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16. 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 - Item 3 - General Debate (Focus: Safety of journalists)

16 February 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Item 3 - General Debate (Focus: Safety of journalists) Human Rights Council – 49th session Item 3 - General Debate (Focus: Safety of journalists) Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 16 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We thank the OHCHR for the reports. The Nordic Baltic countries condemn all forms of violence, online and offline, against journalists and other media workers, including women journalists and media workers

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

1st Preparatory Meeting for the 30th Economic and Environmental Forum, 14-15 February

15 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements 1st Preparatory Meeting for the 30th Economic and Environmental Forum, 14-15 February Statement of Ms. Eva Dröfn Hassell Guðmundsdóttir, Temporary Officer, at the Closing Session of the 1st Preparatory Meeting of the 30th Economic and Environmental Forum, Vienna, 15 February 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

UN Women Executive Board - Joint Statement

14 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN Women Executive Board - Joint Statement Madam President, Madam Executive Director, dear Colleagues. I deliver this statement on behalf of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Republic of Moldova, Monaco, Kingdom of Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine, and my own country Iceland. Allow me to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Madam Executive Director, on your appointment and warmly welcome you to your first UN Women Executive Board session

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

Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Dr. David Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

10 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Dr. David Boyd, UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1424th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Sandra Lyngdorf

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

Statement on Our Common Agenda - Thematic consultation 1: SDGs

10 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on Our Common Agenda - Thematic consultation 1: SDGs Mr President, Let me start by thanking you and the Secretary-General for organizing this important meeting to further reflect on the various proposals and ideas in Our Common Agenda Report. The report and its proposals can and should be used to reinvigorate multilateralism and re-embrace solidarity in line with UN 75 declaration. First few points on the process

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

UNESCO: Joint Statement of Support for the Respect of Afghan Women’s and Girls’ Human Rights

10 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNESCO: Joint Statement of Support for the Respect of Afghan Women’s and Girls’ Human Rights Joint statement co-signed by 45 members of the UNESCO Group of Friends for Gender Equality (PDF). Paris, 10 February 2022 We, the undersigned members of the UNESCO Group of Friends for Gender Equality, express our deep concern over the current ongoing situation in Afghanistan marked by increasingly systematic violations of Afghan women’s and girls’ enjoyment of human rights.

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

Joint Nordic Statement - Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN)

08 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement - Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) Your Excellencies, Co-Chairs, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. Please allow me to extend our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Hermann of Denmark for taking on this process, and Ambassador Al-Thani of the State of Qatar for again steering the Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council reform this session. We know we are in good hands, and we recognize this can be a thankless task

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

Fundur háttsettra um stofnun á Renewed European Security Dialogue, 8. febrúar 2022

08 February 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Fundur háttsettra um stofnun á Renewed European Security Dialogue, 8. febrúar 2022 Yfirlýsing ráðuneytisstjóra Martin Eyjólfssonar á fundi háttsettra fulltrúa um stofnun á Renewed European Security Dialogue, í fastaráði ÖSE 8. febrúar 2022

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

FFD Co-facilitators statement - ECOSOC Financing for Development

03 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements FFD Co-facilitators statement - ECOSOC Financing for Development FFD Co-facilitators statement ECOSOC Coordination Segment Agenda item 3: Pathways for a resilient and inclusive economic recovery 3 February 2022

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

Statement by Iceland in the exchange of views with Mr Tiny Kox, President of the Parliamentary Assembly

02 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in the exchange of views with Mr Tiny Kox, President of the Parliamentary Assembly Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1423rd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Mr

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

General Assembly - Statement on the implementation of SDG 14

01 February 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements General Assembly - Statement on the implementation of SDG 14 Co-facilitators, colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to be here today - to get the ball rolling again – and Iceland will do its utmost to contribute to success in Lisbon this summer. We have full confidence in the leadership of Grenada and Denmark as penholders. Significant progress has already been made and, as we see it, the current draft is balanced and only needs a few updates to reflect developments of the past two years

