Rakel Anna Karin Eneström (born 17 November 1961) is a Swedish diplomat who has been serving as the Swedish Permanent Representative to the United Nations, having presented her credentials on 6 January 2020. She had been Deputy Permanent Representative since 2019 a 2022.

Early life and education Eneström earned a Master of Laws degree from the University of Uppsala.

Career Previously in her career, Eneström served as Representative to the Political and Security Committee at the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the European Union in Brussels.

Eneström was Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan in 2009 after having served as Ambassador to those countries in 2007.

Other activities International Gender Champions (IGC), MemberMembers International Gender Champions (IGC). International Peace Institute (IPI), Member of the International Advisory CouncilInternational Advisory Council International Peace Institute (IPI).

See also Sweden and the United Nations

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