Denmark in the United Nations
Follow our work for Denmark and the world within the United Nations and throughout our term on the UN Security Council 2025-2026.
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- Denmark warmly welcomes Bahrain 🇧🇭, Colombia 🇨🇴, DR Congo 🇨🇩, Latvia 🇱🇻 and Liberia 🇱🇷 to the #UNSC on the occasion of the annual flag installation ceremony. We look forward to constructive collaboration in advancing international peace and security 🕊️
- As we enter 2026, Denmark congratulates Algeria 🇩🇿, Guyana 🇬🇾, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, and Slovenia 🇸🇮 on the completion of their #UNSC terms and express our deep gratitude for their cooperation and support throughout the year.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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”
- 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.
- Denmark called on both Kosovo and Serbia to increase their commitment to the EU-facilitated Dialogue, implement all agreements, and refrain from unilateral actions that could escalate tensions or undermine stability during today's #UNSC meeting on #Kosovo.
- 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.
- 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.
- Denmark joins 49 other UN Member States at a stakeout in support of the draft UN Security Council resolution on enhanced security support to #Haiti More must urgently be done to arrest widespread gang violence & insecurity Now is the time for the #UNSC to act 🗳️
- 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
- 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
- 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇪🇺🇩🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, the #UNSC convened for the first Open Debate on #AI during the high-level week of #UNGA80. Denmark 🇩🇰 highlighted that responsible and trustworthy use of AI is essential to promote peace and security. AI must be used in compliance with international law.
- 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.
- 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 🌏🌎🌍
- 🇩🇰 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
- 🇩🇰 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.
- Today 🇩🇰 proudly stood with 40 countries to support 🇺🇦’s sovereignty & territorial integrity. We will all keep providing UA with the help it needs to defend itself against RF’s war of aggression. We all call on RF to stop the killing and enter meaningful negotiations with UA.
- “Friends also have to speak the truth to each other. (…) Israel’s war in Gaza has created a humanitarian catastrophe. Israel must comply with international law, including IHL. The human suffering in Gaza must be brought to an end.” - DK Foreign Minister in #UNSC today.
- Today, 🇩🇰 participated in a meeting of ECOSOC’s Ad Hoc Advisory Group on #Haiti Denmark is alarmed by the staggering security, humanitarian, & human rights crises in Haiti. The #UNSC & international community must act now to bring security, law & order to the country.
- 🇩🇰 met UNDP’s Haoliang Xu at #UNGA80 to strengthen cooperation on climate, governance and sustainable development. Strong partnerships deliver global progress. #GlobalGoals #Partnerships
- The #UNGA80 General Debate kicked off today 🇺🇳 Denmark was represented by 🇩🇰FM Lars Løkke, Ministers Jeppe Bruus & Lars Aargaard, 🇫🇴FM Sirið Stenberg, 🇬🇱FM Vivian Motzfeldt, & Amb Christina Markus Lassen. We look forward to a constructive dialogue with colleagues from around the globe.
- With only five years left to deliver on the #2030Agenda, we must keep our promise to future generations. Denmark stands ready to act - together with all partners – to achieve the #SDGs. #SDGMoment2025 #UNGA80
- Today, Denmark’s State Secretary for Development Policy met with UNFPA ED Diene Keita — stressing the need for an effective UN to deliver on women’s health, SRHR and gender equality, and discussing UN80 reform, Danish support and UNFPA’s presence in Copenhagen.
- With only five years left to deliver on the #2030Agenda, we must keep our promise to future generations. Denmark stands ready to act - together with all partners – to achieve the #SDGs. #SDGMoment2025 #UNGA80
- Every two minutes, a woman dies due to preventable pregnancy or childbirth causes. At #UNGA80, 🇩🇰 stresses the need to link #NCDs and maternal health. No woman should risk her life when giving life. #SRHR #HealthForAll
- Denmark condemned Russia’s latest violation of Estonia’s airspace today in the #UNSC. With our allies, 🇩🇰 will continue to support 🇪🇪 in protecting its air, land & sea borders. Our resolve to support 🇺🇦 in defending itself against 🇷🇺's illegal invasion is only strengthened.
- Today, we commemorate 80 years of the #UnitedNations 🇺🇳 More than ever, we are reminded of the importance of the three pillars upon which the UN was built: Peace and Security, Sustainable Development, and Human Rights 🕊️🌐
- Denmark House is ready for #UNGA80 🇩🇰🇺🇳 We look forward to a constructive high-level week with colleagues from around the globe. See you in the halls of the UNHQ and the streets of NYC! Follow along right here for real-time updates on the run.
- Denmark is pleased to support and participate in the opening of the exhibition ‘What If?’ by Maya Lin for ART2030 at the United Nations 🇺🇳 The important artwork raises awareness of and inspires action on the interconnected issues of climate, nature, health, and hope.
- Yesterday, the UNSC’s 10 elected members tabled a resolution demanding: • An immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire • The immediate and unconditional release of all hostages • Immediate, safe and unhindered humanitarian aid at scale Regrettably, that resolution was vetoed.
- Last Friday, our Ambassador opened the Austrian–Danish event on integrated mission-level planning. Whole-of-mission planning = stronger mandate implementation and impact in the field. #UN #PeaceOperations
- Today in the UNSC, DK condemned the violation of PL airspace by drones from RF & BY. This dangerous and reckless escalation is deeply concerning and completely unacceptable. It is also a reminder that RF’s war of aggression against UA threats peace and stability across Europe.
- Denmark underlined the need for the rapid and secure destruction of Syria’s remaining chemical weapons in today’s UNSC-meeting. Denmark supports the OPCW and the Syrian transitional government in completing this important task.
- The #UNSC renewed the sanctions regime on Sudan until 12 September 2026. DK voted in favour & called for full compliance w. the embargo & other measures. Continued suffering of the Sudanese, especially in El Fasher & Kordofan, requires decisive action by UNSC & intl. community.
- In August, Denmark served as #UNSC E10-Coordinator. As Coordinator, we facilitated E10 discussions on Ukraine, Gaza, Libya and South Sudan, revised and launched the E10 Handbook, & concluded with a meeting of E10 Ambassadors & Secretary-General António Guterres, hosted by the 🇩🇰 PR Amb. Lassen.
- Congratulations to the five newly elected incoming members of the UN Security Council 2026-27🇺🇳 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 The Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇷 Liberia As a member of #UNSC 2025-26, Denmark 🇩🇰 looks forward to our close cooperation next year.
- In the #UNSC today, Denmark discussed encouraging as well as concerning developments in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire in #Gaza, lifting the humanitarian blockade, and the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
- At #UNSC today, 🇩🇰 urged all actors in South Sudan to recommit to the Peace Agreement, engage in dialogue, & put the people first. Military action is not the way forward. Denmark fully supports UNMISS, AU, IGAD efforts for peace, and emphasized importance of non-interference.
