(FR/NL) Je vous annonce que, grâce au travail des Affaires étrangères belges, nos quatre compatriotes belges et la ressortissante luxembourgeoise de la flottille Global Sumud qui avaient été arrêtés par Israël, sont libres et en route vers l'Europe, vers la Grèce précisément dont

Belgium commemorates the 7 October 2023 terrorist attack ⤵

#HRC60 | Draft resolution A/HRC/60/L.30 on technical assistance and capacity-building to improve human rights in #Libya was ADOPTED without a vote.

On the European & World Day Against the Death Penalty Belgium reaffirms its commitment to the universal abolition of the death penalty. The abolition of the death penalty is not only a question of justice, it is a question of humanity. Read more ⤵ diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belgiu…

On #DayOfTheGirl, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to gender equality worldwide. While millions of girls' rights are being restricted, 🇧🇪 actively supports multilateral organisations and local actors empowering girls to shape their future and be agents of change.

🇮🇱🇵🇸 Today, we start seeing light after so many days of darkness. The release of all living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is a moment of deep relief. To the families who can finally hold their loved ones again: may this long-awaited reunion bring some comfort after so much

(EN/FR/NL) 🇺🇳 Warm congratulations to @AlexanderDeCroo on being proposed by the United Nations Secretary-General as the next Administrator of UN Development. This is a remarkable feat and a great honour for Belgium. It shines a light on our country’s long-standing commitment to multilateralism and

Happy #UNDay! 💙 As a founding member of the United Nations, 🇧🇪 carries multilateralism in its diplomatic DNA. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to global cooperation and fully support the #UN80 reform to make the UN fit for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. #BE4Multilateralism 🇺🇳

Today, we mark 25 years since the adoption of UNSC Resolution 1325, a landmark for the #WPS Agenda. 🇧🇪remains firmly committed to advancing this agenda by supporting women’s leadership, rights & protection in peacebuilding efforts worldwide. Read more➡️shorturl.at/DY78G

(FR/NL) 🇧🇪 C’était un vrai plaisir de rencontrer aujourd’hui à Bruxelles nos équipes consulaires venues du monde entier, à l’occasion des journées consulaires annuelles. Ces femmes et ces hommes sont bien souvent le premier visage de la Belgique à l’étranger. Ils sont là pour

🇧🇪🌎 Belgium updates its diplomatic network to maximise its global impact. Today, we decided to modernise and rebalance our network of diplomatic posts so it better reflects today’s geopolitical realities, and tomorrow’s. 🔹 What will change? - Strengthening: around 20

Honoured to be appointed as the next UN Development Administrator. At a time when the world needs cooperation, action and impact more than ever, I’m grateful to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Member States for their trust. Looking forward to joining the UNDP team.

🇧🇪 Belgium welcomes the #UNGA confirmation of Alexander De Croo 🇧🇪🇪🇺 as UN Development Administrator. As a steadfast partner, we value the broad support for his leadership and look forward to advancing global, sustainable & inclusive development together. 🌍

(EN/FR/NL) 🧡 Today, I join the global #OrangeTheWorld campaign to say it with conviction: violence against women and girls must stop, everywhere, in every form. This year’s focus – online violence – reminds us that the digital world must be a space of equality and respect, not

🟧 Online or offline, violence against women and girls can and must be stopped — #NoExcuse. The #EU Delegation and embassies of EU Member States to #Libya are proud to add our voice to those of Libyan citizens and institutions in the yearly “16 days of activism” campaign against

🇧🇪🌊 Belgium is elected to the International Maritime Organization Council in London! Thank you to all partners for their trust. For the next 2 years, we continue our commitment in shaping global maritime policy on safety, security, sustainability & innovation. Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belgiu…

🇧🇪🌊 Belgium has officially submitted its candidacy to host the #BBNJ Secretariat in Brussels. Belgium stands ready to provide a home for the Secretariat in Brussels, a global hub of diplomacy, science and multilateral cooperation.

(EN/FR/NL) ⚖️🇺🇳 We all know it: the International Criminal Court has had a challenging year, marked by unprecedented obstacles. My presence at #ASP24 is therefore no coincidence: Belgium’s support to the #ICC remains strong, consistent and unequivocal. — Nous le savons tous : la

On my way to New York to start as UN Development Administrator. Ready to build on the team’s expertise to deliver real impact and a fair chance for the people we serve.

🕊️ Prinses Astrid nam deel aan de 22ste bijeenkomst van de verdragspartijen van het Verdrag van Ottawa inzake het verbod op antipersoonsmijnen in Genève.