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

Joint Nordic statement in the Fourth Committee's general debate on UNRWA

03 November 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic statement in the Fourth Committee's general debate on UNRWA Joint Nordic Statement delivered by H. E. Christina Markus Lassen, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the UN Madam Chairperson, I am taking the floor on behalf of the Nordic countries – Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark

03. Nov 2023Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East

Iceland doubles contributions to the United Nations emergency response in Gaza and calls for an immediate humanitarian pause

The Government of Iceland has decided to double its financial contribution to the United Nations emergency appeal for Gaza. The decision was announced on 2 November during the 10th Emergency Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on the situation in the Middle East, where Iceland also reiterated the call for an immediate humanitarian pause.

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

Statement at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly

02 November 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Tenth Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 44th Meeting, 2 November 2023 Debate on Item 5: Illegal Israeli actions in occupied East Jerusalen and the rest of the Occupied Palestinian Territory Mr

02. Nov 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1448 PC Meeting, 2 November 2023 (Russian Federation‘s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine)

02 November 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1448 PC Meeting, 2 November 2023 (Russian Federation‘s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

02. Nov 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1448 PC Meeting, 2 November 2023 (International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists)

02 November 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1448 PC Meeting, 2 November 2023 (International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists) EU statement on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

02. Nov 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 Adoption of the Decision on the Dates and Agenda of the 2023 Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting at the OSCE Permanent Council, 2 November 2023

02 November 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Adoption of the Decision on the Dates and Agenda of the 2023 Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting at the OSCE Permanent Council, 2 November 2023 Joint Statement on the Adoption of the Decision on the Dates and Agenda of the 2023 Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting delivered by Ambassador Jocelyn Kinnear at the OSCE Permanent Council, 2 November 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

02. Nov 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1448 PC Meeting, 2 November 2023 (Report by the Director of ODIHR)

02 November 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1448 PC Meeting, 2 November 2023 (Report by the Director of ODIHR) EU statement in response to the report by the Director of ODIHR, Matteo Mecacci Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

01. Nov 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1061 FSC, 1 November 2023 (Russia‘s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine)

01 November 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1061 FSC, 1 November 2023 (Russia‘s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

General debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council

31 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements General debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th session, 31 October 2023 General debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council Mr

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

Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (Icelandic version)

27 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly (Icelandic version) Herra forseti, Við komum saman í dag til sérstaks neyðarfundar vegna þess mikla harmleiks sem nú á sér stað fyrir milljónir Ísraela og Palestínumanna, og þeirrar pattstöðu sem er því miður upp komin í öryggisráðinu. Ísland studdi breytingartillögu Kanada sem hefði bætt nauðsynlegu samhengi og jafnvægi við ályktunina. Ísland harmar að sú tillaga hafi ekki fengið brautargengi

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

Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly

27 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Explanation of Vote at the Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly 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 41th Meeting, 27 October 2023 Mr

25. Oct 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 Women Peace and Security at the OSCE Forum for Security Co-Operation, 25 October 2023.

25 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Women Peace and Security at the OSCE Forum for Security Co-Operation, 25 October 2023. Joint Statement on Women Peace and Security Delivered by Ambassador Neil Holland at the OSCE Forum for Security Co-Operation, 25 October 2023. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Third Committee Statement with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

25 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Third Committee Statement with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Interactive dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia New York, 25 October 2023 Mr. Chair. We remain deeply concerned about human rights violations and abuses in Ethiopia

25. Oct 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 Women, Peace and Security at the OSCE Forum for Security and Cooperation, 25 October 2023

25 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland on Women, Peace and Security at the OSCE Forum for Security and Cooperation, 25 October 2023 Statement by H. E. Helga Hauksdóttir, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1060 Meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security and Cooperation, 25 October 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

25. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1060 FSC, 25 October 2023 (Russia’s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine)

25 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1060 FSC, 25 October 2023 (Russia’s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

25. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1060 FSC, 25 October 2023 (Women, Peace and Security)

25 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1060 FSC, 25 October 2023 (Women, Peace and Security) EU Statement on Women, Peace and Security Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Security Council Statement on the Situation in the Middle East

24 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Security Council Statement on the Situation in the Middle East Statement by H. E. Thórdur Aegir Óskarsson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations United Nations Security Council 9452nd Meeting, 24 October 2023 The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question Mr

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

Third Committee Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan

24 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in Afghanistan Statement by Ragnheiður Kolsöe, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Iceland New York, 24 October 2023 Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Mr. Chair. Grim does not even begin to capture the lived realities of women and girls in Afghanistan

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

Third Committee Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in Islamic Republic of Iran

24 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee Statement on the Situation of Human Rights in Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Ragnheiður Kolsöe, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Iceland New York, 24 October 2023 Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Chair. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and update

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

Third Committee, 78th United Nations General Assembly

23 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee, 78th United Nations General Assembly Statement by Ragnheiður Kolsöe, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of Iceland New York, 23 October 2023 Combined briefing on Myanmar with Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Independent Investigative Mechanism on Myanmar, and Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar Mr. Chair,

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

Joint Nordic Statement on Sea-Level Rise in Relation to International Law

23 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on Sea-Level Rise in Relation to International Law Statement delivered by H. E. Vibeke Pasternak Jørgensen, Ambassador and Under-Secretary for Legal Affairs of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Check Against Delivery Mr

19. Oct 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 World Day against the Death Penalty at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023

19 October 2023 / 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 at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023 Joint Statement on the World Day against the Death Penalty at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

19. Oct 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 of the Girl at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023

19 October 2023 / 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 at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023 Joint Statement on the International Day of the Girl delivered by Ambassador Anne-Kirsti Karlsen at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

19. Oct 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 Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023

19 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023 Joint Statement on the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo delivered by Ambassador Cristophe Kamp at the OSCE Permanent Council, 19 October 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

19. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (Unified Budget Proposal for 2024)

19 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (Unified Budget Proposal for 2024) EU Statement on the Unified Budget Proposal for 2024 EU Statement on the Unified Budget Proposal for 2024 (French) Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

19. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (International Day of the Girl Child)

19 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (International Day of the Girl Child) EU Statement on the International Day of the Girl Child Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

19. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (World Day Against Death Penalty)

19 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (World Day Against Death Penalty) EU Statement on the European and World Day against the Death Penalty Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

19. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Conflict in the Middle East, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (Unfolding Situation In The Middle East)

19 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1447 PC Meeting, 19 October 2023 (Unfolding Situation In The Middle East) EU Statement on the unfolding situation in the Middle East Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Conflict in the Middle East Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

18. Oct 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC54 - All national and NB8 statements

18 October 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC54 - All national and NB8 statements Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 2: Annual report of HC for Human Rights and report of OHCHR and SG General Debate on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update Statement by Iceland 13 September 2023 Mr. President, I thank the High Commissioner for his update. The Human Rights Council draws strength from its diversity and respect for different backgrounds

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

Statement at the 26/27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee

18 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the 26/27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Statement by H. E. Jorundur Valtysson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th session, 18 October 2023 26/27th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Promotion and protection of human rights (Item 71) Mr

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

Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

16 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Report of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Statement by H. E. Jorundur Valtysson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations 16 October 2023 Mme/Mr

14. Oct 2023Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland will contribute 70 million ISK in response to United Nations oPt emergency appeals

"The hostilities unfolding in Israel and Gaza affect hundreds of thousands of ordinary civilians. Iceland has condemned the barbaric acts committed by Hamas and reminded Israel that international law and humanitarian principles must be upheld. Iceland will contribute to vital humanitarian efforts in response to the situation that is growing more serious by the hour. I hope that the countries of the world will stand together to consider the safety and conditions of ordinary citizens in their response to what is currently happening," says Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir.

13. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

Human Dimension Conference Warsaw, 2-13 October 2023

13 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Human Dimension Conference Warsaw, 2-13 October 2023 EU Statement - Opening Session EU Statement - Plenary Session 1 Democratic institutions EU Statement - Plenary Session 2 Fundamental Freedoms I EU Statement - Plenary Session 3 Tolerance and Non-Discrimination I EU Statement - Plenary Session 4 Fundamental Freedoms II EU Statement - Plenary Session 5 Rule of Law I EU Statement - Plenary Session 6 Rule of Law II EU Statement - Plenary Session 7 Tolerance and Non-Discrimination II EU Statement - Plenary Session 8 Humanitarian Issues EU Statement - Closing Session Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

11. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1058 FSC, 11 October 2023 (Russia’s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine)

11 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1058 FSC, 11 October 2023 (Russia’s War Of Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

10. Oct 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 - Interim report on Haiti

10 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Interim report on Haiti Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on interim report on Haiti Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 10 October 2023 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic States are deeply troubled by the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Haiti. Due to organized crime and gang violence, close to 200

10. Oct 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 - situation of human rights in the Central African Republic

10 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 10 October 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 Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts

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

UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 217th session of the Executive Board

09 October 2023 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Paris Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: National Statement of Iceland at the 217th session of the Executive Board National statement of Iceland 217th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO, October 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, Let me start by thanking you, Madame Chairperson, for your excellent stewardship of the Executive Board. I would like to second your opening words on the horrific events that took place over the weekend.

09. Oct 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 - Report of the High Commissioner and Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo

09 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner and Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo Human Rights Council - 54th Session Item 10: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner and Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 9 October 2023 Mr President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden. Thank you, High Commissioner, for your report and to the Team of International Experts for their final report.

09. Oct 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 - Item 10: Oral update on Ukraine

09 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Item 10: Oral update on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 9 October 2023 High Comissioner, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a war of destruction: Russia attempts to destroy; not only Ukrainian cities, livelihoods and cultural heritage, but also the Ukrainian population’s resilience and perseverence. And in the most brutal way, in direct violation of international law, including international humanitarian law

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

Statement at the First Committee General Debate

09 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the First Committee General Debate Statement by H. E. Jorundur Valtysson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th Session, 9 October 2023 First Committee - General Debate Mr

07. Oct 2023Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Embassy of Iceland in Brussels, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Statements, Other

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

07 October 2023 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Embassy of Iceland in Brussels Statements Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the attacks against Israel The EU condemns in the strongest possible terms the multiple and indiscriminate attacks across Israel by Hamas and deeply deplores the loss of lives. The EU calls for an immediate cessation of these senseless attacks and violence, which will only further increase tensions on the ground and seriously undermine Palestinian people’s aspirations for peace. The EU stands in solidarity with Israel, which has the right to defend itself in line with international law, in the face of such violent and indiscriminate attacks

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

Promotion and protection of the rights of children (item 67)

06 October 2023 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Promotion and protection of the rights of children (item 67) Statement by H. E. Jorundur Valtysson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 78th session, 6 October 2023 14th Plenary Meeting of Third Committee Mr

06. Oct 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 at the OSCE Permanent Council, 6 October 2023

06 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, 6 October 2023 Statement delivered by Eva Dröfn Hassell Guðmundsdóttir, Special Adviser, Permanent Mission of Iceland, at the 1446 Special Meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, 6 October 2023 Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

06. Oct 2023Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1446 Special PC, 6 October 2023 (Russian Federation‘s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine)

06 October 2023 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1446 Special PC, 6 October 2023 (Russian Federation‘s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

05. Oct 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 - Drivers, root causes and human rights impacts of religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence

05 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Drivers, root causes and human rights impacts of religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 9: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on drivers, root causes and human rights impacts of religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 5 October2023 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.

05. Oct 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 - Advancing Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement

05 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Advancing Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 9: Enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner and the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 5 October 2023 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. We thank the High Commissioner for this important report