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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Belarus

03 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Belarus Belarus 50th Session of the UPR Working Group Monday 3 November, 09:00-12:30 Speaking time: 70 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 98 of 106) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Belarus and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Liberia

03 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Liberia Liberia Thursday 3 November, 14:30-18:00 Speaking time: 95 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 6 of 81) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Liberia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

HRC60 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/60/L.20/Rev 1: Preventable maternal mortality and morbidity

07 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/60/L. 20/Rev 1: Preventable maternal mortality and morbidity Human Rights Council – 60th Session Explanation of vote during adoption of resolution L. 20/Rev 1 (oral rev) Preventable maternal mortality and morbidity and human rights Amendment pertaining to language on bodily autonomy A/HRC/60/L

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

HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L.12: Question of the death penalty

07 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L. 12: Question of the death penalty Human Rights Council – 60th Session General Comment on draft resolution L. 12 Question of the death penalty Statement delivered by Iceland 7 October 2025 Mr

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

HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L.8: SR on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking

07 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L. 8: SR on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking Human Rights Council – 60th Session General Comment on draft resolution L. 8 Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking Statement delivered by Iceland 7 October 2025 Mr

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

HRC60 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/60/L.23: Situation of human rights in the Russian Federation

07 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/60/L. 23: Situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Human Rights Council – 60th Session Explanation of vote on draft resolution L. 23 Situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Statement by Iceland 7 October 2025 Mr

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

HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L.38/Rev.1: Sea-level rise and its effects

07 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L. 38/Rev. 1: Sea-level rise and its effects Human Rights Council – 60th Session General comment on draft resolution L

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

UNHCR Executive Committee 76th session - Iceland statement

07 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UNHCR Executive Committee 76th session - Iceland statement United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 76th session of the Executive Committee Statement by Iceland 6-8 October 2025 Mr. Chairman, High Commissioner, Excellencies, distinguished delegates. Iceland aligns itself with the statement of Denmark on behalf of likeminded states delivered yesterday

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

HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L.9: Situation of human rights in Afghanistan

06 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L. 9: Situation of human rights in Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 60th Session General comment on draft resolution L. 9 The Situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement by Iceland 6 October 2025 Mr

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

HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L.13: Situation of human rights in Burundi

06 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/60/L. 13: Situation of human rights in Burundi Human Rights Council – 60th Session General comment on draft resolution L. 13 Situation of human rights in Burundi Statement by Iceland 6 October 2025 Mr

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

HRC60 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/60/L.5: The Right to Development

06 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/60/L. 5: The Right to Development Human Rights Council – 60th Session Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland during adoption of draft resolution L. 5 The Right to Development Statement delivered by Iceland 6 October 2025 Mr

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

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 10: General debate

03 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 10: General debate Human Rights Council – 60th session Item 10: General Debate Statement by Iceland 3 October 2025 Mr. President, Human rights are at the core of Iceland’s foreign policy, and we greatly value the work of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to promote and protect them worldwide. At a time of growing pushbacks against democracy and fundamental freedoms, this work has never been more important

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on HC report on Lybia

02 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on HC report on Lybia UN Human Rights Council 60th Session – Item 10 Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Technical Cooperation in Libya Statement by Nordic and Baltic States Geneva, 2 October 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the Office of the High Commissioner for their valuable work in providing technical assistance and capacity-building to Libya

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w HC on Haiti

02 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w HC on Haiti Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on oral update on Haiti (with participation of human rights expert) Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states, 2 October 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the High Commissioner for the update. We remain gravely concerned by reports of ongoing and escalating human rights violations and abuses in Haiti

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on Somalia

02 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on Somalia Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Somalia Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 2 October 2025 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We remain deeply concerned about human rights violations and the humanitarian situation in Somalia

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement

01 October 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 9: Enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner and the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement 1 October 2025 Statement by Sweden on the behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Speaker: H. E. Mr Magnus Hellgren, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the UN in Geneva Mr

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - Annual duscussion on the integration of a gender perspective

30 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - Annual duscussion on the integration of a gender perspective UN Human Rights Council 60th session Annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its mechanisms Theme: Strengthening gender perspectives in transitional justice processes Nordic-Baltic Statement Geneva, 30 September 2025 Mr. President! I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. Let me begin by thanking the esteemed panelists for sharing their valuable insights on strengthening gender perspectives in transitional justice processes

