Had the honor of presiding over a debate in the majestic General Assembly Hall this week as Vice President of #UNGA78 . My first time since the gavel “Hammer of Thor” found its way back after a brief recovery in #Iceland . Needless to say, discipline and order prevailed!

A UN🇺🇳 convention on #CrimesAgainstHumanity should be adopted as a sign of respect for survivors of these shocking crimes, to prevent new suffering, and honour the memory of those who did not survive, said #Iceland for #Nordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪@ a great meeting this week #CAHTreatyNow

#CrimesAgainstHumanity and the substance of a draft UN agreement on them are the subject of dicussions at the #SixthCommittee this week. #Iceland 🇮🇸 happy to co-facilitate together with #Guatemala 🇬🇹 and #Malaysia 🇲🇾
Day 3️⃣ of in-depth discussions with many participating states💪

The Nordic countries 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰🇮🇸🇫🇮 look forward to meeting at the #SIDS4 to deliver concrete results for the next decade of development for Small Island Developing States.

“We can assure our full support in the last week of negotiations of the new Programme of Action for SIDS”.

Happy #NordicDay 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪✨

The Nordic family works closely together at the UN🇺🇳. We build on values that are the foundation of strong societies and peaceful co-existence, such as: Human rights, gender equality, democracy, transparency & inclusion as well as sustainability 🌱

The terrorist attacks in Moscow are appalling - attacks directed at civilians can never be justified. We condemn terrorism in all its form and manifestations. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

In youth we trust. Had the honor and joy of engaging with students, including UNIS, in the #UNGA Hall on the ever important topic of #genderequality . Really good questions and discussions that kept me and my colleagues 🇸🇪Anna-Karin Eneström and 🇲🇹Vanessa Frazier 🧡 in check!

#Iceland 🇮🇸 has signed a pivotal $ 3m project with UNFPA to combat obstetric fistula and empower survivors in #Uganda 🇺🇬

The three-year programme will be implemented in Namayingo, Iceland’s partner in its district development approach.

Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/m9t7me88

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson decided today to disburse Iceland's core contribution to UNRWA, in light of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and UNRWA’s assurance of reform and sharing of information.

Full press release: government.is/news/article/2…

Gender equality through the lense of 🇮🇸 Minister of Finance Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir🇮🇸 United Nations 🇺🇳. Key components include parental leave, affordable day care and innovative financing, including through gender bonds. Proud to rank 1️⃣ in the 🌏 but a lot of work remains. #CSW68 #SDG5

How did Icelandic🇮🇸women and non-binary people mobilize 100.000 people to go on strike for #genderequality on 24 Oct 2023? Had the honour of moderating a well attended #CSW68 🇺🇳event where they shared some of the secrets. #kvennaverkfall #kvennafrí #SDG5 #LGBT #queer 🏳️‍🌈 #takk

Strength in numbers and diversity. #TeamIceland 🇮🇸 poses for a 📸 at the #CSW 68 🇺🇳where a busy first week comes to an end. Great to see so much energy and commitment - both badly needed in the fight for #genderequality ⚧️ and pushing back the pushback 💪 #SDG5 #CSW

#Iceland 🇮🇸 has repeatedly called for 🌎attention to the quest of #Afghan and #Iranian women&girls for their rights to be respected and fulfilled. On Int’l Women’s Day 🇮🇸 was at the @ Silenced Voices conference, discussing #genderpersecution and more: tinyurl.com/2t8fk6d7 #SDG5

The #ICP 🌊 mtg in June is an opportunity for cross-sectoral discussion on the pivotal role ocean foods play to advance food&nutrition security, mitigate and adapt to #climatechange and advancing sustainable development - said PR Jorundur Valtysson 🇮🇸 today. #BlueFood #SDG14 🇺🇳🩵🐟

#Genderquality remains a core priority for #Iceland at home and in international cooperation. Progressive policies advancing gender equality are the foundation for an inclusive, socially just, and peaceful society where everyone can prosper.
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Delighted to welcome Minister Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson and the 🇮🇸 delegation to #CSW68 . Vital work ahead in advancing #genderequality and #SDG5 - and pushing back the pushback. Women rights are #HumanRights .

“Listening and working together with Afghan women is key,” said PR Jorundur Valtysson 🇮🇸 at an #InternationalWomensDay event, organized to discuss the concept of #GenderApartheid in relation to women’s rights in #Afghanistan . Thanks Malala Yousafzai, Atlantic Council & Intl Peace Institute 🙏 #SDG5 #CSW

“I hope for women and girls around the world to be valued and respected equally, for who they are, what they represent and for all their potential. And not only on this day, but always and everywhere. Happy International Women’s Day” #IWD2024

Happy #IWD2024 !
Yesterday, #Iceland had the pleasure to bring the #Barbershop concept💈 back to #UN in collaboration with UN GA President and facilitated by Michael Kaufman @[email protected].
We need men to commit and take action on #GenderEquality by raising awareness that #WomensRights = #HumanRights