Hedda Samson

The 🇪🇺EU remains firmly committed to the success of Special Political Missions. At the 🇺🇳5th Committee (Admin & Budget), we underlined that 5C must take a technical, mandate-based approach to the revised estimates & ensure adequate funding for all SPMs. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

Great exchange with UN Secretary-General candidate Rebeca Grynspan. EU Heads of Mission discussed her vision for the future of the @UN, including peace & security, sustainable development, human rights & UN reform. Timely discussion as the SG selection process moves forward.

Great exchange with UN Secretary-General candidate Rafael Grossi. EU Heads of Mission discussed his vision for the future of the @UN, including peace & security, sustainable development, human rights & UN reform. Timely discussion as the SG selection process moves forward.

At the commemoration of the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, 🇪🇺Amb @HeddaSamson joined others in reaffirming the EU's shared commitment to counter anti-Muslim hatred & to uphold dignity, safety & rights of Muslims & all those perceived as such. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

My story is one of leading with vision & impact. Amb. @HeddaSamson leads a diverse team with inclusive leadership & open dialogue—while inspiring the next generation of women diplomats. Women’s leadership is essential for a stronger multilateral system. Lead #LikeAWoman

Great exchange with UN Secretary-General candidate Michelle Bachelet. EU Heads of Mission discussed her vision for the future of the @UN, including peace & security, sustainable development, human rights & UN reform. Timely discussion as the SG selection process moves forward.

Negotiations on the #HLPF2026 Ministerial Declaration start this week. With #SDG progress stalling, EU pushes to accelerate action on #SDG6💧#SDG7⚡ #SDG9⚙️ #SDG11🏙️& #SDG17🤝 Only 4 years remain until 2030—decisive action has never been more urgent. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

Proud to co-host the #EUatCSW reception with @CyprusinUN. A galvanizing moment to reaffirm our commitment gender equality & the empowerment of all women & girls. #CSW70 Thanks to 🇪🇺Cssr @hadjalahbib & 🇨🇾Cssr @JosieChristodou for their motivational words!

#GenderEquality advances when justice systems are designed to deliver #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Learn more: unwomen.org/en/articles/in…

Girls deserve digital spaces where they can learn, speak & lead without fear. Full house listening at #CSW70 EU-Cyprus side event when 🇪🇺Commissioner @hadjalahbib stressed: Online abuse is a crime. Stronger laws, safer tech & prevention must go hand in hand. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Standing strong for gender equality. #EUatCSW Warm welcome to 🇪🇺Commissioner @hadjalahbib, leading the EU's delegation to the 70th UN Commission on the Status of Women #CSW70. Advancing rights, justice & access for all women & girls strengthens our societies in the EU & beyond.

At a time when women's rights face growing pushback, the 🇪🇺EU remains steadfast in its commitment to achieve gender equality. Today's message at #CSW70 was clear 📣 access to justice and gender equality are non‑negotiables.

What does gender equality mean to you? As we celebrate International Women’s Day and kick off the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, our 🇪🇺colleagues share why gender equality is important to them. 🎥👇 #IWD #CSW70

Great exchange of @EUatUN staff with 🇪🇺EEAS Deputy Political Director & Managing Director @BilleHermann on fresh ideas to strengthen the multilateral system & why listening at the UN matters — the only place where every country is a unique instrument in the “global orchestra.”

In 2025, Russia intensified attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure & wilfully targeted civilians. Despite voting for a UNSC Res calling for an end to war, it launched over 54,000 drones &1,900 missiles against Ukraine. Russia is deliberately undermining peace, not seeking it.

Adopted✔️ four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, overwhelming support by UNGA for resolution “Supporting lasting peace in Ukraine” calling for an immediate ceasefire and a just and lasting peace and reaffirming commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

#Sudan: Amb @HeddaSamson welcomed the Quad's efforts to establish a humanitarian truce, calling on all parties to respect obligations under IHL & shared the EU's political & humanitarian support to address the devastating consequences of the conflict. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

As we approach 2030, accelerating progress towards the #SDGs is more urgent than ever. We must modernise & strengthen our multilateral system, including through better coordination between #UNGA & #ECOSOC, to deliver more effective, inclusive solutions. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

At the #ECOSOC Coordination Segment, the EU reaffirmed commitment to a more efficient #UN80 development system with stronger connection between normative & operational work and better reporting to ECOSOC for enhanced coherence, accountability & impact. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

Today we honour the memory of the 6 million Jews, Roma & Sinti, and others systematically murdered for who they were, because of their ethnicity, nationality, religion or beliefs. #WeRemember to honour the victims & remind the living. #HolocaustRemembrance eeas.europa.eu/eeas/internati…