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

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 8: General debate

30 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 8: General debate Human Rights Council – 60th session Item 8: General Debate Statement by Iceland September 2025 Mr. President, Today, as the foundations of our international system are tested and we witness an alarming global pushback against human rights and democratic values, solidarity within the international community is vital

29. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 7: General debate

29 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 7: General debate Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 7: Human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories Statement delivered by Iceland Mr. President, Iceland reiterates that issues dealt with under Agenda Item Seven should rather be discussed under other agenda items. This Council must, however, discuss the appalling human rights situation of Palestinians, most notably due to the Israeli relentless and unjustifiable military operations in Gaza

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - HC oral update on Ukraine

26 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - HC oral update on Ukraine 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 10 Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine 3 October 2025 Joint statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia H. E. Ms Baiba Braže I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States

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

HRC60 - JST - Promotion of Universality of the Standing Invitations to Special Procedures

25 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Promotion of Universality of the Standing Invitations to Special Procedures Joint Statement on the Promotion of Universality of the Standing Invitations to Special Procedures 60th session of the Human Rights Council Item 5. Human rights bodies and mechanisms General debate 25 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of countries. We, the States subscribing to this statement and representing different regional and legal traditions, are united by our decision to extend standing invitations to special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council and our commitment to honour them

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

HRC60 - JST - GoF Special procedures

25 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - GoF Special procedures JST GOF SPECIAL PROCEDURES Item 5: General debate on human rights bodies and mechanisms Thursday 25 September 2025, 10:00 – 13:00 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of several States members of the Group of Friends of Special Procedures and a cross-regional group of countries. We reiterate our strong support for the Special Procedures, which are a fundamental pillar of the international human rights system and an essential mechanism of the Human Rights Council, providing an independent voice to the human rights debate.

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - Annual panel discussion on the rights of Indigenous Peoples

24 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - Annual panel discussion on the rights of Indigenous Peoples 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 3: Annual panel discussion on the rights of Indigenous Peoples “Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the context of a just transition to sustainable energy systems, including in relation to critical minerals” Joint statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all panellists for their insightful presentations.

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples

23 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Statement by Denmark together with Greenland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Denmark together with Greenland.

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

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 4 General debate

23 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 4 General debate Human Rights Council - 60th Session Item 4 Statement by Iceland 23 September 2025 Mr. President, Iceland reaffirms the urgent responsibility of this Council to confront grave and escalating human rights violations wherever they occur. The most serious abuses are too often committed in situations of war and armed conflict, where civilians – particularly women and children – continue to bear the heaviest burden

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on HC report on Nicaragua

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on HC report on Nicaragua 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council Situation of human rights in Nicaragua - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Statement delivered by H. E Ambassador Riia Salsa-Audiffren on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 22 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the High Commissioner and his Office for its comprehensive report, which sadly leaves no room for indifference

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w the FFM on Venezuela

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w the FFM on Venezuela Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 2: Interactive dialogue with the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela 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 22 September 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States

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

HRC60 - JST - FFM on Venezuela

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - FFM on Venezuela JOINT STATEMENT FACT FINDING MISSION - VENEZUELA 22 september 2025 Thank you Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of Colombia and a group of countries and to thank the International Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela for its update, whose work is essential to document allegations and support victims. We express our deep concern over the growing number of people deprived of liberty in Venezuela for political reasons

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report on DPRK

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report on DPRK UN Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 4 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on HC report on DPRK Nordic-Baltic Statement by H. E. Ambassador Darius Staniulis Geneva, 22 September 2025 Thank you, Mr

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation

22 September 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Human Rights Council – 60thsession Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 22 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak for the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur and express our strong support for the continuation of the mandate. We are gravely concerned by the worsening human rights situation in the Russian Federation and the further expansive use of repressive tools

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Human Rights Council – 60thsession Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 22 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak for the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur and express our strong support for the continuation of the mandate. We are gravely concerned by the worsening human rights situation in the Russian Federation and the further expansive use of repressive tools

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

HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine

19 September 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 60th Session Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Delivered by the Kingdom of Denmark on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 19 September 2025 Mr. President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine’. At the heart of international human rights law lies an absolute prohibition of torture under all circumstances without exception

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

HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 60th Session Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Delivered by the Kingdom of Denmark on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 19 September 2025 Mr. President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine’. At the heart of international human rights law lies an absolute prohibition of torture under all circumstances without exception

