International law
International law consists of rules and principles governing the relations and dealings of states and other international actors with each other. International law is primarily based on treaties (agreements) and customary law. International law requires respect for the Charter of the United Nations and for the principles of territorial integrity and the prohibition on the use of force. International law also includes rules about accountability for international crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. International law includes human rights, international humanitarian law, international criminal law and treaty law.
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Sweden in the UN Security Council – humanitarian law and protection of health care
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“We are facing many challenges, but Sweden is beginning its second year in the Security Council with determination and the goal to achieve to concrete results,” said Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström in her speech at the 2018 International Law Day.
Photo: Moa Haeggblom/Government Offices
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Dr Helen Durham from the International Committee of the Red Cross urged Sweden to work to ensure that the Security Council does not introduce new terms into the text of its resolutions that could be confused with established humanitarian law terms.
Photo: Moa Haeggblom/Government Offices
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“For international law to have an impact, it must be supported by political will, active diplomacy, political and diplomatic courage and an eternal struggle,” said Marie Jacobsson, Principal Legal Adviser on International Law at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Photo: Moa Haeggblom/Government Offices
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International Law Day took place in the Bank Hall at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Photo: Moa Haeggblom/Government Offices
On 1 February 2018, International Law Day hosted by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) brought together roughly 100 guests from academia, civil society, the justice system, embassies and government agencies. The theme of the day was ‘Sweden, the Security Council and international law’. One focal point was Sweden’s efforts in the United Nations Security Council to improve the protection of health care in armed conflict. Panelists included Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström and Dr Helen Durham, Director of International Law at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
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Content about international law
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on MINUSMA
National statement delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on MINUSMA, 14 June 2018, New York.
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Swedish Explantation of Vote at the UN Security Council Adoption of Resolution 2421/UNAMI
Explantation of Vote delivered by Ambassador Carl Skau on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Adoption of Resolution 2421 (2018), renewing the mandate of UNAMI, 14 June 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa
National statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa, 23 May 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, 22 May 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on upholding international law within the context of international peace and security
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on upholding international law within the context of the maintenance of international peace and security, 17 May 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
National statement delivered by Ambassador Olof Skoog on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, 15 May 2018, New York.
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Swedish Statement at the Security Council Open Debate on Youth, Peace and Security
National statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin-Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Youth, Peace and Security, 23 April 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Briefing on Liberia
National statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin-Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Liberia, 19 April 2018, New York.
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Statement by the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission Liberia Configuration
Statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission Liberia Configuration to the United Nations Security Council, April 19, 2018, New York.
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Swedish statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on UN Peacekeeping Operations
Statement delivered by Sweden's Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy, Ibrahim Balyan on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Collective action to improve UN peacekeeping operations: Supporting greater impact and performance in today’s complex and high-risk Environments, 28 March 2018, New York.
