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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral presentation on Ukraine and Interim Report of Secretary General on the situation of human rights in Crimea

05 July 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral presentation on Ukraine and Interim Report of Secretary General on the situation of human rights in Crimea Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner’s oral presentation on Ukraine and Interim Report of Secretary General on the situation of human rights in Crimea Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 5 July 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update and welcome the report. After more than 4 months, we continue to be horrified by Russia’s unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

05 July 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 5 July 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We welcome the comprehensive report of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism, which is an important contribution to the realization of a human rights-based implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

05. Jul 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - Iceland statement - Oral update of the HC on Ukraine and interim report of SG on the situation of human rights in Crimea

05 July 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - Iceland statement - Oral update of the HC on Ukraine and interim report of SG on the situation of human rights in Crimea 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council 5 July 2022 Item 10: ID on the oral update of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and interim report of Secretary-General on the situation of human rights in Crimea Statement by Iceland Thank you, Mr. President. We thank the High Commissioner for the update and welcome the report

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Annual Panel discussion on Technical Cooperation

04 July 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Annual Panel discussion on Technical Cooperation Human Rights Council – 50thsession Annual Panel discussion on Technical Cooperation Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 4 July 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania.

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Urgent Debate on Afghanistan

01 July 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Urgent Debate on Afghanistan President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Afghanistan is facing dark times. When our countries addressed this Council last August, we - as many others - appealed to the Taliban to “live up to their promises, and uphold their obligations under international law to protect civilians and respect human rights”

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

30 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 30 June 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Commission for its update. We fully agree there is a need to ensure complementarity with the work already done by other mandates

30. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - Adoption of the Outcome of Iceland’s UPR Report and Addendum

30 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - Adoption of the Outcome of Iceland’s UPR Report and Addendum Item 6 - Adoption of the Outcome of Iceland’s UPR Report and Addendum 50th Session of the Human Rights Council Delivered by Head of Delegation, H. E. Harald Aspelund, Permanent Representative of Iceland 30 June 2022 Mr

29. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

29 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic UN Human Rights Council 50th session Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Intervention by Iceland, on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. After more than a decade of a brutal armed conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic, civilians continue to bear the brunt of gross violations and abuses of international human rights law and international humanitarian law committed against them.

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

HRC50 - Iceland statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus

29 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - Iceland statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus 50th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council 28 June 2022 ITEM 4 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Iceland Iceland thanks the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus for her report, an important update on an ever-worsening human rights situation that we must not lose sight of.

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar

29 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania and my own country Sweden. Thank you, Special Rapporteur, for your update on the human rights situation in Myanmar. Since the military coup in Myanmar last year, the country has plunged into a deep human rights and humanitarian crisis

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - HLP on countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights and on ensuring a human rights-based response

28 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - HLP on countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights and on ensuring a human rights-based response Human Rights Council – 50thsession High-level panel discussion on countering the negative impact of disinformation on the enjoyment and realization of human rights and on ensuring a human rights-based response Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 June 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 panellists for their valuable insights.

28. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on adverse effects of climate change on human rights of people in vulnerable situations

28 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on adverse effects of climate change on human rights of people in vulnerable situations Human Rights Council 50th session Panel on adverse effects of climate change on human rights of people in vulnerable situations Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 28 June 2022 Mr. Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. We thank the distinguished panelists for their contributions

28. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus

28 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 June 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report. We strongly support the mandate

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Siscussion on the human rights of women, Panel 2: Human rights-based and gender-responsive care and support systems

27 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Siscussion on the human rights of women, Panel 2: Human rights-based and gender-responsive care and support systems Human Rights Council – 50thsession Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 2: Human rights-based and gender-responsive care and support systems Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 27 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Estonia.

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel 1: Exploring the nexus between climate change and violence against women and girls through a human rights lens

27 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel 1: Exploring the nexus between climate change and violence against women and girls through a human rights lens Human Rights Council – 50thsession Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 1: Exploring the nexus between climate change and violence against women and girls through a human rights lens Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 27 June 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Norway.

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights

27 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 27 June 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania.

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

UNSC Arria-formula meeting: Nordic Statement on the relationship between the ICC and the Security Council

24 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNSC Arria-formula meeting: Nordic Statement on the relationship between the ICC and the Security Council UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting on the relationship between the ICC and the Security Council in the lead up to the 20th Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the Rome Statute Delivered by Mr. Jonas G. Allansson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland Madame Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden - and my own country - Iceland

24. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

24 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Human Rights Council 50th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 24 June 2022 Mr President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report. We strongly condemn killing, harassment and intimidation of journalists and media workers

23. Jun 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1379 PC 23 June 2022 (Ukraine, Nur-Sultan, PCU)

23 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1379 PC 23 June 2022 (Ukraine, Nur-Sultan, PCU) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. EU Statement on the Report by the Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Nur-Sultan. EU Statement in response to the report by the OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine, Ambassador Henrik Villadsen

23. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Ukraine, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Statement at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 23 June 2022

23 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statement at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 23 June 2022 Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1379th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 23 June 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 23 June 2022

23 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 23 June 2022 Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1379th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 23 June 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

23. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Ukraine, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Statement at OSCE Permanent Council in Response to the Address of the Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine

23 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statement at OSCE Permanent Council in Response to the Address of the Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1379th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 23 June 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Statement in Response to the Address of the Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine

23 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement in Response to the Address of the Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1379th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 23 June 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change

23 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 June 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Denmark. Mr. Fry, we congratulate you on your appointment as Special Rapporteur

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to education

23 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to education Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to education Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries (NB8) 23 June 2022 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 thank the Special Rapporteur for her report. The need to expand connectivity and opportunities for digital learning has been growing in importance, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic

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

UNRWA Pledging Conference

23 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNRWA Pledging Conference UNRWA Pledging Conference, 23 June 2022 Address by Katrín Einarsdóttir, Head of Humanitarian Affairs Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Iceland Secretary General, Commissioner General, Excellencies, Let me start by thanking the hosts for convening this important event in support of UNRWA and Palestine refugees. I would also like to extend Iceland’s appreciation to Commissioner-General Lazzarini for his leadership and for the measures undertaken by him and his staff to address the serious financial situation UNRWA is faced with. UNRWA’s support to Palestine refugees is critical, including in the areas of health, education, and social services

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

22 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 June 2022 I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania and my own country Sweden. The Nordic Baltic countries affirm our strong support to the Special rapporteur’s mandate. Your work, Mr

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

22 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 50thsession Panel discussion on good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country – Latvia.

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on Menstrual Hygiene Management, Human Rights and Gender Equality

21 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on Menstrual Hygiene Management, Human Rights and Gender Equality Human Rights Council – 50thsession Panel on Menstrual Hygiene Management, Human Rights and Gender Equality Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 June 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Thank you for organizing this panel. Menstruation is an ordinary part of life that occurs to half of the world’s population

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on Business and Human Rights

21 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on Business and Human Rights Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Business and Human Rights Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 June 2022 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 thank the Working Group for the report. During the COVID-19 pandemic labour rights violations and abuses have intensified around the world

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

UN Women Executive Board - Annual Session 2022 - Joint Nordic Statement

21 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN Women Executive Board - Annual Session 2022 - Joint Nordic Statement UN Women Executive Board – Annual Session 2022 Agenda Item 2: Annual Report of the Executive Director Joint Nordic Statement Delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Madam President, dear colleagues

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

20 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 20 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country – Latvia.

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences

20 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 20 June 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden. Eliminating violence against women and girls in all their diversity must be a top priority for all of us. Violence against women and girls continues to be a global issue

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association

17 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 17 June 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 Special Rapporteur for his reports on access to funding and peaceful protests during crisis and express our full support for the renewal of his mandate this session.

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Interim oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua (Council resolution 46/2)

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Interim oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua (Council resolution 46/2) 50th session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the interim oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua (Council resolution 46/2) Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 16 June 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the latest update.

16. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - HC's report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - HC's report on the situation of human rights in the Sudan 50th session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights since, and human rights violations and abuses committed during, the period of the military takeover in the Sudan Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 15 June 2022 Mr. President, Iceland has the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update

16. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

hRC50 - NB8 statement - High level commemorative event, achievements and lessons learned

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva hRC50 - NB8 statement - High level commemorative event, achievements and lessons learned High level commemorative event on the occasion of the 50th session of the Human Rights Council: achievements and lessons learned Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 15 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Iceland. As we commemorate the 50th session, we reflect on the Council’s successes, challenges and opportunities. Overall, the HRC is a success

16. Jun 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1378 PC 16 June 2022 (Ukraine)

16 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1378 PC 16 June 2022 (Ukraine) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on discrimination against Women and Girls

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on discrimination against Women and Girls Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against Women and Girls Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 16 June 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Girls and women activists play crucial roles as agents of change. They promote democratic and equal societies and defend universal human rights

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

Statement at SPLOS 32nd Session

16 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at SPLOS 32nd Session Madam President, I would like to start by congratulating the newly elected members from yesterday to the CLCS, and no less importantly, to thank all candidates for making themselves available. With one seat left to vote on, it must be said that we appreciate the high number of highly qualified candidates this year. We wish the Commission success in the important task ahead, and Iceland will continue to do its utmost, as a State Party, to facilitate its work

16. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 50th Session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (NB8) 16 June 2022 Thank you, Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

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

HRC50 - Iceland statement - Dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the situation in Mariupol

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - Iceland statement - Dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the situation in Mariupol 50th Session of the Human Rights Council Item 2 – Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the situation in Mariupol (Ukraine, res S-34/1) Statement by Iceland 16 June 2022 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for her briefing on the devastating situation in Mariupol. What we have heard today has unfortunately become a common thread in Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine

16. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Statements, Ukraine, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine and the International Rule of Law

16 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine and the International Rule of Law Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1378th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 16 June 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ukraine Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

Statement at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 16 June 2022

16 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement at OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 16 June 2022 Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1378th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 16 June 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Afghanistan

15 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on Afghanistan Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and Finland. We are deeply saddened by the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan. The arbitrary detentions and killings, torture, enforced disappearances, mistreatment of protestors and journalists – and impunity related to these violations – must stop

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on human rights violations on Rohingyas and other minorities in Myanmar

15 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on human rights violations on Rohingyas and other minorities in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 50thsession Panel discussion on human rights violations on Rohingyas and other minorities in Myanmar Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 June 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark.

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

UN Security Council High level Open Debate: The role of regional organizations in implementing women, peace and security in the face of political turmoil and seizures of power by force

15 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN Security Council High level Open Debate: The role of regional organizations in implementing women, peace and security in the face of political turmoil and seizures of power by force Nordic intervention by H. E. Minister Ville Skinnari, Finland Mr

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s annual report

14 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s annual report Human Rights Council – 50thsession Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s annual report Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 14 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and Lithuania. There is no doubt that during armed conflicts, civilians pay the highest price. Persons in already vulnerable situations are disproportionately affected, not least by sexual and gender-based violence

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar

14 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 14 June 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. Ferocious shelling and air strikes continue demolishing civilian infrastructure, leaving many persons forcibly displaced, injured or killed. The humanitarian and human rights crisis is grave