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.

Permanent Delegation of Sweden to the OSCE@swedenosce.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Human rights remain central to our common security, making ODIHR’s work even more important as pressures on democratic standards and civil society grow. Find out more about our impact in 2025 here ➡️ buff.ly/V4RhyHT

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...

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.

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.

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

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

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

Civilian casualties and suffering significantly intensify as war in 🇺🇦#Ukraine enters its 5th year. Read our statement: buff.ly/NXunnAl #HumanRights #IHL

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

New report by ODIHR: 40% increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine compared to previous 6 months, Russian attacks on humanitarian operations, arbitrary detentions, torture, IHL violations in occupied areas, and much more. 🙏ODIHR for your work and contributions to accountability.

OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights@odihr.pl · 8mo ago

📣 New report from ODIHR: Intensified use of short-range drones in 🇺🇦#Ukraine increases civilian casualties, hampers humanitarian efforts on front line. Read more: buff.ly/rkqiFLa

Many trafficked women are in plain sight and yet still unseen, unheard and unprotected. ODIHR has worked to develop survivor-informed indicators that show how often warning signs are missed. Let's work together to end this crime. Read more: buff.ly/GcJ8soW #16Days

On this #HumanRightsDay, we must remember that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is the only pathway to lasting peace and security in Europe and beyond. Upholding OSCE human rights principles ensures peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies.

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.

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

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

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

The OSCE was established to keep war away from Europe. Yet, Russia blatantly violates international law and OSCE principles. The EU will stay the course. Only more pressure on Russia and more support to Ukraine will change the balance. My statement at OSCE Ministerial Council ↓