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15. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Speeches and Articles, Ukraine, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: Nordic Statement at Seventh Special Session of the Executive Board

15 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: Nordic Statement at Seventh Special Session of the Executive Board 15 March 2022 – Impact and consequences of the current situation in Ukraine in all aspects of UNESCO’s mandate Statement by the Permanent Delegate of Iceland, Ambassador Unnur Orradóttir-Ramette I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. We fully align ourselves with the statement by the Delegation of the European Union. Madame Chairperson, 19 days ago, we woke up to the tragic news that the leadership of the Russian Federation had started a military attack on Ukraine

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

ILO Governing Body, opening of the 344th session - Cross-Regional Statement on Russia's aggression against Ukraine

15 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements ILO Governing Body, opening of the 344th session - Cross-Regional Statement on Russia's aggression against Ukraine Cross-Regional Statement Opening of the ILO GB344 Delivered by Canada’s Ambassador Leslie E. Norton on March 15, 2022 Madam Chair,

15. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

ILO Governing Body, 344th session - statement on Ukraine

15 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements ILO Governing Body, 344th session - statement on Ukraine ILO Governing Body, 344th session 14th to 26th March 2022 INS Opening Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The Candidate Countries Turkey, the Republic of North Macedonia[1], Montenegro and Albania, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this statement. Many thanks for giving us the floor And many thanks to the DG Ryder for his opening speech

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Human Rights Council – 49th session Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 14 March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank OHCHR for the report that gives a solid basis for our discussion. Data collection should be disaggregated by disability and linked to human rights obligations

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of persons with disabilities

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his thematic study on artificial intelligence and the rights of persons with disabilities, which constitutes a groundbreaking contribution to this field

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right to food

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right to food Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We are deeply concerned with the global state of food insecurity, as farmers worldwide are under a colossal pressure due to the devastating consequences of climate change and the disruptions of the global pandemic

14. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

Joint Statement on Aggression by the Russian Federation Against Ukraine - WTO

14 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Joint Statement on Aggression by the Russian Federation Against Ukraine - WTO JOINT STATEMENT ON AGGRESSION BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AGAINST UKRAINE WITH THE SUPPORT OF BELARUS COMMUNICATION FROM ALBANIA; AUSTRALIA; CANADA; EUROPEAN UNION; ICELAND; JAPAN; REPUBLIC OF KOREA; MOLDOVA; MONTENEGRO; NEW ZEALAND; NORTH MACEDONIA; NORWAY; UNITED KINGOM AND UNITED STATES

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

Statement at the CSW66 side event Gender Equality and Empowerment in the Arctic

14 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the CSW66 side event Gender Equality and Empowerment in the Arctic Gender Equality and Empowerment in the Arctic Side event CSW66, 14 March 2022 Opening remarks, Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Thank you, madame moderator, dear Embla, and let me thank the organizers for giving me the opportunity to address you today on the important topic of gender equality and empowerment in the Arctic. Ladies and gentlemen,

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights defenders

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights defenders Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour of speaking on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway. We welcome the Special Rapporteur to the Human Rights Council

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. The prohibition of torture is absolute

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country – Latvia. ] We warmly welcome you, Madam Special Rapporteur, and thank you for presenting your first report to this Council

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and for providing valuable insights

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 49th session Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Statemeny by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. The pandemic is not over

10. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1362 Permanent Council

10 March 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 at the 1362 Permanent Council Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1362nd Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 10 March 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

10. Mar 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Úkraína, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at 1362 OSCE Permanent Council

10 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at 1362 OSCE Permanent Council Yfirlýsing flutt af Kristínu A. Árnadóttur, fastafulltrúa, á 1362. fundi fastaráðs ÖSE, 10

09. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

Statement on the illegal invasion of Ukraine - EFTA

09 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Statement on the illegal invasion of Ukraine - EFTA EFTA strongly condemns the illegal invasion of Ukraine and stands united with its partner The EFTA States condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. They express deep concern for the severe destruction and human suffering resulting from this act of military aggression. This serious violation of international law is causing the loss of life of civilians and a humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, which is being felt across the European continent

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children

08 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 8 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We wish to thank the Special Rapporteur on presenting her latest report, which provides a valuable overview of some of the key steps States can take to protect children from sale, sexual exploitation and abuse.

