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Articles by Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Work on accessibility report under way

The www.swemfa.se website is now under review and work on creating an accessibility report is under way. We hope to complete this work as soon...

Sweden’s work for a green recovery from the COVID-19 crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the world severely, causing pain and suffering to millions of people. But could it have positive consequences – fo,r the...

The horrific is set against the hopeful

It is just over two and a half years since Mosul was liberated from terrorist organisation Daesh’s reign of terror. Staff at the Swedish Embassy...

Sweden seeks to lead Action Coalition for Economic Gender Equality

Sweden wants to lead the global Action Coalition for Economic Gender Equality. This was announced as Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde and Minister for...

“We must protect and win democracy every day”

Sweden has long been at the forefront of promoting, protecting and safeguarding democracy throughout the world. The MFA’s drive for democracy will deepen and strengthen...

Shining a light on gender-based violence in Ankara

During the darkest months of the year, the Embassy of Sweden in Ankara, together with the City of Ankara and UN Women, shone a light...

Margareta Wahlström fighting for more women at the Red Cross

At a time characterised by complex challenges – devastating civil wars, large migration flows and climate change – the need for humanitarian operations is acute. Since...

Najwa Alimi and the safety of journalists in Afghanistan

Since the fall of the Taliban in 2001, a largely independent media landscape has emerged in Afghanistan with a plethora of media outlets. In the...

Sweden and India are taking the lead towards a fossil-free future

Heavy industry accounts for approximately 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In order to reach the goals in the Paris Agreement, more must...

Mobilising SRHR commitments at Nairobi Summit

Some 6 500 delegates from 170 countries gathered at the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 on 12–14 November this year. The summit was co-convened by the...
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