#Stockholm50 is an opportunity for bold choices and society-wide environmental action 🌍. We're celebrating past achievements, and building a more sustainable future, for everyone! Join us: bit.ly/s50-home #OnlyOneEarth #GlobalGoals

Youth Civil Society is strong but threatened. Read the realities of 800+ youth organizations spanning 87 countries in the new #StateofYouthCivilSociety Report: Youth Power in the Pandemic 🗞️ 🔗 restlessdevelopment.org/youth-power-in…

We condemn the rapes and sexual violence in #Ukraine. They must be urgently investigated. The perpetrators must be held accountable. The United Nations is bolstering protection and response services together with local women organizations. The violence must end NOW.

They are the founding mothers and fathers of our Union. They dedicated their lives to bringing Europeans closer together. And they all shared one common aspiration: peace. Ahead of #EuropeDay and as the war in Ukraine rages on, we recall their legacy. #StandWithUkraine

SIPRI's #EnvironmentOfPeace report sets out 5️⃣ principles to guide policymakers and help them address the compound and existential risks the security and environmental crises are creating. Find out more in the thread below and at ➡️ environmentofpeace.org

On #PKDay we remember the 4,000+ peacekeepers who have sacrificed their lives #ServingForPeace in some of the world's most dangerous context. We also pay tribute to all those currently serving and the partners who work with us to build lasting peace.

Earth has warmed significantly from 1880 to 2021. 🌡️ 🌏 Red spirals in this visualization indicate years with warmer than average temperature. Temperatures are based on the NASA GISS GISTEMP v4 climate model. go.nasa.gov/3NsqW7n

"It is easy to break down and destroy. The heroes are those who make peace and build." — Nelson Mandela Today on #MandelaDay, 🇸🇪 joins the United Nations 🇺🇳 to commemorate Nelson Mandela. Let’s build on his legacy by continue the fight for dignity, human rights & freedom.

Ukraine has been at war for six months. This thread looks at the story so far - and what happens next 🧵👇 (1/8) bbc.in/3dQK3Mg

Today is #RaoulWallenbergDay in Sweden. It is a day to honor and remember the man who once saved the lives of thousands of Jews during World War II. The day is also known in Sweden as the national day of humanity and civil courage. To read more click here: buff.ly/2V8Xb1O

In this moment of peril, I must underscore my duty as Secretary-General to uphold the United Nations Charter. The Charter is clear. Any annexation of a State’s territory by another State resulting from the threat or use of force is a violation of the Principles of the Charter & int’l law.

BREAKING NEWS: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2022 #NobelPeacePrize to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties. #NobelPrize

We’re live! Follow #EU2023SE on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for news and in-depth coverage of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. 🇪🇺🇸🇪 Read more here: t.ly/ZjWq

Nu inleder vi #fofrk 2023! Följ sändningen här: youtube.com/watch?v=Dq4FbC… #säkpol #föpol #totalförsvar #krisberedskap

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that demands #Russia leave #Ukraine. In favour: 141 Against: 7 Abstentions: 32

#EuropeDay held on 9 May every year celebrates peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic 'Schuman declaration' that set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe, which would make war between Europe's nations unthinkable.

Äntligen hemma. Mali 17 medaljerades igår i närvaro av anhöriga, kamrater, överbefälhavaren och försvarsministern. #svfm Hemkomstceremoni hedrade det sista planerade svenska truppbidraget forsvarsmakten.se/sv/aktuellt/20…

#Sweden was the 1st country in the world to issue a #freedomofthepress ordinance, in 1766. The world’s first legislation guaranteeing free communication of information has today been inscribed on UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳’s #MemoryoftheWorld register.

Any damage to cultural property harms the cultural heritage of all humanity. UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 explains what the distinct blue shield emblem is and how it helps protect our shared history. en.unesco.org/node/349796

BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2023 #NobelPeacePrize to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. #NobelPrize