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights

08 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 8 March 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Our countries attach great importance to the promotion of all human rights, including the rights for each person - to access, participate and contribute to cultural life in society without discrimination.

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

Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships

08 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships Madam President, I am pleased to speak on behalf of the 56 Member States of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace, and Security [1]. On this International Women’s Day, the Group of Friends would like to express our solidarity with all women peacebuilders, human rights defenders and advocates for gender equality around the world who are tirelessly working to build peace, defend human rights and implement the Women, Peace and Security agenda. We hear you

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

Joint Nordic Baltic Statement at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships

08 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Baltic Statement at the Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Advancing the WPS agenda through partnerships Joint Nordic Baltic Statement for Open Debate of the UN Security Council on “Advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda through partnerships: Women’s economic inclusion and participation as a key to building peace” delivered by Ambassador Anna-Karin Eneström, Sweden's Permanent Representative to the UN in New York Tuesday, 8 March 2022 Madam President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank you for organizing today’s important meeting on Women, Peace and Security and welcome the briefers’ statements.

07. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1361 Permanent Council

07 March 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 at the 1361 Permanent Council Statement of H. E. Ambassador Kristín A

07. Mar 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Úkraína, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1361 Special Permanent Council

07 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1361 Special Permanent Council Ræða fastafulltrúa á sérstökum fundi fastaráðs ÖSE þann 7. mars 2022. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on the Sudan

07 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on the Sudan Human Rights Council – 49th session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the Sudan Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 7 March 2022 Sweden has the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update. Madam/Mr President, The situation for human rights in Sudan has deteriorated since the last time we met in this format

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform

07 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on Security Council reform Statement by Counsellor Sofia Ekfeldt Nyman, Sweden on behalf of the Nordic countries at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and related matters, United Nations, 7 March 2022 Your Excellencies, Co-Chairs, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries.

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka

04 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue on the OHCHR report on Sri Lanka Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 4 March 2022 I have the honour of making this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for her update, noting with regret the limited progress made on Council resolution 46/1. We welcome the release on bail of Prevention of Terrorism Act prisoners, including Ahnaf Jazeem and Hejaaz Hizbullah, but remain concerned about others still in custody

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

Our Common Agenda, 4th Consultations

04 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Our Common Agenda, 4th Consultations OUR COMMON AGENDA, 4th CONSULTATIONS Protecting our planet and being prepared for the future Statement of Iceland by DPR Jonas G. Allansson 3 March 2022 Mr Vice President At the outset, let me underline Iceland's full solidarity with Ukraine and condemn in the strongest terms Russia's invasion, which is in flagrant violation of international law and the UN charter. Iceland reiterates its unwavering support of the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine, within its internationally recognized borders

03. Mar 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 at the 1360 Permanent Council

03 March 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 at the 1360 Permanent Council Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1361 Permanent Council. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

03. Mar 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Úkraína, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1360 OSCE Permanent Council

03 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1360 OSCE Permanent Council Yfirlýsing um innrás Rússlands í Úkraínu á fastaráðsfundi ÖSE. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

UN Women Peer to Peer Dialogue - Sexual Harassment and Intersectionality

03 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN Women Peer to Peer Dialogue - Sexual Harassment and Intersectionality Making Zero Tolerance a Reality: Understanding and tackling the intersectional nature of sexual harassment in cross-cultural contexts Jointly organized by the CEB Task Force on Addressing Sexual Harassment, the UN Secretariat and UN Women

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

Ad Hoc Committee against Cybercrime

02 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Ad Hoc Committee against Cybercrime Madam Chair, Firstly, allow me to express Iceland's full solidarity with Ukraine. Our thoughts are with innocent people in Ukraine who suffer a brutal, unprovoked attack by Russia. Iceland condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the Russian invasion, which is in flagrant violation of international law and the UN charter

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

Statement on behalf of NB8 at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

02 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on behalf of NB8 at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine Statement by Permanent Representative of Denmark, Mr. Martin Bille Hermann, on behalf of the 8 Nordic-Baltic countries at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. From all corners of the world, we have come together

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming

28 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Human Rights Council – 49th session Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 February 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We welcome this discussion and give our full support to securing universal participation in the entire UN system, including the Human Rights Council.

