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Articles by Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Never again!

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The Swedish Embassy in Kigali organised a discussion evening, held in...

WikiGap has brought us 27 000 articles closer to a gender-equal internet

Last year, the first major WikiGap initiative was carried out at some 50 missions abroad around the world. WikiGap has now spread beyond the Swedish...

To protect press freedom we must highlight the challenges it faces

Freedom of the press is a cornerstone of democracy but it is facing increasing challenges that we must highlight. World Press Freedom Day – 3...

Gender equality champions join forces in Tunis

On 24–26 April, Tunisia will host the Tunis Forum on Gender Equality, gathering representatives of governments, civil society, business and academia from around the world...

Swedish drive for source criticism

In many places around the world, social media is young people’s primary source of information and news. Knowledge about fact-checking is becoming increasingly relevant, and...

United Nations Commission on the Status of Women: despite hard international climate, a final document could be adopted

Negotiations were hard and polarised at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Several countries displayed strong resistance to progressive language, not least...

New blog highlights science and innovation

Sweden has a strong position as global leader in innovation and has a high position in international comparisons. But what are we doing to strengthen...

Innovate with us! Sweden is the Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2019

Sweden is the Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2019 – the world’s largest trade fair. The privilege of being Partner Country is normally granted to...

Situation still difficult in Yazidis’ home regions

Sweden’s Embassy in Iraq recently carried out a field visit to meet Yazidi representatives to see how Swedish aid initiatives – through organisations such as...

Continued support to Human Rights and Democracy in Tanzania – new core support signed by the Swedish Ambassador

In the current difficult situation for democracy and human rights in Tanzania, the Embassy is continuing its support for improving the state of human rights....
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