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Lena Skoglund

Counsellor For Emerging Technologies at Embassy Of Sweden
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Lena Skoglund, a seasoned diplomat and international relations expert, brings extensive experience in human rights, international law, and European Union affairs, with a Master's degree in International Law and Politics from Uppsala University.
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Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency
  • Swedish Native or bilingual proficiency
Skills
  • Human Rights
  • International Relations
  • Diplomacy
  • International Law
  • European Union
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Lena Skoglund is a seasoned diplomat and international relations expert based in Washington, D.C. She holds a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from Uppsala University and a Master of Science (MSc) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, with a focus on International Law, Human Rights, and International Politics. Throughout her career, Lena has worked with various international organizations, including the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations in New York, the Embassy of Sweden in the United States, and the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union.

Credentials

  • Leadership in Emerging Technology: Security Strategy & Risk
    Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education
    May, 2024
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

  • Embassy Of Sweden
    • Counsellor For Emerging Technologies
  • Embassy of Sweden in USA
    • Washington DC
    • Counsellor, Political Affairs
      • Aug 2023 - Present
      • Washington DC

      Following US domestic and foreign policy, promoting Sweden-US relations

  • Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Natio...
    • New York, United States
    • Head of Political and Security Policy Unit
      • Aug 2020 - Aug 2023
      • New York, United States

      Head of the Unit in charge of political affairs and security policy and the Swedish UN Mission. The unit consisted of 14-16 diplomats, experts as well as military and justice attachés.

  • Regeringskansliet, Utrikesdepartementet
    • Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
    • Advisor/Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Politic...
      • Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
      • Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

      Special Asisstant/Advisor first to the Political Director and then to the Minister - prepared and participated in various trips and meetings, briefed on policy issues, presented questions for decision etc.

  • Permanent Representation of Sweden to the Europ...
    • Région de Bruxelles , Belgique
    • Delegate European Neighbourhood Policy, Middle East, Counter Terrorism
      • Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
      • Région de Bruxelles , Belgique
  • Consulate General of Sweden
    • Jerusalem
    • Consul, Political Affairs, Human Rights
      • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
      • Jerusalem
  • Regeringskansliet, Utrikesdepartementet
    • Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
    • PSC Coordinator/Deputy European Correspondant
      • Aug 2012 - Sep 2013
      • Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  • Sweden in EU
    • Brussels, belgium
    • Relex Counsellor, Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU
      • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
      • Brussels, belgium
  • Regeringskansliet, Utrikesdepartementet
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Desk Officer for the DRC, Rwanda and human rights, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
      • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

    • Desk Officer, Department for Human Rights and International Law
      • Dec 2008 - Jan 2010

      In charge of e.g. coordinating Human RIghts Council negotiations, EU statements in relation to human rights violations, Swedish presidency of EU Human Rights Working Party and dialogues with the AU and certain like-minded countries.

  • London School of Economics
    • London
    • Research Associate
      • Aug 2008 - Jan 2009
      • London
  • UN OHCHR
    • Intern
      • 2008 - 2008

Education

  • 2003 - 2008
    Uppsala University
  • 2008 - 2008
    London School of Economics and Political Science
  • 2003 - 2008
    Uppsala universitet
  • 2006 - 2007
    University of Toronto Faculty of Law
  • 2001 - 2003
    G��teborgs universitet
  • 2001 - 2003
    Göteborgs universitet / University of Gothenburg
  • European Diplomatic Programme

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