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27. Nov 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic statement: Use of the veto on the situation in Sudan

27 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement: Use of the veto on the situation in Sudan Statement delivered by H. E. Merete Brattested, Permanent Representative of Norway November 26th, 2024 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway

25. Nov 2024UNESCO, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: Joint Nordic Statement at the 8th Special Session of the Executive Board

25 November 2024 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Paris Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: Joint Nordic Statement at the 8th Special Session of the Executive Board Joint Nordic Statement 8th special session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, 25 November 2024 Supporting the continuity of UNRWA's educational activities in the occupied Palestinian territory Delivered by Deputy Permanent Delegate, Ms. Kristín Halla Kristinsdóttir Madame Chairperson of the Executive Board Madame President of the General-Conference Madame Assistant Director-General Excellencies, distinguished colleagues. I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden

20. Nov 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic statement: Use of the veto

20 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic statement: Use of the veto Statement by H. E. Elina Kalkku, the Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations on behalf of the Nordic countries General Assembly 79th session, agenda item 63: Use of the veto 20 November 2024 President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland

20. Nov 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement: Adoption of the UNHCR omnibus resolution

20 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: Adoption of the UNHCR omnibus resolution Statement by Unni Rambøl, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Norway to the United Nations on behalf of the Nordic Countries Meeting of the Third Committee: Adoption of the UNHCR omnibus resolution 13 November 2024 Chair, It is my honor to introduce this resolution on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway. The omnibus resolution on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is an annual resolution, supporting the humanitarian and non-political mandate of UNHCR.

13. Nov 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

UPR47 - All statements made by Iceland

13 November 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR47 - All statements made by Iceland Norway Monday 4 November 2024, 09:00 – 12:30 Speaking time: 70 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 42 of 102) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Norway and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

07. Nov 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on the lifecycle of online violence from childhood to adulthood

07 November 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on the lifecycle of online violence from childhood to adulthood The undersigned country members of the Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse (Global Partnership) call attention to the critical need to protect children from technology-facilitated violence, exploitation and abuse. We also call attention to the need to recognise that early experience and exposure to violence may increase the likelihood of victimization in adults or violent behaviours, perpetuating a cycle of abuse that spans generations and discouraging young people from engaging fully in public life.…

07. Nov 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement at the 1495th Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-Ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings

07 November 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement at the 1495th Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-Ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings Thank you, Madame chair At the outset, let me congratulate Dr. Johnstone on her report on the work of the Special Representative for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings. Iceland fully supports the work of the Special Representative, and we thank her for her comprehensive report

01. Nov 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran

01 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran General Assembly 79th session, Third Committee, 1 November 2024 Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran Madam Chair, Iceland congratulates Mai Sato on her recent appointment and thanks her for her first report, laying out her vision for the mandate. We express our strong support for the Special Rapporteur’s mandate, which has proved critical to promote human rights and accountability in the Islamic Republic of Iran, alongside and in synergy with other international mechanisms and initiatives.

01. Nov 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic Statement: Report of the Human Rights Council

01 November 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement: Report of the Human Rights Council Statement by H. E. Anna Jóhannsdóttir Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations on behalf of the Nordic countries General Assembly 79th session, 1 November 2024, 32nd Plenary Meeting General debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council with the President of the Council, H

30. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia

30 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity of the electoral process. The Nordic countries have firmly supported Georgia’s goal of Euro-Atlantic integration, based on a set of shared fundamental values

29. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

Economic and Environmental Implementation Meeting Vienna, 29 October 2024 - Closing Statement

29 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Economic and Environmental Implementation Meeting Vienna, 29 October 2024 - Closing Statement Economic and Environmental Implementation Meeting Vienna, 29 October 2024 EU Closing Statement Taking stock of the implementation of the OSCE commitments in the field of water management We would like to once again thank the Maltese Chairpersonship and the Office of the Coordinator for Economic and Environmental Activities for organising this valuable meeting today. It provided a timely opportunity to take stock of the implementation of the OSCE commitments in the field of water management

29. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

Economic and Environmental Implementation Meeting Vienna, 29 October 2024 - Opening Statement

29 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Economic and Environmental Implementation Meeting Vienna, 29 October 2024 - Opening Statement Economic and Environmental Implementation Meeting Vienna, 29 October 2024 EU Opening Statement

28. Oct 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the opening session of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

28 October 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the opening session of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Thank you, Madame/Mister Chair, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, The protection and promotion of human rights and democracy is at the heart of Iceland’s foreign policy and integral to ensuring peace, security, and justice. The OSCE, and its comprehensive approach towards security, are key to attaining these goals and one of the great strengths of our organization. Today, we are faced with a serious pushback against human rights, multilateralism, and democratic values that are anchored in international law, including gender equality and women’s rights

28. Oct 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Joint Statement on the World Day against the Death Penalty

28 October 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Joint Statement on the World Day against the Death Penalty Madam Chair, I am speaking on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, the United Kingdom and my own country Switzerland. The 10th of October marked the 22nd World Day against the Death Penalty. We categorically oppose the death penalty under all circumstances, it is not consistent with human rights ,including the right to life

28. Oct 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

International Day of the Girl Child

28 October 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna International Day of the Girl Child Madam Chair, As we mark the International Day of the Girl Child for 2024, we celebrate the potential, strength, and resilience of girls worldwide. It is a moment to recognize the challenges girls face, and to consider how to break down those barriers so they get a fair chance to succeed. This year’s theme "Girls’ Vision for the Future" also reminds us that girls are changemakers and that their active and meaningful participation in society and decision-making will put us all on the path for a better, sustainable future

28. Oct 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic countries

28 October 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint statement by the Nordic-Baltic countries I am delivering this statement on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries. We fully align with the statement of the European Union but would like to add a few remarks to inform this council on the recent visit of the Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers to Moldova on October 15th and Odesa, Ukraine, on October 16th. Madame Chair, The delegation was received in Odesa by Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha and also met with the Governor of Odesa Oblast, Oleh Kiper

24. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Alignments

EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine

24 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Alignments EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine OSCE Permanent Council No. 1493 Vienna, 24 October 2024 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine Once again, the EU condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of international law, including the UN Charter, and OSCE core principles and commitments

24. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

EU Statement in response to the report by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions

24 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments EU Statement in response to the report by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions OSCE Permanent Council No. 1493 Vienna, 24 October 2024 EU Statement in response to the report by the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions The European Union welcomes the Co-Chairs of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) at the Permanent Council and thanks them for their address

23. Oct 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Third Committee Statement: Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

23 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee Statement: Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Statement by Iceland General Assembly 79th session, 23 October 2024 27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Promotion and protection of human rights (item 71) Mr. Chair, Human rights are a key pillar of Iceland’s foreign policy, based on the conviction that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interrelated, and interdependent as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and key human rights treaties. As a member-elect of the Human Rights Council (HRC) from 2025-2027, Iceland plans to do its part in advancing human rights for everyone, everywhere, and at all times

22. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Other

Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA

The Nordic countries are deeply concerned by the recent introduction of draft legal bills in the Knesset that, if adopted, would prevent the UNRWA from continuing its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza. Effectively, UNRWA would no longer be able to exercise its core tasks as stipulated by UN General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) of 8 December 1949, that is “to carry out […] direct relief and works programmes” for the millions of Palestine refugees living in these areas. It is from this and subsequent UN resolutions that UNRWA’s mandate is derived, and as its parent organ, it is only the General Assembly that can define the UNRWA mandate.

22. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Other

Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA

22 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA The Nordic countries are deeply concerned by the recent introduction of draft legal bills in the Knesset that, if adopted, would prevent the UNRWA from continuing its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza. Effectively, UNRWA would no longer be able to exercise its core tasks as stipulated by UN General Assembly Resolution 302 (IV) of 8 December 1949, that is “to carry out […] direct relief and works programmes” for the millions of Palestine refugees living in these areas.…

21. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Statements

Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting - National statement

21 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting - National statement Beijing+30 Regional Review Meeting Statement by Iceland 21-22 October 2024 Chair, Iceland welcomes this opportunity to reflect on our progress toward gender equality. The global backlash against the human rights of women and girls, not least to their sexual reproductive health and rights, and their right to bodily autonomy is gravely concerning. Sexual and gender-based violence remains an epidemic and the gender pay gap has yet to be eliminated

18. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Alignments

EU Statement at Sixty-Sixth Session of Working Group A - Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)

18 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Alignments EU Statement at Sixty-Sixth Session of Working Group A - Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) EU Statement at Sixty-Sixth Session of Working Group A Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Vienna, 16-18 October 2024 Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. 2

17. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN

75th session of the Executive Committee - National statement

17 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN 75th session of the Executive Committee - National statement United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 75th session of the Executive Committee Statement by Iceland 14-18 October 2024 Madam Chair, High Commissioner, Excellencies. Firstly, I thank the High Commissioner for an excellent statement at the start of our meeting. Iceland is grateful as ever for the perseverance of UNHCR staff and partners, at a point in time where it is needed more than ever

17. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Alignments

EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine

17 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Alignments EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine OSCE Permanent Council No. 1492 Vienna, 17 October 2024 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine Once again, the EU condemns in the strongest possible terms Russia’s unprovoked, unjustifiable and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of international law, including the UN Charter, and OSCE core principles and commitments

17. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

EU Statement in Response to the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo

17 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments EU Statement in Response to the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo EU Statement in Response to the Acting Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Ms. Cornelia Taylor OSCE Permanent Council No. 1492 Vienna, 17 October 2024 1

16. Oct 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Second Committee: Sustainable Development

16 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Second Committee: Sustainable Development Statement by Gudrun Thorbjornsdottir, Counsellor Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 79th session 13th Plenary Meeting of Second Committee Sustainable Development (Item 18) 15 October 2024 Mr. /Madame Chair The most recent Sustainable Development Goals report reveals alarming stagnation in progress toward the SDGs, and in some cases even regression. With only six years remaining to deliver on our collective commitments - it is vital that we intensify our joint efforts

16. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Alignments

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

16 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Alignments EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1091 Vienna, 16 October 2024 EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine It is the Russian Federation that is fully responsible for its war of aggression against Ukraine, the overwhelming number of victims, both civilian and military, and the crippling destruction. A destruction Russia started a decade ago with the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014

14. Oct 2024UNESCO, Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Statements, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 220th Session of the Executive Board

14 October 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 220th Session of the Executive Board National Statement of Iceland 220th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, October 2024 Delivered by Deputy Permanent Delegate of Iceland, Ms. Kristín Halla Kristinsdóttir Gröndal Madame Chairperson of the Executive Board, Madame Director-General, Madame President of the General Conference, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues,

14. Oct 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Rights of Children

14 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: 13th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Rights of Children Statement by H. E. Anna Johannsdottir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 79th session 13th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Rights of Children (Item 67) 14 October 2024 Thank you, Madam Chair, Iceland firmly believes that the rights of children should be placed at the centre of all policymaking

13. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Embassy of Iceland in Brussels, Mission, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Other

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on recent attacks against UNIFIL

13 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on recent attacks against UNIFIL The European Union expresses its grave concern about the recent escalation along the Blue Line. The EU condemns all attacks against UN missions. It expresses particularly grave concern regarding the attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which left several peacekeepers wounded

11. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC57 - All NB8 and national statements

11 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC57 - All NB8 and national statements Human Rights Council ‒ 57th session High-Level informal Presidential Discussion on New Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, and the Digital Divide Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 3 September 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states. We thank you for organizing today’s event and the participants for their contributions

11. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

OSCE CiO Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 30 September - 11 October 2024 (Closing Session)

