📢 In today’s #HRC60 dialogue with SR on #IndigenousPeoples, Denmark together with Greenland, on behalf of #NB8 Nordic-Baltic States, reiterated our concern about the conflation of “Indigenous Peoples” & “local communities”, which risks blurring the rights of #IndigenousPeoples

This afternoon, the UN Human Rights Council discussed the report of #UNSG António Guterres on #reprisals against persons & groups engaging with the 🇺🇳 🇩🇰 expressed concern about reprisals against #HRDs & once again called for the release of Mr Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja without further delay.

The work of ICRC is indispensable in crises worldwide. Important that nations like Denmark take part in supporting these efforts🤝

📢 Elections to the UN Committee against Torture (CAT) Tomorrow, 5⃣ experts will be elected as members of the Committee, which monitors #UNCAT implementation. The session will be chaired by 🇧🇸 The Bahamas with 🇩🇰 Denmark as vice-chair, both CTI Core States. Results to follow!

Congratulations to newly elected members of the 🇺🇳 Committee against Torture for 2026-2029. CAT plays a key role in guiding States to strengthen #UNCAT implementation & uphold the absolute prohibition of #torture - A critical cornerstone of the global anti-torture ecosystem 🌍

Nordic-Baltic countries🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 at #HRC60: “Our engagement to eliminate racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance remains resolute. A human rights-based approach is key to confronting racism in all its forms.” ➡️tinyurl.com/4j2xrynj

#NB8: We remain gravely concerned by reports of ongoing and escalating human rights violations and abuses in Haiti. We reiterate our support for efforts to restore stability, rebuild democratic institutions, and ensure accountability. Full statement: bit.ly/3WhDKUL

🇮🇸 on behalf of #NB8 at #HRC60: Deep concern over human rights violations and the humanitarian crisis in Somalia, disproportionately affecting women and girls. We commend Somalia’s engagement with intl human rights mechanisms & encourage further efforts. Full statement 👇

Today at #HRC60🇱🇻on behalf of #NB8 expressed strong support for establishment of comprehensive, rights-based and people-centered national reconciliation and transitional justice process in Libya, alongside a sustainable political settlement with engagement of all 🇱🇾 stakeholders.

It’s time to vote 🙋 After weeks of negotiations, UN Human Rights Council will start voting & adoption of 37 resolutions & decisions, including on key 🇩🇰 priorities such as #IndigenousPeoples & #Gender.

“There can no longer remain any doubt that extreme climate events will become a much more frequent part of our lives.” 🌍 EW4All MS brief: Ib Petersen highlights the importance of early warning systems in order to strengthen climate preparedness and response at a local level.

It’s a wrap! #HRC60 has concluded🙌 The last 4,5 weeks, 🇩🇰 has worked actively to promote key #HumanRights priorities, incl. on #Gender, #IndigenousPeoples & critical country situations. Thanks to UN Human Rights, delegations & civil society for constructive dialogues 🇺🇳

“Welcome to the Nordic-Baltic Networking event at the eve of @AidEx” 🙌 Nordic and Baltic companies and UN-organisations gathered in Geneva to share insights on Future-Proofing Humanitarian Aid. Thanks to @UgochiDaniels & the Nordic-Baltic partners for the participation! 🌍🤝

🎉 Celebrating 80 Years of the United Nations 🇺🇳 80 years ago  the UN was founded - born from the hope of a world united in peace, equality and cooperation🌏 Denmark was proud to stand among the founding members in 1945, and we remain committed to the same vision today.

As the UN marks its 80th anniversary, DK welcomes the UN80 reform initiative. A chance to strengthen and revitalise the UN to ensure a more efficient organisation ready to meet current and future challenges💡 UN Photo

Today is the United Nations Day 🇺🇳 A Day to pause and reflect on how dialogue and cooperation are choices, we take every day🇩🇰🇺🇳

Since 1948, World Health Organization (WHO) has worked to protect health as a fundamental human right 💙 From pandemic preparedness to universal health coverage, WHO is at the centre of global health cooperation. Learn why we engage closely with WHO at the Danish Mission in Geneva 👇

For the next two weeks, 🇩🇰 looks forward to engaging in #UPR50 - a unique UN Human Rights Council mechanism based on constructive dialogue & mutual respect 🌍🕊️ We wish everyone a successful review 🙌

Pleased to host the EU Humanitarian Retreat bringing together EU Member States on the future of the global humanitarian system in a renewed multilateral order and the EU’s role in shaping it - together with Dr. Hugo Slim & Ms. Heba Aly.

This week at #UPR50, 🇩🇰 took part in the review of 🇧🇾🇲🇼🇲🇻 & 🇧🇬 & delivered recommendations on key #HumanRights priorities, incl: -Advancing the rights of #LGBTI+ persons -Combatting #SGBV -Protecting #civicspace -Ending #torture We thank all delegations for their engagement 🇺🇳