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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Europe’s largest forum for promoting #HumanRights & #Democracy across the OSCE area has begun! This year’s edition of #WarsawHDC is as important as ever due to Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine & the overall trend of democratic backsliding. 🙏 @odihr.pl & @switzerlandosce.bsky.social.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What better way to mark #DemocracyDay than a meeting with the Director of @odihr.pl? As democracy and human rights face growing challenges, ODIHR’s work in supporting the OSCE participating States remains more important than ever. Thank you for today’s valuable discussion.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Today: OSCE #MoscowMechanism expert report on Russia’s indoctrination & militarization of Ukrainian children. It finds that Russia applies systematic policy of erasing Ukrainian identity of children. Russia must ensure immediate safe return of all deported & forcibly transferred children.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sweden is alarmed by credible reports that Russia subjects Ukrainian children to militarization, indoctrination & other forms of repression. Today 41 @OSCE participating States invoked the #MoscowMechanism to investigate further. An expert report will be out in July. #StandwithUkraine #BringKidsBack

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Congratulations to Promo-LEX, well-deserved recipient of the 2026 Democracy Defender Award! Established in 2016 by eight delegations, the award honors exceptional contributions to promoting democracy & human rights in the spirit of the Helsinki Final Act and other OSCE commitments.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Sweden is one of the world’s largest donors to independent media. #WorldPressFreedomDay statements at today’s OSCE Permanent Council by EU and by the OSCE Group of Friends for the Safety of Journalists. #MediaFreedom is vital to counter Russian disinformation. 📷Micky Kroell/OSCE

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Two committed colleagues. Two bikes. Zero emissions — and the fastest, greenest way to get to OSCE meetings at the Hofburg! #EarthDay

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Pleased to visit the OSCE Mission in Kosovo with colleagues from the Nordic & Baltic states. Great to see and gain insights to the Mission's important work on the ground as a trusted actor and partner.#NB8

Nordic and Baltic Delegations visit the OSCE Mission in Kosovo

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Thanks to Andrea Huber for briefing the informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus today on the important work of @iapbelarus.org and paths to accountability. Repression in the country must stop, and all political prisoners be immediately and unconditionally released.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Vi söker två praktikanter till höstterminen 2026. Huvudsaklig inriktning: - Säkerhets- och militärpolitisk inriktning. - Demokrati och mänskliga rättigheter med ett säkerhetspolitiskt perspektiv. Välkommen med din ansökan senast den 6 april 2026. Mer information: bit.ly/OSSEPraktikH...

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Today at the Permanent Council, in the run up to #IWD2026, Sweden and 38 other @OSCE States highlighted that OSCE’s work on advancing gender equality, eliminating violence against women and implementing #WomenPeaceSecurity commitments is key for comprehensive security.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Today we met Swedish civil society representatives for a briefing to summarize the Swedish Chairpersonship of the OSCE Human Dimension Committee in 2025. Our work continues— here at the OSCE in Vienna and beyond – in these challenging times for human rights.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Swedish #fika - a social institution. Today we enjoyed our coffee break in beautiful Styria🇦🇹 while planning our delegation’s 🇸🇪 priorities for this spring.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Four years since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine. At today’s reinforced OSCE Permanent Council, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, emphasized the need to step up our support to Ukraine and increase our pressure on Russia. #StandWithUkraine

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Ukraine's future is in the EU! Today, at @euosce.bsky.social Vienna, we held a minute of silence to commemorate the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. #StandWithUkraine

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Four years. 1,461 days. Every day is one day too many. Every life lost is one life too many. Every person who has been forced to flee their home. Every child who has been abducted by Russia. Every home, school and hospital without electricity and heating. Russia must end its war. #StandwithUkraine

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Sweden commends Ukrainian women soldiers’ participation in their country’s rightful self-defense against Russia’s war of aggression and for standing up for international law. Thanks to France for highlighting women’s important role in armed forces at today's @OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

2026 @OSCE conference on combating antisemitism is underway! Important discussions on preventing & countering antisemitism and other forms of intolerance ahead. Thanks to @switzerlandosce.bsky.social and @odihr.pl for organizing.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Today we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. By raising awareness about the Holocaust and never forgetting it, we can try to prevent something similar from happening again. #WeRemember

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

A heartfelt thanks to Finland for an outstanding OSCE Chairpersonship 2025! Your leadership stood for principles, brought warmth and creativity—and even Santa🎅! Happy Holidays to all our followers, colleagues, and friends!

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Our sincere thanks to all human rights defenders and civil society representatives from across the OSCE area for sharing your valuable recommendations during this year’s OSCE Human Dimension Committee meetings.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

OSCE Human Dimension Committee’s final 2025 meeting, chaired by Sweden addressed International Humanitarian & Human Rights Law & the right to health during & after conflict. In Ukraine, Russia’s war of aggression has been widely documented involving attacks on medical infrastructure. 📸M.Kroell/OSCE

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It’s a wrap. #OSCEMC2025 has concluded. We reiterated our support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lasting peace and security require accountability. The world has changed since the signing of #HelsinkiFinalAct, but its principles remain valid.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Brutal repression & human rights violations persist in Belarus since the fraudulent presidential election 2020. At OSCE Ministerial Council #OSCEMC2025 37 countries called on Belarus to end its support for Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, stop repression, & release all political prisoners. 📸OSCE

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Sweden at #OSCEMC2025: “Our support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity remains unwavering … the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act are clear: sovereign rights, political independence, and territorial integrity must be respected. Borders cannot be changed by force.” Photo: OSCE

