At #HRC60, Germany condemns reprisals in the strongest terms. They undermine Human Rights & the UN system, which cannot function without civil society participation. We express utmost concern about the many individual cases documented in the report of the Secretary-General.

At #HRC60’s Item 4 debate, Germany underlined urgent crises. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which must end & the alarming humanitarian situation in Gaza. We call for: 🔹an immediate ceasefire 🔹the release of all hostages 🔹a rapid scale-up of humanitarian aid

Civil society must be free – not silenced. At #HCR60, Germany is deeply concerned by Nicaragua’s constitutional reform and urges respect for fundamental freedoms. We regret Nicaragua’s continued disengagement from this Council and other UN mechanisms.

How can e-commerce unlock growth in Africa's largest economy? At the #PublicForum, WTO Ambassador Carmen Heidecke moderated a high-level panel co-organised by Nigeria and Germany on Nigeria's e-commerce strategy - exploring opportunities & challenges in building digital trade. @bmz.de

At #HRC60, the Core Group 🇧🇷🇦🇹🇱🇮🇩🇪 on the right to privacy welcomed the OHCHR report mandated by our resolution. In a fast-developing digital world, protecting privacy online & offline is more important than ever – making it necessary to pool efforts & take concrete action.

Germany stands with Least Developed Countries on their path to sustainable trade. At the EIF Global Forum in Geneva, Director for Trade at the Development Ministry Zeitler reaffirmed this commitment and announced Germany’s role as donor coordinator for EIF Phase Three. @wto.org @bmz.de

Human rights at the core of multilateralism. Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, reaffirming Germany’s commitment to protecting and advancing Human Rights for all. Looking forward to continuing this close cooperation. 🇩🇪🤝🇺🇳

Strong trade for sustainable development. Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan – great to see each other again, this time at the Palais des Nations. Looking forward to deepening cooperation with UNCTAD on fair & sustainable global trade. @unctad.bsky.social

At #HRC60, 🇪🇸 & 🇩🇪 expressed strong support for the Special Rapporteur on Water and the water-energy nexus. Amb. Leendertse highlighted how governance reform & just energy transitions can strengthen the Human Right to water.💧 @umweltministerium.de @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org

💧Tech can drive progress – but never at the expense of #HumanRights. At #HRC60, Amb. Antje Leendertse stressed that innovation in water–energy systems carries risks that must be carefully weighed. 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇸 call for safe, fair & affordable access to water and sanitation for all.

Germany thanks Qatar and all OIC & GCC members for initiating today’s urgent debate. One thing is clear: we urge that everything possible be done now to achieve a permanent ceasefire & to ensure that the people of Gaza receive the desperately needed humanitarian assistance. #HRC60

H.E. Amb. Antje Leendertse @genf.diplo.de shares that while necessary, technological progress carries #HumanRights & environmental risks that must be carefully weighed. Ahead of 2026 #UNWaterConference, she stresses need to keep rights to water & sanitation high on the agenda.

#Live now! Join this #HRC60 side event discussing intersections between the human right to #water & energy systems, rethinking governance systems & how energy transitions can be leveraged to strengthen the right to water. @genf.diplo.de ▶️ tiny.cc/HRC60WaterEnergy 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7Ph...

At #HRC60, Germany welcomed the High Commissioner’s report on intersex persons. We fully agree: everyone is entitled to protection & the fulfilment of Human Rights. We are committed to improving the Human Rights situation of intersex people, who still face discrimination daily.

