As an active and responsible member of the United Nations, Latvia has contributed to key UN bodies such as the Human Rights Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. Latvia’s expertise is represented at the International Law Commission and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Latvia ensures active participation of civil society and youth in decision-making processes at home and advocates for transparency and openness at the United Nations. Latvia has invested in establishment of the UN Youth Delegate Program.
Latvia has been a provider of development cooperation over the last 20 years. In its global action, Latvia has been focusing on good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, gender equality, and environmental sustainability.
In addition to its commitment to deliver on Sustainable Development Goals at home, Latvia has also engaged in global efforts fostering climate action, digital transformation and quality education.
Latvia has built expertise in using smart solutions in water, forest and agriculture management. It contributes its experience to working towards sustainable solutions for access to clean water and combatting marine pollution.
Gender equality and women’s empowerment has been a longstanding priority for Latvia in international organizations and development cooperation. We have shown our commitment to shaping and enforcing global standards and policies through our elected membership to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women and the Executive Board of UN WOMEN. As a country with a high percentage of women as IT professionals and scientists, we focus on digital empowerment for women globally.
