Henrik Nilsson

Diplomat at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. Former Ambassador of Sweden to Kosovo.

[Johan Frisell @friselljohan]

State secretaries Jan Knutsson and Thomas Bagger, from the Swedish and German Foreign Ministries respectively, met in Berlin for consultations. Our two countries are very likeminded. The prospects for cooperation will increase further with Sweden’s NATO accession.

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

@FredrikPFloren Lycka till Fredrik!

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

@nderseide Vårt senaste tillskott i familjen, Gustav, 3 månader, var mycket imponerad av den norska ambassadens digitala nationaldagsfirande 😊

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

Grattis Norge! @nderseide @PerSjaastad @NorwayAmbPL

[NorgeiSverige @NorgeiSverige]

Gratulerer med dagen! Følg feiringen fra Stockholm, tale fra @AnnaHallberg_ https://t.co/tTMm3PuDHb

[Elsa Håstad @EHstad]

Starting 16Days of activism with my colleagues from Sarajevo, Belgrade, Skopje and Kosovo. 🧡 Together we stand up against sexual violence. @KHernmarck @SwedenBiH @SwedeninAL @SwedeninMK

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

40 years ago Sweden became the first country in the world to prohibit corporal punishment of children.

Still, 90 per cent of the world’s children live in countries where physical violence against them is legal.

#WorldChildrensDay

📸 Helena Wahlman/imagebank.sweden.se

[Irina Schoulgin Nyoni @sweambHR]

Today we celebrate the 30th anniversary since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the most ratified UN convention of all. Tomorrow we’ll continue our work. And on 1 January 2020 the convention will be incorporated into Swedish law #CRC30 #WorldChildrensDay

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

Swedfund 40 years! @Swedfund is a catalytic front-runner in mobilizing resources for sustainable development and poverty alleviation, crucial for reaching the SDGs of #Agenda2030 . #Swedfund40

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

Swedfund 40 years! Celebration conference at #Fotografiska in #Stockholm. @Swedfund plays a key role for sustainable development through investments, creating jobs, increased gender equality, and reduced climate impact. #Swedfund40

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the #EasternPartnership. We are proud to have been one of the initiators and of the results achieved. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with our Eastern European neighbours. The #EaP has even more potential. #Sweden4EaP

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

At launch in #Stockholm of #ScalingFencesUNDP report on African migrants to Europe. Appreciate that the report from @UNDP brings out the perspectives of poor people, and has a rights-based approach, crucial for better understanding motivations of migration.

[Azadeh Alian-Söderqvist 🇸🇪 @AzadehAlian]

Today’s launch in Stockholm of the #ScalingFencesUNDP report was another welcome testament of @UNDP taking its ‘thought leadership’ role a step forward. The report shares new and nuanced knowledge & insights on the drivers of migration from Africa to Europe. Thank you!

[UNDP Sweden @UNDP_Sweden]

Our development cooperation should be knowledge based. #Migrations is a complex area where more facts are needed, which is why #ScalingFencesUNDP is a timely report - @ambnilsson from @SweMFA at report launch in #Stockholm

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

Now a deep dive into action for ending sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment in development cooperation and humanitarian assistance. Workshop at @SweMFA led by Ms Lisa Williams of OECD DAC.

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

Better access to the internet and to electricity, at an affordable cost, important when fighting poverty through digitalization. The potential of digitalization discussed at @Sida today with policymakers, business and experts. #LeaveNoOneBehind

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

Swedish State Secretary Per Olsson Fridh on the importance of innovation in development cooperation for reaching sustainable development goals #Agenda2030

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

Afghanistan is one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists, and for women in general. Despite threats Najwa Alimi reports about women's unjust situation.

She's now awarded the Per Anger Prize, the Swedish Gov's Award for human rights.
#DriveForDemocracy

[Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs @SweMFA]

5 examples of how Swedish aid contributed to increased democracy in the world 2018. In Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, Somalia 🇸🇴, Tanzania 🇹🇿, Georgia 🇬🇪 & Guatemala 🇬🇹

Video made by @Sida #DriveForDemocracy #InternationalDayOfDemocracy

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

On panel on ”health, rights, and choices” at #edd19 DG of @Sida Ms Carin Jämtin stressed the importance of building coalitions, focusing on rights, and providing financial support when promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights.

[Henrik Nilsson @ambnilsson]

At the European Development Days #edd19 in Brussels, important discussion taking place on local climate and energy action to fight inequalities in Sub-Saharan Africa. DG of @Sida @SidaCarin on the panel.