Germany & WTO Ambassador Heidecke welcome the first-ever WTO deal on environmental sustainability. 🐟 The new Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies is a major step in the fight against overfishing and proof that WTO can deliver. Multilateralism is more than ever needed. @bmleh.de @wto.org

On the annual report of the High Commissioner at #HRC60, Germany condemned Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. Russia must end the killing! We also raised our deep concerns about the suffering in Gaza. ⤵️

Our common goal: a world where no human being is treated as a commodity, neither child nor adult. At #HRC60, Germany renewed its commitment to end child labour and contemporary forms of slavery. @ungeneva.bsky.social

⚽ Sports. Crowds. Power. How football was used as propaganda under the Nazis and why this history matters today. A powerful reminder that sport is never “just a game.” 📍 Palais des Nations, Salle des Pas Perdus 🗓️ On view until Friday @ungeneva.bsky.social @worldjewishcong.bsky.social

Germany strongly condemns the ongoing atrocities in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo,from massacres against civilians & sexual and gender-based violence to hate speech. Ending impunity is key: a swift Commission of Inquiry is needed. #HRC60 @ungeneva.bsky.social

Antisemitism endangers the very fabric of our societies. The exhibition "Sports, Crowds, Power: Football under the Nazis" shows how even sport was misused to spread hate & division. On display this week at the Palais des Nations during #HRC60. Visit & carry its lessons forward.

At #HRC60, Germany reaffirmed its support for the Afghan People. We strongly condemn the systematic discrimination of women & girls by the Taliban. Afghanistan has ratified CEDAW, these obligations must be fulfilled. There must be accountability for Human Rights violations.

Team Germany is ready for today's start of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva. Over the coming weeks, let's reaffirm: Human Rights are universal and must be upheld everywhere. #HRC60

Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with UNHCR High Commissioner Filippo Grandi today. As top donor and major host country, Germany remains committed to supporting refugees, internally displaced, and stateless people - and to actively backing the UNHCR in its work on the ground. @unhcr.org

A warm welcome from Ambassador Antje Leendertse to Ambassador of Luxembourg Anne Goedert. Great to meet new colleagues in Geneva – looking forward to strengthening multilateral cooperation. 🇱🇺🇩🇪🇺🇳 @luingeneva.bsky.social @annegoedert.bsky.social

Ambassador Leendertse met with ICRC President Spoljaric Egger today. An excellent first exchange since returning to Geneva – looking forward to strengthening cooperation on the ICRC’s unique mandate to protect lives, uphold dignity & alleviate suffering worldwide. @icrc.org

Humane migration solutions require strong partnerships. Today, Ambassador Antje Leendertse met with IOM Director-General Amy Pope, reaffirming Germany’s strong cooperation with IOM in supporting people on the move and strengthening multilateral cooperation. @iomchief.iom.int @iom.int

Ambassador Leendertse warmly welcomed Ambassador Iyer to the German Mission today, as both have just started their assignments in Geneva. Looking forward to closely collaborating on our shared priorities! 🇬🇧🇺🇳🇩🇪

Ambassador Antje Leendertse was pleased to meet WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala today. Together with WTO Ambassador Carmen Heidecke, we look forward to strengthening cooperation on global trade and reinforcing our commitment to multilateralism. @wto.org

Ambassador Antje Leendertse welcomes State Secretary for Development Cooperation Niels Annen to Geneva. Multilateralism is key to tackle global challenges and work towards development and social justice worldwide. @bmz.de @nielsannen.bsky.social

German industry backs the WTO! WTO Ambassador Heidecke, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce and @wto.org discussed with about 200 participants the importance of multilateralism, international cooperation & trade policy for strengthening global trade.

#Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. We have repeatedly called on the Israeli government to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in #Gaza. 2/2

We are shocked by the killing of several journalists, rescue workers, and other civilians in an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Hospital in #Gaza. This attack must be investigated. 1/2

Every day, the people of #Ukraine demonstrate courage & strength. We stand firmly by their side. Only 🇺🇦 can decide on Ukraine’s borders & future. We must ensure that this will never happen under duress, and we will continue to put pressure on #Russia to end the war. @aussenminister.diplo.de​

Today we join Ukraine in celebrating its Independence Day. In Geneva & beyond, we are with you for as long as it takes. #StandWithUkraine️ 🇪🇺🇺🇦

Germany is providing an additional €5 million to support UNHCR’s work in Ukraine. Together with High Commissioner Grandi, Ambassador Gillhoff reaffirmed our longstanding partnership with UNHCR to protect and assist those most affected by the war. #StandWithUkraine @unhcr.org @filippograndi.unhcr.org

Protecting humanitarian workers means protecting civilians. On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we joined the commemoration of all humanitarian personnel with @ifrc.org – honoring those who risk their lives to help others. We call to uphold humanity & respect International Humanitarian Law.

