Satu Sulkunen

Rome based European and World citizen, dedicated to a just, fair and clean future, follow politics, nature, cinema and literature..always a dreamer! Миру мир!

[Satu Sulkunen @Satu_Rooma]

Tässä aamuinen kirjoitukseni Hesarin mielipideosastolla. Toivottavasti saa YLE:n huomion! https://t.co/Bbzi0uNxmq

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

On this International Day of #WomenInDiplomacy, I reflect with gratitude on the role models who have shaped my journey and celebrate all women in diplomacy who are advancing multilateralism around the world. @GWLvoices @UN_Women

[International Development Law Organization @IDLO]

Strengthening accountability for international crimes requires reliable, admissible, and verifiable digital evidence, including information gathered from open sources.

We co-organized a roundtable discussion in Kyiv with the Prosecutor's Training Center of Ukraine and the T.M.C. Asser Instituut on issues regarding the admissibility and authenticity of electronic evidence obtained from open sources in criminal proceedings concerning international crimes.

[International Development Law Organization @IDLO]

Alternative Justice Systems help communities resolve disputes faster, fairly and closer to home.
Last week in Embu, Kenya, during the 4th National AJS Conference, IDLO helped advance the expansion of these approaches.
“Thanks to IDLO for believing in and supporting justice administration. IDLO is a partner who understands the needs of the judiciary in Kenya.”
— Chief Justice Martha Koome

[Satu Sulkunen @Satu_Rooma]

@campbellclaret Get a good interview for us to listen to!

[Ottawa Charge @PWHL_Ottawa]

It's not every day you get to skate with World leaders 🇨🇦🇫🇮

It was an honour and a pleasure to have Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Finland President Alexander Stubb out to practice this afternoon! We appreciate your time and your support as we make our final push to the playoffs.

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

This International Women’s Day, @IDLO highlights the vital role of the rule of law in ensuring access to justice for women and girls — a cornerstone of sustainable development.

Societies thrive when the rights of women and girls are protected, their voices are heard, and their potential is fully realized.

Read my statement: https://t.co/9V7RBWy4u8

#ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD2026 @UN_Women

[Opera di Roma @OperaRoma]

Ciao #TimotheeChalamet , sappiamo che sei un tifoso della Roma ma qualcosa ci dice che dovresti allargare i tuoi orizzonti e venire a trovarci: scopriresti anche altre passioni. Perché sì, l’opera e la danza sono vive, a Roma e in tutto il mondo: perdersele è un vero peccato 🧡

[International Development Law Organization @IDLO]

Advancing accountability for international crimes is key to restoring justice and dignity in Ukraine.
Yesterday in Lviv, IDLO convened Ukrainian justice actors as part of the IDLO-led Consortium programme, supported by @DutchMFA, to discuss priority areas for strengthening accountability, with the aim of advancing legislative alignment and practice with international and EU standards.

[Satu Sulkunen @Satu_Rooma]

An excellent statement by Jan Beagle, the Director-General of International Development Law Organization (IDLO), in Geneva this week for the HRC61.

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

A privilege to participate in the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council #HRC61.

I highlighted that human rights become real when they are embedded in laws, administered by competent institutions, and accessible to all — in other words, when they are protected by the rule of law. The present moment demands not only reaffirmation of principles, but increased focus on implementation, on action.

Read my statement: https://t.co/uj3r8cmBde

@volker_turk @UNHumanRights @UN_HRC

[Judiciary Uganda @JudiciaryUG]

Earlier, the Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, met a delegation from the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO) and the Netherlands Embassy at the Court of Appeal building in Kampala to review their long-standing partnership and discuss future priorities for justice reform.

The meeting, led by IDLO Country Manager Ms Barbara Kilei, focused on institutional reform, performance management, access to justice, and areas for continued collaboration between the Judiciary and its development partners.

Those present included Mr Ode De Jong, First Secretary at the Netherlands Embassy; Ms Grace Babihuga, Governance and Human Rights Advisor at the Netherlands Embassy; Mr Alfred Hill, IDLO Programme Lead; Ms Joyce Freda Apio, Programme Manager; and Mr Samson Asiimwe, Programme Manager. Also in attendance were HW Dr Mushabe Alex Karocho, Private Legal Secretary to the Chief Justice, and HW Mwesigye Julius, Personal Assistant to the Chief Justice.

In his remarks, the Chief Justice welcomed the delegation and expressed appreciation for IDLO’s sustained engagement with the Judiciary as a national development partner. He acknowledged the Judiciary’s long-term commitment to institutional strengthening and underscored the value of continued dialogue on the future direction of Uganda’s justice system.