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

HRC60 - JST - Transnational repression

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Transnational repression HRC60: Item 3 General Debate Joint Statement I make this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries. We express our grave concern about the growing trend of transnational repression as a threat to human rights. Transnational repression affects human rights defenders, journalists, media workers, dissidents, and persons belonging to religious minorities and diaspora communities, among others

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on Belarus

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on Belarus 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania H. E. Kęstutis Budrys 19 September 2025 Thank you, Mr

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Burundi

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Burundi Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 September 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his valuable reporting. We remain deeply concerned that he continues to be denied access to the country

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

HRC60 - JST - Vaccinations and immunization

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Vaccinations and immunization 60th Session of the Human Rights Council Joint Statement at the General Debate under Agenda Item 3 (18 September 2025) Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of a group of countries. Immunization is a critical part of the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, a key component of primary health care, and essential to achieving universal health coverage and SDG 3

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

HRC60 - JST - Cultural rights of persons with disabilities

18 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Cultural rights of persons with disabilities HRC60: Joint statement on Cultural rights of persons with disabilities Delivered by Italy - co sponsored by Cyprus, Iraq and Mexico I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries which includes 144 States.

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

HRC60 - JST - Human rights in care and support systems

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Human rights in care and support systems 60th Session of the Human Rights Council General Debate item 3 18th September 15:00m in Room Assembly Hall JST HUMAN RIGHTS IN CARE AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of Chile, Iceland, Mexico, Spain and a cross regional group of countries. Two years ago through resolution 54/6, the Human Rights Council recognised care and support not merely as social or economic issues, but as fundamental elements to the realization of human rights and sustainable development, dignity and equality

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

HRC60 - Iceland JST - International Equal Pay Day

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland JST - International Equal Pay Day Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 3: General Debate Joint Statement by Iceland on behalf of group of countries commemorating International Equal Pay Day Mr. President, I take the floor on behalf of a group of countries to commemorate this year’s International Equal Pay Day, designated as a day of observance in 2019 by the United Nations General Assembly. International Equal Pay Day is an opportunity to highlight progress achieved in closing the gender pay gap and to further support equal pay for work of equal value

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w OHCHR on right to privacy

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w OHCHR on right to privacy 60th session of the Human Rights Council Geneva, 18 September 2025 Interactive Dialogue with the OHCHR on the right to privacy Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on SG report on climate change

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on SG report on climate change Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General’s synthesis report on climate change Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 18 September 2025 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Secretary-General for his report, outlining applicable human rights frameworks to help guide a just transition

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

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on arbitrary detention

17 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on arbitrary detention Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on arbitrary detention Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 17 September 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states. We thank the Working Group for its latest report and acknowledge its critical mandate and determined efforts towards addressing the serious issue of arbitrary detention

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 1: Urgent debate on the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025 Statement delivered by the EU 16 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, the Republic of Moldova, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway align themselves with this statement. The EU expresses its condemnation of the airstrikes on 9 September in Doha

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 1: Urgent debate on the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025 Statement by Iceland 16 September 2025 Mr. President, Excellencies, Iceland unequivocally condemns the Israeli airstrike in Doha on 9 September. This represents a clear violation of international law and of the sovereignty of Qatar

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HRC60 - JST - Climate action and environmental protection

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Climate action and environmental protection JST on human rights, climate action, and environmental protection Human rights, climate action, and environmental protection are deeply interconnected. Addressing these challenges requires a human rights-based, gender-responsive, and intersectional approach. We recall Human Rights Council’s resolution 48/13 and General Assembly Resolution 76/300, which recognize the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, essential for the enjoyment of other human rights such as life, health, food, water and housing

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HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on enforced disappearances

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on enforced disappearances Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 2 - Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on Enforced Disappearances 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 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

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HRC60 - NB8 statement - Panel on Youth and Human Rights

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - Panel on Youth and Human Rights Human Rights Council 60th session Item 3: Biennial Panel on Youth and Human Rights Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of youth delegates from Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 16 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of youth delegates from the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the panellists for their highly relevant remarks and insights. Today, I represent the youth of our region, united in commitment to human rights and peace

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HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on slavery

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on slavery 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with SR on slavery Statement delivered by H. E Ambassador Riia Salsa-Audiffren on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 16 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his latest report which provides crucial insights into the ongoing challenges related to eliminating the worst forms of child labour

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HRC60 - JST - On safe drinking water and sanitation

15 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - On safe drinking water and sanitation 60th session of the Human Rights Council Joint Statement Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 15 September 2025 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of a group of countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report