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Yuriko Backes

@Yuriko_Backes wrld.org
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)
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Yuriko Backes 1w
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

The author wrote that wars continued to rage and women remained subject to sexual violence, exclusion and marginalisation in decision-making. They said implementing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda was essential, citing women’s unequal participation in peace processes and continued impunity for sexual and gender-based violence as alarming realities.

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Yuriko Backes 2w
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

The author stated that he received with deep sadness the news of the train accident in Spain and expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and those affected. He also noted that Luxembourg expressed its solidarity with Spain and the Spanish people. https://t.co/1uvPkubxyM #España #solidaridad #tragedia #ES #LU (translated)

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Yuriko Backes 2w
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

The post marked UN Day by citing Eleanor Roosevelt’s view that peace required people not only to talk and believe in it, but also to work towards it.

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Yuriko Backes 4w
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

The author wrote that the history of the Second World War showed how valuable, and how vulnerable, freedom, democracy and human rights could be when intolerance and dictatorship prevailed. They said such horrors must never happen again and that everyone had a responsibility to prevent them. https://t.co/z89dRAMLdz #Liberté #Démocratie #DroitsHumains #LU (translated)

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Yuriko Backes Oct 1
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

The author said they had spoken at the Bloomberg Luxembourg Investment Summit 2026 about the growing need to invest in defence and the defence industrial and technological base. They wrote that the war in Ukraine showed warfare was evolving faster than bureaucracy and said adaptation was needed. https://t.co/02aNX8f3O0 #Defence #Investment #Warfare #LU #UA

Yuriko Backes Sep 21
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

Today marks the International Day of Peace. Luxembourg will continue to invest in peace, by promoting multilateralism, dialogue and full, equal and meaningful participation of women at all levels. A commitment symbolized by the
famous "Knotted Gun", a gift from 🇱🇺 to the @UN. https://t.co/LgRrhCMUSQ #InternationalDayofPeace #Multilateralism #WomenInLeadership #LU

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Yuriko Backes Sep 15
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

On #DemocracyDay, we reaffirm our commitment to a society where everyone can participate, is respected & can make a contribution. In a time of geopolitical upheaval, wars & conflicts, we must strengthen our democracy against external threats, to preserve our freedoms & peace. https://t.co/Ha3IHvesIP #DemocracyDay #Freedom #Participation #Nospecificcountrycodesarereferencedinthetweet.

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Yuriko Backes Sep 11
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

25 years later. Sometimes it feels like yesterday, but a quarter century has passed since the 9/11 attacks. A day that changed the city that I love & the lives of so many people, forever. Never forget. Hate can never win. Solidarity, compassion, unity & love must always prevail. https://t.co/J9SL2YFv0H #NeverForget #911Anniversary #Unity #US

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Yuriko Backes Sep 8
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

Today, I participated in a virtual meeting of the 🇺🇦 Ukraine Defence Contact Group under German & UK leadership. The coordination of our collective effort in support of Ukraine & the translation of financial commitments into delivery of equipment are vital for Ukraine’s success! https://t.co/GkKbMHydPE #Ukraine #Defence #SupportUkraine #UA #DE #GB

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Yuriko Backes May 21
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

RT @UN: “Being who you are should never be a crime.” — On Sunday’s International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, @antoni… #IDAHOT #LGBTQ #LoveIsLove #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

Yuriko Backes May 21
Luxembourgish diplomat and politician (born 1970)

RT @Defense_lu: Investing in our defence – a necessary response in a challenging context Over the next three years, Luxembourg's defence i… #Defense #Luxembourg #Security #LU