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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · 3d

Our Ambassador, Anne Goedert, joined fellow EU Ambassadors for today’s Strategic Retreat in Geneva. 🇱🇺🤝🇪🇺

European Union Delegations to the United Nations @euatun.bsky.social · 3d

#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. 🌍🤝

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · 24d

#HRC60 has adopted a resolution on the #HumanRights situation in Russia, extending the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur.

Amid escalating repression and over 1,000 political prisoners, the UN Human Rights Council reaffirmed: no State is above scrutiny.

Independent monitoring remains essential.

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · 29d

At #HRC60 ID w/ EI on #CAR 🇨🇫, the Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 note that continued armed violence & grave violations and abuses of IHRL and IHL persist. However, we stress that the upcoming elections are a historic opportunity towards a democratic, inclusive & peaceful society.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · Sep 25

#HRC60 |The #Benelux countries are deeply concerned that over the past decade, the human rights situation in #NorthKorea has further deteriorated.
We urge the DPRK to implement the Commission of Inquiry's recommendations and ensure accountability.
The people of the DPRK deserve dignity and justice.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · Sep 23

#HRC60 | the #Benelux countries🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 called out Nicaragua’s systematic climate of repression: silencing dissent, stripping nationality, jailing citizens. We urge #Nicaragua to end these #HumanRights violations, free those arbitrarily detained, and re-engage with the international human rights system.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · Sep 22

Since 2020, the Belarusian authorities have pursued a deliberate and coordinated campaign of repression.
Human rights defenders & democratic voices have faced arbitrary detention, torture & systematic persecution.

At #HRC60 #Benelux countries🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 condemned these actions & called for accountability.

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Sep 15

At #HRC60 panel on intersex persons, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 reaffirm their commitment to combat discrimination, violence & harmful practices. We call on States to uphold bodily integrity, self-determination & dignity of persons born with variations in sex characteristics.

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Sep 12

At #HRC60 ID on slavery with Tomoya Obokata, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 are alarmed that millions of children remain trapped in labour, exploitation & abuse. States must uphold #SDG4 & #SDG8.7, end child recruitment incl. online, and ensure free, quality education for all.

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Germany UN Geneva @genf.diplo.de · Sep 5

A warm welcome from Ambassador Antje Leendertse to Ambassador of Luxembourg Anne Goedert.

Great to meet new colleagues in Geneva – looking forward to strengthening multilateral cooperation. 🇱🇺🇩🇪🇺🇳

@luingeneva.bsky.social @annegoedert.bsky.social

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · Sep 10

At #HRC60, the #Benelux 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 remains deeply concerned about the ongoing human rights crisis in Myanmar. We call for full accountability for the crimes committed.

We stand with the people of #Myanmar in their resilient fight for peace and democracy and commend them for their resilience.

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Aug 7

Today, our new Permanent Representative, Ambassador Anne Goedert presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of #UNGeneva, marking the offical beginning of her mandate.
A warm welcome to our new Ambassador! 🇱🇺🇺🇳

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jul 4

At #HRC59 ID on #Colombia🇨🇴, the #Benelux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 countries commend OHCHR support & 🇨🇴 progress on Peace Agreement & Truth Comm recs, but call for stronger action vs impunity, killings of HRDs incl. LGBTQI+, child recruitment & violence vs Indigenous, Afro-Colombians & campesinos.

Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jul 3

At #HRC59 ID on #Ukraine 🇺🇦, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 reaffirms support for 🇺🇦 sovereignty, condemns Russia’s grave HR violations such as detention, torture, forced transfers of 🇺🇦 children & Tatar repression, urges accountability, justice & more technical assistance.

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jul 3

At #HRC59 ID with SR @franceskalbs.bsky.social , #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 urges full respect for IHL & access for humanitarian aid in #OPT and calls for a ceasefire to end civilian suffering. 🇱🇺 highlights corporate role in illegal occupation & asks how the HRC can ensure due diligence under #UNGPs.

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jul 3

According to @cgdev.org ‘s combined ranking on quantity and quality, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 is the top performer in development financing. It focuses strongly on countries most in need, with projects well aligned with recipients’ priorities. 📊 www.cgdev.org/publication/...

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 30

At #HRC59 annual panel on #climate, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 highlights that there is no sustainable dev. without sustainable financing, supports tech assistance to LDCs+SIDs, values indigenous knowledge & showcases FCCF projects in 🇬🇹 that fight deforestation & create fair local jobs.

Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 27

At #HRC59 ED on #Myanmar 🇲🇲, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 condemn continued military violence and its devastating impact on civilians, incl. children and minorities. We call for accountability, humanitarian access and support for community-led local governance initiatives.

Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 26

At #HRC59 ID on #Burundi 🇧🇮 the #Benelux🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 appreciates peaceful conduct of June elections, but expresses concern over reported irregularities and lack of pluralism. We urge 🇧🇮 to protect civic space, investigate HR violations and uphold the spirit of the Arusha Accords.

Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 20

At #HRC59 #Luxembourg🇱🇺 stresses the need to protect #LGBT persons from rising violence and discrimination, incl. in situations of displacement. 🇱🇺 urges all states to renew the mandate of the SOGI EI and uphold the universality, indivisibility & inalienability of human rights. 🏳️‍🌈

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 19

At #HRC59 ID with @unsr-education.bsky.social, #Luxembourg🇱🇺 stresses that school safety must be holistic, addressing physical, emotional, social and digital aspects. Luxembourg condemns attacks on education in 🇵🇸🇺🇦🇨🇩🇲🇲 and rejects intrusive tools like facial recognition in schools.

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Netherlands Mission in Geneva @nlmissiongeneva.bsky.social · Jun 18

During #HRC59 Interactive Dialogue with UN Special Rapporteur on Peaceful Assembly and Association, #KingdomNL, on behalf of BENELUX countries, called upon States to safeguard the essential role of #civilsociety in helping protect fundamental freedoms. Especially before, during and after elections.

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Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 18

At #HRC59 dialogue on #FreedomOfExpression with SR @irenekhan.bsky.social, #Luxembourg🇱🇺 expressed strong support for inclusive dialogue & rights-based regulation in the digital age. Civil & political rights must be safeguarded against disinformation, surveillance & shrinking civic space.

Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 17

At the #HRC59 ID with the #CoI on #OPT, #Luxembourg 🇱🇺 expresses grave concern over the suffering inflicted on civilians in Gaza by Israel’s methods of warfare and the blocage of humanitarian aid. Luxembourg 🇱🇺 calls for respect for international law, support to @unrwa.org and full accountability.

Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 17

Ambassador Marc Bichler shares a clear message:
Pride Month is a time to amplify what should be obvious #LGBTIQ+ rights are human rights.
We stand for equality, inclusion, and respect not just this month, but always.
🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth #DiplomatsForEquality

Luxembourg Mission in Geneva 🇱🇺🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social · Jun 16

At #HRC59 ID on #Eritrea🇪🇷, the #Benelux countries 🇧🇪🇳🇱🇱🇺 expressed concern over ongoing human rights violations, including incommunicado detentions & enforced disappearances. We urge Eritrea to cooperate with the UN mandate & implement key UPR recommendations.

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