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

HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - HLS statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

28 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - HLS statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland Human Rights Council – 49th session High-Level Segment Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, H. E. Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir 28

28. Feb 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

EU statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

28 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements EU statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the EU and its Member States. The Candidate Countries North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania, the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the EFTA countries Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, San Marino, Andorra and Monaco align themselves with this statement

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

NB8 Statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine

28 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements NB8 Statement at the General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. Mr. President, On the night of February 24, the Russian leadership decided to attack Ukraine

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

PGA High Level Dialogue: Galvanising Momentum for Universal Vaccination

26 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements PGA High Level Dialogue: Galvanising Momentum for Universal Vaccination Mr. President, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for your commitment to the effort to offer universal access to covid-19 vaccination

24. Feb 2022Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Iceland on the situation in Ukraine

24 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland on the situation in Ukraine Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1426bis (extraordinary) meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Thank you, Mr

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

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at OSCE Permanent Council

24 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at OSCE Permanent Council Statement by H. E. Ms

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

Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at OSCE

24 February 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at OSCE Yfirlýsing utanríkisráðherra á sérstökum fastaráðsfundi ÖSE vegna innrásar Rússlands í Úkraínu. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

EU Statement supported by Iceland on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

23 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements EU Statement supported by Iceland on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine Iceland aligns itself with the EU statement in the UN General Assembly plenary meeting on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, February 23, 2022. Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you Mr

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

Nordic Baltic Statement on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine

23 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Baltic Statement on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine Mr. President, Despite the repeated calls for serious de-escalation by the UN Secretary General and recent intensive diplomatic efforts at all levels, Russia keeps dramatically escalating its aggressive actions against Ukraine. We strongly condemn the decision by President Putin to recognize the non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine as independent entities and the ensuing decision to send Russian troops into these areas under the pretext of so –called “peacekeeping”

22. Feb 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement by Permanent Secretary of State of Iceland on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council

22 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Permanent Secretary of State of Iceland on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the OSCE Permanent Council Statement by H. E. Mr

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

Statement by Permanent Secretary of State of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

22 February 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Permanent Secretary of State of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine Statement by Permanent Secretary of State of Iceland at the OSCE Permanent Council, on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

HRC46 - NB8 statement - Annual High-Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming

22 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Annual High-Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 46th session Annual High-Level Panel on Human Rights Mainstreaming The state of play in the fight against racism and discrimination 20 years after the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Plan of Action and the exacerbating effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on these efforts 22 February 2021 Statement by the Nordic and Baltic Countries Madam President, Excellencies, distinguished colleagues, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

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1356 Special PC, 21 February (The Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine)

21 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1356 Special PC, 21 February (The Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine) Statement of Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1356th Special Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 21 February 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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1356 Special PC, 21 February (Russian Invasion in Ukraine)

21 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements 1356 Special PC, 21 February (Russian Invasion in Ukraine) Statement of Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1356th Special Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 21 February 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement on "Our Common Agenda" - promoting peace, international law, and digital cooperation

21 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on "Our Common Agenda" - promoting peace, international law, and digital cooperation Mr. Vice President, Thank you for convening today’s debate on the proposals in Our Common Agenda Report aimed at promoting peace, international law, and digital cooperation. The main challenge to multilateralism and international cooperation is not lack of instruments and commitments but too often lack of implementation and non-compliance

18. Feb 2022Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Ukraine, Mission, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

85. sameiginlegur fundur FSC og PC 18 febrúar (Virkjun Vínarskjalsins)

18 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 85. sameiginlegur fundur FSC og PC 18 febrúar (Virkjun Vínarskjalsins) Yfirlýsing Kristínar A. Árnadóttur á 85

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85. Joint Meeting of the FSC and PC, 18 February (Activation of the Vienna Document)

18 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements 85. Joint Meeting of the FSC and PC, 18 February (Activation of the Vienna Document) Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 85th Joint Meeting of the Forum for Security Co-operation and Permanent Council, Vienna, 18 February 2022