Jo Berg

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. These rights belong to everyone — they are non-negotiable. We all have a role to play in defending them for every person. ohchr.org/en/what-are-hu… — via @UNHumanRights

France is committed to the sovereignty and independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere. This guides our choices. It underpins our commitment to the United Nations and to its Charter. It is on this basis that we support, and will continue to support Ukraine and that we have built a coalition of the willing for a robust and lasting peace, to defend these principles and our security. It is also on this basis that we decided to take part in the exercise organized by Denmark in Greenland. We fully assume this decision, because security in the Arctic and at the outer edges of our Europe is at stake. No intimidation or threat will influence us—neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations. Tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context. Europeans will respond in a united and coordinated manner should they be confirmed. We will ensure that European sovereignty is upheld. It is in this spirit that I will engage with our European partners.

Important statement which has Iceland’s full support. The principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity are fundamental. We stand in full solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and people of Greenland.

Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole. We have consistently underlined our shared transatlantic interest in peace and security in the Arctic, including through NATO. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise, conducted with allies, responds to the need to strengthen Arctic security and poses no threat to anyone. The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US. Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.

Joint statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom 👇

Threats have no place among allies. Norway's position is firm: Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Norway fully supports the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark. There is broad agreement in NATO on the need to strengthen security in the Arctic, including in Greenland.

Human rights are universal and non-negotiable. They belong to all of us, as affirmed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More from @UNHumanRights: ohchr.org/en/universal-d…

No one should be forced to risk their life to eat. Every day, @UN teams collect critical supplies from Gaza’s crossings, bringing them to those struggling to survive. But movement is often delayed, and desperate crowds who gather to offload, are met with gunfire. #Gaza today⬇️

The desperation caused by a lack of food and other necessities of life is forcing Palestinians to approach GHF sites and humanitarian convoys, even though between 27 May and 21 July, 1,054 Palestinians were killed by the Israeli military in Gaza while trying to access food. Of these, 766 were killed in the vicinity of GHF sites and 288 around UN and other aid convoys. #Gaza Read the full statement 👇 reliefweb.int/node/4166456

#Gaza: Israel's latest displacement orders & intensive attacks on Deir El Balah add more misery to the suffering of hungry Palestinians. It seemed the nightmare couldn’t possibly get worse. And yet it does. There must be an immediate end to the killings & destruction. ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

People's lives are under threat like never before in #Gaza as relentless attacks against civilians continue and humanitarian conditions deteriorate even more rapidly. At the time of this alert, airstrikes and artillery shelling by Israeli Forces continue to hit shelters, IDP sites and civilian infrastructure across the Gaza Strip, with massive loss of life and injury. Our protection partners describe people collapsing on the street from hunger and dehydration amidst reports of starvation. Read the @ProtectionClust alert⤵️ globalprotectioncluster.org/publications/2…

UN Human Rights has recorded at least 10 strikes in less than 2 months killing at least 10 doctors and 5 nurses in #Gaza. Out of these, 7 involved strikes on residential buildings or tents and killed them along with their families, including children. reliefweb.int/report/occupie…

In Gaza, 134,105 people including over 40,500 children have new war-related injuries. 25% are estimated to have new disabilities requiring acute and ongoing rehabilitation. 35,000+ people are believed to have significant hearing damage due to explosions. globalprotectioncluster.org/publications/2…

#Israel's settlers & security forces intensified killings & attacks in the occupied West Bank, incl. demolition of hundreds of homes & forced mass displacement of Palestinians. This must stop. There must be thorough, independent and transparent investigations. Those responsible must be held to account. ohchr.org/en/press-brief…

On average, one woman and one girl in #Gaza have been killed every hour over the past 19 months. We continue to call for an immediate ceasefire, immediate humanitarian access, and the release of all hostages: unwo.men/WARs50VY8SC

Over 28,000 women and girls are estimated to have been killed in #Gaza over the past 19 months. Thousands were mothers, leaving behind children, families, and communities devastated. Lives lost too soon. The level of pain defies imagination. Learn more unwo.men/f1Wv50VVkmU

Time for feminist spring cleaning! What are you throwing out? 🗑️

“Today marks two months of siege on the people of #Gaza. It is a siege on children, women, older people and ordinary men. They are collectively punished for being born and living in Gaza, something not of their making. The State of Israel must lift the siege and allow a flow of basic supplies. The hostages must be released. With every additional day, the siege will silently kill more children and women in addition to those killed by bombardements. It’s time to show we haven’t completely lost our humanity.” — @UNLazzarini

Today marks two months of siege on the people of #Gaza. It is a siege on children, women, older people & ordinary men. They are collectively punished for being born & living in Gaza, something not of their making. The State of Israel must lift the siege + allow a flow of basic supplies. The hostages must be released. With every additional day, the siege will silently kill more children & women in addition to those killed by bombardements. It’s time to show we haven’t completely lost our humanity.

A horrifying and massive attack on Kyiv and other cities overnight. Our condolences to the victims as we pledge our continued support to Ukraine. Russian attacks and atrocities must be brought to an end and a just and lasting peace ensured.