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Today at
#HRC57
, 🇮🇸 on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 called for action to address systemic racism and discrimination faced by people of African descent, urging intersectional approaches in law enforcement to combat injustices and ensure accountability.
#HRC57
: Today the
@UN_HRC
discuss the report of UNSG
@antonioguterres
about reprisals against persons engaging with the 🇺🇳.
🇩🇰 expresses concern about reprisals against
#HRD
's & call for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja without further delay 👉
Access to contraception is a
#HumanRight
🙌
Today we celebrate
#WorldContraceptionDay
& reaffirm the importance of empowering individuals to make informed choices about their bodies, lives & futures ☝️
Speaking on behalf of 🇱🇻🇳🇴🇸🇪🇱🇹🇪🇪🇩🇰🇮🇸, we value Indigenous Peoples’ participation in promoting and protecting their rights. Their knowledge is vital for the legitimacy of the HRC and we look forward to further discussions on enhancing their participation.
#FIinHRC
Today, 🇺🇳
@UN_HRC
held its Item 4 General Debate on country situations that require the Council's attention.
🇩🇰 focused on the
#HumanRights
situations in Israel, Gaza, Russia, Belarus, China, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Iran & Bahrain.
Full statement 👉
At
#HRC57
, 🇪🇪, on behalf of 🇩🇰🇫🇮 🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇸🇪🇳🇴reaffirmed
#NB8
full and firm support for the UNDRIP and shared examples from Nordic-Baltic states to achieving the ends of the Declaration. Full stmnt👉
Today, 🇫🇮 on behalf of 🇮🇸🇩🇰🇱🇻🇪🇪🇸🇪🇳🇴🇱🇹, emphasized the crucial role of family-friendly policies. Economic, cultural and social rights, access to family planning and affordable daycare are key to supporting diverse families and fostering Human Rights.
#FIinHCR
#NB8
In ID with WG on arbitrary detention
#HRC57
, Iceland on behalf of 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 called for an end to arbitrary detention. Detention must not be used as a tool against political opponents,
#HRDs
, journalists and others exercising their civil & political rights.
Foreign Minister
@Braze_Baiba
at the
@UN_HRC
on behalf of NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 states highlights Russia’s brutal human rights violations against its people: Russia’s domestic repressions go hand in hand with its external aggression against Ukraine 🇺🇦
➡️
Nordic-Baltic states 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇩🇰🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮 fully support
#UN
Independent Intl.Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine🇺🇦
RU causes immense human suffering and widespread destruction in Ukraine.
We urge all States to step up efforts to establish Special Tribunal.
📜
Great to meet
@BNMarkussen
to discuss strategic issues aimed at strengthening global humanitarian responses.
Our conversation included the OCHA-Nordic partnership, CERF Climate Action Account & CBPFs funding.
Together, we continue to
#InvestInHumanity
#UNGA79
The
#UNHRC
discussed on the deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus based on an oral report from the Group of Independent Experts.
#FIinHRC
@UN_HRC
FM
@elinavaltonen
speech at
#HRC57
on behalf of Nordic-Baltic states ⬇️
📢Join us for the
#HRC57
Side-Event marking
#WorldContraceptionDay
!
Everyone deserves the freedom to plan their future and to protect their
#ReproductiveHealth
. We´ll explore the progress made, the challenges we face, and the pathways to ensure contraception is a
#HumanRight
🙌
At
#HRC57
Lithuania on behalf of NB8🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴🇮🇸🇩🇰emphasized that sustainable development strengthens the enjoyment of all human rights—when aligned with international norms. We must ensure that children and future generations are not left behind
➡️📜
LT on behalf of🇱🇹🇳🇴🇩🇰🇸🇪🇱🇻🇫🇮🇪🇪🇮🇸
@UN_HRC
: Education is not just a pathway to individual development, but a cornerstone for building peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable societies.
📜
Sven Mollekleiv (right) is the Nordic Candidate for the 2024 Election of the Red Cross & Red Crescent Standing Commission. His focus, if elected:
🔹Unifying & reinforcing the Movement
🔹Strengthening humanitarian action
Vote for a dedicated, experienced humanitarian🗳️🇩🇰🇮🇸🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴
📢CTI hosted today an enriching briefing on
#UNCAT
for
@UNHumanRights
#LDC
#SIDS
Trust Fund beneficiaries promoting cross-regional experience sharing and exchange
Delegates from 🇧🇸🇧🇩🇧🇯🇧🇮🇰🇲🇬🇳🇬🇼🇯🇲🇱🇦🇲🇻🇲🇭🇸🇴🇸🇸🇹🇻🇻🇺 discussed success, challenges, and opportunities in implementing UNCAT
Today, 🇫🇮, on behalf of the 🇪🇪🇩🇰🇸🇪🇳🇴🇱🇹🇱🇻🇮🇸, emphasized the universal rights to safe, clean drinking water and sanitation and stressed the need to design water, sanitation and hygiene systems using a gender and disability inclusive approach.
#NB8
#FlinHRC
#HRC57
Today the
@UN_HRC
discussed
@antonioguterres
' report on
#HumanRights
&
#ClimateChange
.
🇩🇰, on behalf of 🇫🇮🇪🇪🇮🇸🇱🇹🇱🇻🇳🇴🇸🇪, stressed the need to integrate human rights in climate policies & addressing loss & damage associated w. climate change. Full stm: