
Irina Schoulgin Nyoni
@sweambhr
@IrinaSNyoni, Sweden’s ambassador for human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Formerly Head of Africa Dept, DPR NY, Amb in Mozambique
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http://www.ud.se 04-10-2011 06:59:04
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Decades of human rights progress are under strain. We must all act to make sure rights remain fundamental to our world.They are not just about thought leadership; to be effective, human rights require leadership from the heart, rooted in facts, the law & compassion.#HRC58 UN Human Rights Council



The 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is currently underway. Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria M Stenergard highlights the UNHRC’s importance in safeguarding and promoting human rights in her address at the initial high-level segment. “The protection of human





Media Freedom Coalition Statement delivered today at the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, by MFC co-chair Estonian MFA 🇪🇪 | 🌻 #StandWithUkraine. Read full statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statemen…+





Members of the MFC and the Freedom Online Coalition have published a joint statement in honour of #WorldPressFreedomDay 2025. Full statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statemen…


Today I met with Dr Kanem Dr. Natalia Kanem /she/her/ella/ to discuss our shared goals- gender equality, zero maternal deaths, zero gender-based violence and zero unmet need for contraception. Thank you for your leadership! Sweden’s strong partnership with UNFPA in pursuing #SRHR for all continues.


Great discussion indeed. Thank you for an inspiring meeting Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs





Important talks in Stockholm with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. We discussed the urgent need to uphold human rights in Ukraine and Gaza, and how Sweden can support OHCHR’s vital work globally. Sweden remains a committed partner in defending international law
