Denmark in the United Nations
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At today’s UNSC debate on Leadership for Peace, Denmark underscored the importance of UN leadership that builds trust, strengthens reform, and takes bold action to prevent conflict.
Leadership is a shared global responsibility.
Leadership is a shared global responsibility.
December 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
At today’s UNSC debate on Leadership for Peace, Denmark underscored the importance of UN leadership that builds trust, strengthens reform, and takes bold action to prevent conflict.
Leadership is a shared global responsibility.
Leadership is a shared global responsibility.
Today, Austria and Denmark hosted a signing ceremony on integrated mission-level planning 🇩🇰🇦🇹
41 member states in a joint effort with one goal: to make peace operations more effective; acting as one mission, one team, with one shared direction.
41 member states in a joint effort with one goal: to make peace operations more effective; acting as one mission, one team, with one shared direction.
December 8, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Today, Austria and Denmark hosted a signing ceremony on integrated mission-level planning 🇩🇰🇦🇹
41 member states in a joint effort with one goal: to make peace operations more effective; acting as one mission, one team, with one shared direction.
41 member states in a joint effort with one goal: to make peace operations more effective; acting as one mission, one team, with one shared direction.
The UNSC today carried out its first-ever visiting mission to Syria. As co-lead on the mission, 🇩🇰 welcomed progress made over the past year and expressed solidarity with the Syrian people during the transition, urging an inclusive political process.
#UNSC stands ready to help.
#UNSC stands ready to help.
December 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The UNSC today carried out its first-ever visiting mission to Syria. As co-lead on the mission, 🇩🇰 welcomed progress made over the past year and expressed solidarity with the Syrian people during the transition, urging an inclusive political process.
#UNSC stands ready to help.
#UNSC stands ready to help.
Denmark welcomed the recent delisting of Syrian President Al-Sharaa & Interior Minister Anas Khattab, as well as Syria’s engagement in countering ISIL.
On the political transition, DK called for a relaunch of the national dialogue & enhanced cooperation with civil society.
#UNSC
On the political transition, DK called for a relaunch of the national dialogue & enhanced cooperation with civil society.
#UNSC
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Denmark welcomed the recent delisting of Syrian President Al-Sharaa & Interior Minister Anas Khattab, as well as Syria’s engagement in countering ISIL.
On the political transition, DK called for a relaunch of the national dialogue & enhanced cooperation with civil society.
#UNSC
On the political transition, DK called for a relaunch of the national dialogue & enhanced cooperation with civil society.
#UNSC
Today at the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods, Denmark delivered a statement as Co-Chair of the IWG 🇩🇰 🇵🇰
“The Council must not only act decisively but also operate in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and worthy of the confidence of the wider [UN] membership”
“The Council must not only act decisively but also operate in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and worthy of the confidence of the wider [UN] membership”
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Today at the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods, Denmark delivered a statement as Co-Chair of the IWG 🇩🇰 🇵🇰
“The Council must not only act decisively but also operate in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and worthy of the confidence of the wider [UN] membership”
“The Council must not only act decisively but also operate in a manner that is transparent, inclusive, and worthy of the confidence of the wider [UN] membership”
Small arms and light weapons are fuelling conflicts around the world.
DK calls for stronger global and #UNSC action to stop the flow of illicit weapons - from better tracing and export controls to support for peacebuilding and protection of civilians.
Let’s silence the guns.
DK calls for stronger global and #UNSC action to stop the flow of illicit weapons - from better tracing and export controls to support for peacebuilding and protection of civilians.
Let’s silence the guns.
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Small arms and light weapons are fuelling conflicts around the world.
DK calls for stronger global and #UNSC action to stop the flow of illicit weapons - from better tracing and export controls to support for peacebuilding and protection of civilians.
Let’s silence the guns.
DK calls for stronger global and #UNSC action to stop the flow of illicit weapons - from better tracing and export controls to support for peacebuilding and protection of civilians.
Let’s silence the guns.
DK congratulates the 14 new members of the Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term: 🇦🇴 🇨🇱 🇪🇨 🇪🇪 🇪🇬 🇮🇳 🇮🇶 🇮🇹 🇲🇺 🇵🇰 🇸🇮 🇿🇦 🇬🇧 🇻🇳
We look forward to working together and following your work in #HRC to promote and protect #HumanRights around the world.
We look forward to working together and following your work in #HRC to promote and protect #HumanRights around the world.
October 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
DK congratulates the 14 new members of the Human Rights Council for the 2026–28 term: 🇦🇴 🇨🇱 🇪🇨 🇪🇪 🇪🇬 🇮🇳 🇮🇶 🇮🇹 🇲🇺 🇵🇰 🇸🇮 🇿🇦 🇬🇧 🇻🇳
We look forward to working together and following your work in #HRC to promote and protect #HumanRights around the world.