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

Joint Nordic Statement at SC high-level open debate on "War in Cities: protection of civilians in urban settings"

25 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at SC high-level open debate on "War in Cities: protection of civilians in urban settings" Statement by H. E. Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) at the Security Council high-level open debate on “War in Cities: protection of civilians in urban settings” Mr

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

Joint Nordic Statement at informal meeting on the SGs priorities for 2022

21 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at informal meeting on the SGs priorities for 2022 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We would like to congratulate you, Mr Secretary-General, on taking up your new mandate

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

Joint Nordic Statement: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security

18 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security Madam Chair, distinguished delegates, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries – Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Denmark. The full implementation of the resolutions that constitute the WPS Agenda is a key priority for the Nordics. We thank successive presidencies of the UN Security Council for their commitment to ensuring a sustained focus on WPS in the Council’s work

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

Statement by GoF of WPS: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security

18 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by GoF of WPS: Security Council Open Debate on Women Peace and Security Madam President, I am pleased to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace, and Security, an informal network of 65 Member States, representing all five regional groups of the UN, and the European Union[1]. The Group thanks Norway for highlighting the important links between the protection of women peacebuilders and human rights defenders and their participation in advancing peace and security. We wish to emphasize three points: First, we condemn all threats, harassment, attacks, and reprisals against women peacebuilders, human rights defenders and gender equality advocates

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

Response to OSCE CiO, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, H.E. Mr Zbigniew Rau

13 January 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Response to OSCE CiO, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, H. E. Mr Zbigniew Rau Iceland in Response to OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, H

13. Jan 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

Svar við ávarpi utanríkisráðherra Póllands um formennsku ÖSE 2022

13 January 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Svar við ávarpi utanríkisráðherra Póllands um formennsku ÖSE 2022 Svar Íslands við ávarpi Zbigniew Rau, utanríkisráðherra Póllands um pólsku formennsku ÖSE fyrir árið 2022. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

12. Jan 2022Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Iceland on the decisions by Russian courts to close Memorial organizations

12 January 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland on the decisions by Russian courts to close Memorial organizations Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1421st meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Mr

17. Dec 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

Joint Nordic-Baltic statement at 33rd Special Session of the HRC on the human rights situation in Ethiopia

17 December 2021 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Joint Nordic-Baltic statement at 33rd Special Session of the HRC on the human rights situation in Ethiopia Joint Nordic-Baltic statement on the human rights situation in Ethiopia Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements

16. Dec 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

Intersessional meetings in the Human Rights Council with oral updates on the situation in Nigaragua and Ukraine

16 December 2021 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Intersessional meetings in the Human Rights Council with oral updates on the situation in Nigaragua and Ukraine The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights delivered oral updates on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua and Ukraine at intersessional meetings on 14 and 15 December. Finland and Denmark delivered joint statements on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states. Iceland also joined a statement by 55 states on the situation in Nicaragua

13. Dec 2021Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: Intervention by Minister of Tourism, Trade and Culture at regional consultations for Mondiacult

13 December 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: Intervention by Minister of Tourism, Trade and Culture at regional consultations for Mondiacult Intervention by Ms Lilja D. Alfreðsdóttir, Minister of Tourism, Trade and Culture of Iceland Regional Consultations for Mondiacult – UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development 13 December 2021 Excellencies, First of all I want to thank UNESCO for this invitation to the regional consultation and important opportunity to prepare for Mondiacult – our World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development next year.

10. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

General Assembly 76th session statement on Humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the UN

10 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements General Assembly 76th session statement on Humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the UN Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 76th session, 10 December 2021 50th Plenary Meeting – Agenda Item 75 Strengthening the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance Madam/Mr

09. Dec 2021Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Iceland in informal exchange of views on media freedom and safety of journalists

09 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in informal exchange of views on media freedom and safety of journalists Thank you, Michele. We thank you and the Italian presidency for organizing today’s informal exchange on this topical matter as there is no doubt that media freedom and the safety of journalists is under threat. Going through the alerts on the Platform for the protection of journalism and safety of journalists reinforces this conclusion

09. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on terrorism and climate change

09 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on terrorism and climate change Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on the maintenance on International Peace and Security. Security in the context of terrorism and climate change, New York, 9 December 2021 Mr President, Members of the Security Council, I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. I thank the President of Niger, His Excellency Mr Mohamed Bazoum, for convening this timely meeting

08. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

CERF High Level Pledging Event for 2022 - Icelandic statement

08 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements CERF High Level Pledging Event for 2022 - Icelandic statement Central Emergency Response Fund High-level Pledging Event for 2022 Statement by Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation of Iceland Mr. Chair, It is an honour to participate in this event, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund

07. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement at the General Assembly 76th session on Agenda item 78, Oceans and the Law of the Sea

07 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the General Assembly 76th session on Agenda item 78, Oceans and the Law of the Sea Statement by Permanent Representative Jörundur Valtýsson General Assembly 76th session, 7 December 2021 Agenda item 78, Oceans and the Law of the Sea Mr. President, „Life is bacalao. “ So spoke Salka Valka, the strong female lead of a cherished novel by the Icelandic Nobel laureate Halldór Laxness

02. Dec 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

02 December 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Statement by Permanent Representative Kristín A. Árnadóttir on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

02. Dec 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls

02 December 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls Thursday, 2 December 15:00-17:00, Trusteeship Council Remarks delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Thank you, Ambassador Skoog, for convening us and my appreciation to UN Women and the panelists for their remarks and important information

25. Nov 2021Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Mission, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Yfirlýsing í tilefni af alþjóðlega baráttudeginum gegn ofbeldi gegn konum

25 November 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Yfirlýsing í tilefni af alþjóðlega baráttudeginum gegn ofbeldi gegn konum Yfirlýsing Kristínar. A. Árnadóttur fastafulltrúa á fastaráðsfundi ÖSE í tilefni af alþjóðlega baráttudeginum gegn ofbeldi gegn konum

23. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement at the Global Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons General Assembly High Level Meeting

23 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the Global Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons General Assembly High Level Meeting Global Action Plan against Trafficking in Persons General Assembly High Level Meeting New York, 23 November 2021 Statement delivered by H. E. Mr

23. Nov 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

IAEA Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee 22-23 November 2021

23 November 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee 22-23 November 2021 EU statement on Agenda Item 2. EU statemen on Agenda Item 3. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

22. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic Statement at the UN SC Open Debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons

22 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement at the UN SC Open Debate on Small Arms and Light Weapons Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the United Nations Security Council meeting on “The impact of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security”, New York, 22 November 2021 Mr. Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. Let me start by thanking Mexico for convening this important meeting, and the briefers for valuable insights

18. Nov 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

On the importance of the Women, Peace and Security agenda for the OSCE

18 November 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements On the importance of the Women, Peace and Security agenda for the OSCE Statement by Permanent Representative Kristín A. Árnadóttir on the importance of the Women, Peace and Security agenda for the work of the OSCE. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

18. Nov 2021Sendiráð 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

Mikilvægi ályktana Öryggisráðs Sameinuðu þjóðanna um konur, frið og öryggi

18 November 2021 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Mikilvægi ályktana Öryggisráðs Sameinuðu þjóðanna um konur, frið og öryggi Yfirlýsing Kristínar A. Árnadóttur fastafulltrúa á fastaráðsfundi ÖSE um mikilvægi ályktana Öryggisráðs Sameinuðu þjóðanna um konur, frið og öryggi. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

17. Nov 2021Sendiráð 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

Yfirlýsing á málstofu þriðju víddar ÖSE: Baráttan gegn kynbundnu ofbeldi

17 November 2021 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Yfirlýsing á málstofu þriðju víddar ÖSE: Baráttan gegn kynbundnu ofbeldi Yfirlýsing á lokafundi málstofu þriðju víddar ÖSE um að koma í veg fyrir og berjast gegn ofbeldi gegn konum og stúlkum. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

