Sweden in the UN

The Government has decided on new support totalling SEK 12 million for initiatives preserving the cultural heritage of Ukraine through UNESCO for 2026–2027. The support will ensure the protection and long-term preservation of cultural heritage sites threatened by the war.

Speech by Sweden’s Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall. Delivered at the Sixty-fourth session of the Commission for Social Development, United Nations, New York. Check against delivery.

The 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development opens today, 2 February. Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall is representing Sweden in New York.

Catherine Russell, Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has visited Sweden for discussions with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa. UNICEF is one of Sweden’s foremost partners in both humanitarian aid and development assistance. The Government recently approved additional extensive support to UNICEF’s humanitarian work.

Speech by Sweden’s Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall. Delivered at the world social summit in Doha, November 5th 2025. Check against delivery.

On 4–6 November, Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall will take part in the UN World Summit for Social Development in Doha.

Sweden has nominated Jesper Brodin to the role of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Mr Brodin is a globally recognised and respected leader with more than 30 years’ experience of value-driven leadership and strategic transition.

On 21–26 September, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard attended the opening of the United Nations General Assembly’s 80th session in New York. Ms Malmer Stenergard took part in a number of high-level meetings and met with several global partners.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard took part in an event that Sweden hosted together with UN Women during the UN General Assembly’s high-level week. The theme was women’s and girls’ empowerment. The aim of the event was to stress the importance of promoting gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment at a time when their rights are being called into question.

Speech by Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. 25 September 2025, New York. Check against delivery.

Speech by Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenegard. Delivered at the UN General Assembly in New York, September 24th 2025. Check against delivery.

Speech by Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenegard. Delivered at the UN General Assembly in New York, September 22nd 2025. Check against delivery.

On 21–27 September, the 80th session of the UN General Assembly is being commemorated in New York. In conjunction with the session, a high-level debate and several high-level meetings will convene. His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen will participate during the high-level week. The Government will be represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari and Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health Jakob Forssmed.

On 30 June – 3 July, the UN’s 4th International Conference on Financing for Development is taking place in Seville. Sweden is participating with a broad delegation headed by State Secretary Diana Janse. The aim of the Conference is to agree on a new global framework for how sustainable development will be financed – the so-called Sevilla Commitment. The Conference is an important opportunity to strengthen the implementation of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, and to demonstrate that the countries of the world are able to address global challenges together through cooperation, despite a difficult geopolitical context.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard visited New York on 18–19 June. Ms Malmer Stenergard met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, addressed the UN Security Council and spoke at the annual session of the UN Women Executive Board.

Nordic Statement on Poverty, Underdevelopment and Conflict: Implications for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security. Delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard at an open debate of the United Nations Security Council. Check against delivery.

Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard at UN Women Annual Session 2025. Check against delivery.

The Swedish presidency statement delivered by Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall at the UN Women Executive Board meeting, UN Main Building, New York. Check against delivery.

Russia’s illegal attacks on health and medical care facilities during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine have severe consequences for women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The Swedish Government has therefore approved an additional SEK 50 million to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and its operations in Ukraine.

Every year, half of the world’s children are subjected to various forms of violence. On 7–8 November, the first global ministerial conference on this topic will be held in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá. The Swedish Government is co-hosting the conference, together with the Government of Colombia, the World Health Organization, UNICEF and the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children.