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

HRC47 - NB8 statement - SR on Eritrea

23 June 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC47 - NB8 statement - SR on Eritrea JUNI 2021 – HRC open dialogue ERITREA (incl Tigray) I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for his update. We reiterate our grave concerns of Eritrean forces presence and continuing reports of serious human rights violations[, including arbitrary killings, SGBV, destruction of food-production, looting of humanitarian aid, mass displacement of civilians and forced returns of refugees

23. Jun 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the Thirty-first Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

23 June 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the Thirty-first Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea Thirty-first Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea Agenda item 13 – Report of the Secretary-General under article 319 New York, 23 June 2021 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, To begin with I would like to congratulate Vladimir Jares on his appointment as DOALOS Director. This appointment is excellent news for us State Parties

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

Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

16 June 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1407th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ambassador Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Thank you, Mr

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

Parliamentary elections in Iceland on 25 September 2021.

03 June 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Parliamentary elections in Iceland on 25 September 2021. Statement by the Permanent Representative of Iceland on 3 June 2021. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Marceline Naudi, President of GREVIO (Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence)

02 June 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Marceline Naudi, President of GREVIO (Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence) Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1405th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ambassador Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Mr

02. Jun 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

978 FSC, 2 June 2021 (Ukraine)

02 June 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 978 FSC, 2 June 2021 (Ukraine) EU statement on Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Statement on High-level Event on Culture and Sustainable Development

21 May 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on High-level Event on Culture and Sustainable Development High-level Event on Culture and Sustainable Development United Nations General Assembly 21 May 2021 Statement delivered by H. E. Mr

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the UN General Joint Debate on "The situation in the Middle East" and "Question of Palestine" (agenda items 37 and 38)

20 May 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the UN General Joint Debate on "The situation in the Middle East" and "Question of Palestine" (agenda items 37 and 38) JOINT NORDIC STATEMENT by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the UN General Joint Debate on agenda item 37 entitled “The situation in the Middle East” and agenda item 38 entitled “Question of Palestine” Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and my own country Sweden. We welcome the opportunity for the General Assembly to meet amid the most serious escalation in Israel and Palestine in years

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

Statement at the United Nations Security Council open debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

16 May 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the United Nations Security Council open debate on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question Mr. President, I wish to thank you for convening an open debate in the Security Council on the evolving situation in Israel and Palestine. Iceland is deeply concerned about the ongoing military escalation taking place in and around Gaza and the rising violence in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel

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

Nordic statement on the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence

12 May 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Nordic statement on the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1404th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ambassador Mårten Ehnberg (Sweden). Mr

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

Joint NB8 Statement on the situation of the Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang

12 May 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint NB8 Statement on the situation of the Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang JOINT NORDIC-BALTIC STATEMENT by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden to be delivered at the High-level virtual event on the situation of the Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim minorities in Xinjiang by H. E. Martin Bille Hermann, Permanent Representative of Denmark to the UN 12 May 2021 I am delivering this statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden

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

AMR 2021 - Call to Action on Antimicrobial Restistance

29 April 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs AMR 2021 - Call to Action on Antimicrobial Restistance Call to Action on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) - 2021 With the aim of strengthening One Health and multisectoral actions to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR), learn from the COVID-19 pandemic to address the growing threat of AMR, which has been referred to as a 􀍞silent tsunami􀍟􀍕 and deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we commit to the following actions at global, regional, and national levels: AMR coordination, accountability, and governance Keep AMR high on the political agenda, build awareness and understanding, and strengthen coordination, political leadership, and collaboration on AMR actions

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

Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Ann Linde, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden and current Chair-in-Office of the OSCE

28 April 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Ann Linde, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden and current Chair-in-Office of the OSCE Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1402nd meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ambassador Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Mr

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

Joint Nordic Statement at UN General Assembly 75th Session on the 60th Plenary Meeting

22 April 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at UN General Assembly 75th Session on the 60th Plenary Meeting Full Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Countries United Nations General Assembly 75th Session New York, 21 April 2021 Statement by H. E. Mr

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

Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of SC Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict

14 April 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of SC Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict JOINT NORDIC STATEMENT by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on the occasion of the Security Council Open Debate on “Sexual Violence in Conflict” 14 April 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of Norway, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Denmark. Allow me to thank Vietnam for organizing today’s open debate as well as to express sincere gratitude to SRSG Pramila Patten and her Office for their important work and ceaseless commitment to ending sexual violence in conflict. Conflict-related sexual violence is a horrifying reality

09. Apr 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement at the Arria formula meeting on Myanmar

09 April 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the Arria formula meeting on Myanmar JOINT NORDIC STATEMENT by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden for the Arria formula meeting on Myanmar Friday 9 April 2021 The Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, strongly condemn the military coup in Myanmar and are deeply concerned by the gross violations of human rights. We call on the military authorities to immediately stop the violence, end the state of emergency and restore the elected civilian government.