17. Nov 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Human Dimension Seminar: Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Girls

17 November 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Human Dimension Seminar: Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Girls Statement at the Closing Session of the Human Dimension Seminar, Warsaw, 17 November 2021 on preventing and combating violence against women and girls. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

16. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at the UN SC open debate on Peace and security through preventive diplomacy

16 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the UN SC open debate on Peace and security through preventive diplomacy Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of the UN Security Council open debate on Peace and security through preventive diplomacy: A common objective to all UN principal organs delivered by Under-Secretary of State Kai Sauer, on 16 November 2021 Mr President, I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the briefers for their valuable insights and welcome this exchange on preventive diplomacy and how the UN principal organs can work together to achieve this common objective.

15. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement: Debate on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the SC and other matters

15 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement: Debate on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the SC and other matters Joint Nordic Statement at GA Plenary meeting on Item 123: Debate on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council, delivered by Ambassador Jukka Salovaara, Permanent Mission of Finland to the United Nations, on 15 November 2021 Mr. President, Thank you for convening this annual debate. I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland

10. Nov 2021Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Iceland in the exchange of views with Ms Christel De Craim, Chairperson of the Committee of the Parties (Lanzarote Committee)

10 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in the exchange of views with Ms Christel De Craim, Chairperson of the Committee of the Parties (Lanzarote Committee) Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1417th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Sandra Lyngdorf. Mr

10. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Christel De Craim, Chairperson of the Committee of the Parties (Lanzarote Committee)

10 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Christel De Craim, Chairperson of the Committee of the Parties (Lanzarote Committee) Mr. Chair, It is a particular pleasure to be able to exchange views with Miss De Craim just days before the 7th European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse. We applaud the work of the Lanzarote Committee and particularly welcome its efforts to work with and leverage all stakeholders, within and outside the Council of Europe, to achieve our common objective

10. Nov 2021Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Speeches and Articles, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Statements

UNESCO: Speech by Iceland at the General Policy Debate of the 41st General Conference

10 November 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNESCO: Speech by Iceland at the General Policy Debate of the 41st General Conference Intervention by H. E. Mr Kristján Þór Júlíusson, Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture of Iceland, in the absence of H

10. Nov 2021Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Iceland on the Council of Europe and the conflict in Georgia

10 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Iceland on the Council of Europe and the conflict in Georgia Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1417th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Sandra Lyngdorf. Mr

10. Nov 2021Speeches and Articles, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Iceland in the exchange of views with Mr Joao Goulao, President of the Pompidou Group

10 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in the exchange of views with Mr Joao Goulao, President of the Pompidou Group Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1417th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Sandra Lyngdorf. Thank you, Mr

09. Nov 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic statement at the Security Council meeting on Maintaining International Peace and Security

09 November 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic statement at the Security Council meeting on Maintaining International Peace and Security Nordic Joint Statement Issued by Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann on the occasion of the Signature Event of the UN Security Council on Maintaining International Peace and Security: Exclusion, Inequality and Conflict 9 November 2021 Mr President, Members of the Security Council, I have the pleasure to submit this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark.

09. Nov 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - All NB8 statements

09 November 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - All NB8 statements The Nordic-Baltic states enjoy close cooperation in the United Nations Human Rights Council and increasingly join their efforts and take turns delivering statements on behalf of the group. The 48th regular session of the Human Rights Council took place from September to October 2021. Iceland was party to 30 joint statements on the status of human rights in specific countries and on thematic issues regarding human rights

05. Nov 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

32. Special Session on Sudan - Nordic-Baltic statement

05 November 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva 32. Special Session on Sudan - Nordic-Baltic statement Human Rights Council 32nd Special Session of the Council on the human rights implications of the ongoing situation in Sudan 5 November 2021 Chairperson, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We are gravely concerned by the recent developments in the Republic of the Sudan