Speakers

Annelie Börjesson has been engaged in UNA-Sweden, a civils society organization and a peoples’ movement that brings both organizations and individual members together, for 16 years at all levels. These levels of involvement include the local chapters, the regional chapters, the national board, and as President for the organization. She has held the Presidential position since 2018, and has been very active and appreciated throughout her engagement in UNA-Sweden. Ms. Börjesson holds a Master of Science in Communication, a Bachelor of Arts in Pedagogy, and has also studied English, French and Russian at advanced levels – skills that have been valuable in her work for the UN movement. Ms. Börjesson is especially devoted to the rights of girls and women, education, and the 2030 Agenda and Our Common Agenda. In regards to UNA-Sweden, she is well versed in the history and broader range of activities that encompass it. She is a true friend of the United Nations and multilateralism and has an excellent global (the UN system, embassies, parliaments, diplomats, academia, other organizations) which is useful in many contexts.