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16. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General Debate

16 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 4: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 16 March 2026 Mr. President, Iceland is deeply alarmed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has added another dimension to an already profound human rights crisis. We call for de-escalation, the protection of civilians and full respect for international law, and encourage a return to diplomatic dialogue

16. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Item 4: General Debate

16 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Item 4: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Debate under Item 4 EU Statement 16 March 2026 Mister President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. The EU follows developments in Iran and the Middle East with utmost concern

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the DPRK

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the DPRK Human Rights Council - 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the DPRK Statement delivered by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 13 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. Madame Special Rapporteur, we thank you for the report and your continued efforts to maintain international focus on the ongoing systemic and widespread human rights violations and abuses in the DPRK

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 13 March 2026 Special Rapporteur, The Nordic-Baltic States thank you for your updates and for your contribution to the work of the HRC. Throughout your mandate, you have been carrying the human rights torch high and with a clear voice. We remain deeply disturbed by the human rights crisis in Myanmar

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement delivered by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 13 March 2026 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states. After decades of atrocities, devastating conflict and repression, Syria stands at a pivotal moment

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the FFM on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the FFM on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Human Rights Council 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the FFM on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 12 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Fact-Finding Mission for the oral update and reiterate our full support for its important work

12. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61- NB8 Statement - ID with Group of Experts on Belarus

12 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61- NB8 Statement - ID with Group of Experts on Belarus Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 4: Interactive dialogue on Group of Experts on Belarus Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 12 March 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the Group of Independent Experts for this comprehensive report and reaffirm our full support for your mandate. Your findings confirm that the Belarusian authorities have continued to systematically violate human rights

12. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

12 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Human Rights Council - 61st session Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 12 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. The leaders of our states visited Kyiv on 24 February, as an unwavering act of solidarity and support to Ukraine.

12. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine

12 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Joint Statement Delivered by the Republic of Albania on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 12 March 2026 I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine. ’

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel Human Rights Council – 61st session Joint Statement by Friends for the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel 11 March 2026 President, Excellencies, I am honoured to deliver this statement as Co-chair of the Group of Friends for the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. We meet amid escalating threats to civilians and to those who work tirelessly to assist them. Humanitarian workers continue operating amid armed conflicts, facing strikes on staff, facilities, and the communities they serve

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Accelerate implementation of the SDGs to promote gender equality

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Accelerate implementation of the SDGs to promote gender equality Human Rights Council – 61st sessioon General Debate Item 3 Joint Statement “Accelerate implementation of the SDGs to promote gender equality” Delivered by Viet Nam 11 March 2026 Mister President, With only four years remaining to the 2030 deadline, the need to accelerate progress on the SDGs has never been more urgent. While commendable progress has been achieved in advancing gender equality, we acknowledge that challenges persist.

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Annual Day on the Rights of the Child

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Annual Day on the Rights of the Child Human Rights Council – 61st session Annual Day on the Rights of the Child Joint Statement by the Core Group* on the Safe Schools Declaration 11 March 2026 I speak on behalf of States that have endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration. At this Annual Discussion on the Rights of the Child, dedicated to children affected by armed conflict, we reaffirm that the right to education should be realized during armed conflict. Its protection is grounded in international law and a cornerstone of the children and armed conflict agenda

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Protecting civilian infrastructure

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Protecting civilian infrastructure Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Debate under Item 3 Joint Statement delivered by Algeria on behalf of a group of countries 11 March 2026 M. President, I have the honour of delivering this joint statement on behalf of the co-chairs of the workstream on protecting civilian infrastructure within the framework of the Global Initiative to Galvanize political commitment to IHL, Costa Rica, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and my own country Algeria. This joint statement is also endorsed by 109 additional states

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 -NB8 Statement - Interactive Dialogue with SR on the right to privacy

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 -NB8 Statement - Interactive Dialogue with SR on the right to privacy Human Rights Council - 61st session Interactive Dialogue with SR on the right to privacy Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 10 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for presenting her report to the Council.

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SRSG for children and armed conflict

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SRSG for children and armed conflict Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 3 - ID with the SRSG for children and armed conflict Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries: Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Iceland, Sweden, Norway 10 March 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Representative for her report and dedication. We are deeply concerned that IHL violations against children in armed conflict reached unprecedented levels in 2024, for the third consecutive year

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council Human Rights Council – 61st sessioon General Debate ITEM 3 Joint Statement to mark 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council Delivered by Estonia 11 March I am delivering this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of states.

