Sweden invests in livelihoods and resilience-building for women and children in...
The Government of Sweden has committed $7.8 million in funding to UNICEF for the programme ‘Strengthened Resilience and Livelihoods: Making Social Protection Work for...
Iceland: Social rights and safety for all must remain a top...
The Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, George Katrougalos, today urged Iceland to close remaining protection gaps for...
Climate and development leaders and experts identify integrated solutions at...
Integrated solutions to the climate emergency and sustainable development crisis are being advanced by government leaders and civil society experts at the 6th Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergy, on 27 and 28 May at UN City in Copenhagen.
Nordic countries unite with 80 UN member states to protect civilians...
Yesterday, the Nordic countries stood together with several UN member states to speak up for the protection of civilians in conflict.
A joint declaration on...
Japan, Sweden and UNU collaboration for water conference
UNU, Sweden & SIWI hosted experts on water for climate action, announcing World Lake Day & affirming Japan-Sweden ties for sustainability.
On 16 May 2025,...
Popemobile heading for children in Gaza
A vehicle that Pope Francis used during a 2014 visit to the West Bank, will be turned into a mobile health clinic specifically designed...
Norway commended on child welfare act – questions raised on increased...
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its review of the seventh periodic report of Norway, with Committee Experts commending the...
In Hamlet´s castle UN Secretary-General hails Danish “unity and principled leadership”
António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General has chaired the biannual meeting of the heads of the UN system organizations in Copenhagen.
In addition, The Secretary-General...
Iceland tops the Human Development Index
Iceland has replaced Norway on the top of the Human Development Index. The index is a part of UNDP´s Human Development Report, which was...
Secretary-General meets heads of UN family in Copenhagen
António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General arrived in Copenhagen 6 May. According to his Spokesperson he will chair the biannual session of the UN System...
Sweden supports WFP critical nutrition programmes in Afghanistan
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Afghanistan welcomes a US$2.2 million contribution from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
With this...
Jens Wandel appointed Special Adviser on Reforms
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced that he has invited his Special Adviser on Reforms, Jens Wandel of Denmark, to also act as...
ICC First Vice-President concludes official visit to Norway and Sweden
On 22 and 23 April 2025, the First Vice-President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Judge Rosario Salvatore Aitala, visited Oslo, Norway, and Stockholm,...
Finland supports survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and former child...
Finland, a State Party to the ICC since 2000, has contributed EUR 400,000 to the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) at the International Criminal...
Finland and WFP boost school meals programme in Zambia
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 500,000 from the Government of Finland to strengthen Zambia’s national school meals...