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      20. Oct 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by Matteo Mecacci, the Director of ODIHR, 20 October 2022

      20 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by Matteo Mecacci, the Director of ODIHR, 20 October 2022 Statement by H. E. Ambassador Kristín A

      17. Oct 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement on the Russian Federation's ongoing aggression against Ukraine; Intensified, Indiscriminate and Assymetrical Military Attacks on Ukraine's Civil Population

      17 October 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's ongoing aggression against Ukraine; Intensified, Indiscriminate and Assymetrical Military Attacks on Ukraine's Civil Population INTENSIFIED, INDISCRIMINATE AND ASSYMETRICAL MILITARY ATTACKS ON UKRAINE’S CIVIL POPULATION Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      14. Oct 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings

      14 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings Statement by Temporary Officer, Eva Dröfn Hassell Guðmundsdóttir. 1394th Permanent Council, 14 October 2022. Iceland in response to the report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings

      13. Oct 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Joint Statement of 45 OSCE States on an Appeal for Peace in Ukraine

      13 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement of 45 OSCE States on an Appeal for Peace in Ukraine Joint statement of 45 OSCE participating states at the 1394 PC meeting held on 13 October 2022. Delivered by Ambassador Gesa Bräutigam, Permanent Representative of Germany to the OSCE under the current issue “Appeal for Peace in Ukraine” (raised by the delegation of the Holy See). Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      13. Oct 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Joint Statement in Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo

      13 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement in Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo JOINT STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE REPORT BY THE HEAD OF THE OSCE MISSION IN KOSOVO, DELIVERED BY AMBASSADOR MARIO HORVATIĆ 1394th MEETING OF THE PERMANENT COUNCIL OCTOBER 13, 2022 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      13. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

      United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 73st Session of the Executive Committee - General Debate

      13 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, 73st Session of the Executive Committee - General Debate United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 73st Session of the Executive Committee Palais des Nations, Geneva – 14. October 2022 General Debate STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF ICELAND Check against delivery - H

      13. Oct 2022Embassy 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 of the Girl Child, 13 October 2022

      13 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on The International Day of the Girl Child, 13 October 2022 JOINT STATEMENT DELIVERED BY AMBASSADOR JOCELYN KINNEAR (on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and the United Kingdom) ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 1394th MEETING OF THE PERMANENT COUNCIL 13 October 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      13. Oct 2022Embassy 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 World Day Against the Death Penalty

      13 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the World Day Against the Death Penalty Joint Statement at the 1393 Permanent Council Meeting on the World Day against the Death Penalty. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      11. Oct 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Statement at the First Committee General Debate

      11 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the First Committee General Debate Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Mr Chair, Let me join colleagues in congratulating you and the members of the Bureau on your election and wish you all the best in leading the work of the First Committee

      11. Oct 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Statement on the Rights of the Child in Third Committee

      11 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on the Rights of the Child in Third Committee Delivered by Ms. Jóna Þórey Pétursdóttir, Youth Delegate of Iceland at UNGA77 Thank you, Mr. Chair, It is an honour for me to take the floor on behalf of Iceland, and, as an Icelandic Youth Delegate, to have the chance to represent Iceland’s young people, youth and children

      11. Oct 2022Embassy 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 Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 11 October 2022

      11 October 2022 / 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, 11 October 2022 THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION’S ONGOING AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE; INTENSIFIED, INDISCRIMINATE AND ASSYMETRICAL MILITARY ATTACKS ON UKRAINE’S CIVIL POPULATION. Delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the Permanent Council, Vienna, 11 October 2022 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      10. Oct 2022Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at 215th session of the Executive Board

      10 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at 215th session of the Executive Board National Statement of Iceland – Plenary debate (Items 4, 5 & 19) of the 215th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, October 2022 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,

      10. Oct 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

      10 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine Delivered by H. E. Mr

      07. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

      HRC51 - All national and NB8 statements

      07 October 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC51 - All national and NB8 statements High Commissioner for Human Rights farewell speech at the Organizational Meeting of the Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Finland 30 August 2022 Your Excellency, On behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries, allow me to express our deepest appreciation for your service as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. It has been a great pleasure to work with you. We will remember your dedication to support human rights globally and strengthen the multilateral system

      06. Oct 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Sixth Committee General Debate UNGA77

      06 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Sixth Committee General Debate UNGA77 M(r/s) Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden - and my own country - Iceland. It should come as a no surprise that Nordic countries are strong supporters of the rule of law, both at national and international levels. Democracy and human rights are central elements of the Rule of law, which is a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, including the State itself, are accountable to the same laws that are equally enforced and independently adjudicated

      06. Oct 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Third Committee General Debate UNGA77

      06 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee General Debate UNGA77 Thank you, Mr. / Madam Chair, As this is the first time Iceland takes the floor this session, allow me to begin by congratulating you and other members of the Bureau on your election. We look forward to work under your stewardship and to make this first fully in-person session in three years a successful one

      05. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - Iceland statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines

      05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - Iceland statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines Human Rights Council – 51st Session Item 10: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines 5 October Statement by Iceland Thank you, Mr President.

