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Today at #UNGA debate on #R2P, 🇪🇪on behalf of 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 reaffirmed the commitment to this essential principle and underscored the centrality of accountability. Those responsible for international crimes must be brought to justice.
Full statement 👉 un.mfa.ee/nb8-statement-on-r…
Denmark strongly condemned Iran’s recent attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and called for a durable solution to advance peace and security in the region at an emergency meeting of the #UNSC.
Today, the #UNSC held an informal dialogue with candidate Michelle Bachelet as part of the ongoing selection process for the next UN Secretary-General.
Ms. Bachelet presented her vision for the UN and exchanged views with Council members.
Read UNSC Press Elements here👇
Today, the #UNSC held an informal dialogue with candidate Rebeca Grynspan as part of the ongoing selection process for the next UN Secretary-General.
Ms. Grynspan presented her vision for the UN and exchanged views with Council members.
Read UNSC Press Elements here👇
At the SC meeting called by Belarus, DK stressed that International Humanitarian Law must be respected in all cases without exception. DK calls on RF to end its illegal war of aggression against UA and accept the ceasefire Kyiv has been offering for over a year. 🇺🇳🇩🇰🇺🇦
The deteriorating situation in the West Bank is deeply concerning. In the UNSC today, Denmark expressed concern over the scale and intensity of the deteriorating situation. This trajectory must be reversed.
🇩🇰called for an permanent and verifiable ceasefire in eastern DRC, full freedom of movement for MONUSCO, accountability for human rights violations, and unhindered humanitarian access. The path to peace exists - now it must be implemented. #DRC#UNSC
81 years ago, the UN Charter was signed 🇺🇳
Today, on #UNCharterDay, DK on behalf of 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 reaffirmed its commitment to the Charter and its purposes and principles.
We choose cooperation.
We choose the Charter.
We choose the United Nations.
Ambassador @CMarkusLassen participating in the PGA’s symbolic initiative to mark this year’s UN Charter Day by signing UN80 Charter on the occasion of its 80th anniversary, reaffirming Denmark’s unwavering commitment to the #UNCharter.
At the #UNSC meeting on Sudan, DK expressed alarm at the escalation in El Obeid & condemned drone strikes killing civilians & destroying critical infrastructure.
DK supports PESG @Haavisto & the Quintet in their efforts towards an inclusive, Sudanese, civilian‑led transition.
The #UNSC has unanimously adopted the extension of UNDOF's mandate - the #UN peacekeeping mission tasked with maintaining the ceasefire between Israel and Syria in the Golan.
DK reiterates its strong support for the mandate and #UNDOF's important work.
Last year, the world added a record 692 GW of new renewable power capacity🌱⚡️The clean transition is unstoppable - but with 655 million people still without electricity, it is neither fast enough nor fair enough. 🌏 #SDG7
At today’s #UNSC Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict,🇩🇰highlighted a stark reality: 30 years after the creation of the #CAAC agenda, the highest number of grave violations against children has been recorded.
The challenge is not the absence of norms; it is implementation.
Celebrating Int. Day of Women in Diplomacy!
DK co-hosted a panel debate on advancing equality in diplomacy. Thanks to our partners & panellists for contributing to this timely conversation on promoting women’s equal, full, and meaningful participation & leadership in diplomacy.