Valentine Mangez
@valmangez.bsky.social
Consul- General of Belgium in Sao Paulo, Diplomat, mother of 3, chocolate-lover, Brusseleir - my views
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🇧🇪 Belgium welcomes the #UNGA confirmation of Alexander De Croo as UNDP Administrator. As a steadfast partner, we value the broad support for his leadership and look forward to advancing global, sustainable & inclusive development together. 🌍
November 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🇧🇪 Belgium welcomes the #UNGA confirmation of Alexander De Croo as UNDP Administrator. As a steadfast partner, we value the broad support for his leadership and look forward to advancing global, sustainable & inclusive development together. 🌍
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✊ On #HumanRightsDay, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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December 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
✊ On #HumanRightsDay, Belgium reaffirms its strong commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights worldwide.
Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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Human rights remain a core priority of Belgium’s foreign policy. #StandUp4HumanRights
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I was honoured to be received by President Lula and discuss our strategic EU-Brazil relations.
Brazil has always been a firm defender of multilateralism and international law.
The EU and Brazil see eye to eye on this. This is why our partnership can flourish as it does.
Brazil has always been a firm defender of multilateralism and international law.
The EU and Brazil see eye to eye on this. This is why our partnership can flourish as it does.
September 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I was honoured to be received by President Lula and discuss our strategic EU-Brazil relations.
Brazil has always been a firm defender of multilateralism and international law.
The EU and Brazil see eye to eye on this. This is why our partnership can flourish as it does.
Brazil has always been a firm defender of multilateralism and international law.
The EU and Brazil see eye to eye on this. This is why our partnership can flourish as it does.
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📍#UNGA80
🇧🇪🇺🇳 The High-Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly opens under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”.
Belgium joins to reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism & solidarity.
🔗Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
🇧🇪🇺🇳 The High-Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly opens under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”.
Belgium joins to reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism & solidarity.
🔗Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
September 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📍#UNGA80
🇧🇪🇺🇳 The High-Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly opens under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”.
Belgium joins to reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism & solidarity.
🔗Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
🇧🇪🇺🇳 The High-Level Week of the 80th UN General Assembly opens under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”.
Belgium joins to reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism & solidarity.
🔗Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
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🇧🇪 Belgium congratulates Mines Advisory Group on winning the 2025 #HiltonPrize, a recognition of its relentless efforts in humanitarian mine action.
Belgium is proud to be a longstanding donor to Mines Advisory Group.
🔗https://www.maginternational.org/
Belgium is proud to be a longstanding donor to Mines Advisory Group.
🔗https://www.maginternational.org/
August 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
🇧🇪 Belgium congratulates Mines Advisory Group on winning the 2025 #HiltonPrize, a recognition of its relentless efforts in humanitarian mine action.
Belgium is proud to be a longstanding donor to Mines Advisory Group.
🔗https://www.maginternational.org/
Belgium is proud to be a longstanding donor to Mines Advisory Group.
🔗https://www.maginternational.org/
Since the Russian invasion, the Ukrainians are fighting, every day, for freedom, territorial integrity and independance.
We stand by Ukraine as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
Today, we joined the Ukrainian community in #SaoPaulo to underline our support. #ukraineindependanceday
We stand by Ukraine as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
Today, we joined the Ukrainian community in #SaoPaulo to underline our support. #ukraineindependanceday
August 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Since the Russian invasion, the Ukrainians are fighting, every day, for freedom, territorial integrity and independance.
We stand by Ukraine as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
Today, we joined the Ukrainian community in #SaoPaulo to underline our support. #ukraineindependanceday
We stand by Ukraine as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
Today, we joined the Ukrainian community in #SaoPaulo to underline our support. #ukraineindependanceday
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Today is Ukraine’s Independence Day.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
August 24, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Today is Ukraine’s Independence Day.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
We celebrate a nation and its people who are bravely resisting Russia’s war of aggression.
For their freedom. Their peaceful future.
We stand by them for as long as it takes for a just and lasting peace.
With Ukraine, unwaveringly.
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2024 became the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers and 2025 is on track to be even worse.
Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we commemorate along with UN OCHA all humanitarian aid workers that have tragically lost their lives whilst performing their duties.
Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we commemorate along with UN OCHA all humanitarian aid workers that have tragically lost their lives whilst performing their duties.
August 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
2024 became the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers and 2025 is on track to be even worse.
Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we commemorate along with UN OCHA all humanitarian aid workers that have tragically lost their lives whilst performing their duties.
Today on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we commemorate along with UN OCHA all humanitarian aid workers that have tragically lost their lives whilst performing their duties.
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🚪✉️ As cópias das cartas de acreditação foram oficialmente entregues.