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Fruitful meeting between Dag Hartelius, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden and Sasha Romantsova of Center for Civil Liberties ccl.org.ua/en/. Civil society make crucial contributions to accountability efforts in Ukraine and should be supported. #OSCEMC2025

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

ODIHR:s work to protect and promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law deserves our strongest support. Dag Hartelius, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden, had a fruitful meeting with Director of @odihr.pl Maria Telalian at the OSCE Ministerial Council. #OSCEMC2025

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Peak of OSCE year! Sweden's priorities for the Ministerial Council #OSCEMC2025: ✅Defend the European Security Order ✅Support Ukraine ✅Hold Russia accountable for its aggression against Ukraine ✅Promote & Protect #HumanRights & #Democracy

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We thank members of the Civic Solidarity Platform for your courage, invaluable work and recommendations to OSCE States on human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Your message from the Parallel Civil Society Conference in Vienna this week is heard loud and clear. 📷Andreas Tischler

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

As the @OSCE Ministerial Council nears, we thank Finland for principled leadership and for standing up for shared commitments. You spared no effort - even a screaming Finnish men’s choir has reminded us on the importance and value of the #HelsinkiFinalAct principles.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Every 10 minutes a woman is killed. Women and girls’ full enjoyment of human rights need to be protected. Sweden stands up against gender-based violence in the OSCE region and beyond. We strongly condemn all kinds of reprisals, violence, threats and attacks against women and girls.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The Helsinki Final Act is a blueprint for the European Security Order. Sweden reiterated our unwavering support for Ukraine and its right to independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity at today’s @OSCE Security Dialogue.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Interns play a key role in our work – bringing fresh perspectives and gaining invaluable experience within the OSCE community. We thank Finland for inviting our and other EU member states’ interns this week to discuss youth involvement in international diplomacy.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We thank Finland for marking 25-years of #UNSCR1325 at today’s OSCE FSC-meeting and for launching the OSCE-wide roadmap earlier this year to support the effective implementation of commitments on Woman, Peace & Security, #WPS.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

As #WarsawHDC concludes, we thank Finland and @odihr.pl for organising this vital platform for following up on our joint obligations & commitments on #HumanRights & #Democracy. We highly value the chance to meet civil society & defenders from across the region.🙏 Photos: OSCE/Piotr Dziubak

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

European Human Rights Ambassadors (EE FI DE FR IS LT NL NO ES SE)🙏 @odihr.pl & Finland for organizing #WHDC2025. A crucial space to assess implementation of int’l obligations & #OSCE commitments on #humanrights & democracy. We listened carefully to your concerns, needs & recommendations.📸OSCE

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Side event at #WarsawHDC by Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus on the continuously deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus. Repression must stop, and all political prisoners be immediately and unconditionally released.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

2nd week of #WarsawHDC. Gender equality is a core value of the EU and cornerstone of OSCE's comprehensive approach to security. We thank civil society for its decisive work for gender equality, including the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. Photo: OSCE/Piotr Dziubak

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

At #WarsawHDC Sweden co-hosted side-event, Voices in Exile, with OSCE Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists & @oscemediafreedom.bsky.social on threats faced by journalists in exile. Even in exile, they face harassment, surveillance & reprisals. Media freedom must be protected everywhere.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Confidence and security-building measures are crucial, especially under Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. Sweden remains committed to the Open Skies Treaty and its role for European security. At the OSCE Open Skies Review Conference, we emphasize the importance of transparency & predictability.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Today at #WHDC EU stressed the urgent need to protect freedom of expression, media freedom and journalist safety: ”Media freedom and pluralism are a vital part of democracy. Independent and pluralistic media are key in upholding the checks and balances that sustain democratic governance.”

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Report under #MoscowMechanism was presented in September. 🔗Read full report: osce.org/odihr/598042 2(2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Today at #WarsawHDC 📌Side event on Russia’s treatment of Ukrainian POWs amidst its war of aggression. Russia must & will be held to account for violations of international law. Sweden will support Ukraine for as long as it takes #StandWithUkraine (1/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

The #WarsawHDC has officially begun - Europe’s largest forum for promoting accountability across the OSCE area, especially in light of Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. We’re ready for ten days of vital discussions on #HumanRights & #Democracy.

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Finland and Sweden do not only share borders and history – we also share #fika traditions! Thanks to Finland for adding a sweet touch to this week's OSCE Permanent Council. You are the best of friends in getting ready for #CinnamonBunDay #Kanelbullensdag #Korvapuusti!

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

According to the report, these violations may constitute war crimes and, in some cases, crimes against humanity. Accountability for these and other crimes must be ensured. Russia must implement the report’s recommendations. Sweden will #StandWithUkraine for as long as it takes. (2/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Arbitrary killings, torture, denial of fair trial rights, & unsafe detention & transfer conditions. Report under #MoscowMechanism presented today found that Russia committed widespread and systematic violations of IHL & #HumanRights in its treatment of Ukrainian POWs. (1/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Sexual violence remains a concern in the OSCE area. Reports from @odihr.pl and the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine confirm repeated acts of sexual violence by Russian forces against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, including both women and men. (2/2)

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Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE @swedenosce.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

While gender-based violence affects different genders, women and girls are disproportionately impacted. This week’s OSCE Human Dimension Committee meeting focused on various manifestations of gender-based violence in the OSCE area and explored strategies on how to prevent and combat it. (1/2)

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