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Articles by Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs

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....

Plogging – an eco-friendly trend on the move

It’s healthy and eco-friendly. Plogging – picking up litter while jogging – is a craze that’s made tidying up outdoors trendy – and not just...

Sweden has become a fine-dining restaurant

Tasty and wholesome ingredients are just around the corner. Or rather, just under the next bush or behind the next tree. Because Sweden is actually...

“Time to reflect on how each of us can act”

The UN climate summit, COP24, in Katowice is over. What was agreed? And what is the path ahead? We talked to Swedish Climate Ambassador, Lars...

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...

Swedish cooperation with UN Women: promoting gender equality around the world

Sweden and UN Women have a longstanding partnership dating back to the establishment of UN Women in 2010. They unite around the goal of ensuring...

#StandUp4HumanRights: René Cassin

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone in human history. It was signed in Paris on 10 December 1948 – 70...

#StandUp4HumanRights: Charles Habib Malik

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone in human history. It was signed in Paris on 10 December 1948 – 70...

#StandUp4HumanRights: Peng Chun Chang

The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a milestone in human history. It was signed in Paris on 10 December 1948 – 70...
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