Temos o prazer de anunciar a chegada do novo embaixador da Bélgica em Brasília: Chris Hoornaert! 🇧🇪✨
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Temos o prazer de anunciar a chegada do novo embaixador da Bélgica em Brasília: Chris Hoornaert! 🇧🇪✨
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A Secretária-Geral, Embaixadora Maria Laura da Rocha, recebeu hoje cópias figuradas das cartas credenciais do novo Embaixador da Bélgica em Brasília, Chris Hoornaert. 🇧🇷🤝🇧🇪
August 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🚪✉️ As cópias das cartas de acreditação foram oficialmente entregues.
Temos o prazer de anunciar a chegada do novo embaixador da Bélgica em Brasília: Chris Hoornaert! 🇧🇪✨
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
Temos o prazer de anunciar a chegada do novo embaixador da Bélgica em Brasília: Chris Hoornaert! 🇧🇪✨
@belgiummfa.bsky.social
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Today, I'm in Washington D.C. with President Zelenskyy and European leaders.
Together, we will meet with President Trump.
We are working to end the bloodshed in Ukraine.
And achieve a just and lasting peace.
Together, we will meet with President Trump.
We are working to end the bloodshed in Ukraine.
And achieve a just and lasting peace.
August 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today, I'm in Washington D.C. with President Zelenskyy and European leaders.
Together, we will meet with President Trump.
We are working to end the bloodshed in Ukraine.
And achieve a just and lasting peace.
Together, we will meet with President Trump.
We are working to end the bloodshed in Ukraine.
And achieve a just and lasting peace.
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We must fight for democracy.
We cannot take it for granted.
Democracy is never a given, it is always a choice.
We have to choose it every day.
My speech LIVE at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit → europa.eu/!99jj3n
We cannot take it for granted.
Democracy is never a given, it is always a choice.
We have to choose it every day.
My speech LIVE at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit → europa.eu/!99jj3n
May 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We must fight for democracy.
We cannot take it for granted.
Democracy is never a given, it is always a choice.
We have to choose it every day.
My speech LIVE at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit → europa.eu/!99jj3n
We cannot take it for granted.
Democracy is never a given, it is always a choice.
We have to choose it every day.
My speech LIVE at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit → europa.eu/!99jj3n
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🇧🇪🇺🇬 Human rights are central to Belgium’s foreign policy.
Minister Maxime Prévot met with civil society organisations in Kampala, discussing key issues with human rights defenders, women’s rights and LGBTQI+ groups.
Belgium stands firm on equality and freedom for all.🤝
Minister Maxime Prévot met with civil society organisations in Kampala, discussing key issues with human rights defenders, women’s rights and LGBTQI+ groups.
Belgium stands firm on equality and freedom for all.🤝
April 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
🇧🇪🇺🇬 Human rights are central to Belgium’s foreign policy.
Minister Maxime Prévot met with civil society organisations in Kampala, discussing key issues with human rights defenders, women’s rights and LGBTQI+ groups.
Belgium stands firm on equality and freedom for all.🤝
Minister Maxime Prévot met with civil society organisations in Kampala, discussing key issues with human rights defenders, women’s rights and LGBTQI+ groups.
Belgium stands firm on equality and freedom for all.🤝
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Europe will continue to reach out to partners and maintain a strong pressure on Russia until the bloodshed ends and a just and lasting peace is achieved, on Ukraine’s terms and conditions.
April 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Europe will continue to reach out to partners and maintain a strong pressure on Russia until the bloodshed ends and a just and lasting peace is achieved, on Ukraine’s terms and conditions.
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This morning, Russian cruelty struck again, killing men, women and children in the city of Sumy.
A barbaric attack, made even more vile as people gathered peacefully to celebrate Palm Sunday.
A barbaric attack, made even more vile as people gathered peacefully to celebrate Palm Sunday.
April 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This morning, Russian cruelty struck again, killing men, women and children in the city of Sumy.
A barbaric attack, made even more vile as people gathered peacefully to celebrate Palm Sunday.
A barbaric attack, made even more vile as people gathered peacefully to celebrate Palm Sunday.
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The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide.
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
April 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The universal tariffs announced by the US are a major blow to businesses and consumers worldwide.
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
Europe is prepared to respond.
We'll always protect our interests and values.
We're also ready to engage.
And to go from confrontation to negotiation.
Full statement
→ europa.eu/!mHxFMh
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Equality is non-negotiable. ❤️️🧡💛💚💙💜
Too many LGBTIQ+ people still face discrimination, harassment, and violence.
Too many LGBTIQ+ people still face discrimination, harassment, and violence.
April 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Equality is non-negotiable. ❤️️🧡💛💚💙💜
Too many LGBTIQ+ people still face discrimination, harassment, and violence.
