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.
Happy Easter!
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.
The systematic repression must end.
Sweden stands with all women and girls of #Afghanistan. We strongly condemn the Taliban’s persistent erasure of women and girls from public life.
Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson joined the urgent call of 40+ countries at today’s #UNSC stakeout on #WPS.
The #CSW70 political declaration has been adopted! It sends a strong joint signal by the international community on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Opening of the 70th Commission on the Status of Women - #CSW70.
The Swedish delegation is led by Minister for Gender Equality Nina Larsson, and includes representatives from government agencies, parliament and civil society.
Sweden will continue to push for equal rights #ForAllWomenAndGirls!
Sweden remains firmly committed to gender equality and to UN Women with USD 13M in core support for 2026.
”When women’s rights are strong, the United Nations is stronger. When they are weakened, the credibility of the system is weakened with them” - Ambassador Nicola Clase
Today, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented the 2026 Statement of Foreign Policy.
Read the full statement⬇️
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The @unicef.org Executive Board session has begun. As a Board member for 2026–2028, Sweden is committed to advancing UN80 reform, transparency, measurable results, and a strong focus on girls at the heart of UNICEF’s strategic plan.
Today, Ambassador Nicola Clase, as Chair of the Humanitarian Dialogue, welcomed @wfp.org Executive Director Cindy McCain to the Swedish mission.
It was an honor to host the ED and to engage in a thoughtful exchange on the global hunger crisis, the humanitarian landscape and UN reform.
Today marked the beginning of the UN Preparatory Committee on crimes against humanity.
Sweden, on behalf of #TheNordics, stressed the importance of laying the foundations for a convention to prevent future atrocities and ensure crimes against humanity never go unpunished.
For his final time, the UN Secretary-General delivered his yearly address to the General Assembly.
Global cooperation is under unprecedented strain, with forces shaking its foundations and testing multilateralism itself. A strong, effective UN is more vital than ever.
We welcome the leadership of UN PGA in today’s session to chart priorities for the resumed part of the #UNGA80 session.
Sweden supports decisive multilateral action to uphold international law and the #UNCharter.
Today Sweden concludes its presidency of the UN Women Executive Board for 2025 and hands over to Uganda. We were honored to support @unwomen.bsky.social’s vital work and congratulate the incoming President and Vice-Presidents Albania, Kyrgyzstan and Belgium. Best wishes to the new Bureau.
🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 on Ukraine:
#TheNordics reaffirm our commitment to bringing all unlawfully deported and forcibly transferred Ukrainian children home. Russia has admitted state-run transfers and adoptions of Ukrainian children. We demand their immediate, safe and unconditional return.
🇸🇪 In a well-visited exchange with UN Resident Coordinators, Sweden stressed the need for a more efficient UN. We support #UN80 & call for progress on #UNCT configuration & common back offices. How can we best support RCs to deliver impact?
Statement:
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Human trafficking is rising and more children are being exploited.
At today’s UNGA-meeting on Human Trafficking, 🇸🇪 Ambassador to Combat Trafficking in Persons, called for stronger global efforts to dismantle criminal business models, stop online exploitation and ensure this crime never pays.
Preventing #HumanTrafficking requires action before exploitation happens.
Today, Sweden joined Romania, OSCE and civil society to host a side event on how tech, multidisciplinary cooperation & community engagement can help detect risk early and protect those most vulnerable.
Preventing #HumanTrafficking requires action before exploitation happens.
Today, Sweden joined Romania, @osce_cthb & civil society to host a side event on how tech, multidisciplinary cooperation & community engagement can help detect risk early & protect those most vulnerable.
#TheNordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 at today’s #UNSC debate on Ukraine:
“Russia’s actions demonstrate a clear lack of genuine intent to pursue peace. We must remember that this is a Russian war of choice. If President Putin so wished, he could cease the aggression and end the war tomorrow.”
Russia’s illegal deportations of Ukrainian children violate international law, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and international humanitarian law.
Sweden is working to ensure that the children can return home and that those responsible are held accountable.
Today marks 79 years since Sweden joined the UN.
Since 1946, Sweden has been a dedicated partner for peace, development, and human rights — guided by the #UNCharter and the belief that global challenges require global cooperation.
Together, we can shape a UN fit for purpose.
“Cooperation across borders, disciplines and sectors will be essential to meet the challenges ahead.”
Last week, His Majesty the King of Sweden spoke at the high-level meeting Belém Climate Summit in Brazil, held in preparation for the UN Climate Conference #COP30, which starts today.
This year marks the 34th anniversary of the landmark resolution that established the foundations of UN-led humanitarian coordination as it is known today, and Sweden is proud to have facilitated the resolution ever since.
