Permanent Mission of Hungary to the UN&WTO, Geneva

The protection of persecuted Christians and the defense of Christian values were in focus at our very successful side-event on the margins of the 61st session of @UN_HRC. Defending their fundamental right to freedom of religion or belief (#FoRB) remains our shared priority. 🙏

Amb. Zsófia Havasi met Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of @UNECE to discuss the UN80 reforms and strategic priorities. Hungary remains committed to a strong UNECE ready for the future! 🤝🌍

As the year draws to a close, a series of cultural and social events gave us the opportunity to present Hungary's cultural heritage and culinary masterpieces outside and within the walls of international organizations in Geneva. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Amb. Zsófia Havasi met Valérie Ducrot, Executive Director of the Global Gas Center (GGC) to explore pathways to a resilient energy future in Europe. The conversation highlighted how diplomacy can bridge divisions and accelerate cooperation.

On the occasion of Hungary’s National Day, we hosted a reception attended by members of the diplomatic corps and representatives of international organizations, commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.

Amb. Zsófia Havasi met H.E. @ArgujKalantarli, Sec-Gen of ICDO to discuss opportunities for cooperation in civil protection, disaster risk reduction and other areas of mutual interest. Strengthening engagement was also on the agenda of the meeting.

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Ms. Zsófia Havasi (@HavasiZsofia), Permanent Representative of the Republic of Hungary to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva. Our discussion was constructive and forward-looking, focusing on opportunities for cooperation in civil protection, disaster risk reduction, and other areas of mutual interest. In my capacity as Secretary-General of the ICDO, I expressed the Organization’s interest in strengthening engagement with Hungary within its framework and conveyed the possibility of Hungary’s future membership — a prospect that holds great promise for enhancing our collaboration. We reaffirmed the importance of continued dialogue, mutual engagement, and international coordination to strengthen resilience and improve emergency response capacities. #ICDO #Hungary #Geneva #CivilDefence #InternationalCooperation

H.E. Zsófia Havasi represented Hungary at a high-level SPECA panel, stressing the SPECA region’s key role in energy, Hungary’s strong partnerships, and the need to diversify energy sources for enhanced security and sustainability. 🇭🇺⚡ #SPECA #EnergySecurity

@dburgeon @maumartina @ItalyUN_Geneva @ChinaMissionGva @PermanentM2025 @UNGeneva @CHblw @HolySeeGeneva @FAO @FAOSDGs @FAO4Members @FAOnews @UN_Valovaya @FAOSocioEcon @Christian9Hofer @swiss_un 🇭🇺 H.E. Ms Zsófia Havasi recalled Hungary’s proposal for #WorldFoodDay to raise awareness of hunger, spotlight FAO’s mandate & the #RightToFood: “World Food Day is not only a celebration, but also a reminder & a call to renew our collective commitment to the future.”

H.E. Zsófia Havasi 🇭🇺 hosted a working lunch in honour of H.E. Ilze Brands-Kehris UN ASG for Human Rights to discuss the topic on reprisals. Representatives of the core group 🇨🇮🇫🇯🇬🇭🇺🇾 were also present. Thanks for the fruitful exchange on this important issue!

H.E. Amb. Zsófia Havasi pointed out the importance of family and parental role in the context of children's right to education, while presenting the government's achievements at the event co-hosted by the Order of Malta & OIDEL, and also co-sponsored by Hungary.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Péter Major, a distinguished expert in science diplomacy, whose dedication, passion and grace left a lasting impact. His legacy will not be forgotten.

🌊🐟 Big news! The #WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is now in force – a landmark step for oceans, trade & people. 🌍💙 Hungary stands with members to curb harmful subsidies, protect fish stocks & support communities. 🌱🤝 #WTO #TradeForPlanet #Fisheries 📸: © WTO

Protection of the best interest of the child and strenghtening families as well as parents in their duties to care for children were in focus at our very successful side-event on the first day of the 60th session of @UN_HRC.

The @GENetwork is at the briefing on the upcoming 7th session of the Meeting of the Parties to the @UNECE_Water Protocol on Water and Health, which is taking place in #Hungary from 5-7 November, marking as well the 20th anniversary of the Protocol's entry into force.

Our brefing's takeaway: Budapest is in full swing! 5-7 Nov, the 7th Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol on Water and Health marks 20 years & the finale of Hungary’s chairmanship 2023-2025. #ProtocolonWaterandHealth #Budapest #MOP #UNECE_water #WHO

🇭🇺🤝🇺🇳 Hungary’s delegation, led by Szabolcs Farkas (HIPO), met with WIPO DG Daren Tang to boost cooperation, sign an MoU on WIPO’s Patent Drafting Training, and explore new projects! 💼📄 Great energy and outlook!
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🇭🇺 Hungary is at the #WIPO66 Assemblies in Geneva! Proud to join global partners to promote IP, innovation & cooperation. 🌍💡✍️ #wipoGA #IntellectualProperty #Innovation 📸: Violaine Martin / WIPO © WIPO, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

At a meeting hosted by Amb Zsófia Havasi, Member States of the independence of the judiciary-related Human Rights Council resolutions’ core group had a constructive and meaningful exchange with Margaret Satterthwaite, Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers.

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Amb Zsófia Havasi in a fruitful meeting with IOM DDG @LeeSungAh_ discussed how Hungary could further deepen the cooperation with IOM on issues of common interest.