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01. Jul 2026Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Beijing, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Icelandic Day at the 4th China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum

Icelandic green energy sector was highlighted at the 4th China-Europe Energy Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum in Chengdu. Ambassador Thorir Ibsen and Deputy Head of Mission Inga Dora Petursdottir were joined by officials from the China National Energy Administration and Sichuan Energy Bureau, representatives from Arctic Green Energy, Carbon Recycling International and their respective Chinese partners and some other 80 participants at the special Icelandic Day session of the forum.

29. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on Belarus

29 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on Belarus Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 29 June 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report, which confirms that Belarus continues to systematically violate human rights and perpetrate total suppression of freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association. 850 political prisoners remain detained and politically motivated arrests continue

29. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID on oral update of the SR on Burundi

29 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID on oral update of the SR on Burundi Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Interactive Dialogue on oral update of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 29 June 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the latest update and continued efforts to monitor the human rights situation in Burundi

29. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - EID on oral update of the CoI on North and South Kivu Provinces in the DRC

29 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - EID on oral update of the CoI on North and South Kivu Provinces in the DRC Human Rights Council - 62nd session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on oral updates of the Commission of Inquiry on North and South Kivu Provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 29 June 2026 Mr President, I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries.

26. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID on High Commissioner report on Venezuela

26 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID on High Commissioner report on Venezuela Human Rights Council - 62nd session Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner report on Venezuela Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 26 June 2026 Mr Vice-President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We express our full solidarity with regard to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela. We thank the High Commissioner for this update and reiterate our strong support for the work of your Office

25. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - JST - ID of the OHCHR on the impact of anti-personnel mines on the full enjoyment of all human rights

25 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - JST - ID of the OHCHR on the impact of anti-personnel mines on the full enjoyment of all human rights Human Rights Council - 62nd session Joint Statement during the ID of the OHCHR on the impact of anti-personnel mines on the full enjoyment of all human rights 26 June 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the core group of the resolution 58/22, namely Algeria, Croatia, Mozambique, Peru, South Africa, the United Kingdom and Vanuatu. This statement has been endorsed by XX countries

25. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on judges and lawyers

25 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on judges and lawyers Human Rights Council - 62nd session Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on judges and lawyers Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 June 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her comprehensive report, which provides a valuable basis for today’s discussion and offers practical guidance to States. A strong, independent judiciary is essential to any democratic society governed by the rule of law

25. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons

25 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 25 June 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report and for continued engagement on the protection of internally displaced persons. Internally displaced persons are disproportionately affected by violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law

25. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty

25 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 June 2026 President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and his dedicated efforts throughout his term within the mandate. Comprehensive and rights-based approaches are integral to effectively reducing poverty

24. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women (Panel 1)

24 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women (Panel 1) Human Rights Council - 62nd session Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 1: Domestic violence against women and girls Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 24 June I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states. We would like to thank all the panellists for their insightful contributions. For far too many people, the home remains the most dangerous place

24. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights (Panel 2)

24 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights (Panel 2) Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights (Panel 2) Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 24 June 2026 Thank you Chair, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. The International Day of Women in Diplomacy underscores that sustainable peace requires women’s full, equal and meaningful participation at all levels of decision-making. Despite existing frameworks, progress remains uneven, and systemic barriers continue to constrain women’s leadership in peace and security processes

24. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls

24 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on Discrimination against Women and Girls Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 24 June 2026 President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Working Group for shining a light on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the conditions under which women and girls exercise their human rights.

23. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - JST - Freedom Online Coalition Joint Statement

23 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - JST - Freedom Online Coalition Joint Statement Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association (FoAA) FOC Joint Statement (extended version) 23 June 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 42 members of the Freedom Online Coalition.

23. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - JST - Core Group on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association

23 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - JST - Core Group on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Statement on behalf of the Core Group of the Resolution on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association 23 June 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the cross-regional Core Group of the resolution on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association - Chile, Iceland, Indonesia, Lithuania, Maldives and my country Czech Republic. Madam Special Rapporteur,

23. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with Working Group on transnational corporations

23 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with Working Group on transnational corporations Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on transnational corporations Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 23 June 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Working Group for its reports

23. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association

23 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Statement delivered by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States June 23 2026 Thank you, Mr. President. I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states and thank the Special Rapporteur for her report

22. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on violence against women and girls

22 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on violence against women and girls Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. 22 June 2026 President, The Nordic-Baltic states take note of the Special Rapporteur’s latest report. Mothers – in all their diversity– often face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination as well as physical, psychological and economic violence, including SGBV

22. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking

22 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking (on the report “Child trafficking in the context of statelessness, migration and forced displacement”) Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 June 2026 President, The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for her report on child trafficking in the context of statelessness, migration and forced displacement. The Special Rapporteur points out that globally, one in three trafficked persons is a child. An estimated 4

