European Union Delegations to the United Nations
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Official news from the EU Delegations to the United Nations in New York, Geneva and Vienna.
Ambassador Deike Potzel visited DISARMING SILENCE @ungeneva.bsky.social, @unidir.org and Franziska Greber’s powerful installation on gender-based violence.
Ending violence requires listening to survivors and urgent action.
Many thanks to @unidir.org for highlighting this important issue.
#16Days
Ending violence requires listening to survivors and urgent action.
Many thanks to @unidir.org for highlighting this important issue.
#16Days
November 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Ambassador Deike Potzel visited DISARMING SILENCE @ungeneva.bsky.social, @unidir.org and Franziska Greber’s powerful installation on gender-based violence.
Ending violence requires listening to survivors and urgent action.
Many thanks to @unidir.org for highlighting this important issue.
#16Days
Ending violence requires listening to survivors and urgent action.
Many thanks to @unidir.org for highlighting this important issue.
#16Days
Violence against women and girls persists in every space.
At our Orange the World event at the Palais des Nations, Amb. Deike Potzel underlined the urgent need to address the abuse women and girls face online and offline.
Ending this violence remains a core priority for the EU.
At our Orange the World event at the Palais des Nations, Amb. Deike Potzel underlined the urgent need to address the abuse women and girls face online and offline.
Ending this violence remains a core priority for the EU.
November 28, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Violence against women and girls persists in every space.
At our Orange the World event at the Palais des Nations, Amb. Deike Potzel underlined the urgent need to address the abuse women and girls face online and offline.
Ending this violence remains a core priority for the EU.
At our Orange the World event at the Palais des Nations, Amb. Deike Potzel underlined the urgent need to address the abuse women and girls face online and offline.
Ending this violence remains a core priority for the EU.
Nearly 60% of young women & girls globally have experienced online harassment. This is unacceptable. Today, we stand united to call for an end to digital violence against women and girls. #NoExcuse #OrangeTheWorld
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Nearly 60% of young women & girls globally have experienced online harassment. This is unacceptable. Today, we stand united to call for an end to digital violence against women and girls. #NoExcuse #OrangeTheWorld
Young voices pushing for change!
From conversations across the UN to the Young Activist Summit, #OurVoiceOurFuture ambassadors came to Geneva with a goal: to make their voices heard!
From conversations across the UN to the Young Activist Summit, #OurVoiceOurFuture ambassadors came to Geneva with a goal: to make their voices heard!
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Young voices pushing for change!
From conversations across the UN to the Young Activist Summit, #OurVoiceOurFuture ambassadors came to Geneva with a goal: to make their voices heard!
From conversations across the UN to the Young Activist Summit, #OurVoiceOurFuture ambassadors came to Geneva with a goal: to make their voices heard!
A big THANKS to the #YAS25 laureates: your activism gives us hope, your action inspires us and your energy uplifts us!
The EU 🇪🇺is proud to be a long-standing partner of @ActivistsSummit and to support young changemakers.
#OurVoiceOurFuture
The EU 🇪🇺is proud to be a long-standing partner of @ActivistsSummit and to support young changemakers.
#OurVoiceOurFuture
November 20, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A big THANKS to the #YAS25 laureates: your activism gives us hope, your action inspires us and your energy uplifts us!
The EU 🇪🇺is proud to be a long-standing partner of @ActivistsSummit and to support young changemakers.
#OurVoiceOurFuture
The EU 🇪🇺is proud to be a long-standing partner of @ActivistsSummit and to support young changemakers.
#OurVoiceOurFuture
November 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This week in Geneva: On 20 Nov, the Young Activists Summit #YAS25 will honor 5 outstanding young people using technology to drive positive change. We 🇪🇺 have been a partner of YAS since its inception & are looking forward to meeting this year's inspiring laureates!
