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Articles by Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Protect children today to prevent conflicts tomorrow

An important aspect of Sweden’s foreign and aid policy is ensuring that children’s rights and needs are met. Sweden is currently chairing the UN Security...

Women, peace and security

Increased gender equality between women and men is one of Sweden’s most important foreign policy priorities. Women, peace and security is also one of Sweden’s...

One of the greatest threats to our security

Even if the link between climate change and security is complex, there is no doubt that it has a negative impact on our security. This...

New resolution adopted during the Open Debate 2018 on Children and Armed Conflict

“Children in Congo can’t dream the same way…Here, dreams are in danger of being lost,” says the President of Goma’s Children’s Parliament in the Democratic...

Child consultations – because their vocie matters too

To give children an opportunity to have their voice heard by decision-makers, civil society organisations and other adults, Sweden has partnered with UNICEF, Plan International,...

“The strong work ethic has made my experience with the Swedish people a memorable one”

Get to know the Global Swedes: David D’Souza, India, Dalarna University Why did you move to Sweden? I moved to Sweden to pursue my passion...

”Sweden is a place where people enjoy every single fika”

Get to know the Global Swedes: Sergey Redyuk, Russia, student at the University of Skövde. What is your perception of Sweden? Sweden is a place...

Women who support peace processes

Fifteen women with extensive diplomatic and peace-building experience have been specially appointed to mediate in some of the world’s most serious conflicts. They are part...

“The social welfare system in Sweden is supreme”

Get to know the Global Swedes: Nermina Saracevic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Uppsala University Why did you move to Sweden? The first reason why I moved...

“For me, Sweden is a peaceful shell”

Get to know the Global Swedes: Grace Turyasingura, Uganda, Örebro University Why did you move to Sweden? I moved to Sweden because I wanted further...
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