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18. Jun 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC56 - NB8 statement - ID on Myanmar

18 June 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC56 - NB8 statement - ID on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 56th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 June 2024 High Commissioner, Thank you for this update. We, the Nordic-Baltic States, remain deeply disturbed by the frequent and credible reports of serious violations and abuses of human rights and international law in Myanmar. From across the country, we hear about military attacks causing civilian fatalities, including women, children and persons belonging to ethnic minorities

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

Immersed in Change – Ocean Action Event

18 June 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Immersed in Change – Ocean Action Event Statement by Jón Erlingur Jónasson, Designated Special Envoy for the Ocean Iceland Ministry for Foreign Affairs Immersed in Change – Ocean Action Event, held in Costa Rica 7-8 June 7 June 2024 Excellencies. Iceland is grateful for the warm welcome here in the magnificent Costa Rica, which stands as an inspiration for its respect for the environment, nature, peace, and equality. We fully support Costa Rica and France as co-hosts of the Third UN Ocean conference, and we see the Immersed in Change conference as a crucial milestone on the path to Nice

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

Joint Statement on the Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline athe the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline athe the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint Statement by Switzerland on the Presentation of the 2025 Programme Outline athe the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Joint Statement on Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint statement delivered by Counsellor Esther van Nes on the report by the OSCE representative on freedom of the media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

13. Jun 2024Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024

13 June 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 June 2024 Joint statement delivered by Counsellor Esther van Nes on the report by the OSCE representative on freedom of the media Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement: SPLOS 34th meeting

13 June 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: SPLOS 34th meeting Statement by Mr. Birgir Hrafn Búason, Director, Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs SPLOS 34th meeting, 12 June 2024, Agenda items 14 and 15 Reports of the SG under Article 319 and Commemoration of UNCLOS’ 30th anniversary Mr President. I would like to start by thanking the Secretary General for the informative reports that this agenda item refers to

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

Israel/Palestine: Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU in support of the three-phase roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and release of hostages

04 June 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Israel/Palestine: Statement by the HR on behalf of the EU in support of the three-phase roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and release of hostages The European Union gives its full support to the comprehensive roadmap presented by President Biden, that would lead to an enduring ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all hostages and a surge of humanitarian assistance to Gaza. The EU appreciates the determined efforts by the US, Egypt and Qatar in facilitating negotiations to bring an end to the war between Israel and Hamas, while ensuring Israel’s security, to which the EU remains fully committed. Too many civilian lives have been lost

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

Statement by Iceland on Provocations on the EU border between Estonia and Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023

30 May 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland on Provocations on the EU border between Estonia and Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023 Statement by H. E. Helga Hauksdóttir, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1476 Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, Vienna, 31 May 2024

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

Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Recent Developments in Georgia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023

30 May 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Recent Developments in Georgia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023 Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Recent Developments in Georgia, delivered by H. E. Helga Hauksdóttir, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the OSCE Permanent Council, 30 May 2023

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

Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Questions regarding the Security Council

24 May 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Questions regarding the Security Council Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries by H. E. Jorundur Valtysson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session: Informal meeting of the plenary of the intergovernmental negotiations on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Council Segment: Action 3 20 May 2024 Co-Chairs, Excellencies, I have the honor to make this intervention on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Iceland

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

Statement: Informal Consultations of States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement (ICSP-17)

16 May 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: Informal Consultations of States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement (ICSP-17) Statement by Ms. Anna Pála Sverrisdóttir Counsellor & Legal Adviser, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the United Nations Informal Consultations of States Parties to the UN Fish Stocks Agreement (ICSP-17) Agenda item 15: General debate 15 May 2024 Honorable Chair. Firstly, allow me to reiterate full support of the Icelandic government for you as the Chair of this meeting, including for the start of preparations of the next resumed Review Conference

10. May 2024Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Explanation of Vote: Tenth Emergency Special Session (resumed) of the UN General Assembly

10 May 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Explanation of Vote: Tenth Emergency Special Session (resumed) of the UN General Assembly Explanation of Vote by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session (resumed) of the UN General Assembly 49th Plenary Meeting, 10 May 2024

10. May 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia

10 May 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia We, the Nordic-Baltic countries have supported the democratic and economic development of Georgia ever since its restoration of independence. By granting Georgia EU candidate status in December of last year, the EU showed that it supports the aspirations of the Georgian people. Georgia was given a clear path to start accession negotiations and later on join the European Union