November 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This week in Geneva: On 20 Nov, the Young Activists Summit #YAS25 will honor 5 outstanding young people using technology to drive positive change. We 🇪🇺 have been a partner of YAS since its inception & are looking forward to meeting this year's inspiring laureates!
📢 Online violence against women and girls is a global threat. According to @UNESCO.org, 73% of women journalists have faced online threats. More broadly, 58% of young women & girls globally have faced online harassment, showing the scale of the problem beyond journalism.
November 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
📢 Online violence against women and girls is a global threat. According to @UNESCO.org, 73% of women journalists have faced online threats. More broadly, 58% of young women & girls globally have faced online harassment, showing the scale of the problem beyond journalism.
We strongly condemn the ongoing conflict in Sudan & the RSF’s takeover of El Fasher. Civilians are the primary victims. We are shocked by reports of atrocities: ethnic violence, extrajudicial executions & sexual violence. We urge external actors to comply w/ the UN arms embargo.
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We strongly condemn the ongoing conflict in Sudan & the RSF’s takeover of El Fasher. Civilians are the primary victims. We are shocked by reports of atrocities: ethnic violence, extrajudicial executions & sexual violence. We urge external actors to comply w/ the UN arms embargo.
🇪🇺🇺🇳⚕️ Strong partnership for global health! The @WHO’s role is essential in tackling today’s global health challenges. The EU will continue to support efforts to advance the global health agenda worldwide — that was the key message by EU Amb Potzel in her meeting with WHO DG Dr Tedros.
November 12, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇳⚕️ Strong partnership for global health! The @WHO’s role is essential in tackling today’s global health challenges. The EU will continue to support efforts to advance the global health agenda worldwide — that was the key message by EU Amb Potzel in her meeting with WHO DG Dr Tedros.
EVERY SINGLE DAY the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers & lakes.
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
EVERY SINGLE DAY the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers & lakes.
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
We don’t need to tell you why this is bad. We just need to remind you that we need to take action.
#BeatPlasticPollution #COP30
EU welcomes unanimous adoption of the Doha Political Declaration at the World Social Summit, placing social & sustainable development at the heart of the global agenda.
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
EU welcomes unanimous adoption of the Doha Political Declaration at the World Social Summit, placing social & sustainable development at the heart of the global agenda.
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
Only together can we eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities & ensure decent work.
Statement: www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/...
💡 With nearly a quarter of the UN’s regular budget provided by the EU and its Member States, the EU remains a cornerstone of multilateralism: investing in health, education, equality and job creation as part of a sustainable future for all.
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
💡 With nearly a quarter of the UN’s regular budget provided by the EU and its Member States, the EU remains a cornerstone of multilateralism: investing in health, education, equality and job creation as part of a sustainable future for all.
The European Convention on Human Rights, adopted 75 years ago, stands as a milestone of international cooperation: Protecting rights, strengthening democracy and advancing the rule of law across Europe and beyond. #ECHR75 #HumanRights
November 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The European Convention on Human Rights, adopted 75 years ago, stands as a milestone of international cooperation: Protecting rights, strengthening democracy and advancing the rule of law across Europe and beyond. #ECHR75 #HumanRights
#TeamEurope Ambassadors met today with @itusecgen.bsky.social to discuss strengthening EU-ITU cooperation to advance inclusive, secure and human-centric digital transformation. 🌐🇪🇺 🌍📡
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#TeamEurope Ambassadors met today with @itusecgen.bsky.social to discuss strengthening EU-ITU cooperation to advance inclusive, secure and human-centric digital transformation. 🌐🇪🇺 🌍📡
This week in Geneva: the #MinamataCOP6 seeks to advances global action to phase out mercury & protect human health & the environment. We 🇪🇺 look forward to an ambitious outcome and to further strengthening the Minamata Convention. #MakeMercuryHistory
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This week in Geneva: the #MinamataCOP6 seeks to advances global action to phase out mercury & protect human health & the environment. We 🇪🇺 look forward to an ambitious outcome and to further strengthening the Minamata Convention. #MakeMercuryHistory
Yesterday, we welcomed a group of Master’s students from Erasmus University to the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva 🇪🇺.