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement: SPLOS 35th meeting

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: SPLOS 35th meeting Statement by Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir, Deputy Director General, Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs SPLOS 35th meeting, 17 June 2024 President, Allow me, once again, to warmly congratulate you and other members of the bureau and to thank you for your work. Iceland further thanks DOALOS colleagues for the excellent Secretariat services provided; for this and other meetings as well as for the capacity building it carries out

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 - ID with the SR on climate change

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 - ID with the SR on climate change Human Rights Council - 62nd session Interactive Dialogue with SR on climate change Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 June 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report on States’ human rights obligations in transforming food systems to mitigate and adapt to climate change and address its impacts. We trust that effective climate action requires a comprehensive food systems approach across the full food value chain with the aim to minimise emissions and harm caused to ecosystems and local communities

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - JST - Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - JST - Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Joint Statement by the Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI delivered by Iceland 18 June 2026 President, I am honoured to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the members of the Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity*

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 statement - Annual panel on adverse impacts of climate change

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 statement - Annual panel on adverse impacts of climate change Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Item 3: Annual panel on adverse impacts of climate change Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 June 2026 Mr. President, Distinguished Panelists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. The importance of urgent global action on climate change cannot be denied

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with IE on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with IE on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States June 18, 2026 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states and reiterate our strong support for the mandate of the Independent Expert. We thank for the report examining the distinct and intersecting forms of violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, bisexual and queer women

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with SR on summary executions

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with SR on summary executions Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on summary executions Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 18 June 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his comprehensive report. The report clearly shows that the death penalty inflicts severe physical and psychological suffering that may amount to torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on the right to education

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on the right to education Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the right to education Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 17 June 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and for bringing attention to the important role of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in realizing the right to education. We welcome the report's focus on the aims of education and on how education systems can better prepare learners for the opportunities and challenges they face today

18. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on freedom of expression

18 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on freedom of expression Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 17 June 2026 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic States thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and dedicated work over the past six years. We reiterate our strong support for the mandate

17. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement: ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment

17 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment Statement delivered by Mr. Jonas Haraldsson, Humanitarian Director, at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Iceland 2026 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment and ECOSOC Meeting on the Transition from Relief to Development 17 June, 2026 Mr. Chair, Let me begin by thanking you for the very relevant programme we have this week, the interesting high-level panels and side events

17. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - JST - ID with the SR on the right to health

17 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - JST - ID with the SR on the right to health Human Rights Council - 62nd Session Joint Statement delivered by Indonesia during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health 17 June 2026 Mr. Vice President, I have the honour to deliver this Joint Statement on behalf of a group of more than 60 countries

17. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on the right to health

17 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on the right to health Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 17 June 2026 President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and reaffirm our strong commitment to the right to health for all, without discrimination. We welcome the report's focus on dignity as a cornerstone of the right to health

17. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioners’ annual report

17 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioners’ annual report Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioners’ annual report Statement delivered by Iceland 16 June 2026 President, High Commissioner Persistent challenges continue to impact the human rights landscape. Inequality is on the rise globally, and human rights are under attack as highlighted by the High Commissioner’s presentation yesterday. Civic space continues to shrink, with systematic repression of CSOs, journalists, political opponents, lawyers and migrants, including in Tunisia, Uganda, Türkiye and the Russian Federation

17. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - Iceland statement - ID with the COI on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

17 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - Iceland statement - ID with the COI on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem and in Israel Statement delivered by Iceland 15 June 2026 President, The Commission’s latest report documents serious and flagrant violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law within its mandate.

15. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC62 - JST - ID with the COI on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

15 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC62 - JST - ID with the COI on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council - 62th Session Interactive Dialogue with the COI on the Occupied Palestinian Territory Joint Statement on the violations of human rights of Palestinian prisoners and detainees 15 June 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross‑regional group of countries. The treatment of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in the Occupied Palestinian Territory violates International Human Rights Law

14. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

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

14 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on the report of the SR on the situation of human rights in Eritrea Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 15 June 2026 President, The Nordic-Baltic states thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and voice our support for further renewal of the mandate.

14. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on oral update of FFM for the Sudan

14 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on oral update of FFM for the Sudan Human Rights Council – 62nd Session Item 2: Enhanced ID on oral update of FFM for the Sudan Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 15 June 2026 President, The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Fact-Finding Mission for its important update and commend its continued efforts under extremely challenging circumstances. The situation in Sudan remains catastrophic. The ongoing conflict has triggered widespread civilian suffering, economic collapse and mass displacement

11. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement: Security Council - Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East

11 June 2026 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: Security Council - Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council 10169th Meeting (resumed), Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East: Mediation and Dialogue for Lasting Peace 10 June 2026 Mr

11. Jun 2026Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement: Security Council - Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East

11 June 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: Security Council - Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council 10169th Meeting (resumed), Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East: Mediation and Dialogue for Lasting Peace 10 June 2026 Mr