"Our world needs peace. Peace is the ultimate prize for all humanity. As this International Day of Peace reminds us – the solutions are in our hands." - António Guterres buff.ly/47xgmHE #PeaceDay

Congratulations to Helga Maria Schmid, former SG OSCE, for having been presented the Commander’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by PermRep to the OSCE, Ambassador Susanne Schütz, on behalf of Federal President Frank-Walter #Steinmeier.

Yesterday, against the backdrop of the UN #SummitOfTheFuture, we launched "Standard Deviation" — a Munich Security Brief on Western double standards and the value of international rules, featuring new survey data from countries of the Global South. More: securityconference.org/en/publication…

Honoured to receive the 2024 ICDO Annual Excellence Award, recognising my "unwavering support for the full&equal participation of women, as well as for leading impactful initiatives, such as the OSCE Women Peace Leadership Program”. Big 🙏

A real pleasure to address the #GPW2024 opening ceremony & OSCE event @GenevaPeaceWeek. Sustainable peace means for all of us to engage in 🔴 Fighting all forms of violence, including GBV 🌳 Addressing the impact of climate change 🚺 Empowering young generations

Honoured to speak to an elated Hind Kabawat , a member of the Syrian opposition that has worked to keep civil society alive through the darkness of Assad. She said "today we celebrate but tomorrow we roll up our sleeves to form a new inclusive Syria. It is the first day of our

Hind Kabawat relaying conversations she had yesterday with women civil society activists in Damascus “we need a national dialogue” very important for this to be launched ASAP #Syria

Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the victims and those injured during the tragic plane crash near Aktau on 25 December 2024. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. 🕯️

Oggi se n’è andata Raffaella Iodice una vita al servizio dell’Unione europea e dei suoi valori più alti. A Kabul, la bandiera europea è stata sotto la sua guida un presidio di umanità per donne e bambini nell’ora più buia. Ciao Raffaella, ti portiamo con noi.

As we celebrate the New Year and look to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations , I call on all citizens of the world to come together in the spirit of ‘unity in diversity’, recognizing that our differences should not be a source of division but of strength. During the

Helga Maria Schmid, fmr. SecGen of the OSCE, was decorated with one of 🇧🇪’s highest recognitions: the Grand Officer’s Cross of the Order of the 👑 for her outstanding contributions in multilateral diplomacy. A well-deserved recognition of dedication and excellence! #BE4Multilateralism

Australia wants a multilateral system that helps avert conflict, upholds international rules and norms and effectively tackles global issues. Helga Maria Schmid is a champion of that system. We discussed the challenges facing the world and the role the UN can play.

Ambassador Christoph Heusgen has always seen the silver linings, even in turbulent times. After his three year tenure, Wolfgang Ischinger and our new Chair Jens Stoltenberg presented him with a literal silver lining. On behalf of our entire team: Thank you, Christoph Heusgen!

Gestern haben wir die Vorpremiere des Dokumentarfilms „DER HELSINKI EFFEKT“ von Arthur Franck im Felleshus gefeiert. Wir haben uns gefreut, sowohl den Regisseur, sowie die ehemalige Direktorin der OSCE, Helga Maria Schmid, und den 🇫🇮 Botschafter a.D. Herr Dr. Reimaa vor Ort zu haben.

Anlässlich des 50. Jahrestages der Schlussakte von Helsinki veranstaltet Finnland am 31. Juli die Konferenz „Helsinki+50“. Wir freuen uns sehr, u.a. Helga Maria Schmid als Rednerin begrüßen zu dürfen. #OSCE25FI um.fi/osce25fi/helsi… Finland in the OSCE

This stunning handwoven carpet is crafted by resilient women of rural centers in Syria. I admire their enduring perseverance. Regional stability must remain our priority and these women are central to it. Thank you to @HindKawabat & Syria's Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour.

Am 1.8.1975 wurde in Helsinki die #KSZE-Schlussakte unterzeichnet: ein Meilenstein für Frieden & Sicherheit in Europa. Ihr Anspruch ist aktueller denn je: Souveränität, Gewaltverzicht, Menschenrechte. Dies ist das Fundament der OSCE​ & unserer europäischen Friedensordnung. 1/2

MSC provides a vital forum for dialogue on peace and security in the Middle East. At Munich Security Conference in February, and through the work of our Middle East Consultation Group which I chair. I look forward to building on this work at the upcoming #MLMAlUla in Saudi Arabia.