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13. Jul 2023Embassy 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 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality at the OSCE Permanent Council, Vienna, 13 July 2023

13 July 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality at the OSCE Permanent Council, Vienna, 13 July 2023 Joint Statement by the Nordic and Baltic Countries on the Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the OSCE 2004 Action Plan on the Promotion of Gender Equality delivered by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 13 July 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

12. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and interim report of the Secretary-General on human rights in Crimea

12 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and interim report of the Secretary-General on human rights in Crimea Item 10: Interactive dialogue on oral presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and interim report of the Secretary-General on human rights in Crimea Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 12 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update and strongly support the reporting mandate

12. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in the Central African Republic

12 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Item 10 - Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 12 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts

11. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building

11 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building Item 10: Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building Statement by Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic countries 11 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the report and commend the OHCHR’s unwavering efforts to assist states in fulfilling their international human rights obligations and commitments

10. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - SR on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

10 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - SR on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Item 9 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 10 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome the first report of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism which gives the strategic vision and priorities for the mandate holder

06. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar

06 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 6 July 2023 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his update and reiterate our firm support for his mandate

06. Jul 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 marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture at the OSCE Permanent Council, 6 July 2023

06 July 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture at the OSCE Permanent Council, 6 July 2023 Joint Statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture delivered by Switzerland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 6 July 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Syrian Arab Republic

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Syrian Arab Republic Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 5 July 2023 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. We express our firm support for the work of the Commission of Inquiry

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 5 July 2023 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries. We thank the Fact-Finding Mission for the valuable update and reiterate our support to the mandate

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Belarus

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Belarus Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 5 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Madam Rapporteur, we thank you for the report and highly appreciate your work

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - Iceland statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - Iceland statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Iceland 5 July 2023 Mr President, Iceland thanks the Experts of the Fact-Finding Mission for their valuable update and reiterates its unwavering support for the mandate.

04. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide

04 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 4 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We reaffirm our firm commitment to atrocity prevention and our full support to the Joint Office on Genocide Prevention and R2P

04. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human rights of internally displaced persons

04 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human rights of internally displaced persons Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 4 July 2023 Mr. President, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We congratulate the Special Rapporteur on her appointment and we thank her for the report, detailing her vision and thematic priorities

03. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the role of digital, media and information literacy in the promotion and enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

03 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the role of digital, media and information literacy in the promotion and enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Item 3: Panel discussion on the role of digital, media and information literacy in the promotion and enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic- Baltic Countries 3 July 2023 Mr, President, esteemed panellists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We are living in an era marked by digital technologies that are causing unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities.

03. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Climate change and the right to food

03 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Climate change and the right to food Item 3: Interactive dialogue on the report of the Secretary-General on climate change and the right to food Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 3 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. This decade represents a closing window of opportunity for us to limit global warming to 1

03. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

03 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Item 3: Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 3 July 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries -Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania

30. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 2: Social protection: women’s participation and leadership

30 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 2: Social protection: women’s participation and leadership Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 2: Social protection: women’s participation and leadership Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 30 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania. Gender stereotypes, harmful and discriminatory social norms continue to impact women and girls’ rights across the world

30. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in public and political life

30 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in public and political life Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 1: Gender-based violence against women and girls in public and political life Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 30 June 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

30. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - extreme poverty and human rights

30 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - extreme poverty and human rights Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Statement by Finland, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 30 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries; Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and his work in promoting the full realization of the right to work as a way of tackling poverty

29. Jun 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 by the Nordic Countries and Canada at the OSCE Chairpersonship’s Security Review Conference, 28-29 June 2023

29 June 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement by the Nordic Countries and Canada at the OSCE Chairpersonship’s Security Review Conference, 28-29 June 2023 Joint Statement by the Nordic Countries and Canada delivered by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir at the OSCE Chairpersonship’s Security Review Conference, 28-29 June 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

28. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

28 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 28 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report and its two addendums

26. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

26 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 26 June 2023 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries; Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report highlighting the severe issue of deaths in prison and express our full support for the renewal of his mandate this session

23. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

23 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 23 June 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

22. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Violence against Women and Girls

22 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Violence against Women and Girls Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls Statement by Norway, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 22 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We thank the Special Rapporteur for highlighting the concern about the pattern of ignoring intimate partner violence against women in determining child custody cases

22. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

22 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 22 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries. Women and girls – in all their diversity – play a crucial role in promoting positive change and inclusive sustainable development and peace

22. Jun 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 World Refugee Day at the OSCE Permanent Council, 22 June 2023

22 June 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on World Refugee Day at the OSCE Permanent Council, 22 June 2023 Joint Statement on World Refugee Day delivered by Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear at the OSCE Permanent Council, 22 June 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

22. Jun 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 in Observance of Pride Month at the OSCE Permanent Council, 22 June 2023

22 June 2023 / 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, 22 June 2023 Joint Statement in Observance of Pride Month delivered by Ambassador Natasha Meli Daudey at the OSCE Permanent Council, 22 June 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

21. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity

21 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 21 June 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland

21. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the measures necessary to find durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end all forms of human rights violations

21 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the measures necessary to find durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end all forms of human rights violations Item 2: Panel discussion on the measures necessary to find durable solutions to the Rohingya crisis and to end all forms of human rights violations and abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 21 June 2023 High Commissioner and panelists, Thank you for these insights. The Nordic-Baltic States remain deeply disturbed by the human rights situation in Myanmar.

