Kristel Lõuk

Deputy Permanent Representative @EstoniaUN. Former Political Coordinator #EstoniaUNSC & Head of Foreign Policy Dept. @🇪🇪 President’s Office. Views are my own.

[Annalena Baerbock @UN_PGA]

Pleased to meet with H.E. Mr. Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, President of the Human Rights Council 🇮🇩 and HRC vice presidents 🇪🇨 🇪🇪 🇪🇹 🇪🇸. We discussed the promotion and protection of human rights, the 20th anniversary of the HRC, coordination between Geneva and New York, and the upcoming HRC review.

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

Estonia together with other Nordic-Baltic states voted in favour of the #ESS #UNGA resolution today. We need immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unconditional release of hostages and access to humanitarian aid. @UNRWA remains essential for providing support to the civilian population.

[Margus Tsahkna @Tsahkna]

On #IDAHOBIT, we reaffirm: no one should face bias, isolation, or violence based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Estonia stands for LGBTQI+ rights, freedoms & inclusion - at home & abroad. Human rights are universal & apply equally to everyone, everywhere.

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

At interactive dialogue with 🇩🇪PGA80 candidate H.E. Annalena Baerbock, 🇪🇪 on behalf of the #ACTgroup emphasised the important role of the PGA to ensure that the selection process of the next 🇺🇳UNSG is transparent & inclusive.

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

Great discussion today with @un_pga & fellow members of the Advisory Board on Gender Equality on obstacles posed by #TFGBV on women’s economic empowerment. Technology should facilitate women’s economic independence, not hinder it.

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

We were glad to welcome a delegation from @SEB_Eesti to 🇺🇳UNHQ to discuss global affairs, public-private partnerships and sustainable development.

[PassBlue @pass_blue]

.@EstoniaUN:
64 countries joined statement "strongly encouraging" UN member states to support selecting woman SecGen
ACT's proposed timeline:
Oct 2025: process begins
1 April 2026: cutoff for submitting nominations
End of June: GA hearings done
SecCouncil recommendation: Oct. 1

[Kristel Lõuk @KristelLouk]

Excellent discussions on gender perspective in peace&security, development & human rights and leadership @2nd United Nations Women DPRs retreat in Greentree. Many thanks for organisers 🇦🇺🇩🇴🇲🇹🇳🇦🇱🇮🇷🇴 🇵🇭.

[Ambassador Barbara Woodward @BWoodward_UN]

I love swimming in the sea and rivers. I know first hand how the quality of water reflects the health of our planet.

@EstoniaUN’s exhibit on the impact of waste stopped me in my tracks @UN. And it shows how we can all take action to create less rubbish and protect our planet.

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

Every morning the blue, black &white flag of Estonia🇪🇪 is raised in front of the United Nations. Today, on our 107th Independence Day, it felt even more special.

Estonia stands firmly for freedom, justice & right of countries to choose their own path.

Elagu Eesti!

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

🇪🇪 obo #ACTgroup at revitalization debate on 🇺🇳SG selection & appointment:
-need very clear &transparent timeline &process
-#UNGA should exert a stronger, more assertive &decisive role
-call on MS to consider only nominating women candidates
-full list of proposals in non-paper

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

🇪🇪at #UNSC:
-support for #multilateral system is indispensable, we cannot return to spheres of influence &might is right
-supporting JUST &lasting peace in🇺🇦 = supporting 🇺🇳Charter &int law
-appeasing the dictator &neglecting accountability for aggression only leads to new crimes

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

🇪🇪calls to urgently boost support to 🇺🇦 critical energy needs as🇺🇦 faces 3rd winter at war at side event on Protecting Critical Energy Infrastructure of 🇺🇦.
🇪🇪supports using interests earned from ru frozen assets to restore 🇺🇦energy systems.
The aggressor must pay for its actions

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

On #UNSCreform 🇪🇪stressed urgent need for:
-more reform models, incl by P5 members
-consolidated model based on convergencies/models
- implementation of #SoF Action 41, incl Art 27 (3)
-advancement of discussions on veto/limiting its scope & use
👉 https://t.co/KuPvG930TJ

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

🇪🇪obo #ACT group on #GArevitalization
-GA Charter mandated role in peace & sec includes taking action
-must implement Art 27(3) to prevent conflict party from acting as judge
-need clear & predictable #UNSG selection timeline
-strongly encourage MS to nominate women candidates

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

Shocking testimonials of #CRSV shared today at event for 15 anniversary of #endrapeinwar. It is a horrific crime against humanity & war tactic that must end now!

🇪🇪 reiterates urgent need to list ru armed forces as a party committing sexual violence.

👉https://t.co/Yxr8rJpAPF

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

Emotionally shaking movie ‘After the Rain: Putin’s stolen children come home’ was screened in NYC tonight. It’s a story of 5-14 yo 🇺🇦children who were abducted to russia & then brought to Estonia for rehab after they were freed.

https://t.co/xkypd69Zfz

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

That’s a wrap for 🇪🇪 delegation for #UNGA79 HLW! 🎉

🔹6 days
🔹#SummitoftheFuture
🔹General debate
🔹6 🇺🇳 high-level meetings
🔹15+ side events
🔹25+ bilateral meetings
🔹10 interviews
& much more

Thank you to everyone who made it happen!

[Estonia in UN | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaUN]

Today at #UNGA79 🇪🇪🇱🇮🇬🇾🇸🇱🇸🇬hosted a high-level roundtable on strengthening #multilateralism. It’s critical for small states to stand together in reinforcing the multilateral system with the #UNCharter at its core.

[Alar Karis @AlarKaris]

Led by #Estonia, high-level UN roundtable focused on the need to strengthen multilateralism & reform the UN to tackle 21st-century challenges. Small states like #Estonia rely on the rule of law, not the law of the strongest. Together, we must uphold the #UN Charter. #UNGA79