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SRSG on Violence Against Children

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SRSG on Violence Against Children Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence Against Children Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 10 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the Special Representative for presenting the report and for her continued commitment to combat violence against children

09. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual discussion on rights of the child

09 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual discussion on rights of the child Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual discussion on rights of the child Theme: Rights of the child and violations of the human rights of children in armed conflicts Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 9 March 2026 Mr. President, Distinguished Panelists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. As armed conflicts escalate worldwide, the need for robust action to protect children in armed conflicts and ensure their most fundamental human rights, such as the right to life, education, and health, has never been more urgent

09. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children

09 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Statement by Republic of Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 9 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for her instrumental work and efforts over the past six years on this agenda.

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on environment

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on environment Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on environment Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 6 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the latest report highlighting the alarming correlation between air pollution and its negative impacts on public health and human rights

06. Mar 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Statements, Other

Statement on the decisions by the International Paralympic Committee related to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden firmly condemn the recent decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games under their national flags, also allowing the display of their anthems and state symbols.

06. Mar 2026Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Statements, Other

Statement on the decisions by the International Paralympic Committee related to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

06 March 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on the decisions by the International Paralympic Committee related to the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden firmly condemn the recent decision by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games under their national flags, also allowing the display of their anthems and state symbols. This decision undermines international efforts to isolate Russia and Belarus in response to Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine. We also deplore the decision by the IPC to prohibit Ukrainian athletes from wearing costumes featuring a map of Ukraine

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the rights of persons with disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement of the Republic of Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic states 6 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her recent report and the presentation today. Equal and meaningful participation of all in the political decision-making processes lies at the core of democratic societies and is essential to ensuring the comprehensive representation of all groups

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - International Women’s Day

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - International Women’s Day Human Rights Council 61st session JointStatementonInternationalWomen’sDay Delivered on 6 March 2026 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of Finland, Mexico and a cross regional group of 74 states. For over a hundred years, International Women's Day has marked both progress made and the ongoing challenges facing women and girls worldwide

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Annual Panel Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Annual Panel Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual Panel Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Joint Statement by Dominican Republic on behalf of a group of countries 6 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a group of countries. We welcome the focus of this year’s annual debate on disability-inclusive infrastructure, including transport and housing, as essential elements for ensuring autonomy, dignity and the full participation of persons with disabilities in society

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual ID on the rights of persons with disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual ID on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 6 March 2026 President, distinguished panellists, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the panel for providing their expert insights. Persons with disabilities face daily discrimination and barriers to participation

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the rights of persons with disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement of the Republic of Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic states 6 March 2026 President, distinguished panellists, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the panel for providing their expert insights. Persons with disabilities face daily discrimination and barriers to participation

05. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on right to food

05 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on right to food Human Rights Council - 61st Session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Right to Food Statement delivered by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 5 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. Let me start by reaffirming Indigenous Peoples’ right to consultations in order to obtain free, prior and informed consent when measures are considered affecting their traditional ways of living, such as agricultural or fishing areas

05. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Panel discussion on Financing Sustainable Development

05 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Panel discussion on Financing Sustainable Development Human Rights Council - 61st Session Panel discussion on Financing Sustainable Development in line with Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Obligations Statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 5 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Progress in development and the realization of human rights is threatened globally, not least as a result of ongoing conflicts

04. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on Adequate Housing

04 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on Adequate Housing Human Rights Council - 61st Session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 4 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. I would like to express our appreciation to the Special Rapporteur for his report

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC6 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on freedom of religion or belief

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC6 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on freedom of religion or belief Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 3 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 3 March 2026 Thank you, Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Special Rapporteur, We thank you for your comprehensive report and for its inclusive approach

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR in the field of cultural rights

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR in the field of cultural rights Human Rights Council 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the SR in the field of cultural rights Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report. As highlighted in the report, cultural rights – protecting identities, values and ways of life – are important to the field of nature conservation and vice versa

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Torture free trade

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Torture free trade Human Rights Council - 61 Session Item 3: ID with Special Rapporteur on torture Joint Statement on torture free trade Delivered by Mongolia 2 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour of delivering this message on behalf of the Global Alliance for Torture-free Trade. The prohibition of torture and other forms of ill-treatment is one of the strongest and most universally recognized rules in international law.

03. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on situation of human rights defenders

03 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on situation of human rights defenders Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 3 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on situation of human rights defenders Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 3 March 2026 President, The Nordic-Baltic states thank Special Rapporteur Lawlor for her last report. Special Rapporteur, In line with your recommendations, we highlight the need to ensure that responses to violations of international human rights law are not dependent on geography or political alignment.

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on torture

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on torture Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States March 2nd 2026 Special Rapporteur, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. At the outset, I want to acknowledge that this marks the final interactive dialogue of your mandate. We commend your steadfast and tireless dedication and efforts to amplify the voices of survivors and that you are leaving a lasting mark on the global fight against torture and ill-treatment

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Item 2: Importance of multilateral human rights cooperation

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Item 2: Importance of multilateral human rights cooperation Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Debate item 2 – Annual report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and reports of the Office of the High Commissioner and the Secretary General Joint Statement on importance of multilateral human rights cooperation 2 March 2026 Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of a core group consisting of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Albania, Chile, Kenya and Kyrgyzstan, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of 88 States, representing all five regional groups

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 2: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 2 March 2026 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for his latest update, once again painting a harrowing picture of the global human rights landscape. At a time of escalating global conflicts and crisis, and deteriorating respect for international law and institutions, defending and revitalising multilateralism is not optional - it is imperative

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Situation of human rights of women and girls in Afganistan

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Situation of human rights of women and girls in Afganistan Human Rights Council - 61 Session EID on SR report and OHCHR report on Afghanistan/General debate item 2 Joint Statement on situation of human rights of women and girls in Afganistan delivered by Colombia 2 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross‑regional group of 56 countries to express our grave concern at the continued deterioration in the human rights situation of women and girls in Afghanistan.

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Item 2: General Debate

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Item 2: General Debate Human Rights Council - 61 Session Item 2: Annual report of the UN High Commissioner for the Human Rights and report of the Office of the High Commissioner and the UN Secretary-General EU Statement 2 March 2026 Mister President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania * and Republic of Moldova, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Liechtenstein, members of the European Economic Area, align themselves with this statement. We thank the High Commissioner for his oral update and all the reports submitted to this session

02. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - The human rights situation in Ethiopia

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - The human rights situation in Ethiopia Human Rights Council - 61 Session General Debate Item 2 Joint Statement on the human rights situation in Ethiopia Delivered by the European Union 2 March 2026 Mr. Chair, I am making this statement on behalf of a group of 41 countries. We appreciate Ethiopia’s continued engagement with UN human rights mechanisms, including its constructive participation in the review by the Committee on the Rights of the Child and in the 4th UPR cycle, and look forward to maintaining an open and constructive dialogue

27. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

27 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council 61st Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 February 2026 President, On behalf of the Nordic Baltic States, I thank the High Commissioner and the Commission for their report on the situation of human rights in South Sudan.

27. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar

27 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Human Rights Council 61st Session Item 2: ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic‑Baltic States (NB8) 27 February 2026 Thank you, President. On behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, I want to thank the High Commissioner for his update and for continuing to draw attention to the deepening human rights crisis in Myanmar. Widespread violence and grave human rights violations and abuses persist across the country

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan Human Rights Council 61st Session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic‑Baltic States (NB8) 26 February 2026 Thank you, President. I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. The FFM report entitled, Sudan: Hallmarks of Genocide in El Fasher, documents that RSF, in October last year, committed serious violations of IHL and international human rights law, amounting to international crimes

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on SR report on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on SR report on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan UN Human Rights Council – 61st Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of Denmark, Estonia Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 26 February 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the High Commissioner and the Special Rapporteur for their reports. We share the concern of the Special Rapporteur regarding women’s access to health services

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory

26 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Statement delivered by Iceland High Commissioner, We support your call for accountability and justice for gross violations and abuses in the occupied territories of Palestine, including acts that may amount to war crimes and other atrocity crimes. Palestinians continue to live under extraordinarily difficult conditions. In Gaza, basic human needs for food and shelter are not being met and this is compounded by the collapse of healthcare and the destruction of essential infrastructure

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Statement delivered by Iceland High Commissioner, We support your call for accountability and justice for gross violations and abuses in the occupied territories of Palestine, including acts that may amount to war crimes and other atrocity crimes.