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09. 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 the Independent Expert on the Central African Republic

09 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID w the Independent Expert on the Central African Republic Human Rights Council 47th session Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Central African Republic on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 9 July 2021 Madame President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his ongoing efforts to underline human rights concerns in the Central African Republic (CAR) and we remain supportive of OHCHR‘s human rights mandate at MINUSCA. The human rights and humanitarian situation in the CAR remains of great concern

09. 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 the OHCHR Report on Ukraine

09 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID on the OHCHR Report on Ukraine Human Rights Council 47th session Interactive Dialogue on the OHCHR Report on Ukraine Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 9 July 2021 Madame President, The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Deputy High Commissioner for the update and the report. We reiterate our strong support for the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission. We regret this spring’s military build-up by Russia along the Ukrainian border and in Crimea, as well as the continued casualties in eastern Ukraine

07. 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 - Special Rapporteur on Human Rights situation in Myanmar

07 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on Human Rights situation in Myanmar 47th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights situation in Myanmar 7 July 2021 Intervention by the Nordic – Baltic States Delivered by H. E. Amb

07. 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 HC oral update on Myanmar

07 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID on HC oral update on Myanmar ID on HC oral update on Myanmar Intervention by Sweden, on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, delivered by Sweden [Check against delivery] Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We welcome the update by the High Commissioner on Myanmar and echo the concern for a deepening humanitarian emergency. We reiterate our strong condemnation of the coup in Myanmar and the military’s use of deadly violence against peaceful protestors and call for the systematic repression of civil and political rights to immediately end

07. 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 - Quadrennial Panel on Sports & Olympic Ideal

07 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Quadrennial Panel on Sports & Olympic Ideal UN Human Rights Council 47st session, 7th of July 2021 Quadrennial Panel on Sports & Olympic Ideal 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 and Baltic countries. We wish to thank the panelists for their valuable insights. In today’s focus on leveraging sport as a way to promote human rights for young people, the link to the right to health seems obvious

06. 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 - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

06 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic UN Human Rights Council 47th session, 6th of July 2021 Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Intervention by Estonia, 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 and Baltic countries.

05. 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 - Iceland statement - ID w High-Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela

05 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - Iceland statement - ID w High-Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela Interactive dialogue with the High-Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela 5 July Statement by Iceland Madame President, We thank the High Commissioner for Human Rights for her efforts when it comes to the human rights situation in Venezuela and the recent report.

05. 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 - Iceland statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on Belarus

05 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - Iceland statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on Belarus Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Belarus 5 July 2021 Statement by Iceland Thank you, madam President. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and welcome the readiness of Ms. Marin to assist the High Commissioner in her evidence-gathering and advocacy mission

03. 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 - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus

03 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus 47TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL Item 4. Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus Intervention by the Nordic – Baltic States delivered by the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Dr MANTAS ADOMĖNAS (90 sec. , 194 words) Madam President, 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

02. 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 Working Group on arbitrary detention

02 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on arbitrary detention 47th session of the Human Rights Council Geneva, 2 July 2021 Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on arbitrary detention Thank you, Madam President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country – Latvia. ] We welcome the Working Group’s continued efforts to prevent and end the practice of arbitrary detention, and thank them for presenting their latest report on arbitrary detention relating to drug policies

01. 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 promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

01 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - SR on promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression 47th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression 1 July 2021 Intervention by the Nordic – Baltic States Delivered by Sweden 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]. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her important and timely report.

01. 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 rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

01 July 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - SR on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 47th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 1 July 2021 Intervention by the Nordic – Baltic States delivered by H. E. Andrius Krivas, Ambassador of Lithuania to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva Thank you President

30. Jun 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 the right to privacy

30 June 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy 47th session of the Human Rights Council Geneva, 2 July 2021 Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Thank you, Madam President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country – Latvia. ] We thank Prof

30. Jun 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 - Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

30 June 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions 47th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions 30 June 2021 Intervention by the Nordic – Baltic States Delivered by Sweden Thank you, Madam President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries, including my own country Sweden. We warmly welcome the incoming Special Rapporteur, Mr. Morris Tidball-Binz, to his position and thank him for the update of the report by his predecessor

28. Jun 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 the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises

28 June 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises Human Rights Council, 47th session Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises 28 June 2021 Joint statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark.

