Iceland at UN 🇮🇸
@IcelandUN
Follow the work of Iceland’s Mission to the United Nations 🇺🇳 in NY. Permanent Representative @JValtysson. Learn about @MFAIceland & #SDGs: https://t.co/mOLpjLLsk1
ID:2518507038
http://mfa.is/un 23-05-2014 19:30:58
5,1K Tweets
15,2K Followers
937 Following
Follow People
A UN🇺🇳 convention on #CrimesAgainstHumanity should be adopted as a sign of respect for survivors of these shocking crimes, to prevent new suffering, and honour the memory of those who did not survive, said #Iceland for #Nordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪@ a great meeting this week #CAHTreatyNow
#CrimesAgainstHumanity and the substance of a draft UN agreement on them are the subject of dicussions at the #SixthCommittee this week. #Iceland 🇮🇸 happy to co-facilitate together with #Guatemala 🇬🇹 and #Malaysia 🇲🇾
Day 3️⃣ of in-depth discussions with many participating states💪
Happy #NordicDay 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪✨
The Nordic family works closely together at the UN🇺🇳. We build on values that are the foundation of strong societies and peaceful co-existence, such as: Human rights, gender equality, democracy, transparency & inclusion as well as sustainability 🌱
In youth we trust. Had the honor and joy of engaging with students, including UNIS, in the #UNGA Hall on the ever important topic of #genderequality . Really good questions and discussions that kept me and my colleagues 🇸🇪Anna-Karin Eneström and 🇲🇹Vanessa Frazier 🧡 in check!
Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson decided today to disburse Iceland's core contribution to UNRWA, in light of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and UNRWA’s assurance of reform and sharing of information.
Full press release: government.is/news/article/2…
Gender equality through the lense of 🇮🇸 Minister of Finance Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 United Nations 🇺🇳. Key components include parental leave, affordable day care and innovative financing, including through gender bonds. Proud to rank 1️⃣ in the 🌏 but a lot of work remains. #CSW68 #SDG5
How did Icelandic🇮🇸women and non-binary people mobilize 100.000 people to go on strike for #genderequality on 24 Oct 2023? Had the honour of moderating a well attended #CSW68 🇺🇳event where they shared some of the secrets. #kvennaverkfall #kvennafrí #SDG5 #LGBT #queer 🏳️🌈 #takk
Strength in numbers and diversity. #TeamIceland 🇮🇸 poses for a 📸 at the #CSW 68 🇺🇳where a busy first week comes to an end. Great to see so much energy and commitment - both badly needed in the fight for #genderequality ⚧️ and pushing back the pushback 💪 #SDG5 #CSW
The #ICP 🌊 mtg in June is an opportunity for cross-sectoral discussion on the pivotal role ocean foods play to advance food&nutrition security, mitigate and adapt to #climatechange and advancing sustainable development - said PR Jorundur Valtysson 🇮🇸 today. #BlueFood #SDG14 🇺🇳🩵🐟
Delighted to welcome Minister Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson and the 🇮🇸 delegation to #CSW68 . Vital work ahead in advancing #genderequality and #SDG5 - and pushing back the pushback. Women rights are #HumanRights .
“Listening and working together with Afghan women is key,” said PR Jorundur Valtysson 🇮🇸 at an #InternationalWomensDay event, organized to discuss the concept of #GenderApartheid in relation to women’s rights in #Afghanistan . Thanks Malala Yousafzai, Atlantic Council & Intl Peace Institute 🙏 #SDG5 #CSW
Happy #IWD2024 !
Yesterday, #Iceland had the pleasure to bring the #Barbershop concept💈 back to #UN in collaboration with UN GA President and facilitated by Michael Kaufman @[email protected].
We need men to commit and take action on #GenderEquality by raising awareness that #WomensRights = #HumanRights