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

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.25: Women’s economic empowerment

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 25: Women’s economic empowerment Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 25 Accelerating efforts to achieving women’s economic empowerment Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.8: Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 8: Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products Human Rights Council – 59th session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 8 Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation Mr

08. Jul 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.17: Human Rights and Climate Change

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 17: Human Rights and Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on A/HRC/59/L. 17 as orally revised Human Rights and Climate Change Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.2: IE SOGI

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 2: IE SOGI HRC59 adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 2 Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.12: The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights

07 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 12: The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 12 as orally revised The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.1/Rev.1: Discontinuation of the Mandate of the SR on Eritrea

04 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 1/Rev. 1: Discontinuation of the Mandate of the SR on Eritrea Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L

03. Jul 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Mister Chair,

03. Jul 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE PC Joint Statement regarding World Refugee Day

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE PC Joint Statement regarding World Refugee Day Madame Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the United Kingdom, and my own country, Canada. In marking World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of refugees and renew our commitment to addressing their humanitarian needs, addressing the root causes of forced displacement and finding lasting solutions. According to UNHCR’s Global Trends report, global displacement nearly doubled over the past decade

03. Jul 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus Madam Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following participating States, who are members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and my own country, Germany.

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 30 June 2025 Mr. President,

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC's report on technical cooperation in Colombia

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC's report on technical cooperation in Colombia Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner report on technical cooperation in Colombia Joint statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 July 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for his latest report and the insightful recommendations. We would also like to express our support for the work of the OHCHR in Colombia and highlight the importance of ensuring its funding

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on human rights in Ukraine

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on human rights in Ukraine Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 10: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine and the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation in human rights in Crimea Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 of July, 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for this update and Secretary General for his report.

03. Jul 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism Human Rights Council – 59thsession Item 9: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 3 July 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her two reports: one on the so-called glorification of Nazism, the other on intersectionality from a racial justice perspective

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

HRC59 - JST - Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine Human Rights Council – 59th Session Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability (AAU) – Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his report on Ukraine Delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 3 July 2025 Mr. President, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine’.

03. Jul 2025Embassy of Iceland in New Delhi, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Iceland: A Strategic Gateway for Indian MSMEs

On the occasion of International MSME Day, the India SME Forum brought together policymakers, diplomats, and entrepreneurs to deliberate on global market access and innovation-driven growth. Speaking at the conclave, Rahul Chongtham, Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of Iceland in India, offered compelling insights into why Iceland could be an attractive and strategic partner for Indian MSMEs looking to expand globally.

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

30 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 30 June 2025 Mr. President,

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in Burundi

27 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in Burundi Human Rights Council ‒ 59th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Joint statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 June 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his oral update. We remain deeply concerned about the widespread and serious human rights violations and abuses that continue to take place in the context of widespread impunity in Burundi

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar

27 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 59th Session EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner and the Special Rapporteur for the comprehensive reports. We express deep concern regarding the ongoing massive attacks and violence against civilians, further harming communities in the aftermath of devastating earthquake

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation

26 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation The Human Rights Council – 59th Session Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 26 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation are foundational for human dignity, health and equality

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the independence of judges and lawyers

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the independence of judges and lawyers Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 June 2025 Thank you, President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and we reaffirm our commitment to the rights of Indigenous Peoples. In the context of the report, we wish to highlight a few examples from our own region:

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

HRC59 - JST - Group of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Group of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Human Rights Council – 59th session Interactive Dialouge with the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers Joint Statement on behalf of a group of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 25 june 2025 Madam Special Rapporteur,

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

HRC59 - JST - Violence against women

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Violence against women Human Rights Council – 59th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue Special Rapporteur on Violence against women Joint Statement Cross regional group of countries 25 June 2025 Thank you, Mr. President. I deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries

25. Jun 2025Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement: Responsibility to Protect

25 June 2025 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement: Responsibility to Protect Statement on behalf of the NB8 countries by H. E. Sandra Jensen Landi, Deputy Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations Responsibility to Protect and the Prevention of Genocide, War Crimes, Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes against Humanity 25 June 2025, New York Madam President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark

25. Jun 2025Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement: SPLOS 35th meeting

25 June 2025 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: SPLOS 35th meeting Statement by Birgir Hrafn Búason, Deputy Director General, Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs SPLOS 35th meeting, 25 June 2025, Agenda item 13 Mr President. I would like to start by thanking the Secretary General for the informative reports to which this agenda item refers. As always, it is a pleasure to take the floor during the meeting of States Parties to the Convention, our constitution of the ocean, which sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on violence against women and girls

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on violence against women and girls Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 June 2025 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic countries take note of the Special Rapporteur’s latest report. In this regard, we would like to highlight the importance of building on the well-established international legal framework that recognizes gender-based violence

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Women's Rights - afternoon panel

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Women's Rights - afternoon panel Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 2: Commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy focusing on overcoming barriers to women’s leadership in peace processes Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 24 June 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States.