      05. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HJRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic

      05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HJRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Norway 5 October 2022 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 Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts.

      05. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia

      05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Denmark 5 October 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We welcome the successful completion of the electoral process and peaceful transition of power in Somalia. However, many serious challenges remain, including with regard to human rights

      05. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia

      05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Finland 5 October 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur Dr. Muntarbhorn for his second report and welcome Cambodia’s cooperation with Special Procedures

      05. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan

      05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan 51st Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 10: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of OHCHR on technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 4 October 2022 Thank you 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. Human rights violations and abuses and human suffering remain pervasive in South Sudan

      05. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines

      05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines 51st session of the Human Rights Council Item 10: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 5 October Thank you, Mr. President. The Nordic-Baltic countries welcome the report and thank the Acting High Commissioner and the Resident Coordinator for their updates

      05. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Somalia

      05 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Somalia Human Rights Council – 51st Session Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia 5 October 2022 Nordic-Baltic Statement Thank you 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

      04. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - ID w High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine

      04 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - ID w High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Joint Statement, Delivered by Denmark October 4 2022 Mr President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the 46 member states of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression against Ukraine.

      04. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine

      04 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 10 - Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Statement by Iceland 4 October 2022 Mr President, Iceland reiterates its unwavering commitment to the independence, sovereignty and respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.

      04. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - Iceland statement - Oral update on Ukraine

      04 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - Iceland statement - Oral update on Ukraine 51st Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 10 Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Statement by Iceland 4 October 2022 Thank you Mr. President. Iceland reiterates its unwavering commitment to the independence, sovereignty and respect for the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders

      04. Oct 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement- Report of HC and experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo

      04 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement- Report of HC and experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo 51st Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 10 Enhanched ID on report of HC and experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries 4 October 2022 Thank you Mr President. I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. Thank you, Acting High Commissioner, [for your report] and to the Team of International Experts for their final report

      04. Oct 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      Second Committee General Debate UNGA77

      04 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Second Committee General Debate UNGA77 Thank you Madam/Mr. Chair, We join our colleagues in congratulating you, Ambassador Stoeva of Bulgaria, on your election as Chair of the Second Committee, and thank Ambassador Frazier and the outgoing Bureau for their excellent work. The Russian aggression and the war in Ukraine, and its global ramifications, the dire impacts of climate change and consequences of COVID19 are reversing the delicate progress made these last few decades

      03. Oct 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement

      03 October 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 9 - Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner and the report of the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Finland 3 October 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

      30. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Follow-up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

      30 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Follow-up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 8 - Follow-up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Denmark 30 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

      29. Sep 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement on the Russian Federation's Illegal Attempts to Legalize Occupation of the Eastern Ukraine, 29 September 2022

      29 September 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's Illegal Attempts to Legalize Occupation of the Eastern Ukraine, 29 September 2022 Statement by Thorbjörn Jónsson, Special Envoy for Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation, MFA Iceland. 1391st Reinforced Permanent Council, 29 September 2022. The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine: Illegal attempts to legalize occupation of the eastern Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      28. Sep 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Joint Statement on Women, Peace and Security, 28 September 2022

      28 September 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Women, Peace and Security, 28 September 2022 Joint Statement on Women, Peace and Security. “Full, equal and meaningful participation of women demystified. ” Delivered by Ambassador Eglantina Gjermeni, Permanent Representative of Albania to the OSCE, at the Forum for Security Co-operation, 28 September 2022 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      28. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - SG's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights

      28 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - SG's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 5 - Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Latvia 28 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and Latvia. We thank the Assistant Secretary-General for presenting the annual report on intimidation and reprisals.

      28. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples

      28 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 3 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Denmark 28 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark together with Greenland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report.