He reflected on the depth of the partnership, recalling that IDLO’s engagement with the Judiciary was already well established when he assumed office as Principal Judge in 2019. He commended the organisation’s contribution to justice delivery, the rule of law, and institutional resilience.
“You have consistently demonstrated that law is not merely a set of rules, but a living instrument for development, peace, and human dignity,” the Chief Justice said.

He highlighted IDLO’s role as a reliable and forward-looking partner whose technical assistance, capacity-building initiatives, research, and policy support have produced practical and sustainable reforms. A key contribution cited was IDLO’s four-year support to High Court quarterly performance review meetings, which strengthened performance management through regular analysis of judicial statistics, data cleaning, peer learning among judges, improved identification of station-level challenges, informed resource allocation, and enhanced accountability.

The Chief Justice noted that these review meetings have since been institutionalised within the Judiciary’s annual activity plan and are now funded internally. Building on this success, he announced plans to cascade similar performance review mechanisms to the Magistrates Courts and extend them to the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court as part of a broader commitment to performance measurement and management.

He also detailed IDLO’s support to law reform, particularly through the Judiciary Law Reform Committee and the Rules Committee. During his tenure as Principal Judge, he noted, 27 sets of Rules were developed with IDLO support, some of which are still undergoing finalisation. He emphasised that meaningful institutional transformation is anchored in law reform and observed that continued updating of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal Rules remains necessary to respond to evolving technological and procedural demands.

Another critical area of collaboration highlighted was the promotion of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the development of Alternative Justice Systems (AJS). The Chief Justice noted that IDLO supported the Judiciary’s engagement in the formulation of the National ADR Policy and the Alternative Justice Systems Strategy, both adopted in 2025. These frameworks recognise that formal court processes alone cannot adequately meet justice needs and must be complemented by mediation, arbitration, reconciliation, and other alternative mechanisms

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

My thanks to H.E. Karin Höglund, Ambassador of Sweden to Italy, for an interesting exchange on the role of the rule of law in strengthening multilateralism and promoting peace and sustainable development. @IDLO looks forward to continuing our close collaboration with Sweden, a steadfast supporter of the Organization. @AmbasciatoreSE @SweMFA @SwedenUN_Rome @swedeninitaly

[Wanted in Rome @wantedinrome]

On this day in 1945 women in Italy won the right to vote. Before that women in Italy had only been permitted to vote in local elections. On 2 June 1946 women voted in a landmark referendum that led to the abolition of Italy’s monarchy and the birth of the Italian republic.

[International Development Law Organization @IDLO]

IDLO was pleased to join @WIISItaly @ItalyMFA @MWM_Network and @womenmediators at the first WIIS Italy Annual Forum on “Women, Peace and Security: Reclaiming the Agenda in a Fragmented World,” reaffirming that women’s full participation and leadership in decision-making is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of good governance, peace and security.

[International Development Law Organization @IDLO]

From legislative reform in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to court-annexed mediation in Africa, our new issue brief distils practical experience from nearly a decade of supporting commercial alternative dispute resolution across diverse country contexts.

Read it now ➡️ https://t.co/fBSQUp5Iqq

[International Development Law Organization @IDLO]

Mediation, negotiation and peacebuilding are most effective when they are grounded in the #RuleOfLaw and connected to institutions that respect rights, resolve disputes and sustain trust over time.

We were honoured to join @WIISItaly @womenmediators and @ItalyMFA at a high-level dialogue on the contribution of women mediators, negotiators and peacebuilders to strengthening peace, stabilization and security.

[Satu Sulkunen @Satu_Rooma]

Standing with IDLO.

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

I note with regret the recent decision by the United States, a founding Member Party, to withdraw from @IDLO. The #ruleoflaw is a powerful force for promoting peace, unlocking development potential, and protecting human rights for all. IDLO will continue to play its unique role in the multilateral system, championing the rule of law and advancing practical and innovative approaches to support national priorities and improve people’s lives.
Read my statement: https://t.co/wW3kKzakd4

[United Nations @UN]

.@antonioguterres regrets the announcement regarding the United States’ decision to withdraw from a number of United Nations entities.

The UN has a responsibility to deliver for those who depend on us.

We will continue to carry out our mandates with determination.

https://t.co/3EwYiKMmHI

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

Season’s Greetings from all of us at @IDLO! As we reflect on the past year, I extend my thanks to all our partners and colleagues for their dedication to helping build more peaceful, prosperous, and resilient societies through the #RuleOfLaw.

[Satu Sulkunen @Satu_Rooma]

@veronikahonka Olisi hyvä jos Suomessakin voisi adoptoida saukkoja.

[Jan Beagle @JanMBeagle]

Grateful to all Member Parties and observers for their contributions at today’s @IDLO Assembly of Parties, held at @cnel_it. I was encouraged by your strong statements of support and remain confident in the importance of our mission, the strength of our partnerships, and the power of justice to address shared global challenges.