Too many LGBTIQ+ people still face discrimination, harassment, and violence.
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✊ On today's #FightRacism day, we stand in solidarity with the victims of racial discrimination.
Belgium unequivocally condemns and rejects all forms of racism, hate speech and incitement to hatred or violence, both online and offline.
Belgium unequivocally condemns and rejects all forms of racism, hate speech and incitement to hatred or violence, both online and offline.
March 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
✊ On today's #FightRacism day, we stand in solidarity with the victims of racial discrimination.
Belgium unequivocally condemns and rejects all forms of racism, hate speech and incitement to hatred or violence, both online and offline.
Belgium unequivocally condemns and rejects all forms of racism, hate speech and incitement to hatred or violence, both online and offline.
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⛑️Through #BFAST, 4 patients are being transferred from North Macedonia to Belgium for specialized care following the fire in a night club.
Our hospitals and medical teams are ready to welcome them and provide them with the best possible treatment.
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Our hospitals and medical teams are ready to welcome them and provide them with the best possible treatment.
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March 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
⛑️Through #BFAST, 4 patients are being transferred from North Macedonia to Belgium for specialized care following the fire in a night club.
Our hospitals and medical teams are ready to welcome them and provide them with the best possible treatment.
⤵️
Our hospitals and medical teams are ready to welcome them and provide them with the best possible treatment.
⤵️
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Belgium warmly welcomes the #MarshallIslands to the family of nations supporting the #OttawaConvention, banning development and use of anti-personnel mines. Together, we fight against weapons that inflict heinous wounds and that don’t distinguish between combatants and civilians.
March 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Belgium warmly welcomes the #MarshallIslands to the family of nations supporting the #OttawaConvention, banning development and use of anti-personnel mines. Together, we fight against weapons that inflict heinous wounds and that don’t distinguish between combatants and civilians.
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Consulesas-gerais driblam machismo e conciliam maternidade para chegar à elite da diplomacia
Consulesas-gerais driblam machismo e conciliam maternidade para chegar à elite da diplomacia
Pesquisas apontam que mulheres são sub-representadas em cargos de liderança na carreira em relações exteriores
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March 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Consulesas-gerais driblam machismo e conciliam maternidade para chegar à elite da diplomacia
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This is the most momentous and dangerous time for Europe.
And we are ready to step up.
Today, ahead of the European Council meeting, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu presented the ReArm Europe Plan, a bold initiative to mobilise up to €800 billion for European security ↓
And we are ready to step up.
Today, ahead of the European Council meeting, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu presented the ReArm Europe Plan, a bold initiative to mobilise up to €800 billion for European security ↓
March 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
This is the most momentous and dangerous time for Europe.
And we are ready to step up.
Today, ahead of the European Council meeting, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu presented the ReArm Europe Plan, a bold initiative to mobilise up to €800 billion for European security ↓
And we are ready to step up.
Today, ahead of the European Council meeting, President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu presented the ReArm Europe Plan, a bold initiative to mobilise up to €800 billion for European security ↓
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🇺🇦🇪🇺🇧🇪 Belgium and Europe stand as one with Ukraine and the Ukrainians.
February 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
🇺🇦🇪🇺🇧🇪 Belgium and Europe stand as one with Ukraine and the Ukrainians.
We wish all our colleagues and business leaders an excellent economic mission ! As we recently saw during the economic mission in #Brazil, those missions are unique opportunities to strenghten partnerships, scientific cooperation and business opportunities. #BEmissionIND #BEM #BEforeigntradeagency
🇧🇪🇮🇳 From 1 to 8 March, HRH Princess Astrid will lead a Belgian Economic Mission to #India.
Business leaders and government representatives from both countries will join her.
📲 Follow along via #BEmissionIND
🔗 Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
Business leaders and government representatives from both countries will join her.
📲 Follow along via #BEmissionIND
🔗 Read more: diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/belg...
February 27, 2025 at 11:31 PM
We wish all our colleagues and business leaders an excellent economic mission ! As we recently saw during the economic mission in #Brazil, those missions are unique opportunities to strenghten partnerships, scientific cooperation and business opportunities. #BEmissionIND #BEM #BEforeigntradeagency
3 years later, neither the facts nor international law changed: Ukraine was invaded and is defending its territorial integrity. Together with the Consuls-general of the EU, we recalled our unwavering support in Sao Paulo. Belgium #standswithUkraine @belgiummfa.bsky.social @belgiumineu.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
3 years later, neither the facts nor international law changed: Ukraine was invaded and is defending its territorial integrity. Together with the Consuls-general of the EU, we recalled our unwavering support in Sao Paulo. Belgium #standswithUkraine @belgiummfa.bsky.social @belgiumineu.bsky.social