Audbjorg Halldorsdottir

Permanent Delegate of Iceland 🇮🇸 to the UNESCO

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

We are live with our #EqualPayDay event on #PayEquity in sports.

@OECD_Social @MFAIceland @SportsDiplomacy

[Iceland in Geneva 🇮🇸 @IcelandinGeneva]

At #HRC57, 🇮🇸on behalf of 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 called for accountability for human rights violations & abuses in Afghanistan; expressed grave concern over draconian restrictions on the human rights of women and girls; called for the renewal of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur.

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

🇮🇸 Minister of Culture Lilja Alfredsdóttir at the General Policy Debate at #UNESCOGC: "Iceland is firmly committed to continue playing an active role in contributing to @UNESCO's work and thereby working towards the common good" 🔗https://t.co/JN2GH1WbP0

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

Thanks to all attendees of the #Nordic reception at the 42nd General Conference @UNESCO, including Director-General @AAzoulay, and ADG PAX @akobII, who delivered an address. We enjoyed some great music, Nordic cuisine including #Icelandic skyr & wonderful company!

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[Katrín Jakobsdóttir @katrinjak]

To the victims of this devastating earthquake and their loved ones, our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. To the people of Morocco as they face the aftermath of a catastrophic natural disaster, the Icelandic people’s thoughts and support are with you.

[Kristín Halla Kristinsdóttir @KriHalla]

Extraordinary session of the General Conference of @UNESCO has just started! Historic moment as the return of the US 🇺🇸to the organization will be discussed, which Iceland 🇮🇸 strongly supports 🙌

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

Iceland 🇮🇸 is pleased to take a seat for the first time on the Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission for the term 2023-2025! 🇺🇳 @IocUnesco Iceland will be represented by Dr. Hrönn Egilsdóttir from @MFRI_Iceland #IOC32

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

The 32nd session of the IOC Assembly began today! 🌊

Iceland’s 🇮🇸 head of delegation: “We need to invest more in ocean science and work together in creating improved conditions for sustainable development of the ocean”. #IOC32

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

Great meeting yesterday with @IocUnesco during this year's Nordic Review Meeting with @UNESCO. Earlier this week, 🇮🇸 officially presented its candidature to the Executive Council of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission for the term 2023-2025🌊.

[Anna Plassat Muríňová @AnnaPlassat]

43 countries co-signed a statement requesting @UNESCO to continue the emergency assistance programme for Ukraine 🇺🇦. Facts speak for themselves:
-12 journalists killed,
-thousands of children deported,
-255 cultural sites damaged and much more damage!
👉 https://t.co/Eq9q9CTAjH

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

At the opening of 216th session of @UNESCO's Executive Board, @AudbjorgH🇮🇸 highlighted the importance of:

- UNESCO's expertise and response to the unlawful war on Ukraine
- Gender-transformative approach and climate change response
- Role of UNESCO in AI and transformative tech

[Katrín Jakobsdóttir @katrinjak]

Extraordinary meeting of the Nordics in Helsinki with the president of Ukraine. We spoke on pressing matters such as Nordic support for Ukraine and how we can proceed with the Ukrainian formula for just Peace. Thanks to @niinisto for organising this important meeting.

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

🔴 BREAKING!

Niloofar Hamedi, Elaheh Mohammadi and Narges Mohammadi, three imprisoned Iranian women journalists, have been named laureates of the 2023 @UNESCO/ Guillermo Cano World #PressFreedom Prize.

https://t.co/2ghjvTR8iy #WorldPressFreedomDay

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

If everything is alright in the news, then something is wrong with journalism. Today we mark the 30th anniversary of the #WorldPressFreedomDay, remembering journalists who have lost their lives and the importance to remain committed to #PressFreedom and the #SafetyofJournalists.

[GRÓ • Centre for Capacity Development @GRO_Centre]

GRÓ and UNESCO explore opportunities of closer cooperation in Eastern Africa.

https://t.co/kt9jy9nXzB

[Audbjorg Halldorsdottir @AudbjorgH]

“We want the future to be able to speak to us in Icelandic, and artificial intelligence can assist with that.” Exciting news and an important milestone reached in preserving the Icelandic language! #OpenAI #GPT4 https://t.co/73QdGC7uOO

[Audbjorg Halldorsdottir @AudbjorgH]

Inspiring discussions with the alumni of the @UNESCO Category 2 @GRO_Centre and staff @UnescoEast on Iceland’s cooperation with #Kenya, best practices, impact of capacity building work and how to further strengthen our cooperation. Many opportunities lie ahead🇮🇸🇰🇪

[Audbjorg Halldorsdottir @AudbjorgH]

Valuable visit to @UNESCO’s Regional Office in Eastern Africa with Director of ⁦@GRO_Centre⁩. Great exchange with Reg Dir Prof. H. Gijzen & staff on cooperation & main challenges on how to implement the global priorities on #Africa & #Gender. ⁦@UNESCO⁩ @nina_bjork

[Katrín Jakobsdóttir @katrinjak]

An inspiring meeting with Afghan women leaders at the #CSW67 where we talked about the deterioration of women's rights and lives in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime and what we can do to support them - taking action is urgent. Exclusion should never be regarded as a norm.

[L’Islande à Paris 🇮🇸 @IcelandinParis]

"We need to ensure that new technologies serve the people, that they strengthen democratic processes and human rights, instead of undermining basic principles and values." PM of Iceland 🇮🇸 @katrinjak addressed @UNESCO's #InternetForTrust conference 🇺🇳👇
https://t.co/hiIbPWejIR