 with a powerful panel of Ambassador Anna Jardfelt of Sweden in Geneva, UN Special Rapporteur for HRDs Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs, Tamta Mikeladze of @SJcCenter and Dafina Prekazi of @KGSCent, facilitated by Eva Zillen

Regeringen gör nu en utbetalning om 200 miljoner kronor till FN:s hjälporganisation för Palestinaflyktingar (UNRWA). Beslutet fattas mot bakgrund av den akuta humanitära situationen i Gaza och de nya åtaganden som UNRWA gjort.

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Today, I am honored to welcome Sweden as NATO’s 32nd Ally.

75 years ago when NATO was established, President Truman said the Alliance, “would create a shield against aggression and fear of aggression.”

That shield – and transatlantic security – is stronger than ever.

Sweden is now a NATO member. Thank you all Allies for welcoming us as the 32nd member. We will strive for unity, solidarity and burden-sharing, and will fully adhere to the Washington Treaty values: freedom, democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. Stronger together.

Sverige är nu medlem i Nato och vi är därmed ett tryggare land. Tack alla allierade som välkomnar oss som den 32:a medlemmen. Vi är starkare tillsammans.

'My life is my message' | Today we gathered in the garden of @UN_Geneva at the symbolic memorial stone of Mahatma Ghandi to pay tribute to Alexei #Navalny . He paid the ultimate price for his courageous dedication to his country and his fellow citizens.

🇸🇪 Anna Jardfelt at #ConferenceonDisarmament High-Level Segment:
-Challenging context for arms control, #disarmament &non-proliferation
-Full implementation of NPT remains cornerstone for a nuclear free world
- SE committed to engage youth,civil society &stand up for gender equality

“The greatness of the human rights vision – and the reason its impact has been so enormous – is that it puts the individual human person at the centre” - 🇸🇪 Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tobias Billström, addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council as we kick-off #HRC55 . ➡️shorturl.at/fixR8

Two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Ten years of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Ten years of heroic Ukrainian resistance and a long history of Ukrainian aspirations for freedom.

Sweden’s support continues.

#StandWithUkraine

Today we, European Human Rights Amb, join so many others and #StandWithUkraine Pls read our statement, for ex unlawful deportation of children are raised

An important update on the fact the Ukraine is now exporting more grain since at any time after the invasion of 2022. And what this means on many levels.

At today’s UN appeal 2024 for 🇺🇦 the message was clear. The humanitarian situation in 🇺🇦remains deeply concerning and motivates continued high attention. Support to 🇺🇦is a top priority for Sweden, including support to Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction and resilience. #Ukraine

The Government has presented a new direction for Swedish development assistance.

Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment & sustainable growth.

The Government is reforming development assistance to meet the many challenges of our time.
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The #GlobalRefugeeForum ended tonight with 1600 pledges by states, cities, organizations, businesses and civil society to support refugees and their hosts — worldwide.

In these dark times this shines a light for millions who otherwise will be left behind.

It’s the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Its adoption in 1948 was a huge step forward, and the Declaration remains an important part of the solution to the challenges of our time.

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#HumanRightsDay #HumanRights75

'The international human rights system is one of humanity’s greatest achievements.'

– Tobias Billström and Johan Forssell in a statement on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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#HumanRightsDay #HumanRights75