Jonna Naumanen

On 25 August, an Israeli strike hit Nasser Hospital in Gaza, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists and four health workers.

The EU reiterates: civilians, journalists and medical workers must be protected under international law.

Read more here: europa.eu/!v9rKfP

One of the biggest rooms at the UNHQ and nearly every seat is taken. Support for #AFGWomen extends across all regions of the world.

To all young leaders and activists: your voice matters, your actions ignite change.

Gender equality means a better world for all.

Stay bold, stay resilient, and keep pushing forward. Great to exchange with inspiring young women leaders & activists at #CSW69.

Yesterday the EU HR/VP noted the increasing attacks on gender equality as one of the three crosscutting issues to global peace and security: ”We need to understand that gender equality is intrinsically linked to democratic resilience.”

Ukraine is Europe!
We stand by Ukraine.

We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the agressor.

Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.

UN experts: #US proposal to ‘take over’ #Gaza would shatter fundamental rules of international order & embolden other predatory countries to seize foreign territories, with devastating consequences for peace & #HumanRights globally.

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We must stand firmly for inclusivity and equal rights for all who serve in the armed forces. Discrimination has no place in a cohesive and effective military. Policies should reflect values of diversity, respect, and equality. #HumanRights #InclusiveMilitary #DiversityMatters @euromil.bsky.social

The Kremlin is using energy to blackmail the people of Moldova.

This is outrageous albeit unsurprising.

The EU will provide €30 million to help Moldova buy and transport national gas to their people.

In times of need, the EU will always support its friends and allies.

These attacks were also preceded by escalating levels of violence against women in 2024. This reminds us how must heed these early warnings, often reported by women’s civil society. #DRCrisis #EarlyWarning”

Post-conflict transitions and ongoing insecurity create conditions where regressions in women’s rights are more likely to occur. Full realisation of rights of women and girls is requisite for addressing security threats and building lasting stability. Let’s remain vigilant. #WPS #GenderEquality 4/4

The determination of Iraqi lawmakers and activists challenging the law and fighting for rights of women and girls serves as a powerful reminder that we must all stand up for what is right, especially in difficult times. 3/4

While this outcome is devastating, the vote’s legitimacy is questioned due to reported lack of quorum and proper procedures. This gives me hope. 2/4

Last week Iraq’s parliament passed amendments to the Personal Status Law that could allow religious interpretations permitting marriage for girls as young as 9, undermining decades of progress on gender equality and child protection. (1/4)