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12. 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 - Violence Against Children

12 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Violence Against Children Human Rights Council 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children – Najat Maalla M’jid Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 12 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Representative for her report and commend her for her unwavering commitment to address this grave issue

12. 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 - Privacy

12 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Privacy Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Privacy Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 12 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for presenting her latest report to the Council

12. 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 - Situation of human rights defenders

12 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights defenders Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 12 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states. We welcome the report of the Special Rapporteur on the challenges and achievements of children and youth who defend human rights

11. 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 - The rights of persons with disabilities

11 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - The rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 11 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Finland. We welcome the Special Rapporteur’s report on the achievements of the mandate over the last decade and her vision for its continuation

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

HRC55 - Joint statement - Media Freedom Coalition statement on International Women’s Day 2024

08 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - Joint statement - Media Freedom Coalition statement on International Women’s Day 2024 On this International Women’s Day, with the theme Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition call attention to the continued underrepresentation of, and lack of investment in and safety of women in media – as sources, experts, journalists, editors, photographers and every other role.

08. 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 - Countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence

08 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Panel on countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 8 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf on the Nordic-Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

07. 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 the occasion of the International Women’s Day at the OSCE Permanent Council, 7 March 2024

07 March 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the occasion of the International Women’s Day at the OSCE Permanent Council, 7 March 2024 Joint Statement on the occasion of the International Women’s Day Delivered by Ambassador Susanne Schütz at the OSCE Permanent Council, 7 March 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

07. Mar 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 International Women’s Day at the OSCE Permanent Council, 7 March 2024

07 March 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on International Women’s Day at the OSCE Permanent Council, 7 March 2024 Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on International Women’s Day Delivered by Ambassador Kaja Tael at the OSCE Permanent Council,, 7 March 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

07. 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 - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

07 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 7 March 2024 Mdm Special Rapporteur, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank you for your tireless efforts in the fight against torture. As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Convention, it is more important than ever to ensure a strong and sustained response to torture around the globe

07. 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 - Right to Food

07 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Right to Food Human Rights Council 55th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue on the report of Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 7 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Rapporteur for an informative report and his work on this important topic

06. 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 Integrating Gender Perspective when fulfilling the OSCE politico at the Forum for Security Co-Operation, 6 March 2024

06 March 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Integrating Gender Perspective when fulfilling the OSCE politico at the Forum for Security Co-Operation, 6 March 2024 Joint Statement on Integrating Gender Perspective when fulfilling the OSCE politico Delivered by Ambassador Ketevan Tsikhelashvili at the Forum for Security Co-Operation, 6 March 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

06. 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 - The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

06 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - The rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Theme: How law enforcement officials can protect human rights in the context of peaceful protests Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries.

06. 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 - The enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment

06 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - The enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland.

06. 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 - Albinism

06 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Albinism Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Albinism Statement by Denmark on behalf of Nordic Baltic countries 6 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank Mme Miti-Drummond for her report on the right to education for persons with albinism

06. 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 - Freedom of Religion or Belief

06 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Freedom of Religion or Belief Human Rights Council - 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 March 2024 Mr President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the comprehensive overview of the human rights framework on hatred based on religion or belief. In many parts of the world, including in our own countries people continue to experience hate and discrimination because of their opinion, or religion or belief

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

Use of veto and situation in Gaza

05 March 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Use of veto and situation in Gaza Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Seventy-eighth Session of the UN General Assembly 59th Plenary Meeting, 5 March 2024

05. 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 - Adequate Housing

05 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Adequate Housing Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 5 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his timely report on resettlement

05. 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 - Sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children

05 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteuron the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Statement by Latvia on behalf of Nordic Baltic countries 5 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for presenting her latest report and the valuable recommendations for States and other stakeholders on protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry

04. 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 - Annual report of HC for Human Rights

04 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Annual report of HC for Human Rights Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Annual report of HC for Human Rights and report of OHCHR and SG General Debate on High Commissioner’s Oral Update Statement by Iceland 4 March 2024 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for his oral update. On Gaza, Iceland deplores the unacceptable death toll and the immense suffering inflicted on civilians

01. 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 the Sudan

01 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 the Sudan Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan with assistance of designated Expert Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. We would like to commend the High Commissioner for the comprehensive report on the human rights situation in Sudan

01. 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 - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honor of speaking on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Commission for its report and align ourselves with its conclusions

01. 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 oral update Myanmar

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner oral update Myanmar Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on Myanmar Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 High Commissioner, Thank you for this update. We, the Nordic-Baltic States, remain deeply disturbed by the worsening human rights situation in Myanmar. Increased violence and massive new internal displacement and refugee movements affect the civil population, including children, in devastating ways

29. Feb 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 invocation of the Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation amidst human rights violations and humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine at the Permanent Council, 29 February 2024

29 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the invocation of the Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation amidst human rights violations and humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine at the Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Joint Statement on the invocation of the Moscow Mechanism to address the arbitrary detention of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation amidst human rights violations and humanitarian impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine 1463rd Meeting of the Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs

