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Swedish Forum on Gender Equality followed up in Tunisia
On 24–26 April, Tunisia will host the Tunis Forum on Gender Equality, an international conference to strengthen global gender equality efforts. The Forum follows up the international gender equality conference hosted in Stockholm in April 2018, and has been co-organised by the Government of Tunisia, UNDP and UN Women.
SEK 500 million to Green Climate Fund brought forward
Increased access to renewable energy through development cooperation is crucial, both for reduced climate impact and the transition to a climate-smart society, and also for sustainable economic development. Through an amendment to appropriation directions, the Government is investing in greater speed and quality in climate efforts.
Speech by Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs at “Capturing Technology. Rethinking Arms Control.“ in Berlin
Margot Wallström Foto: Marcella Svensson/Regeringskansliet Berlin, 15 March 2019 Check against delivery
Sweden in the UN Security Council
After being elected by a wide margin to the United Nations Security Council, Sweden was a non-permanent member of the Council for the 2017–2018 term. As a principled member of the United Nations Security Council, Sweden took its cue from the foundation stones of international law, human rights, gender equality and a humanitarian perspective. The Swedish working method was characterised by listening, creativity, active diplomacy and an ambition to achieve results.
The Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy 2019
Priorities and goals of the Government's foreign policy.
Feminist foreign policy
Equality between women and men is a fundamental aim of Swedish foreign policy. Ensuring that women and girls can enjoy their fundamental human rights is both an obligation within the framework of our international commitments, and a prerequisite for reaching Sweden’s broader foreign policy goals on peace, and security and sustainable development.
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The Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy 2019
On 13 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström presented the 2019 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. Check against delivery.
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Intervention by Sweden at the UN Security Council Arria Formula meeting on Children and Armed Conflict
Intervention by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Arria Formula meeting on “Children and Armed Conflict: Protecting Boys and Girls in Shrinking Humanitarian Space”, 12 February 2019, New York.
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Swedish Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution on MONUSCO
Swedish Explanation of Vote at the Adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution on MONUSCO, Friday, 31 March 2017, New York.
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National Statement by Sweden at the Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Somalia
National Statement by Sweden at the Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Somalia, Friday, 27 January 2017, New York.
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National Statement by Sweden at the Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Yemen
National Statement by Sweden at the Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Yemen, Thursday, 26 January 2017, New York.
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National Statement by Sweden on the Situation in the Lake Chad Basin Region
National Statement by Sweden on the Situation in the Lake Chad Basin Region, Thursday, 12 January 2017, New York.
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National Statement by Sweden on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
National Statement by Sweden on the Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Wednesday, 11 January 2017, New York.
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Swedish Statements in the UN Security Council
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Joint Declaration on Venezuela
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Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström at Hanalys in Hanaholmen, Finland
(Check against delivery) Excellencies, distinguished guests,
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström at Hanalys in Hanaholmen, Finland