Bilateral meets multilateral!🇨🇭 Great to welcome interns from our Embassy in Bern to Geneva, where they learned about the key role in multilateral diplomacy and the work of the @wto.org & other international bodies. Interested in an internship yourself? 👉 is.gd/JkAT3R

#INC5 showed strong will for a Global Plastics Treaty. Gaps remain – from small islands hit hardest by pollution to states tied to oil & plastics – but so does the determination to reach a global pact. 🇩🇪&🇪🇺keep working to secure a treaty that truly protects people &the planet. @umweltministerium.de

Negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty are in full swing in Geneva. Ambassador Gillhoff met with State Secretary Flasbarth, Head of Department Kracht & the German delegation to discuss the progress on ending plastic pollution. #INC5 #PlasticsTreaty @umweltministerium.de @bmz.de

Germany pledged additional 13 million euros to support the ICRC's protection, prevention and cooperation efforts across Europe - including important aid for Ukraine. This renewed commitment was signed today by ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger & Ambassador Nikola Gillhoff. @icrc.org

Two days of Inter-Parliamentary Union shaped by solidarity, multilateral dialogue & international cooperation – with a strong focus on women in parliament. Joined by President of the @bundestag.de Julia Klöckner, President of the @bundesrat.bsky.social Anke Rehlinger & Ambassador Nikola Gillhoff.

In Geneva at the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Germany – represented by President of the Bundestag Klöckner & President of the Bundesrat Rehlinger – stands firmly with Ukraine, walking out with likeminded during the Russian upper chamber’s speech. #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦 @bundesrat.bsky.social @bundestag.de

Germany is proud to support WHO helping those most in need. Ambassador Nikola Gillhoff and Executive Director of the WHO Health Emergencies Programme Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu signing an agreement for additional 3 Mio € of support to WHO's life saving work in Gaza. @who.int

No one should face violence or discrimination for who they are. Ambassador Nikola Gillhoff met with UN Independent Expert on SOGI Graeme Reid to reaffirm Germany’s support for his renewed mandate to protect the rights of LGBTIQ+ persons.

Meet our interns on #WorldYouthSkillsDay! From diplomacy and Human Rights to trade and labour - they bring new perspectives, curiosity & commitment to shaping a better future. 🌍💼 Feeling inspired? Apply here 👉 bit.ly/3NkV98f #WYSD2025

💧 The Geneva Water Community meeting offered valuable exchanges on strengthening global cooperation in the water sector. Representing Germany – a key supporter of the UN System-wide Strategy on Water and Sanitation – Amb. Gillhoff emphasized the importance of collective action.

A powerful recognition of leadership in global health. Ambassador Nikola Gillhoff was honoured to receive the "The World Together" Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of former Chancellor Dr Angela Merkel - in recognition of her advocacy for the Pandemic Agreement. @who.int @bmg-bund.bsky.social

What does the work of the Conference on Disarmament look like? Today, our interns had the chance to raise their questions to the DPR of the German Mission to the CD here in Geneva – a great exchange on current disarmament challenges & Germany’s role in global arms control.

The missing link in AI for Good – Why peace matters? Together with Ambassador Gillhoff, OHCHR’s Innovation Hub & the CyberPeace Institute, we explore how AI, data & tech impact Human Rights & humanitarian assistance – and why responsible AI is important for global stability.

Looking back: #HRC59 has come to a close. Thank you to all partners for the constructive cooperation and a special thanks to our dedicated team for their tireless commitment to advancing Human Rights. Together, we will continue to stand up for their full realization!