While democracy & human rights are under pressure, ODIHR continues its vital work assisting the 57 @OSCE states in strengthening democracy, rule of law & promoting human rights. We thank @DirectorODIHR for today’s valuable discussion.
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Warm greetings to our colleagues at @SwedeninATOSCE and @SwedenUN_Vienna on the occasion of Sweden’s National Day!
We are grateful for your outstanding friendship and steadfast support across all multilateral dimensions in Vienna and beyond.
🇸🇪 is alarmed by credible reports that Russia systematically subjects Ukrainian children to militarization, indoctrination & other forms of repression. Today 41 @OSCE participating States invoked the #MoscowMechanism to investigate further. An expert report will be out in July.
Congratulations @promolex, well-deserved recipient of the 2026 Democracy Defender Award! Established in 2016 by 8 delegations, the award honors exceptional contributions to promoting democracy & human rights in the spirit of the Helsinki Final Act & other @OSCE commitments.
Very good visit @osce_odihr together with @OSCE Ambassadors from 🇬🇧 🇳🇴. ODIHR continues to deliver cutting-edge work on security, human rights, democracy and the rule of law based on its strong mandate and autonomy. 🙏 - you have our full support!
New legislation in 🇬🇪#Georgia curbing civic, political rights and freedom of expression raises serious concerns.
Read ODIHR’s full statement: https://t.co/Op2n8rB6KH
Our sincere thanks to all human rights defenders and civil society representatives from across the OSCE area for sharing your valuable recommendations during this year’s @OSCE Human Dimension Committee meetings.
With the OSCE winter recess just ahead, heartfelt thanks to Finland 🇫🇮 for an outstanding @OSCE Chairpersonship 2025! Your leadership stood for principles, brought warmth and creativity—and even Santa🎅! Happy Holidays to all our followers, colleagues, and friends!
OSCE Human Dimension Committee’s final 2025 meeting, chaired by 🇸🇪 addressed International Humanitarian & Human Rights Law & the right to health during & after conflict. In Ukraine, Russia’s war of aggression has been widely documented involving attacks on medical infrastructure.
Tack Sverige, för ert utmärkta ledarskap i kommittén för den mänskliga dimension detta år 🇸🇪. Som OSSE-ordförande uppskattar 🇫🇮 framför allt det inkluderande synsättet när det gäller frågor om kön, ungdomar och civilsamhället. Alltid ett nöje att samarbeta med er🙏#OSCE25FI
It’s a wrap. #OSCEMC2025 has concluded. We 🇸🇪 reiterated our support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lasting peace and security require accountability. The world has changed since the signing of #HelsinkiFinalAct, but its principles remain valid.
Three Swedish 🇸🇪 @OSCE Ambassadors in one! Anna Olsson Vrang (2022-), Ulrika Funered (2018-2022), Fredrik Löjdquist (2012-2017).
#ThrowbackThursday#tbt
We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Kishan Manocha and express condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at ODIHR. His presence and contributions will be deeply missed. Rest in peace dear Kishan🕯️
As #WarsawHDC concludes, 🇸🇪 thanks @Finland_OSCE & @osce_odihr for organising this vital platform for following up on our joint obligations & commitments on #HumanRights & #Democracy. We highly value the chance to meet civil society & defenders from across the region. 🙏
#OSCE Moscow Mechanism report finds that Russia has engaged in widespread violations of international law in its treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war, including arbitrary killings and torture. This may equate to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Russia must be held accountable.
Deeply appalled by findings in 7th @osce_odihr interim report on Russia’s continued violations of IHL & human rights in 🇺🇦. Monitoring & 90 testimonies expose sexual violence, torture & other violations. ODIHR’s work is vital for documentation & accountability. #StandWithUkraine
Human rights defenders increasingly promote & protect #HumanRights online. Digital tools also pose risks: surveillance, harassment, attacks & censorship - in the OSCE region & beyond. Opportunities & challenges were addressed at today’s @OSCE Human Dimension Committee meeting.