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Yesterday, we welcomed a group of Master’s students from Erasmus University to the EU Delegation to the UN in Geneva 🇪🇺.
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
The discussion focused on the EU’s engagement at the Human Rights Council and our work to promote and protect human rights worldwide.
#EUinUN #HumanRights
😈👹👻 Happy Halloween from the EU! 🇪🇺
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
😈👹👻 Happy Halloween from the EU! 🇪🇺
The humanitarian crisis in the DRC is one of the worst of our time. The scale of humanitarian suffering is enormous and deserves our full attention.
Today, the @ec.europa.eu is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian aid.
civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories...
Today, the @ec.europa.eu is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian aid.
civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories...
The EU strengthens its humanitarian response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with €9 million
The European Commission is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to respond to the tragic humanitarian needs in the country.
civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu
October 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The humanitarian crisis in the DRC is one of the worst of our time. The scale of humanitarian suffering is enormous and deserves our full attention.
Today, the @ec.europa.eu is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian aid.
civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories...
Today, the @ec.europa.eu is providing an additional €9 million in humanitarian aid.
civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories...
The EU reaffirmed its strong support for @unmigration.bsky.social as a key partner for humane, comprehensive & effective migration policy. We thank IOM for its contribution to implementing EU & its Member States’ migration policies, notably the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum.
October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The EU reaffirmed its strong support for @unmigration.bsky.social as a key partner for humane, comprehensive & effective migration policy. We thank IOM for its contribution to implementing EU & its Member States’ migration policies, notably the EU Pact on Migration & Asylum.
#TeamEurope united! 🇪🇺Huge thanks to all EU Ambassadors in Geneva for making today’s Strategic Retreat an inspiring exercise! Concrete proposals developed today will make our joint work even more impactful - delivering on peace, human rights & sustainable development. 🌍🤝
October 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
#TeamEurope united! 🇪🇺Huge thanks to all EU Ambassadors in Geneva for making today’s Strategic Retreat an inspiring exercise! Concrete proposals developed today will make our joint work even more impactful - delivering on peace, human rights & sustainable development. 🌍🤝
Technology must serve humanity, not the other way around; serve the many, not the few. Ambassador Deike Potzel stressed today at @DiplomacyEdu the EU's position on #AI: We want AI that is human-centric and human-rights-based. Thanks to 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 for co-sponsoring this event w/ us!
October 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Technology must serve humanity, not the other way around; serve the many, not the few. Ambassador Deike Potzel stressed today at @DiplomacyEdu the EU's position on #AI: We want AI that is human-centric and human-rights-based. Thanks to 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 for co-sponsoring this event w/ us!
We look forward to #YAS25 and to meeting this year’s impressive young activists. The EU 🇪🇺has proudly co-sponsored the Young Activists Summit since its inception 🤝 supporting youth voices and engagement in shaping a fairer, safer, and more connected world. 🌏 #YAS25 #FromHashtagToAction
October 27, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We look forward to #YAS25 and to meeting this year’s impressive young activists. The EU 🇪🇺has proudly co-sponsored the Young Activists Summit since its inception 🤝 supporting youth voices and engagement in shaping a fairer, safer, and more connected world. 🌏 #YAS25 #FromHashtagToAction
Afternoon tea with EU Ambassador Deike Potzel! ☕ Our trainees enjoyed an inspiring exchange at the Ambassador’s residence — discussing careers in diplomacy and the challenges and opportunities of multilateralism. 🌍🤝
October 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Afternoon tea with EU Ambassador Deike Potzel! ☕ Our trainees enjoyed an inspiring exchange at the Ambassador’s residence — discussing careers in diplomacy and the challenges and opportunities of multilateralism. 🌍🤝