29. Feb 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 Death of Alexei Navalny and the Dire Human Rights Situation in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024

29 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint statement on The Death of Alexei Navalny and the Dire Human Rights Situation in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Joint statement on The Death of Alexei Navalny and the Dire Human Rights Situation in Russia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

29. Feb 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 Belarus Elections and Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Country at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024

29 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Belarus Elections and Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Country at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Joint Statement on the Belarus Elections and Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in the Country delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 29 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

29. Feb 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 - Afghanistan

29 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 55th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement by Norway on behalf of Nordic Baltic countries 29 February 2024 Mr President, The Nordic Baltic countries commend the Special Rapporteur for his resolute efforts for Human Rights in Afghanistan. Not only is documentation a prerequisite for accountability; it also serves as an important foundation for Member States as they raise human rights with the de facto authorities and interact with civil society. We condemn the severe restrictions on women and girls, which may amount to gender persecution

29. Feb 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 - Nicaragua

29 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Nicaragua Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 February 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf on the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Latvia. We thank the Group of Experts for the latest report on the human rights situation in Nicaragua

28. Feb 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 - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

28 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 February 2024 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the High Commissioner for his important reporting

26. Feb 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 - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities

26 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities 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.

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

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 23 February 2024

23 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 23 February 2024 Statement delivered by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland H. E. Mr

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

Joint Statement at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024

21 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024 Joint Statement delivered by Ambassador Christophe Kamp at the Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and the Permanent Council, 21 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action

09 February 2024 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement on agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action Joint Nordic statement by Ms. Christine Björk Councellor, Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations First Regular Session 2024 of the UNICEF Executive Board Agenda item 6: Update on UNICEF humanitarian action 7 February 2024 Mr/Madam President, dear colleagues, I make this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and my own country, Sweden. Let me start by thanking UNICEF for the organisation’s work to continuously save lives and alleviate suffering in a globally challenging context with multiple and simultaneous crises

08. Feb 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 Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024

08 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024 Joint Statement on Concerns Related to Human Dimension Commitments in Belarus delivered by Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024

01 February 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024 Statement by Iceland delivered by Ambassador Helga Hauksdóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 1 February 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024

25 January 2024 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024 Statement by Iceland delivered by Ambassador Helga Hauksdóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 25 January 2024 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

20 January 2024 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Council Decision of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2024/385 of 19 January 2024 establishing restrictive measures against those who support, facilitate or enable violent actions by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Ministry for Foreign Affairs Conflict in the Middle East Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Foreign Affairs

14. Dec 2023Embassy 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 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Permanent Council, 14 December 2023

14 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Joint Statement on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the Permanent Council, Vienna, 14 December 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

14. Dec 2023Embassy 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 Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023

14 December 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 14 December 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist” MINISTERS’ DEPUTIES 1484th meeting, 13 December 2023 Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13 December 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist” MINISTERS’ DEPUTIES 1484th meeting, 13 December 2023 Statement on the Russian Supreme Court’s decision to label the so-called “international LGBT movement” as “extremist”

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia

13 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia 1484th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Agenda item 4 – Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia Statement by NB8 13 December 2023 On behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden we thank special rapporteur Katzarova for her insightful briefing. We strongly reiterate our support for the mandate of the special rapporteur – and its work is of utmost importance not only to the Russian people but to all Europeans.

13. Dec 2023Ukraine, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia

13 December 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia 1484th meeting of the Committee of Ministers Agenda item 4 – Human Rights; Exchange of views with Ms Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Russia Statement by NB8 13 December 2023 On behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden we thank special rapporteur Katzarova for her insightful briefing. We strongly reiterate our support for the mandate of the special rapporteur – and its work is of utmost importance not only to the Russian people but to all Europeans.

12. Dec 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Conflict in the Middle East, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine

12 December 2023 / Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the Tenth Emergency Special Session on Palestine Statement/Explanation of vote by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 45th Plenary Meeting, 12 December 2023

11. Dec 2023Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic Statement: Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future

11 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement: Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future Nordic Statement by H. E Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Consultations on Chapter 4 of the Pact for the Future 11 December 2023 Mr. Chair, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland

08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities

08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities Nordic statement Update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN System Entities Norway is delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway). Thank you for the insightful and detailed update on FAO’s collaboration with other UN system entities. To maximise the impact of actions and programmes, to avoid overlaps and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of available financial and human resources, cooperation among the Rome-based agencies as well as all other relevant UN organizations in-country, on the ground is critical

08. Dec 2023Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation

08 December 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland in Rome Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation Bioeconomy for sustainable agrifood systems transformation Mr Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country Norway). (We fully align ourselves with the EU statement). In the light of the global challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and unsustainable food systems, there is a need to facilitate the development of the bioeconomy in order to accelerate the green transition and to promote self-sufficiency of regions