Sweden and the United Kingdom are exploring global strategic trends - presented by the UK’s Defence Futures - with the South African Department of Defence and the Honourable Deputy Minister of Defence, General Holomisa.
We are live at the opening of “Ntlo E Tsamayang: The Walking House”. An electrifying home-coming of Mme Helen Sebidi 28 lost artwork after 32 years in Sweden.
Joining us tonight🎬?
We are excited to spend a night travelling through Swedish queer film history with @capetownpride.
Arrive early for some pre-movie mingling over drinks and snacks.
Remember to Uber for a hassle-free evening.
See you there! 🇸🇪🏳️🌈
Sweden´s support to Ukraine continues.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Sweden support has totaled EUR 3.2 billion.
But we aren´t stopping there. Recently, we presented our largest-ever military support package to Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine
Continuing #EuropeMonth celebrations, the EU and the Lesotho Government jointly launched three new cooperation programmes to support renewable energy, social protection, and inclusive governance in Lesotho.
#GlobalGateway#TeamEurope
Dumelang! Le phela joang?
Another step in the friendship between 🇱🇸 & 🇪🇺.
Signing „Renewable Energy Lesotho“ and other projects. 🇩🇪 & @giz_gmbh actively support.
“Human rights are universal & apply to everyone. The @sweden2023eu Presidency continues to stand up for equal treatment & the right to be who you are – everywhere & always,” says Paulina Brandberg, Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life.
#IDAHOT#LGBTIQI#UnionOfEquality
Honoured to meet with the Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Sweden to South Africa @CFogelstrom in Pretoria today.
#UNICEF is grateful for the support of Sweden Government in the implementation of The Together for SRHR(2gether4SRHR)
Today we celebrate #EuropeDay2023! An important time to stand together in our unity & diversity which today we will recognise. Our @EUinSA Ambassadors wish all a happy Europe Day!
@sweden2023eu @EU_Commission@eu_eeas@CFogelstrom
We pay tribute to our cultural activists who promoted international solidarity to contribute to the liberation struggle. We recognise & launch the books of late Amb Lindiwe Mabuza, Lefifi Tladi & Eugene Skeef, Peder Gowenius & the film commemorating @TheDesmondTutu#FreedomDay
Today we remember those who played a significant role in liberating the oppressed people of 🇿🇦 This morning, we payed tribute to the late OR Tambo, joining President @CyrilRamaphosa in laying a wreath at his grave.
We have kicked off our discussions connecting science & society talking about access to science and the shared ownership of issues like climate change & social justice issues.
Intersectional cooperation is the way we will be able to achieve the SDGs #pioneerthepossible
We are very happy to welcome the 🇸🇪 VC delegation on the eve of the launch of the 4th @SouthSasuf research & innovation week boasting over 2000 participants. It’s about reinforcing the common goals of strengthening our mutual 🇿🇦🇸🇪 ties in science, tech, research & innovation.
Today marks the anniversary of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Sweden does not, and will not, recognise Russia’s illegal annexations of Ukrainian territory.
We will continue our unwavering support for Ukraine.
#StandWithUkraine
Today, for #internationalwomensday, we hosted briefings including one from EUTM Mozambique gender advisor Lisa Arlbrandt using the mission activities as a case study for the work which needs to be done for women’s roles in peacekeeping and national security. #WPS#8MarchWomensDay
Excess mortality in Europe 2020-2022. Maybe a reason to think twice about the massive criticism Sweden got for the way we handle the pandemic. Its still a tragedy that so many people lost their lives due to Covid, also in Sweden.