Mia Hallen

International law and foreign policy at MFA Sweden

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Russia must be held accountable for its crimes against Ukraine. Otherwise, we risk a world in which it pays to launch wars of aggression. This is a key issue for Sweden’s Government.

It’s about redress and justice for Ukraine as a state and for the victims of Russia’s war crimes.

The Government has therefore decided that Sweden will join the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine and the International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

#StandWithUkraine

[Sweden in Geneva @SwedenGeneva]

What we don’t see occurs again - thank you DHC Dabo, Special rapporteur Tidball-Binz, forensic experts and colleagues from 🇫🇮🇪🇸🇹🇭🇱🇧🇲🇦🇯🇴🇬🇲🇧🇷for partnering with 🇸🇪 in a discussion on a new tool to investigate #femicide #HRC62

[SwedenUN 🇸🇪 @SwedenUN]

Today, on #UNCharterDay, we reaffirm our commitment to the enduring principles of the UN Charter.

81 years after its signing, the Charter remains the foundation of the United Nations and the rules-based international order.

This year also marks 80 years since Sweden joined the United Nations. For eight decades, Sweden has stood for multilateral cooperation, the sovereign equality of all States, and respect for international law.

As Ambassador @NicolaClase signs the Charter, Sweden renews that commitment.

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Without a free press, there is no democracy. 🇸🇪🇺🇦

Sweden is one of the world’s largest donors to independent media. Free journalism is essential to countering Russian disinformation and strengthening Ukraine’s democratic development on its path towards the EU.

By providing support to organisations such as @OCCRP, @InternewsUA and @suspilne_news, we are helping them continue to hold those in power to account and report the truth, even under extreme pressure.

#WorldPressFreedomDay #StandWithUkraine

Photo: Bulent Kilic

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Nu tas nästa steg för att inrätta aggressionsbrottstribunalen för Ukraina. Detta är historiskt - inte sedan Nürnberg har ansvar utkrävts för aggressionsbrottet.

Genom tribunalen kommer ryska politiska och militära ledare som låg bakom det olagliga anfallskriget att kunna ställas till svars.

Idag har regeringen antagit propositioner för att Sverige ska ansluta sig dels till aggressionsbrottstribunalen och dels till den internationella skadeståndskommissionen för Ukraina. Ryssland och dess ledning måste hållas ansvariga för de fruktansvärda brott som begås i och mot Ukraina.

Allt annat är ett svek mot det ukrainska folket och en signal till omvärlden att anfallskrig lönar sig.
#StandwithUkraine

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Sweden, together with the EU, has a principled position against the death penalty in all cases and in all circumstances.

https://t.co/SU3xe3OtqV

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Sweden has confirmed its intention to join the Agreement for the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. This is one step closer to establishing the Tribunal, of which Sweden will be a founding member. We must ensure accountability for Russian crimes against Ukraine.

@CoE @alain_berset @andrii_sybiha

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

The 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is currently underway.

Minister for Foreign Affairs @MariaStenergard highlights the UNHRC’s importance in safeguarding and promoting human rights in her address at the initial high-level segment.

"Sweden will continue to be principled in our defence of a rules-based order that puts the freedom, dignity and equal rights of every individual at its core." – Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard.

During the meeting Sweden will continue to stress accountability for Russia’s violations of human rights in Ukraine as well as equality, women’s, girls’ and LGBTIQ persons’ enjoyment of human rights and sexual and reproductive health and rights. #HRC61

[SwedenUN 🇸🇪 @SwedenUN]

Today marked the beginning of the UN Preparatory Committee on crimes against humanity.
Sweden, on behalf of #TheNordics, stressed the importance of laying the foundations for a convention to prevent future atrocities and ensure crimes against humanity never go unpunished.

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

We collectively reiterate that matters concerning Denmark and Greenland are for Denmark and Greenland to decide alone.

Security in the Arctic rests on respect for the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law, including the inviolability of borders.
https://t.co/bUn2J70sTM

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Utrikesdepartementet följer utvecklingen i Venezuela noga, i samråd med övriga EU-länder.

Sverige tillsammans med EU har sedan tidigare konstaterat att Nicolás Maduro saknar legitimitet.

Alla stater har dock ett ansvar att respektera och agera i enlighet med folkrätten. Att folkrätten respekteras är ett långsiktigt säkerhetspolitiskt intresse för Sverige.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

The creation of the United Nations was the result of a global commitment to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war."

80 years later, the UN remains essential for advancing peace, prosperity & human rights. #UN80 🇺🇳

📷 The original draft of the UN Charter, 1945

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

It is for Denmark and Greenland to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland. Sweden stands wholeheartedly behind its neighbour on these issues and will always stand up for international law. The obligation to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states is a fundamental principle of international law.

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Sweden deeply regrets US sanctions against two additional judges at the @IntlCrimCourt. Sanctions seriously impact the Court’s indispensable work to end impunity for the most serious international crimes. Sweden has been a steadfast supporter of the ICC since its inception and continues to support its independence and impartiality.

[Maria M Stenergard @MariaStenergard]

Ryssland måste hållas ansvarigt och betala för de skador som man orsakat Ukraina sedan den fullskaliga invasionen inleddes. Sverige har idag i Haag, i president Zelenskyjs närvaro, undertecknat konventionen om en internationell skadeståndskommission för Ukraina.

https://t.co/ogT1WJotiV

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Today we mark International Human Rights Day. Human rights are the basis of peace, security, freedom, democracy and development. They are universal and apply to everyone. In a time of increasing global push back to human rights, Sweden continues to stand firm. We are one of the world’s largest donors to initiatives supporting human rights, democracy and the rule of law defenders. Human rights must always be defended, all over the world.

[Iceland at UN 🇮🇸 @IcelandUN]

🇮🇸 delivered a N5 statement 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 at the GA 🇺🇳 meeting on the Report of the ICC. The Nordic countries remain unwavering in their support for the Court’s independence, impartiality and integrity - and for the global fight against impunity!
https://t.co/YTJj93gZfo

[Sweden in Geneva @SwedenGeneva]

Sweden stands with partners at today’s #HRC special session to condemn the atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan. We call for an immediate ceasefire, protection of civilians, unhindered humanitarian access, and full accountability through the Fact-Finding Mission and ICC. @UN_HRC

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

We acknowledge the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights. This landmark convention and the European Court of Human Rights remain cornerstones of human rights protection in Europe. Human rights and the rule of law are fundamental to our democratic societies. https://t.co/B82VVne1HH

[SwedenUN 🇸🇪 @SwedenUN]

Today at #InternationalLawWeek, #TheNordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 reaffirmed support for the International Law Commission, underscoring the importance of supporting vulnerable coastal nations and the role of general principles in the development of international law.
https://t.co/M5JAeuu5pP