We look forward to working together and following your work in #HRC to promote and protect #HumanRights around the world.
At #UNSC today, Denmark stressed the importance of providing the political and financial support necessary for the AU to assume its key role in securing peace and stability on the African continent.
October 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
At #UNSC today, Denmark stressed the importance of providing the political and financial support necessary for the AU to assume its key role in securing peace and stability on the African continent.
At the #UNGA veto debate, 🇩🇰, on behalf of the E10, reiterated our call for:
An immediate, unconditional & permanent ceasefire.
The immediate, dignified & unconditional release of all hostages.
Immediate & unconditional lift of all restrictions on entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
An immediate, unconditional & permanent ceasefire.
The immediate, dignified & unconditional release of all hostages.
Immediate & unconditional lift of all restrictions on entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
At the #UNGA veto debate, 🇩🇰, on behalf of the E10, reiterated our call for:
An immediate, unconditional & permanent ceasefire.
The immediate, dignified & unconditional release of all hostages.
Immediate & unconditional lift of all restrictions on entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
An immediate, unconditional & permanent ceasefire.
The immediate, dignified & unconditional release of all hostages.
Immediate & unconditional lift of all restrictions on entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Today, at the #UNGA General Debate, 🇩🇰 Permanent Representative, Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen delivered Denmark’s national statement.
Read Denmark’s full national statement here 👇
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Read Denmark’s full national statement here 👇
shorturl.at/eQaiI
September 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today, at the #UNGA General Debate, 🇩🇰 Permanent Representative, Ambassador Christina Markus Lassen delivered Denmark’s national statement.
Read Denmark’s full national statement here 👇
shorturl.at/eQaiI
Read Denmark’s full national statement here 👇
shorturl.at/eQaiI
Young people are essential partners in shaping our common future.
At #UNGA80, Denmark together with 🇩🇰 youth delegates, mark 30 years of #WPAY and call for full, effective and meaningful youth participation.
#Youth2030 #UN4Youth
At #UNGA80, Denmark together with 🇩🇰 youth delegates, mark 30 years of #WPAY and call for full, effective and meaningful youth participation.
#Youth2030 #UN4Youth
September 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Young people are essential partners in shaping our common future.
At #UNGA80, Denmark together with 🇩🇰 youth delegates, mark 30 years of #WPAY and call for full, effective and meaningful youth participation.
#Youth2030 #UN4Youth
At #UNGA80, Denmark together with 🇩🇰 youth delegates, mark 30 years of #WPAY and call for full, effective and meaningful youth participation.
#Youth2030 #UN4Youth
🇩🇰🇪🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 co-hosted a #UNGA80 side event on accountability and justice in #Belarus together with Svetlana Tikhanouskaya
Denmark is proud to support @iapbelarus.org
Lukasjenka’s regime must be held accountable for its atrocities against political prisoners and the Belarusian people.
Denmark is proud to support @iapbelarus.org
Lukasjenka’s regime must be held accountable for its atrocities against political prisoners and the Belarusian people.
September 25, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🇩🇰🇪🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 co-hosted a #UNGA80 side event on accountability and justice in #Belarus together with Svetlana Tikhanouskaya
Denmark is proud to support @iapbelarus.org
Lukasjenka’s regime must be held accountable for its atrocities against political prisoners and the Belarusian people.
Denmark is proud to support @iapbelarus.org
Lukasjenka’s regime must be held accountable for its atrocities against political prisoners and the Belarusian people.
Thank you, Finland 🇫🇮, for a productive bilateral this afternoon between @sophieloehde.venstre.dk and Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, discussing shared priorities in the Nordic cooperation — including joint procurement of antibiotics. #UNGA80
September 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Thank you, Finland 🇫🇮, for a productive bilateral this afternoon between @sophieloehde.venstre.dk and Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, discussing shared priorities in the Nordic cooperation — including joint procurement of antibiotics. #UNGA80
Children and young people must be at the centre of global efforts on mental health and noncommunicable diseases — early investment is key to healthier lives and stronger health systems. Today, Denmark’s @sophieloehde.venstre.dk highlighted this priority at the #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting.
September 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Children and young people must be at the centre of global efforts on mental health and noncommunicable diseases — early investment is key to healthier lives and stronger health systems. Today, Denmark’s @sophieloehde.venstre.dk highlighted this priority at the #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting.
Today 🇩🇰 Minister for the Interior and Health @sophieloehde.venstre.dk participated in the opening of the #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, reaffirming Denmark’s commitment to advancing global action on NCDs and promoting mental health and well-being.
September 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today 🇩🇰 Minister for the Interior and Health @sophieloehde.venstre.dk participated in the opening of the #UNGA80 High-Level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, reaffirming Denmark’s commitment to advancing global action on NCDs and promoting mental health and well-being.