28. Jun 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 - Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children

28 June 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 47th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children 28 June 2021 Nordic-Baltic Intervention 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]. We highly welcome the report of the Special Rapporteur, Ms Siobhán Mullally. Safeguarding the protection and human rights of victims of trafficking are crucial

23. Jun 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 Eritrea

23 June 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - SR on Eritrea JUNI 2021 – HRC open dialogue ERITREA (incl Tigray) I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for his update. We reiterate our grave concerns of Eritrean forces presence and continuing reports of serious human rights violations[, including arbitrary killings, SGBV, destruction of food-production, looting of humanitarian aid, mass displacement of civilians and forced returns of refugees

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - General debate-Item 10

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 10 General debate-Item 10 22 March 2021 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Central African Republic

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Central African Republic High-level ID on human rights situation in the Central African Republic 22 March 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic countries Madame President, I am honored to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his continued efforts to highlight human rights concerns in the Central African Republic. We remain thankful for OHCHR´s continued support of the human rights mandate of MINUSCA and pay tribute to the peacekeepers that lost their lives in recent months

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - human rights situation in Mali

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - human rights situation in Mali Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Mali 22 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic countries Thank you, President I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. We thank the Independent Expert, Mr. Tine, for the comprehensive report

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - human rights situation in the DRC

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - human rights situation in the DRC Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in the DRC 22 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country, Sweden.

17. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - General debate-Item 5

17 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 5 General debate-Item 5 17 March 2021 Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, Madam President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country – Latvia. We thank the Special Procedures for presenting their annual communications report, and express our sincere appreciation and support to their work, which uninterruptedly continued under the difficult circumstances caused by the pandemic and the UN liquidity crisis

12. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Commission of Inquiry on Syria

12 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Syria Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria 12 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The conflict in Syria has raged for 10 years, proving that only a political solution in line with UNSCR 2254 can lead Syria towards sustainable peace

12. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - General debate-Item 4

12 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 4 General debate-Item 4 12 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome the update on the UN involvement in Myanmar and the leadership of the Secretary-General on the process of implementing the recommendations of the Rosenthal report. The Rosenthal report, as previous reports commissioned by the Secretary-General, is central to independently reviewing UN system response to the crisis in Myanmar

12. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

12 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on Myanmar Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar 12 March 2021 Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. 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 Special Rapporteur, Mr

11. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Commission of Inquiry for South-Sudan

11 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry for South-Sudan Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry for South-Sudan 11 March 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway. The recent formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity was a major step towards restoring peace in South Sudan. We remain, however, concerned about the slow pace in implementation and urge for accelerated efforts

11. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Commission of Inquiry for Burundi

11 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry for Burundi Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry for Burundi 11 March 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway. We thank the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi for their presentation. We urge the Government of Burundi to cooperate with the Commission, to grant them full and unhindered access to the country and provide all the information necessary to fulfill their mandate

08. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Islamic Republic of Iran

08 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Islamic Republic of Iran Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran 8 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic countries Madame President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries. We welcome the report of the Special Rapporteur but regret that it is only able to identify few positive elements, such as progress on equal access to education. We note the Judiciary’s Document on Judicial Security and encourage rapid implementation

08. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict

08 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict 8 March 2021 Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 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. We thank the Special Representative for her presentation and for a comprehensive report. The Nordic and Baltic countries remain strong supporters of your mandate

08. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children

08 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children 8 March 2021 Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. 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 would like to thank the Special Representative for her important work in promoting the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children and advancing the 2030 Agenda in this regard

05. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - The situation of Human Rights Defenders

05 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - The situation of Human Rights Defenders Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders 5 March 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, Madame President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her efforts for the protection of those who daily put their lives at risk to promote and protect human rights

03. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment

03 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment 3 March 2021 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, 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 thank the Special Rapporteur for his report, and for his tireless efforts to realize the right to water and sanitation as a human right.

01. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Item 3: Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child

01 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Item 3: Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child UN Human Rights Council 46th Session Item 3: Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child The gaps and barriers affecting children: following up on commitments through the Decade of Action and delivery on the Sustainable Development Goals 1st March 2021 Nordic-Baltic Intervention by H. E. Ambassador Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Estonia Madame President, Distinguished panellists, 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

28. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - HC report on Sri Lanka

28 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - HC report on Sri Lanka Madame President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: We welcome the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Sri Lanka and share the concerns raised. Since 2015, Sri Lanka have taken important steps in strengthening democratic institutions, but recent negative developments threaten to undermine the gains achieved. Progress in transitional justice, accountability, and reconciliation is lacking, and has in some cases been reversed