21. Jun 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 Security Dialogue at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, 21 June 2023

21 June 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Security Dialogue at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, 21 June 2023 Joint Statement on Security Dialogue delivered by Ambassador Gesa Bräutigam at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, 21 June 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

21. Jun 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 in connection with the Security Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, 21 June 2023

21 June 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement in connection with the Security Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, 21 June 2023 Joint Statement in connection with the Security Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security delivered by Vesa Häkkinen, Permanent Representative of Finland to the OSCE at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation, 21 June 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

20. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Eritrea

20 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Eritrea Item 2: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 20 June 2023 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. Again, we must express our concern over the persistent human rights violations in Eritrea, including indefinite national service, arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and widespread sexual and gender-based violence

20. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - Iceland statement - Annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

20 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - Iceland statement - Annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Statement by Iceland 20 June 2023 Mr President. I would like to thank the High Commissioner - and his Office – for their tireless work in promoting and protecting human rights around the world. As the High Commissioner highlighted, the human rights pillar remains chronically underfunded

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

BBNJ Further Resumed Fifth Session - Adoption of the Agreement

20 June 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements BBNJ Further Resumed Fifth Session - Adoption of the Agreement Statement by Birgir Hrafn Buasson, Deputy Legal Adviser, Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs, MFA Thank you, Madam President. We did it. We would like to start by thanking you for your able and dedicated leadership

19. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Comprehensive report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan

19 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Comprehensive report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on a comprehensive report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan, with the High Commissioner, the designated Expert on Human Rights in the Sudan, and other stakeholders Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 19 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update and echo the grave concern over the crisis in Sudan

19. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

19 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Human Rights Council – 53rd session: 19 June – 14 July 2023 National and Nordic-Baltic Statements Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls, on a report on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 19 June 2023 Mr. President,

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

Thirty-Third Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

15 June 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Thirty-Third Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea Statement by Birgir Hrafn Búason, Director (International Law), Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs SPLOS 33rd session, 15 June 2022, Agenda item 14 Reports of the SG under Article 319 (general debate) Madame President. I would like to start by congratulating the newly elected members of ITLOS, and no less importantly, to thank all the highly qualified candidates for making themselves available. On that note, I would also like to use this opportunity to thank you all for your kind support during yesterday’s election

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

UNICEF Executive Board Annual Session 2023 – joint gender statement

15 June 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNICEF Executive Board Annual Session 2023 – joint gender statement UNICEF Executive Board Annual Session 13-16 June 2023 Agenda item 5: Annual report on the implementation of the UNICEF Gender Action Plan 2022-2025 Madam/Mr. President,

08. Jun 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement in response to the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 June 2023

08 June 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement in response to the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 June 2023 Statement in response to the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights delivered by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 June 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

08. Jun 2023Embassy 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 the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 June 2023

08 June 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland on the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 June 2023 Statement by Iceland on the Address by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights delivered by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 June 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement at ICP23 General Debate

05 June 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at ICP23 General Debate Statement by Hendrik Dadi Jonsson Ministry for Foreign Affairs Co-Chairs, As this is the first time our delegation takes the floor, we would like to begin by congratulating you on your respective appointment and reappointment as co-chairs of this twenty third meeting of the open-ended informal consultative process on oceans and the law of the sea. We wish to express to you our support for your stewardship over the discussions we will engage in in the coming week. We thank the Secretary-General for an informative and extensive report, which has been useful groundwork in preparation for this meeting

03. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC52 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan

03 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC52 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan Nordic-Baltic statement delivered by Norway 6 March 2023 Mr. President, I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway. We thank the Commission for its work in South Sudan

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

Joint Statement at meeting with the chairs of the Human Rights Treaty Bodies

01 June 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement at meeting with the chairs of the Human Rights Treaty Bodies Delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland on behalf of Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Slovenia and Sweden Thank you, Mr

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the UN Security Council: Annual Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

23 May 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the UN Security Council: Annual Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict State Secretary to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland Ms. Johanna Sumuvuori delivered the Joint Nordic Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the Annual Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict: “Ensuring the security and dignity of civilians in conflict: Addressing food insecurity and protecting essential services” on May 23, 2023. Madam President, Members of the Security Council, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden – and my own country Finland

18. May 2023Embassy 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 International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 May 2023

18 May 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 May 2023 Joint Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia delivered by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 May 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

18. May 2023Embassy 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 on the Outcome of the Council of Europe Summit at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 May 2023

18 May 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland on the Outcome of the Council of Europe Summit at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 May 2023 Statement by Iceland on the Outcome of the Council of Europe Summit at the OSCE Permanent Council, 18 May 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

17. May 2023Ukraine, UNESCO, Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 216th session of the Executive Board

17 May 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 216th session of the Executive Board National Statement of Iceland 216th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, May 2023 Delivered by the Permanent Delegate of Iceland, Ms Auðbjörg Halldórsdóttir Ms Chairperson of the Executive Board, Ms Director-General, Mr President of the General Conference, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, As we approach the half-way point of the 2030 agenda this year, it is clear the SDGs are far off track and there is a need for turbocharged process on all fronts.