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Articles by Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Uppsala named global climate city of the year

“Uppsala emerges as the clear global winner in this year’s challenge due to its ambitious work including broad, cross-societal initiatives, strong regional leadership and a...

Get inspired by the new handbook for feminist foreign policy

In October 2014, Sweden became the first country in the world to launch a feminist foreign policy. This means applying a systematic gender equality perspective...

The potential of the Blue Economy

While working in the Galápagos Islands in the late 1980s, I saw the interplay between the many interest on the islands: local fishermen taking advantage...

International cooperation a success factor in efforts relating to children and armed conflict in Sudan

On July 17, Sweden and Canada co-hosted a meeting to discuss progress on the children and armed conflict agenda with the Group of Friends of...

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 voice 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...
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