Yesterday, 🇦🇱🇩🇰🇲🇭🇳🇱 as co-chairs of The Group of Friends of Accountability following the Aggression against Ukraine - together with 🇪🇪 and 🇺🇦 - hosted a high-level event on ensuring accountability for Ukraine.
DK reiterated our steadfast commitment towards accountability for 🇺🇦
DK reiterated our steadfast commitment towards accountability for 🇺🇦
September 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Yesterday, 🇦🇱🇩🇰🇲🇭🇳🇱 as co-chairs of The Group of Friends of Accountability following the Aggression against Ukraine - together with 🇪🇪 and 🇺🇦 - hosted a high-level event on ensuring accountability for Ukraine.
DK reiterated our steadfast commitment towards accountability for 🇺🇦
DK reiterated our steadfast commitment towards accountability for 🇺🇦
DK is proud to be a member of the #WPS Focal Points Network.
Today, Under Secretary for Foreign Policy, Eva Barløse, reaffirmed 🇩🇰 commitment to the WPS agenda, highlighting Danish actions to promote full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in peace efforts. #UNGA80
Today, Under Secretary for Foreign Policy, Eva Barløse, reaffirmed 🇩🇰 commitment to the WPS agenda, highlighting Danish actions to promote full, equal, and meaningful participation of women in peace efforts. #UNGA80
September 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Today at #UNGA80, leaders gather at the Climate Summit 2025, pushing for climate action toward #COP30 in Belém!
🇩🇰 @larsaagaard.bsky.social reiterated EU’s commitment to climate action and highlighted DK’s system-wide efforts, from energy and industry to transportation and agriculture.
🇩🇰 @larsaagaard.bsky.social reiterated EU’s commitment to climate action and highlighted DK’s system-wide efforts, from energy and industry to transportation and agriculture.
September 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Today at #UNGA80, leaders gather at the Climate Summit 2025, pushing for climate action toward #COP30 in Belém!
🇩🇰 @larsaagaard.bsky.social reiterated EU’s commitment to climate action and highlighted DK’s system-wide efforts, from energy and industry to transportation and agriculture.
🇩🇰 @larsaagaard.bsky.social reiterated EU’s commitment to climate action and highlighted DK’s system-wide efforts, from energy and industry to transportation and agriculture.
Today 🇩🇰 State Secretary for Development Policy participated in the Biennial Economic Summit as follow up to Pact for the Future and Sevilla Commitment 🇺🇳
DK focus on reform of International Financial Architecture, new guarantee instruments and support for fair taxation 🌏🌎🌍
DK focus on reform of International Financial Architecture, new guarantee instruments and support for fair taxation 🌏🌎🌍
September 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today 🇩🇰 State Secretary for Development Policy participated in the Biennial Economic Summit as follow up to Pact for the Future and Sevilla Commitment 🇺🇳
DK focus on reform of International Financial Architecture, new guarantee instruments and support for fair taxation 🌏🌎🌍
DK focus on reform of International Financial Architecture, new guarantee instruments and support for fair taxation 🌏🌎🌍
🇩🇰 Minister for the Interior & Health, Sophie Løhde, spoke at a #UNGA80 side event on people-centred primary care, co-hosted with Tanzania & the World Diabetes Foundation. She stressed that through cross-sector & cross-border cooperation, we can build strong safety nets for all.
September 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
🇩🇰 Minister for the Interior & Health, Sophie Løhde, spoke at a #UNGA80 side event on people-centred primary care, co-hosted with Tanzania & the World Diabetes Foundation. She stressed that through cross-sector & cross-border cooperation, we can build strong safety nets for all.
Great to welcome Danish Minister for the Interior and Health Sophie Løhde to New York!
Over the coming days, she’ll take part in key events and discussions on life science, NCDs, mental health, and how we can find shared solutions to global health challenges.
#dkpol #UNGA80
Over the coming days, she’ll take part in key events and discussions on life science, NCDs, mental health, and how we can find shared solutions to global health challenges.
#dkpol #UNGA80
September 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🇩🇰 today condemned 🇷🇺’s further escalation of its illegal war on 🇺🇦.
The ever-increasing drone and missile strikes killing civilians.
We all need to increase the pressure on RF with additional sanctions.
We need a ceasefire now, direct UA-RF talks and a just and lasting peace.
The ever-increasing drone and missile strikes killing civilians.
We all need to increase the pressure on RF with additional sanctions.
We need a ceasefire now, direct UA-RF talks and a just and lasting peace.
September 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
🇩🇰 today condemned 🇷🇺’s further escalation of its illegal war on 🇺🇦.
The ever-increasing drone and missile strikes killing civilians.
We all need to increase the pressure on RF with additional sanctions.
We need a ceasefire now, direct UA-RF talks and a just and lasting peace.
The ever-increasing drone and missile strikes killing civilians.
We all need to increase the pressure on RF with additional sanctions.
We need a ceasefire now, direct UA-RF talks and a just and lasting peace.