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04. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on Adequate Housing

04 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on Adequate Housing Human Rights Council - 61st Session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 4 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. I would like to express our appreciation to the Special Rapporteur for his report

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC6 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on freedom of religion or belief

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC6 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on freedom of religion or belief Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 3 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 3 March 2026 Thank you, Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Special Rapporteur, We thank you for your comprehensive report and for its inclusive approach

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR in the field of cultural rights

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR in the field of cultural rights Human Rights Council 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the SR in the field of cultural rights Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report. As highlighted in the report, cultural rights – protecting identities, values and ways of life – are important to the field of nature conservation and vice versa

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Torture free trade

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Torture free trade Human Rights Council - 61 Session Item 3: ID with Special Rapporteur on torture Joint Statement on torture free trade Delivered by Mongolia 2 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour of delivering this message on behalf of the Global Alliance for Torture-free Trade. The prohibition of torture and other forms of ill-treatment is one of the strongest and most universally recognized rules in international law.

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on situation of human rights defenders

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on situation of human rights defenders Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 3 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on situation of human rights defenders Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 3 March 2026 President, The Nordic-Baltic states thank Special Rapporteur Lawlor for her last report. Special Rapporteur, In line with your recommendations, we highlight the need to ensure that responses to violations of international human rights law are not dependent on geography or political alignment.

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on torture

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on torture Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States March 2nd 2026 Special Rapporteur, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. At the outset, I want to acknowledge that this marks the final interactive dialogue of your mandate. We commend your steadfast and tireless dedication and efforts to amplify the voices of survivors and that you are leaving a lasting mark on the global fight against torture and ill-treatment

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Item 2: Importance of multilateral human rights cooperation

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Item 2: Importance of multilateral human rights cooperation Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Debate item 2 – Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary General Joint Statement on importance of multilateral human rights cooperation 2 March 2026 Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of a core group consisting of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Albania, Chile, Kenya and Kyrgyzstan, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of 88 States, representing all five regional groups

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 2: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 2 March 2026 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for his latest update, once again painting a harrowing picture of the global human rights landscape. At a time of escalating global conflicts and crisis, and deteriorating respect for international law and institutions, defending and revitalising multilateralism is not optional - it is imperative

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Situation of human rights of women and girls in Afganistan

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Situation of human rights of women and girls in Afganistan Human Rights Council - 61 Session EID on SR report and OHCHR report on Afghanistan/General debate item 2 Joint Statement on situation of human rights of women and girls in Afganistan delivered by Colombia 2 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross‑regional group of 56 countries to express our grave concern at the continued deterioration in the human rights situation of women and girls in Afghanistan.

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Item 2: General Debate

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Item 2: General Debate Human Rights Council - 61 Session Item 2: Annual report of the UN High Commissioner for the Human Rights and report of the Office of the High Commissioner and the UN Secretary-General EU Statement 2 March 2026 Mister President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania * and Republic of Moldova, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. We thank the High Commissioner for his oral update and all the reports submitted to this session

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - The human rights situation in Ethiopia

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - The human rights situation in Ethiopia Human Rights Council - 61 Session General Debate Item 2 Joint Statement on the human rights situation in Ethiopia Delivered by the European Union 2 March 2026 Mr. Chair, I am making this statement on behalf of a group of 41 countries. We appreciate Ethiopia’s continued engagement with UN human rights mechanisms, including its constructive participation in the review by the Committee on the Rights of the Child and in the 4th UPR cycle, and look forward to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue

27. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

27 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council 61st Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 February 2026 President, On behalf of the Nordic Baltic States, I thank the High Commissioner and the Commission for their report on the situation of human rights in South Sudan.

27. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar

27 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Human Rights Council 61st Session Item 2: ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic‑Baltic States (NB8) 27 February 2026 Thank you, President. On behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, I want to thank the High Commissioner for his update and for continuing to draw attention to the deepening human rights crisis in Myanmar. Widespread violence and grave human rights violations and abuses persist across the country

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan Human Rights Council 61st Session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic‑Baltic States (NB8) 26 February 2026 Thank you, President. I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. The FFM report entitled, Sudan: Hallmarks of Genocide in El Fasher, documents that RSF, in October last year, committed serious violations of IHL and international human rights law, amounting to international crimes

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on SR report on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on SR report on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan UN Human Rights Council – 61st Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of Denmark, Estonia Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 26 February 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the High Commissioner and the Special Rapporteur for their reports. We share the concern of the Special Rapporteur regarding women’s access to health services

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory

26 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Statement delivered by Iceland High Commissioner, We support your call for accountability and justice for gross violations and abuses in the occupied territories of Palestine, including acts that may amount to war crimes and other atrocity crimes. Palestinians continue to live under extraordinarily difficult conditions. In Gaza, basic human needs for food and shelter are not being met and this is compounded by the collapse of healthcare and the destruction of essential infrastructure

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Statement delivered by Iceland High Commissioner, We support your call for accountability and justice for gross violations and abuses in the occupied territories of Palestine, including acts that may amount to war crimes and other atrocity crimes.

25. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine

25 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine HRC61: Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine Ministerial Side Event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine Delivered by H. E. Mr

25. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine

25 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine HRC61: Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine Ministerial Side Event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine Delivered by H. E. Mr

24. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Mannréttindaráð SÞ, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine

24 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine HRC61 - High Level Segment Ministerial Side Event "When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine" Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 24 February 2026 Thank you Chair,

24. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Mannréttindaráð SÞ, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine

24 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine HRC61 - High Level Segment Ministerial Side Event "When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine" Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 24 February 2026 Thank you Chair,

23. Feb 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other, Speeches and Articles

HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

23 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland The United Nations Human Rights Council High Level Segment Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 23 February 2026 Madam Vice-President, One year ago, I stood in this Council for the first time. Iceland had just taken its seat on the Human Rights Council, and I dared to be hopeful. Hopeful that when I returned, I would speak of a year that turned to a path of peace and progress

23. Feb 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other, Speeches and Articles

HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

23 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland The United Nations Human Rights Council High Level Segment Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 23 February 2026 Madam Vice-President, One year ago, I stood in this Council for the first time. Iceland had just taken its seat on the Human Rights Council, and I dared to be hopeful. Hopeful that when I returned, I would speak of a year that turned to a path of peace and progress

23. Feb 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel

23 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel Human Rights Council 61st Session Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel Statement delivered by H. E. Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 23 February 2026 Mr

09. Feb 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

Sudan - NB8 Statement - ID on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher

09 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Sudan - NB8 Statement - ID on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan Statement by Iceland, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 9 February 2026 Mr. President, On behalf of The Nordic and Baltic statesI thank the OHCHR for itsoral update on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher.

30. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis

30 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis Friday 30 January, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, On behalf of the Troika - composed of Bolivia, Ghana and my own country, Iceland - it is a great privilege to present the draft report of the UPR Working Group distributed under the reference A/HRC/62/15. During the interactive dialogue with Saint Kitts and Nevis, held on 27 January 2025, 67 delegations delivered their statements, and ten delegations sent advance questions

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Sao Tome and Principe

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Sao Tome and Principe UPR 51 - Sao Tome and Principe Tuesday 27 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Sao Tome and Principe and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Kitts and Nevis

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Kitts and Nevis UPR 51 - Saint Kitts and Nevis Tuesday 27 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Saint Kitts and Nevis and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Georgia

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Georgia UPR 51 - Georgia Monday 26 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Georgia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Australia

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Australia UPR 51 - Australia Monday 26 January, 09:30-12:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Australia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Austria

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Austria UPR 51 - Austria Friday 23 January 2026, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Austria and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Oman

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Oman UPR 51 - Oman Thursday 22 January 2026, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Oman and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

28. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Lucia

28 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Saint Lucia UPR51 - Saint Lucia Thursday 22 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Saint Lucia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nepal

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nepal UPR 51 - Nepal Wednesday 21 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Nepal and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nauru

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nauru UPR 51 - Nauru Tuesday 20 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. Vice-President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Nauru and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Lebanon

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Lebanon UPR 51 - Lebanon Monday 19 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Lebanon and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Rwanda

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Rwanda UPR 51 - Rwanda Wednesday 21 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Rwanda and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Introduction to L1. as orally revised

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Introduction to L1. as orally revised 39th Special Session at the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran Introduction to L1. as orally revised Mr

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Mauritania

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Mauritania UPR 51 - Mauritania Tuesday 20 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Mauritania and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

27. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Micronesia

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Micronesia UPR 51 - The Federal States of Micronesia Monday 19 January, 09:00-12:30 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Federal States of Micronesia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

23. Jan 2026Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - NB8 statement

23 January 2026 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - NB8 statement 39th special session of the Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement delivered by H. E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, Mr

23. Jan 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Core Group Statement

23 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - 39th Special Session on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran - Core Group Statement 39th special session of the human rights council to address the deteriorating human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement delivered by H. E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ms

08. Jan 2026Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Statements, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC - NB8 statement - Intersessional Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine

08 January 2026 / Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC - NB8 statement - Intersessional Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine UN Human Rights Council Intersessional Interactive Dialogue on Ukraine 16th December 2025 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States Chair, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the High Commissioner for the substantive briefing. We welcome the international efforts and Ukraine’s firm commitment to find a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, which cannot be negotiated without Ukraine

14. Nov 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

38th HRC special session on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher - NB8 statement

14 November 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva 38th HRC special session on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher - NB8 statement STATEMENT 38th special session of the Human Rights Council on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan Statement delivered by Ambassador Mr. Tormod C. ENDRESEN, Permanent Representative of Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden Check against delivery 14 November 2025 President,

14. Nov 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR50 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Croatia

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