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08. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights

08 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 8 March 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Our countries attach great importance to the promotion of all human rights, including the rights for each person - to access, participate and contribute to cultural life in society without discrimination.

07. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on the Sudan

07 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on the Sudan Human Rights Council – 49th session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the Sudan Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 7 March 2022 Sweden has the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update. Madam/Mr President, The situation for human rights in Sudan has deteriorated since the last time we met in this format

04. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka

04 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue on the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 4 March 2022 I have the honour of making this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for her update, noting with regret the limited progress made on Council resolution 46/1. We welcome the release on bail of Prevention of Terrorism Act prisoners, including Ahnaf Jazeem and Hejaaz Hizbullah, but remain concerned about others still in custody

28. Feb 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming

28 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Human Rights Council – 49th session Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 February 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We welcome this discussion and give our full support to securing universal participation in the entire UN system, including the Human Rights Council.

28. Feb 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - HLS statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

28 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - HLS statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland Human Rights Council – 49th session High-Level Segment Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, H. E. Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir 28

22. Feb 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC46 - NB8 statement - Annual High-Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming

22 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Annual High-Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 46th session Annual High-Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming The state of play in the fight against racism and discrimination 20 years after the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Plan of Action and the exacerbating effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on these efforts 22 February 2021 Statement by the Nordic and Baltic Countries Madam President, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

16. Feb 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Item 3 - General Debate (Focus: Safety of journalists)

16 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Item 3 - General Debate (Focus: Safety of journalists) Human Rights Council – 49th session Item 3 - General Debate (Focus: Safety of journalists) Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 16 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We thank the OHCHR for the reports. The Nordic Baltic countries condemn all forms of violence, online and offline, against journalists and other media workers, including women journalists and media workers

09. Nov 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - All NB8 statements

09 November 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - All NB8 statements The Nordic-Baltic states enjoy close cooperation in the United Nations Human Rights Council and increasingly join their efforts and take turns delivering statements on behalf of the group. The 48th regular session of the Human Rights Council took place from September to October 2021. Iceland was party to 30 joint statements on the status of human rights in specific countries and on thematic issues regarding human rights

07. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 9: General Debate

07 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 9: General Debate Human Rights Council – 48th session Item 9: General Debate on technical assistance and capacity-building Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 7 October 2021 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries; Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) for its valuable cooperation with states and all other relevant stakeholders to strengthen national frameworks to promote and protect human rights. We call on all States to fully cooperate with the Office

07. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Fact Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Libya

07 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Fact Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Libya Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Fact Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Libya Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 7 October 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Libya, with thousands of civilians being killed and injured, in enforced disappearances, torture and other ill-treatment, in arbitrary arrest and detention, and in sexual and gender-based violence.

06. Oct 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - The situation of human rights in Cambodia

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - The situation of human rights in Cambodia 48th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia 6 October 2021 Joint Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries [Check against delivery] Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his written report. While there have been some positive developments, the human rights situation in Cambodia remains concerning

06. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Central African Republic (CAR)

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Central African Republic (CAR) Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with Independent Expert on Central African Republic (CAR) Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 October 2021 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We want to highlight findings in the report issued jointly by the UN Human Rights Office and MINUSCA, the UN Mission, which documents an increase in violations and abuses of human rights in the Central African Republic.

06. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 October 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome Ms. Dyfan’s report and her efforts to produce it, under difficult circumstances

06. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - HC report on Sudan

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - HC report on Sudan Human Rights Council – 48th session Enhanced interactive dialogue on HC report on Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 October 2021 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the report and welcome the Transitional Government’s strong efforts and commitment to peace, democracy, and human rights under difficult conditions. We remain concerned about the continued violence, particularly in the marginalized areas of Sudan

05. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner's report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai

05 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner's report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai Human Rights Council – 48th session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 5 October 2021 I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Thank you, Madam High Commissioner, for your report on the situation of human rights in the DRC and to the Team of International Experts on the situation in Kasai for their final report.

05. Oct 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - On racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

05 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - On racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance UN Human Rights Council - 48th session Item 9: General Debate 5 October 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries [Check against delivery] Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. The Nordic-Baltic countries are committed to combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

04. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 8: General debate

04 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 8: General debate Human Rights Council – 48th session Item 8: General Debate follow-up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 4 October 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Estonia.

29. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests

29 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests Human Rights Council – 48th session Panel discussion on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We thank the distinguished panellists for their contributions to this important discussion.

29. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Secretary-General's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights

29 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Secretary-General's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Assistant Secretary-General for presenting the annual report on allegations of intimidation and reprisals.

28. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Half-day panel discussion on deepening inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic

28 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Half-day panel discussion on deepening inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 48th session Half-day panel discussion on deepening inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic (HRC RES. 45/14) Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. As extreme poverty is rising for the first time in over 20 years, there is an urgent need for revitalized efforts on the SDGs in this “Decade of Action”

28. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - “The situation of human rights of indigenous peoples facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on the right to participation”

28 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - “The situation of human rights of indigenous peoples facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on the right to participation” Human Rights Council – 48th session Annual half-day panel discussion on the rights of indigenous peoples on the theme “The situation of human rights of indigenous peoples facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on the right to participation” Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 September 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states.

28. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)

28 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 September 2021 I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We appreciate the valuable work of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and welcome its annual report. The report raises important issues with regards to the rights of the Indigenous Peoples

27. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - The rights of indigenous peoples

27 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - The rights of indigenous peoples Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 27 September 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark together with Greenland. Protection of indigenous territories is central for indigenous peoples’ recovery from COVID. It promotes food security and sustainable livelihoods, and increases resilience in the face of future pandemics

27. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement -Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective

27 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement -Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective Human Rights Council – 48th session Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective 27 September 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Norway.

24. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC58 - NB8 statement - Oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus

24 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC58 - NB8 statement - Oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue on the interim oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 24 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We welcome the update and express our strong support for the mandate. No issue touched in the report should be left without proper attention as human rights situation in Belarus continues to deteriorate

24. Sep 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID on oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus

24 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID on oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus UN Human Rights Council, 48th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue on the interim oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement delivered by Iceland (Check against delivery) Thank you Madame President, and thank you to the High Commissioner for her oral update. The situation in Belarus remains alarming as Lukashenko’s regime continues to disregard the human rights of the Belarusian people. Repression of political activists, human rights defenders, athletes, and others who dare to express their view, must stop

23. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Burundi

23 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Burundi Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with Commission of Inquiry on Burundi Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 September 2021 I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway].

23. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

23 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The Commission of Inquiry has our unwavering support. Over the past year, the human rights situation continued to worsen for many Syrians

23. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

23 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 September 2021 I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway]. Violence and insecurity are the fundamental obstacles to improving the human rights situation in South Sudan. We welcome progress in implementing the Peace Agreement, such as opening the Transitional National legislature, but the pace is too slow

22. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 satement - High Commissioner’s written update on Myanmar

22 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 satement - High Commissioner’s written update on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner’s written update on Myanmar Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We strongly support the work of the High Commissioner and her office, and thank for the written update. The Nordic-Baltic countries continue to condemn the military coup in the strongest terms

22. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar

22 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 September 2021 Thank you, President. I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his update on the deeply concerning situation in Myanmar

21. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances

21 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Working Group for the report on their activities as well as its thematic focus on transnational transfers. Enforced disappearance is a serious violation of human rights and no circumstances may be invoked to justify it

20. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

20 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 20 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Working Group for presenting the report on its activities in 2020 and commend it for continuing its work under the difficult circumstances of the pandemic.

17. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations

17 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue on the rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations on the 20th anniversary of UNSC resolution 1325 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 17 September 2021 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. The Women, Peace and Security agenda reaffirms that ensuring women and girls' protection and participation in conflict and post-conflict situations is innately linked to respect for their rights.

16. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID w special rapporteur on truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence

16 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID w special rapporteur on truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with the special rapporteur on truth, justice, reparation andguarantees of non-recurrence Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 16 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. Mr. Special Rapporteur, We would like to thank you for your report and hard work you have done in this field

14. Sep 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID on report of the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen

14 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID on report of the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen Iceland delivered a joint statement on the behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states in the Human Rights Council on 14 September on the situation in Yemen. Human Rights Council 48th session Interactive dialogue on the report of the Group of Eminent Experts on Yemen 14 September 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries [Check against delivery] Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries.

13. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar

13 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue on report of Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 13 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We welcome the report of the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar. We reiterate our strong support for its mandate

26. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

26 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Human Rights Council 47th session Working Group on discrimination against women and girls – Report on “Women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health rights in crisis” Nordic-Baltic Intervention delivered by Denmark I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Crises, conflicts and humanitarian emergencies have dire consequences for all affected, but particularly for women and girls. But human rights do not end, when crisis strikes

25. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID w Secretary General’s Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide

25 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID w Secretary General’s Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Interactive dialogue with the Secretary General’s Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide Intervention by Denmark, on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden [Check against delivery] I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. We welcome Special Advisor Nderitu on her first visit to the Human Rights Council and reaffirm our firm commitment to atrocity prevention and our full support to her Office.

25. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - SR on the Human Rights of internally displaced persons

25 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - SR on the Human Rights of internally displaced persons Human Rights Council 47th Session Forty-Item 3 – Interactive Dialogue. Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs) Nordic-Baltic statement I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Thank you to Special Rapporteur Cecilia Jimenez-Damary for the report and briefing

24. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

24 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Human Rights Council 47th session Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Mr Victor Madrigal-Borloz Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Sweden 24 June 2021 Madame Chair, Mr Independent Expert, Human rights must be universally enjoyed by everyone irrespective of sexual orientation or gender identity. We, the Nordic Baltic states, have repeatedly stated so and we continue to stand by this contention. But what does it mean?

24. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Education

24 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Education UN Human Rights Council 47th Session, Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Education 24. 7. 2021 Statement by Nordic – Baltic Countries Madame President, I have the honor to address on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland

23. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants

23 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants Human Rights Council 47th session Item 3 Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants 23 June 2021 Intervention by the Nordic and Baltic States Speaker: H. E. Ms Anna Jardfelt, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the UN in Geneva Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden]

23. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement -

23 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Human Rights Council 47th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to health 23 June 2021 Nordic-Baltic Intervention by H. E. Ambassador Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Estonia Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia

22. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - Panel on multisectoral prevention of and response, including the global response, to female genital mutilation

22 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Panel on multisectoral prevention of and response, including the global response, to female genital mutilation High-level panel discussion on the multisectoral prevention of and response, including the global response, to female genital mutilation Madam President, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Norway]. We welcome this important – and timely – panel discussion

21. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID on annual report of the High Commissioner

21 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID on annual report of the High Commissioner Item 2 – Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner 21 June 2020 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madam President. We thank the High Commissioner for her report and for her tireless efforts and of her office. Madam President, At the outset we would like to underline our regret over Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, a Council of Europe treaty on combatting all forms of violence against women

21. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - High Commissioners report on State response to pandemics

21 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - High Commissioners report on State response to pandemics Human Rights Council 47th Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioners report on State response to pandemics 21 June 2021 Nordic-Baltic Intervention by H. E. Ambassador Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Estonia Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia

16. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

16 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 14th session Intersessional Roundtable on possible steps to enhance the participation of indigenous peoples’ representatives and institutions in meeting of the Human Rights Council on issues affecting them 16 July 2021 NB8-statement Madame Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Estonia, Denmark together with Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

12. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID on High Commissioner’s report on systemic racism

12 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID on High Commissioner’s report on systemic racism UN Human Rights Council 2021 Forty-seventh session Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner’s report on systemic racism (A/HRC/47/53) Statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries 12 July 2021 Madame President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries [Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark]. Let me begin by re-affirming our strong commitment to combating all forms of racism. We strongly condemn systemic racism and racially motivated violence

12. Jul 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC47 - NB8 statement - Annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building

12 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building The United Nations Human Rights Council, 47th Session Annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building on the theme “Technical cooperation to advance the right to education and ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all” (Human Rights Council resolutions 18/18 and 45/32) 12 July 2021 Statement by the Nordic and Baltic countries I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic- Baltic countries.