10. May 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia

10 May 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic-Baltic statement on recent developments in Georgia We, the Nordic-Baltic countries have supported the democratic and economic development of Georgia ever since its restoration of independence. By granting Georgia EU candidate status in December of last year, the EU showed that it supports the aspirations of the Georgian people. Georgia was given a clear path to start accession negotiations and later on join the European Union

25. Apr 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Nordic-Baltic Statement in Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

25 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Nordic-Baltic Statement in Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe As delivered by Helga Hauksdóttir Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland At the 1470 OSCE Permanent Council Meeting, 25 April 2024 Thank you, Madame Chair. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland.

25. Apr 2024Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

25 April 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Nordic-Baltic Response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe As delivered by Helga Hauksdóttir Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland At the 1470 OSCE Permanent Council Meeting, 25 April 2024 Thank you, Madame Chair. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland.

25. Apr 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the report under the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 April 2024

25 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the report under the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 April 2024 Joint Statement on the report under the OSCE Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation Delivered by Ambassador Stelian Stoian at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Sustainability Week - SDB7 implementation

19 April 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sustainability Week - SDB7 implementation Remarks by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Sustainability Week – SDG7 implementation 19 April 2024 At the outset, let me thank the President of the General Assembly for convening the first ever Sustainability Week and focus today on sustainable energy and SDG7 – a priority goal for my country, Iceland

18. Apr 2024Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Joint Statement on the Vienna Mechanism Follow-up at the Permanent Council, 18 April 2024

18 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Vienna Mechanism Follow-up at the Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Joint Statement on the Vienna Mechanism Follow-up delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Joint Statement on Arbitrary and Unjust Detentions in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 April 2024

18 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Arbitrary and Unjust Detentions in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Joint Statement on Arbitrary and Unjust Detentions in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

15. Apr 2024Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC55 - All joint statements

15 April 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC55 - All joint statements Human Rights Council – 55th session High Level Side Event: 10 years of Russia’s assault on human rights and fundamental freedoms in Ukraine Joint statement by the Marshall Islands on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 26 February 2024 Mr. President, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine,’ a cross-regional group consisting of 47 States and the European Union. As we gather today in the comfort of the Palais des Nations our Ukrainian friends are facing another day of untold suffering at the hands of Russia

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

Joint Statement on the second anniversary of the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza at the OSCE Permanent Council, 11 April 2024

11 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the second anniversary of the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza at the OSCE Permanent Council, 11 April 2024 Joint Statement on the second anniversary of the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza at the OSCE Permanent Council, 11 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement by Iceland on Addressing Anti-Semitism at the OSCE Conference, , 8-9 April 2024

09 April 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland on Addressing Anti-Semitism at the OSCE Conference, , 8-9 April 2024 Statement by Iceland on Addressing Anti-Semitism delivered by Ambassador Elín Flygenring at the OSCE Conference, , 8-9 April 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

05. Apr 2024Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Conflict in the Middle East, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC55 - All national and NB8 statements

05 April 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - All national and NB8 statements Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 1: Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Theme: Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full and effective participation and inclusion in society Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 26 February 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Lithuania.

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

Nordic Statement on Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster V

04 April 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement on Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster V Statement by Helga Hrönn Karlsdóttir, Legal Adviser Directorate for Legal & Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sixth Committee, Resumed 78th session, 4 April 2024 Plenary meeting Nordic Statement on Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster V Safeguards, Articles 5, 11 and 12 Thank you Chair, I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. The Nordic Countries stand firm in our dedication to human rights for everyone. Without human rights, there can be no rule of law, and vice versa

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

Joint Nordic Statement - Crimes against humanity (Recommendation of the ILC)

04 April 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement - Crimes against humanity (Recommendation of the ILC) Statement by Helga Hrönn Karlsdóttir, Legal Adviser Directorate for Legal & Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Sixth Committee, Resumed 78th session, 4 April 2024 Plenary meeting Honourable Chair. I am speaking on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. Chair, I would like to begin by quoting resolution 77/249 of the General Assembly, in which it mandated our discussions this week:

02. Apr 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner on the Democratic Republic of Congo

02 April 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner on the Democratic Republic of Congo Human Rights Council - 55th Session Item 10: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of High Commissioner on the Democratic Republic of Congo Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 2 April 2024 Mr President, I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Thank you, High Commissioner, and the Team of International Experts for your report. The escalation of armed violence in eastern DRC, and related violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law, including attacks against civilians and conflict related sexual violence, is of serious concern

02. Apr 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner on Haiti

02 April 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner on Haiti Human Rights Council – 55th session Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on Haiti (with participation of the independent expert) Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 2 April 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner and the Independent Expert for the latest report and reiterate our support for their work

02. Apr 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - International Expert on human rights situation in Colombia

02 April 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - International Expert on human rights situation in Colombia Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue with International Expert on human rights situation in Colombia Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 2 April 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the International Expert for her dedicated efforts

28. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Central African Republic

28 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Central African Republic Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 10: High-level dialogue on the Central African Republic Statement delivered by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 28 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We remain deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis of protecting human rights and accountability in the Central African Republic fueled by a history of prevalent impunity

28. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral report on Ukraine

28 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral report on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner’s oral report on Ukraine Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States 28 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States. We appreciate and firmly support the decade’s work of the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine to monitor and report on human rights situation in the country and bring evidence of violations committed by Russia, and thank the High Commissioner for the oral update

28. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Mali

28 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Mali Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Mali Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 March 2024 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

27. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Commemoration of International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (GA res. 78/234)

27 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Commemoration of International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (GA res. 78/234) Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 8: Commemoration of International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (GA res. 78/234) Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 27 March 2024 Mr

26. Mar 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe

OECD: Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the OECD Development Assistance Committee’s Media and Information Principles

26 March 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Paris Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe OECD: Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the OECD Development Assistance Committee’s Media and Information Principles The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition welcome the adoption by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD DAC) of new Development Co-operation Principles for Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environmenton 22 March.

26. Mar 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe

OECD: Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the OECD Development Assistance Committee’s Media and Information Principles

26 March 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs OECD: Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the OECD Development Assistance Committee’s Media and Information Principles The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition welcome the adoption by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Development Assistance Committee (OECD DAC) of new Development Co-operation Principles for Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environmenton 22 March.

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

Joint Statement on Commitments regarding Tolerance and Non-Discrimination, 21 March 2024

21 March 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Commitments regarding Tolerance and Non-Discrimination, 21 March 2024 Joint Statement on Commitments regarding Tolerance and Non-Discrimination, 21 March 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

20. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Item4: General debate

20 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Item4: General debate Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 4 General Debate: Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention Statement by Iceland 20 March 2024 Mr. President. Iceland expresses grave concern over the mounting evidence of war crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, including systematic use of torture, rape, and wilful killing

19. Mar 2024Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Paris, UNESCO, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 219th session of the Executive Board

19 March 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 219th session of the Executive Board National statement of Iceland 219th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, March 2024 Delivered by the Permanent Delegate of Iceland, Ms Audbjörg Halldórsdóttir Ms Chairperson of the Executive Board, Ms Director-General, Ms President of the General Conference, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues,

19. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Belarus

19 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 19 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. The deteriorating human rights situation in Belarus has never been worse

19. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Myanmar

19 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Myanmar 55th session of the Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 19 March 2024 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur, for his update and the attention he draws to the ongoing serious human rights crisis in Myanmar

18. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

18 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 March 2024 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries.

18. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

18 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States.

18. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - DPRK

18 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - DPRK Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the DPRK Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We commend the efforts of the Special Rapporteur and the OHCHR Seoul Office in monitoring and reporting on the human rights situation in the DPRK

18. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Fact-Finding mission on Islamic Republic of Iran

18 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Fact-Finding mission on Islamic Republic of Iran Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Fact-Finding mission on Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 March 2024 Mr. President, Madam Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the Fact-Finding mission for the report and express our strong support to the renewal of its mandate

15. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Islamic Republic of Iran

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Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement in response to the report by the Director of ODIHR at the Permanent Council, 14 March 2024

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HRC55 - NB8 statement - Child rights mainstreaming in the United Nations

14 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Child rights mainstreaming in the United Nations Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Annual Full-Day meeting on the Rights of the Child Panel discussion 2: Child rights mainstreaming in the United Nations Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States 14 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania. Every year we discuss most pertinent issues that children face around the world

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HRC55 - NB8 statement - Children and Armed Conflict

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