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

HRC46 - Iceland statement - Item 2 General debate

26 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - Iceland statement - Item 2 General debate Item 2 – General Debate Response to Oral Update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights 26 February 2021 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madame President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for her Oral Update. We remain concerned over reports from Ethiopia of human rights violations and abuses, with the humanitarian crisis in Tigray of particular concern. We call for the full and unhindered access to the region, so relief can be brought to those in need and reports of violations and abuses investigated

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

HRC46 - Iceland statement - HC report on Belarus

26 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - Iceland statement - HC report on Belarus 46th Session of the Human Rights Council Enhanced ID on HC report on Belarus 26 February 2021 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madame President, and thank you to the High Commissioner for her report and the panelist today for their presentations. We reiterate our concerns over the use of widespread violence against peaceful demonstrators, journalists and other media workers, as well as harassment, persecution, and unlawful detention of political activists, human rights defenders and others following the recent election in Belarus. All perpetrators of human rights violations must be held accountable

25. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Yemen

25 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Yemen UN Human Rights Council 46th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Eminent Experts of Yemen, 25 February 2021 Intervention by Denmark on behalf of NB8 [check against delivery] Mme. President, I have the honor of giving this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We wish to thank the GEE for its work and for the oral update

24. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea

24 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea UN Human Rights Council 46th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, 24 February 2021 Intervention by Denmark on behalf of NB8 [check against delivery] I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for his update. We are deeply concerned about Eritrean forces in Tigray and the reported serious human rights violations in the region, committed against civilians and Eritrean refugees, including arbitrary killings, SGBV, as well as forced returns of refugees

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

HRC46 - HLS Iceland statement

24 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - HLS Iceland statement 46th Session of the Human Rights Council High-level Segment Statement by H. E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation Madame President, Excellencies, Since we last came together at the High-Level week of the Human Rights Council, humanity has been faced with the extraordinary challenge of a global pandemic

23. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Panel discussion on the question of the death penalty

23 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the question of the death penalty Human Rights Council 46th session Geneva, 23 February 2021 Biennial high-level panel discussion on the question of the death penalty Theme: the use of the death penalty, in particular with respect to whether the use of the death penalty has a deterrent effect on crime rate STATEMENT BY H. E. ANN LINDE ON BEHALF OF THE NORDIC-BALTIC STATES Madame President, I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States

19. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - General debate-Item 9

19 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 9 General debate-Item 9 19 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden. Let me begin by re-affirming our firm commitment to combat all forms of racism. The inherent dignity and equal rights of all individuals, as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights clearly states, should be self-evident

15. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Special Rapporteur on minority issues

15 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on minority issues Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minority issues 15 March 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We fully agree with the Special rapporteur that states should ensure that hate speech regulations are not used to suppress persons belonging to minorities, and equally important: Nor should such regulations be used to stifle the right to freedom of expression

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

29th Special Session of the HRC - Iceland statement - The human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar

12 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva 29th Special Session of the HRC - Iceland statement - The human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar 29th Special Session of the Human Rights Council The human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar 12 February 2021 Statement by Iceland Madame President, Iceland is deeply concerned over the situation in Myanmar. We condemn the recent military coup and the subsequent actions of the Myanmar security forces who have arbitrarily arrested and detained hundreds of people. We call for the immediate release of all civilians, including all political leaders

05. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Panel on Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

05 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Panel on Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Panel on the rights of persons with disabilities on the participation in sport under article 30 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 5 March 2021 Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, Madam President, 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 would like to thank the panelists for their presentations and valuable insights.

05. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy

05 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy 5 March 2021 Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, Madam President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country – Latvia. ] Prof

05. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

05 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Interactive Dialogue with theSpecial Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 5 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, Mr. Special Rapporteur, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We are committed allies in your important work to eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment globally

04. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

04 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism 4 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Special Rapporteur, we thank you for your report and welcome the identification of gender mainstreaming and gendered effects of counter-terrorism, violent extremism and security laws as a fundamental aspect of your work.

03. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Independent Expert on Albinism

03 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Albinism Interactive Dialogue with theIndependent Expert on Albinism 3 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Independent Expert for her report on the achievements, accomplishments, challenges and the way forward for her mandate after her tenure. The Nordic-Baltic countries commend your important work on showcasing the multifaceted challenges faced by persons with albinism and for promoting the elimination of human rights violations and abuses against them

03. Feb 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

HRC46 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities

03 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC46 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities 3 March 2021 Nordic-Baltic Intervention by H. E. Ambassador Kirsti Kauppi, Finland Madame President, I have the honor of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

03. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

03 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Item 3 – Interactive Dialogue Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief 3 March 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you Madame President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland.