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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 2h

During the #UNCTAD16 conterence, State Secretary Steffen met with Panama's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Julio Moltó.

Both underlined their commitment to deepening economic ties and fostering new opportunities for cooperation between 🇩🇪 and 🇵🇦.
@bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 2h

At the Investment Facilitation Panel held on the sidelines of the UNCTAD16 conference, State Secretary Steffen underlined the importance of private investment - both through domestic promotion and by supporting German companies investing abroad. #UNCTAD16
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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 2h

State Secretary Steffen from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy met with UNCTAD SG Grynspan to discuss the importance of multilateralism & UNCTAD's role in bridging the North-South divide.

He underlined that intl. investment agreements can create win-win opportunities. @unctad.bsky.social

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 4h

At the 151st IPU Assembly, a delegation from the German Bundestag joins parliamentarians from around the world.

In her speech, Member of the German Parliament Claudia Roth called for solidarity and the defense of humanitarian norms in times of crisis.
#IPU151

@ipuparliament.bsky.social

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 6d

At the World Health Summit, Parliamentary State Secretary Kippels announced an additional €2.5 million in support of @unaids.org in 2025.

Germany remains committed to UNAIDS' important work in driving the global HIV response and promoting equitable health worldwide.

#WHS2025

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 7d

Through the #HumanitarianReset, OCHA drives a reform for a more targeted, localized, and efficient humanitarian system. Germany actively supports this process:

🔹 Strengthening humanitarian leadership & coordination
🔹 Promoting humanitarian diplomacy
🔹 Empowering local partners

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 7d

As Chair of the Donor Support Group #ODSG, Germany is presiding today's Meeting in Geneva.

@unocha.org coordinates global humanitarian aid, from Gaza to Sudan, ensuring assistance reaches where it's most needed. The system faces growing pressure: increasing needs, fewer resources.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 26d

At #HRC60, Germany condemns reprisals in the strongest terms.

They undermine Human Rights & the UN system, which cannot function without civil society participation. We express utmost concern about the many individual cases documented in the report of the Secretary-General.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 28d

At #HRC60’s Item 4 debate, Germany underlined urgent crises.

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which must end & the alarming humanitarian situation in Gaza.

We call for:
🔹an immediate ceasefire
🔹the release of all hostages
🔹a rapid scale-up of humanitarian aid

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · 28d

Civil society must be free – not silenced.

At #HCR60, Germany is deeply concerned by Nicaragua’s constitutional reform and urges respect for fundamental freedoms.

We regret Nicaragua’s continued disengagement from this Council and other UN mechanisms.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 18

How can e-commerce unlock growth in Africa's largest economy?

At the #PublicForum, WTO Ambassador Carmen Heidecke moderated a high-level panel co-organised by Nigeria and Germany on Nigeria's e-commerce strategy - exploring opportunities & challenges in building digital trade.
@bmz.de

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 18

At #HRC60, the Core Group 🇧🇷🇦🇹🇱🇮🇩🇪 on the right to privacy welcomed the OHCHR report mandated by our resolution.

In a fast-developing digital world, protecting privacy online & offline is more important than ever – making it necessary to pool efforts & take concrete action.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 17

Germany stands with Least Developed Countries on their path to sustainable trade.

At the EIF Global Forum in Geneva, Director for Trade at the Development Ministry Zeitler reaffirmed this commitment and announced Germany’s role as donor coordinator for EIF Phase Three.

@wto.org
@bmz.de

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 17

Human rights at the core of multilateralism.

Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, reaffirming Germany’s commitment to protecting and advancing Human Rights for all.

Looking forward to continuing this close cooperation. 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇳

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

Strong trade for sustainable development.

Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan – great to see each other again, this time at the Palais des Nations.

Looking forward to deepening cooperation with UNCTAD on fair & sustainable global trade.
@unctad.bsky.social

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

At #HRC60, 🇪🇸 & 🇩🇪 expressed strong support for the Special Rapporteur on Water and the water-energy nexus.

Amb. Leendertse highlighted how governance reform & just energy transitions can strengthen the Human Right to water.💧

@umweltministerium.de
@genevaenvironmentnetwork.org

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

💧Tech can drive progress – but never at the expense of #HumanRights.

At #HRC60, Amb. Antje Leendertse stressed that innovation in water–energy systems carries risks that must be carefully weighed.

🇩🇪 & 🇪🇸 call for safe, fair & affordable access to water and sanitation for all.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 16

Germany thanks Qatar and all OIC & GCC members for initiating today’s urgent debate.

One thing is clear: we urge that everything possible be done now to achieve a permanent ceasefire & to ensure that the people of Gaza receive the desperately needed humanitarian assistance. #HRC60

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · Sep 16

H.E. Amb. Antje Leendertse @genf.diplo.de shares that while necessary, technological progress carries #HumanRights & environmental risks that must be carefully weighed. Ahead of 2026 #UNWaterConference, she stresses need to keep rights to water & sanitation high on the agenda.

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GENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · Sep 16

#Live now!

Join this #HRC60 side event discussing intersections between the human right to #water & energy systems, rethinking governance systems & how energy transitions can be leveraged to strengthen the right to water.

@genf.diplo.de

▶️ tiny.cc/HRC60WaterEnergy
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Ph...

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 15

At #HRC60, Germany welcomed the High Commissioner’s report on intersex persons. We fully agree: everyone is entitled to protection & the fulfilment of Human Rights.

We are committed to improving the Human Rights situation of intersex people, who still face discrimination daily.

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 15

Germany & WTO Ambassador Heidecke welcome the first-ever WTO deal on environmental sustainability. 🐟

The new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is a major step in the fight against overfishing and proof that WTO can deliver. Multilateralism is more than ever needed.

@bmleh.de @wto.org

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 12

More key concerns:

🔹 Growing transnational repression
🔹 Restrictive laws shrinking civil society
🔹 Fundamentalist narratives fueling pressure on religious communities

Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 12

On the annual report of the High Commissioner at #HRC60, Germany condemned Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia must end the killing!

We also raised our deep concerns about the suffering in Gaza. ⤵️

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 12

Our common goal: a world where no human being is treated as a commodity, neither child nor adult.

At #HRC60, Germany renewed its commitment to end child labour and contemporary forms of slavery.

@ungeneva.bsky.social