11 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments OSCE CiO Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 30 September - 11 October 2024 (Closing Session) OSCE CiO Warsaw Human Dimension Conference 30 September - 11 October 2024 The European Union thanks the Maltese CiO and ODIHR for the excellent organisation of the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. We thank Poland for its traditional hospitality, as well as moderators, introductory speakers, civil society representatives, interpreters and all who contributed to the conference’s success

11. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC57 - Joint statements supported by Iceland

11 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC57 - Joint statements supported by Iceland Human Rights Council ‒ 57th session Item 2: General Debate Joint statement by Chile on behalf of a group of countries 10 September 2024 Mr. President, On behalf of a cross-regional group of 57 countries, including my own country, Chile, we deliver this joint statement to voice our grave concern regarding the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan. Last August marked three years since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

10. Oct 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement: 10th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Advancement of Women

10 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: 10th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee: Advancement of Women Statement by H. E. Anna Johannsdottir, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 79th session 10th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Advancement of Women (Item 27) 9 October 2024 Thank you, Madam Chair, As this is the first time Iceland takes the floor this session, I would like to begin by congratulating you and other members of the Bureau on your election

09. Oct 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement: First Committee on Disarmament - General Debate

09 October 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: First Committee on Disarmament - General Debate Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ms. Outi Hyvärinen Director of Arms Control Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland First Committee on Disarmament - General Debate 7 October, 2024 It is an honour to address this Committee on behalf of the Nordic countries; Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. I would like to start by underlining the importance of defending, promoting and further strengthening the respect for international law, including the global architecture for arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation

09. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Alignments

EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine

09 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Alignments EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1090 Vienna, 9 October 2024 EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Mr Chair, every week, we and other speakers in this forum sadly recount with deep sorrow the ever increasing number of innocent victims since Russia started its fullscale war of aggression against Ukraine over two and a half years ago. Just last Friday, three civilian victims of Russian shelling were reported and each day, the number of fatalities, both civilian and military personnel, increases

09. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

EU Statement on Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security

09 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments EU Statement on Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security EU Statement on Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1090 Vienna, 9 October 2024 The European Union and its Member States commend the Danish FSC Chair for selecting the topic of the OSCE Code of Conduct on Politico-Military Aspects of Security for today’s Security Dialogue, notably the particular focus on the accountability of armed forces personnel during conflict. We also thank the participating panellists for their presentations

08. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC57 - NB8 statement - oral update on Ukraine

08 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC57 - NB8 statement - oral update on Ukraine Human Rights Council ‒ 57th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 8 October 2024 Thank you, Mr. President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. In recent months, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has reached unprecedented levels, including deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure

08. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC57 - NB8 statement - Democratic Republic of Congo

08 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC57 - NB8 statement - Democratic Republic of Congo Human Rights Council ‒ 57th Session Item 10: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the Democratic Republic of Congo Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 8 October 2024 Mr. President, Thank you, High Commissioner, and the Team of International Experts for your report. I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states

08. Oct 2024Speeches and Articles, Statements, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC57 - NB8 statement - Haiti

08 October 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC57 - NB8 statement - Haiti Human Rights Council ‒ 57th session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on interim report on Haiti Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 8 October 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states. We thank the Office of the High Commissioner for the interim report and affirm our support to restoring stability, rebuilding democratic institutions, and ensuring accountability in Haiti

07. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC57 - NB8 statement - Central African Republic

07 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC57 - NB8 statement - Central African Republic Human Rights Council ‒ 57th session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the Central African Republic Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 7 October 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states. We thank the Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts and report from his important work in the Central African Republic

07. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC57 - NB8 statement - Somalia

07 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC57 - NB8 statement - Somalia Human Rights Council ‒ 57th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on Somalia Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 7 October 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states. We commend the Federal Government’s efforts to combating and mitigating climate change and preventing its impact on human rights by joining the Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance

07. Oct 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC57 - NB8 statement - South Sudan

07 October 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC57 - NB8 statement - South Sudan Human Rights Council ‒ 57th session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue on the oral update of OHCHR on technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 7 October 2024 President, On behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries, I thank the OHCHR for the update and your important work in South Sudan.