      28. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)

      28 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 3&5 - Interactive dialogue with the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Nordic-Baltic Statement, delivered by Finland 28 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark together with Greenland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We welcome the annual report of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

      28. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Annual half-day panel: “Impact of social and economic recovery plans in the COVID-19 context on indigenous peoples, with a special focus on food security"

      28 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Annual half-day panel: “Impact of social and economic recovery plans in the COVID-19 context on indigenous peoples, with a special focus on food security" Human Rights Council – 51st session Annual half-day panel discussion on the rights of indigenous peoples. Theme: “Impact of social and economic recovery plans in the COVID-19 context on indigenous peoples, with a special focus on food security" Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Sweden 28 September 2022 Mr President, Esteemed panellists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states.

      27. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Panel Discussion on the future of the right to work in connection with climate change actions

      27 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Panel Discussion on the future of the right to work in connection with climate change actions Human Rights Council – 51st session Panel Discussion on the future of the right to work in connection with climate change actions, responses and impacts in the context of sustainable and inclusive economies Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Lithuania 27 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania.

      26. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective

      26 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 4 - Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Lithuania 26 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania. The right to freedom of opinion and expression for all people, irrespective of their sex or gender identity, are characteristic of true democracies. They are crucial for maintaining peace and achieving sustainable development

      26. Sep 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General Debate

      26 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General Debate Human Rights Council - 51st session Human rights situations that require the Council’s attention Item 4: General Debate Statement by Iceland Thank you, Mr. President. Iceland remains gravely concerned about steps Russia has taken to further restrict fundamental freedoms inside Russia since its invasion of Ukraine

      26. Sep 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 26 September 2022

      26 September 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement at the Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, 26 September 2022 Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Warsaw Human Dimension Conference. 26 September 2022

      23. Sep 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - Iceland statement - HC oral update on the situation of human rights in Belarus

      23 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - Iceland statement - HC oral update on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council - 51st session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue on the interim oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Iceland 23 September 2022 Mr. President, We thank the acting High Commissioner for her oral update. The Belarusian authorities continue to seriously infringe on the fundamental rights of their own people

      23. Sep 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - Iceland statement - Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression

      23 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - Iceland statement - Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression Human Rights Council - 51st session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression Statement by Iceland 23 September 2022 Mr. President, We thank the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine for the oral update. We continue to witness systematic violations and abuses of international humanitarian law and human rights law by Russia in Ukraine

      23. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine (oral update)

      23 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine (oral update) Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 4 - ID with Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine (oral update) Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Finland 23 September 2022 Chairperson, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Commission of Inquiry for the important update. The reported international law violations escape any reasoning

      23. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus

      23 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 4 - Interactive Dialogue on the interim oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Estonia 23 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. We thank the OHCHR for the oral update on Belarus. The human rights situation in Belarus is appalling

      23. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - Update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus

      23 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - Update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 4 - Interactive Dialogue on the interim oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Iceland 23 September 2022 Mr President, We thank the acting High Commissioner for her oral update. The Belarusian authorities continue to seriously infringe on the fundamental rights of their own people. The relentless attack on civil society and independent voices, and the widespread use of disinformation is appalling

      22. Sep 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Joint Nordic statement on the Moscow Mechanism report on Russia’s legal and administrative practice in light of its OSCE Human Dimension commitments

      22 September 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Nordic statement on the Moscow Mechanism report on Russia’s legal and administrative practice in light of its OSCE Human Dimension commitments Joint Nordic statement on the Moscow Mechanism report on Russia’s legal and administrative practice in light of its OSCE Human Dimension commitments Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      22. Sep 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement on Russia's Legal and Administrative Practice in light of its OSCE Human Dimension Commitments

      22 September 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on Russia's Legal and Administrative Practice in light of its OSCE Human Dimension Commitments ON THE REPORT [UNDER THE MOSCOW MECHANISM] ON RUSSIA’S LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE IN LIGHT OF ITS OSCE HUMAN DIMENSION COMMITMENTS Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      22. Sep 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Úkraína, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 22 September 2022

      22 September 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 22 September 2022 Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland. 1390th Permanent Council, 22 September 2022

      22. Sep 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

      Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 22 September 2022

      22 September 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 22 September 2022 Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland. 1390th Permanent Council, 22 September 2022

      22. Sep 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

      HRC51 - NB8 statement - International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

      22 September 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC51 - NB8 statement - International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Human Rights Council – 51st session Item 4 - Interactive dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Nordic – Baltic Statement, delivered by Denmark 22 September 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We thank the Commission for its update and the initial report. We welcome the efforts of the Commission, which is an important complement to national efforts to ensure accountability

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