08. Apr 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the 10th Annual ECOSOC Youth Forum by Mr. Asmundur Einar Dadason, Minister of Social Affairs and Children

08 April 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the 10th Annual ECOSOC Youth Forum by Mr. Asmundur Einar Dadason, Minister of Social Affairs and Children The 10th Annual Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE - ACHIEVING THE SDGs WITH AND FOR YOUTH WEDNESDAY 7 APRIL 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Intervention of Mr. Asmundur Einar Dadason, Minister of Social Affairs and Children, Iceland

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

HRC46 - All national and NB8 statements

23 March 2021 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC46 - All national and NB8 statements During each session Iceland delivers a number of statements on issues ranging from the human rights situation in individual countries to thematic issues. Those statements can be found below: Statement by the Minister during the High-level segment Interactive debate on the human rights situation in Belarus Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner Interactive dialogue on freedom of religion & belief Interactive dialogue on human rights defenders Interactive dialogue on Venezuela Interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Ukraine Interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Central-African

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - General debate-Item 10

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 10 General debate-Item 10 22 March 2021 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Central African Republic

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Central African Republic High-level ID on human rights situation in the Central African Republic 22 March 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic countries Madame President, I am honored to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his continued efforts to highlight human rights concerns in the Central African Republic. We remain thankful for OHCHR´s continued support of the human rights mandate of MINUSCA and pay tribute to the peacekeepers that lost their lives in recent months

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - human rights situation in Mali

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - human rights situation in Mali Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the human rights situation in Mali 22 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic countries Thank you, President I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. We thank the Independent Expert, Mr. Tine, for the comprehensive report

22. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - human rights situation in the DRC

22 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - human rights situation in the DRC Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in the DRC 22 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country, Sweden.

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

Statement delivered by H.E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson at High-level Meeting on "Implementation of the Water-related Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda"

18 March 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement delivered by H. E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson at High-level Meeting on "Implementation of the Water-related Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda" High-level Meeting on „Implementation of the Water-related Goals and Targets of the 2030 Agenda“ Statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Desertification, Land Degradation and Drought Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson Minister for Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation, Iceland 18 March 2021 Mr

17. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - General debate-Item 5

17 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 5 General debate-Item 5 17 March 2021 Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, Madam President. 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 thank the Special Procedures for presenting their annual communications report, and express our sincere appreciation and support to their work, which uninterruptedly continued under the difficult circumstances caused by the pandemic and the UN liquidity crisis

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

Statement by H.E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson at the 65th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women

15 March 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by H. E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson at the 65th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women Ministerial Roundtable 1 at the Commission of the Status of Women Getting to parity: good practices towards achieving women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life 15 March 2021 Statement by H

12. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Commission of Inquiry on Syria

12 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Syria Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Syria 12 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The conflict in Syria has raged for 10 years, proving that only a political solution in line with UNSCR 2254 can lead Syria towards sustainable peace

12. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - General debate-Item 4

12 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 4 General debate-Item 4 12 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome the update on the UN involvement in Myanmar and the leadership of the Secretary-General on the process of implementing the recommendations of the Rosenthal report. The Rosenthal report, as previous reports commissioned by the Secretary-General, is central to independently reviewing UN system response to the crisis in Myanmar

12. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Special Rapporteur on Myanmar

12 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on Myanmar Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar 12 March 2021 Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. 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 Special Rapporteur, Mr

11. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Commission of Inquiry for South-Sudan

11 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry for South-Sudan Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry for South-Sudan 11 March 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway. The recent formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity was a major step towards restoring peace in South Sudan. We remain, however, concerned about the slow pace in implementation and urge for accelerated efforts

11. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Commission of Inquiry for Burundi

11 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry for Burundi Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry for Burundi 11 March 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway. We thank the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi for their presentation. We urge the Government of Burundi to cooperate with the Commission, to grant them full and unhindered access to the country and provide all the information necessary to fulfill their mandate

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

Statement by H.E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson at Global Champion of the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy - Virtual Launch Programme

10 March 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by H. E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson at Global Champion of the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy - Virtual Launch Programme Global Champion of the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy Virtual Launch Programme High-Level Dialogue on Energy 2021: A Year of Energy Action Excellencies

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the Arria Formula Meeting on "Ensuring the Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in UN-led Peace Processes"

08 March 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the Arria Formula Meeting on "Ensuring the Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in UN-led Peace Processes" Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic countries at the Arria Formula Meeting on 'Ensuring the Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in UN-led Peace Processes' 8 March 2021 Read the statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic countries at the Arria Formula Meeting on 'Ensuring the Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in UN-led Peace Processes' delivered by H. E. Mr

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

A statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security at UNSC open Arria-Formula Meeting

08 March 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs A statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security at UNSC open Arria-Formula Meeting United Nations Security Council Open Arria-Formula Meeting Call to Lead by Example: Ensuring the Full, Equal and Meaningful Participation of Women in UN-led Peace Processes Statement by Canada as Chair of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security 8 March 2021 Madam / Mister President / Moderator, I am pleased to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace, and Security, an informal network of 64 interested Member States[1] and the European Union, chaired by Canada, representing all five regional groups of the United Nations.

08. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Islamic Republic of Iran

08 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Islamic Republic of Iran Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Islamic Republic of Iran 8 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic countries Madame President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries. We welcome the report of the Special Rapporteur but regret that it is only able to identify few positive elements, such as progress on equal access to education. We note the Judiciary’s Document on Judicial Security and encourage rapid implementation

08. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict

08 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict 8 March 2021 Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. We thank the Special Representative for her presentation and for a comprehensive report. The Nordic and Baltic countries remain strong supporters of your mandate

08. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children

08 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children 8 March 2021 Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. 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 would like to thank the Special Representative for her important work in promoting the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children and advancing the 2030 Agenda in this regard

05. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - The situation of Human Rights Defenders

05 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - The situation of Human Rights Defenders Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of Human Rights Defenders 5 March 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, Madame President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her efforts for the protection of those who daily put their lives at risk to promote and protect human rights

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

Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

03 March 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1397th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ambassador Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Thank you, Mr

03. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment

03 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the issue of human rights obligations relating to the enjoyment of a safe, clean, healthy and sustainable environment 3 March 2021 Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, 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 thank the Special Rapporteur for his report, and for his tireless efforts to realize the right to water and sanitation as a human right.

01. Mar 2021Mission, 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 - Item 3: Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child

01 March 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Item 3: Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child UN Human Rights Council 46th Session Item 3: Annual full-day meeting on the rights of the child The gaps and barriers affecting children: following up on commitments through the Decade of Action and delivery on the Sustainable Development Goals 1st March 2021 Nordic-Baltic Intervention by H. E. Ambassador Katrin Saarsalu-Layachi, Estonia Madame President, Distinguished panellists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia

28. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - HC report on Sri Lanka

28 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - HC report on Sri Lanka Madame President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: We welcome the Report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Sri Lanka and share the concerns raised. Since 2015, Sri Lanka have taken important steps in strengthening democratic institutions, but recent negative developments threaten to undermine the gains achieved. Progress in transitional justice, accountability, and reconciliation is lacking, and has in some cases been reversed

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

HRC46 - Iceland statement - Item 2 General debate

26 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - Iceland statement - Item 2 General debate Item 2 – General Debate Response to Oral Update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights 26 February 2021 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madame President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for her Oral Update. We remain concerned over reports from Ethiopia of human rights violations and abuses, with the humanitarian crisis in Tigray of particular concern. We call for the full and unhindered access to the region, so relief can be brought to those in need and reports of violations and abuses investigated

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

HRC46 - Iceland statement - HC report on Belarus

26 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - Iceland statement - HC report on Belarus 46th Session of the Human Rights Council Enhanced ID on HC report on Belarus 26 February 2021 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madame President, and thank you to the High Commissioner for her report and the panelist today for their presentations. We reiterate our concerns over the use of widespread violence against peaceful demonstrators, journalists and other media workers, as well as harassment, persecution, and unlawful detention of political activists, human rights defenders and others following the recent election in Belarus. All perpetrators of human rights violations must be held accountable

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the informal meeting on the situation in Myanmar

26 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the informal meeting on the situation in Myanmar Delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström at the informal meeting on the situation in Myanmar, 26 February 2021, New York. President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and my own country, Sweden. We thank Special Envoy Burgener for her important briefing and welcome the opportunity for the General Assembly to hear about the deeply concerning situation and events that are unfolding in Myanmar

25. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Yemen

25 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Yemen UN Human Rights Council 46th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Eminent Experts of Yemen, 25 February 2021 Intervention by Denmark on behalf of NB8 [check against delivery] Mme. President, I have the honor of giving this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We wish to thank the GEE for its work and for the oral update

24. Feb 2021Mission, 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 - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea

24 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea UN Human Rights Council 46th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, 24 February 2021 Intervention by Denmark on behalf of NB8 [check against delivery] I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for his update. We are deeply concerned about Eritrean forces in Tigray and the reported serious human rights violations in the region, committed against civilians and Eritrean refugees, including arbitrary killings, SGBV, as well as forced returns of refugees

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

HRC46 - HLS Iceland statement

24 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - HLS Iceland statement 46th Session of the Human Rights Council High-level Segment Statement by H. E. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation Madame President, Excellencies, Since we last came together at the High-Level week of the Human Rights Council, humanity has been faced with the extraordinary challenge of a global pandemic

24. Feb 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Mannréttindi og jafnrétti, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries on the Secretary General's Call to Action for Human Rights

24 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries on the Secretary General's Call to Action for Human Rights Statement by Finland on behalf of Nordic and Baltic countries at the informal meeting of the General Assembly on the Secretary-General’s Call to Action for Human Rights on Wednesday, 24 February 2021 delivered by H. E. Ms