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights - morning panel

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights - morning panel Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 3: Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States 24 June 2025 Thank you Chair, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Sexual and gender-based violence in conflict, post-conflict, and humanitarian settings remains a serious concern. It is a violation of human rights, often exacerbated when protective systems are weakened or collapse

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Human Rights Council – 59th session ID with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 24 June 2025 Thank you, Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Working Group for its report, which highlights the vital role of care and support work, which remains largely unrecognized, underpaid, and disproportionately carried out by women and girls

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

HRC59 - JST - Women, Peace and Security

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Women, Peace and Security Human Rights Council – 59th Session Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Joint statement on Women, Peace and Security 24 June 2025 I deliver this statement on behalf of Australia, Colombia, Finland, Lebanon, Japan, Spain and a cross regional group of countries. Twenty-five years ago, UNSC resolution 1325 set up a milestone in recognizing that the three pillars of the United Nations are not only interlinked but mutually reinforcing, and in acknowledging that no sustainable peace will be attainable without the participation and leadership of women and protection of their rights.

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

HRC59 - JST - Gender related killings of women and girls also known as Femicide

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Gender related killings of women and girls also known as Femicide Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Joint Statement delivered on Gender related killings of women and girls also known as Femicide 24 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of 67 states, including my own. Femicide is the most extreme manifestation of violence against women and girls, constituting a grave violation of their human rights including their right to life

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

HRC59 - JST - On the positive impact of Human Rights Defenders

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - On the positive impact of Human Rights Defenders Human Rights Council – 59th Session Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Joint Statement on positive impact of Human Rights Defenders by the BENELUX and a cross regional group of countries 24 June 2025 Chair, I deliver this statement on behalf of a cross regional group of more than 60 countries.

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

HRC59 - Iceland statement - ID w Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide

23 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland statement - ID w Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Statement bv Iceland 23 June 2025 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide for her update. Globally, we are witnessing a troubling escalation of discrimination and violence with irreversible consequences

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on extreme poverty

23 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on extreme poverty Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 23 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. We recognize the critical role of social protection in strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerabilities, particularly among those most affected by the impacts of climate change

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Trafficking

23 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Trafficking Human Rights Council - 59th Session. Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking on the report “Migrant domestic workers and trafficking in persons: prevention, rights protection and access to justice” Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States 23 June 2025 The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for her report on migrant domestic workers and trafficking in persons: prevention, rights protection and access to justice. We are alarmed by the heightened risk of exploitation and abuse migrant domestic workers face

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons

20 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons Human Rights Council - 59th Session. Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons focusing on “Internal displacement in the context of organized criminal activity” Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 20 June 2025 The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for her report on internal displacement in the context of organized criminalized activity.

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID with Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

20 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID with Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 20 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We reiterate our unwavering support for the mandate of the Independent Expert and its renewal

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

HRC59 - JST - Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI

20 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI Human Rights Council – 59th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Joint Statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI 20 June 2025 Mr. President, This is a Joint Statement on behalf of members of the Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI.

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Human Rights Council – 59th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her latest report and reaffirm our strong commitment to the right to health for all, without discrimination

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on transnational corporations

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on transnational corporations Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on transnational corporations Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Working Group for its report and welcome its focus on (the procurement and deployment of) artificial intelligence. The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence by both public and private sectors brings not only unprecedented opportunities but also multiple risks, such as discrimination, surveillance, and exclusion

19. Jun 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement in observance of pride month

19 June 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement in observance of pride month Mr. Chair, I give this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Switzerland, the UK and my own country Norway. Throughout the month of June, Pride festivals take place in many countries around the world to celebrate love, diversity, inclusion, and equality

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

HRC59 - JST - The right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - The right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Human Rights Council – 59th Session Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Joint statement delivered by Colombia 19 June 2025 Mr. President,

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

HRC59 - JST - Protection of the right to health during armed conflicts

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Protection of the right to health during armed conflicts Human Rights Council – 59th Session Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on health Joint Statement on protection of the right to health during armed conflicts delivered by Qatar on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries 19 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional Group of 70 States, the full list of which will be uploaded on the extranet. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a fundamental right of every human being without discrimination of any kind

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

HRC59 - Iceland side event - Keynote by H.E. Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions

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