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      08. Dec 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1401 PC 8 November 2022 (Kazakhstan, National Minorities, Military Pensioners)

      08 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1401 PC 8 November 2022 (Kazakhstan, National Minorities, Military Pensioners) EU Statement on “Ongoing democratic reforms in Kazakhstan and the results of the Presidential election conducted on November 20, 2022” EU Statement in Response to the Report by the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Amb. Kairat Abdrakhmanov. EU Statement in response to the report of the OSCE Representative to the Latvian-Russian Joint Commission on Military Pensioners

      07. Dec 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1030 FSC 7 December 2022 (Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine)

      07 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1030 FSC 7 December 2022 (Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine, OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation N°1030, Vienna, 7 December 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      07. Dec 2022Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

      UNESCO: Opening Address by Prime Minister of Iceland at UN-Water Summit on Groundwater

      07 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNESCO: Opening Address by Prime Minister of Iceland at UN-Water Summit on Groundwater Video Address by H. E. Ms Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland UN-Water Summit on Groundwater – Paris, 7 December 2022 Director-General Audrey Azoulay, dear colleagues, dear friends, Water sustains life and human well-being, and adequate access to water is an integral part of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

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

      Joint Statement on Human Right and Fundamental Freedoms at the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022

      02 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Human Right and Fundamental Freedoms at the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022 Joint Statement on Human Right and Fundamental Freedoms at the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      02. Dec 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      29th Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council Łódź, 1-2 December 2022

      02 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 29th Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council Łódź, 1-2 December 2022 EU Closing Statement at the 29th Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council Łódź, 1-2 December 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

      Joint Statement on Behalf of NATO Allied Participating States at the OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022

      02 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Behalf of NATO Allied Participating States at the OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022 Joint Statement on Belhalf of NATO Allied Particiapating States at the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

      Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia at the OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022

      02 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia at the OSCE Ministerial Council, 2 December 2022 Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Georgia at the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting, 2 December 2022, Łódź. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

      Statement by the Icelandic Foreign Minister at the OSCE Ministerial Council Łódź, 1 December 2022

      01 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by the Icelandic Foreign Minister at the OSCE Ministerial Council Łódź, 1 December 2022 Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir Twenty-Ninth Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council Łódź, 1 December 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

      Joint Statement on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms at the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 1-2 December 2022

      01 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms at the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 1-2 December 2022 Joint Statement on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms at the Closing Session of the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 1-2 December 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

      Joint Statement on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms at the 29th Ministerial Council, 1-2 December 2022

      01 December 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms at the 29th Ministerial Council, 1-2 December 2022 Joint Statement on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms at the Closing Session of the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council, 1-2 December 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

      01. Dec 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Sendiráð Íslands í Varsjá

      Opening of an Icelandic Embassy in Warsaw

      Iceland opened a new embassy today in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Deputy Foreign Minister of Poland, attended a reception held at the premises of the embassy on this occasion.

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

      Joint Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 24 November 2022

      24 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Joint Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 24 November 2022 Joint Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 1400 OSCE Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 24 November 2022. Delivered by Ambassador Veselin Šuković

      24. Nov 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Human Rights Council adopts resolution on the human rights situation in Iran

      Today, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution tabled by Iceland and Germany to set up an international independent fact-finding mission to investigate ongoing human rights violations in the Islamic Republic of Iran related to the protests happening since 16 September 2022.

      24. Nov 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      1400 PC 24 November 2022 (Ukraine, Kazakhstan Presidential Election, Geneva International Discussion)

      24 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1400 PC 24 November 2022 (Ukraine, Kazakhstan Presidential Election, Geneva International Discussion) EU Statement on the outcome of early Kazakhstan Presidential election. EU Statement in response to the AoB raised by Ukraine on Holodomor. EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine

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

      86th Joint FSC - PC Meeting Vienna 23 November 2022

      23 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 86th Joint FSC - PC Meeting Vienna 23 November 2022 EU Statement on International Humanitarian Law in the OSCE region Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

      23. Nov 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group

      Today, representatives of the Northern Group – comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Oslo on board the UK aircraft carrier, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, and gave the following statement:

      22. Nov 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Joint statement by the Ministers of Defence of NORDEFCO

      The Nordic Ministers of Defence and representatives met in Oslo today to discuss the grave security situation in Europe, the war in Ukraine, Nordic defence cooperation and the incoming Finnish and Swedish memberships of NATO.

      17. Nov 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1399 PC 17 November 2022 (Ukraine)

      17 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1399 PC 17 November 2022 (Ukraine) OSCE Permanent Council 1399Vienna, 17 November 2022 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

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

      Introduction of Draft Resolution Human Rights Treaty Body System

      17 November 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Introduction of Draft Resolution Human Rights Treaty Body System INTRODUCTION OF DRAFT RESOLUTION HUMAN RIGHTS TREATY BODY SYSTEM 77th Session of the UN General Assembly Third Committee Action on 17 November 2022 Delivered by Ambassador Thordur Oskarsson, Chargé d’Affaires a. i. Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Mr

      17. Nov 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, 17 November 2022

      17 November 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, 17 November 2022 Statement by Permanent Representative Kristín A. Árnadóttir. 1399 Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 17 November 2022

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

      Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting

      15 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement at the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting Statement by Minister Counsellor, Ólafur Sigurðsson. Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting, 15 November 2022. Opening Session

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

      NB8 Statement in the General Assembly at the 11th Emergency Special Session on the situation in Ukraine

      14 November 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements NB8 Statement in the General Assembly at the 11th Emergency Special Session on the situation in Ukraine Statement by Nordic-Baltic countries in the UN General Assembly 11th Emergency Special Session (resumed) on the situation in Ukraine, 14 November 2022. Delivered by Permanent Representative of Latvia H. E

      11. Nov 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Joint statement by JEF Defence Ministers

      Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) met in Edinburgh on 9-10 November. During the Ministerial, the security situation in Europe, support to Ukraine and collective approaches to security in the region was discussed. The Permanent Secretary of State, Martin Eyjólfsson, attended the Defence Ministerial on behalf of the Foreign Minister. Following the meeting a Joint Statement was released.

      10. Nov 2022Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Washington DC, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Icelandic voices/American accent - Episode 4: Torfi Frans Ólafsson

      Of that generation which taught itself how to code and program, Torfi Frans Ólafsson was in the core group around the Icelandic gaming company CCP, creator of Eve Online. Torfi is now based in LA where he is Director of Original Content for Microsoft’s Minecraft.

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

      Statement on Russia's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 10 November 2022

      10 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on Russia's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine, 10 November 2022 Statement by Permanent Representative Kristín A. Árnadóttir. 1398 Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 10 November 2022

      10. Nov 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      1398 PC 10 November 2022 (Ukraine, Kosovo, Moldova)

      10 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1398 PC 10 November 2022 (Ukraine, Kosovo, Moldova) EU Statement on the recent developments in Kosovo*1 EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine EU Statement in response to the report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities Ambassador Igli Hasani EU Statement in Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Kelly Keiderling Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

      09. Nov 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Council of Europe, Foreign Affairs

      Iceland takes over the Presidency of the Council of Europe

      Iceland took formally over the Presidency of the Council of Europe from Ireland today at a meeting of the Committee of Ministers in Strasbourg.

      09. Nov 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1028 FSC 9 November 2022 (Annual Discussions, Ukraine)

      09 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1028 FSC 9 November 2022 (Annual Discussions, Ukraine) EU Statement on “Code of Conduct – Annual Discussion revisited EU Statement on Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      07. Nov 2022Prime Ministers Office, Foreign Affairs, Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe held in Iceland

      The fourth Summit in the history of the Council of Europe will be held in Iceland on May 16-17, 2023. The Prime Minister of Iceland and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland today announced the official decision by the Council of Europe to convene a Summit under Iceland’s Presidency. The Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland will host the Summit.

      07. Nov 2022Prime Ministers Office, Foreign Affairs, Council of Europe, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe held in Iceland

      The fourth Summit in the history of the Council of Europe will be held in Iceland on May 16-17, 2023. The Prime Minister of Iceland and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland today announced the official decision by the Council of Europe to convene a Summit under Iceland’s Presidency. The Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland will host the Summit.

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

      UNGA77 45th Meeting of the Third Committee, explanation of vote on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

      04 November 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNGA77 45th Meeting of the Third Committee, explanation of vote on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Action in Third Committee, 4 November 2022 Explanation of vote after the vote on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Mr

      03. Nov 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Alignments, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      1397 PC 3 November 2022 (Ukraine, Freedom of the Media)

      03 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1397 PC 3 November 2022 (Ukraine, Freedom of the Media) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine EU statement in response to the Report by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Ms. Teresa Ribeiro, and on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

      03. Nov 2022Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

      Iceland’s Presidency in the Nordic Council of Ministers 2023

      Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir has presented the programme for the Icelandic Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers for 2023. The Prime Minister presented the one-year Presidency programme to the Session of the Nordic Council that took place in Helsinki this week. Iceland will take over the Presidency from Norway on 1 January 2023.

      03. Nov 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 Report by Ms. Teresa Ribeiro, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media

      03 November 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement in Response to the Report by Ms. Teresa Ribeiro, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Statement by Temporary Officer, Eva Dröfn Hassell Guðmundsdóttir. 1397th Permanent Council, 3 November 2022

      31. Oct 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Foreign Affairs

      Female foreign ministers publish joint statement on women's rights in Iran

      Sixteen female foreign ministers met online on 20th October to discuss the serious human rights violations taking place in Iran, not least against women and children. Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir, Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended the meeting which was hosted by Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly. After the meeting the Foreign Ministers released a joint statement in which they condemn the Iranian government's brutal violence against demonstrators, call for an independent investigation and voice their support for the women of Iran.

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

      Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction & Sea-level rise in relation to international law

      28 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction & Sea-level rise in relation to international law Statement by Director General for Legal and Executive Affairs, Anna Jóhannsdóttir on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden General Assembly 77th session, 28 October 2022, Sixth Committee, Mme. /Mr. Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden - and my own country - Iceland

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

      Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

      28 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 38th Meeting of Third Committee, 28 October 2022 Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Mr. Victor Madrigal-Borloz Statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden Delivered by H. E

      27. Oct 2022Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Washington DC, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

      Icelandic voices/American accent - Episode 3: Dr. Ásgeir Sigurdsson

      A world authority on dental trauma and endodontics, Dr. Ásgeir Sigurdsson, Professor of Endodontics at NYU, discusses his career in the US and Iceland, and adds a few words on looking after your teeth!

      27. Oct 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      1396 PC 27 October 2022 (Ukraine)

      27 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1396 PC 27 October 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

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

      Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran

      26 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran UNGA77, Third Committee 26 October 2022 Delivered by H. E. Mr

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

      Interactive Dialogue with the chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

      21 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Interactive Dialogue with the chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities UNGA77 Third Committee Helen Inga S von Ernst Thank you, Chair. Iceland would like to thank the chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for her briefing to the Third Committee of the General Assembly. As a member of the CRPD, Iceland is honoured to reiterate its steadfast support for the Committee and its work

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

      Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change

      21 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change UNGA 77, Third Committee 21 October 2022 Delivered by Helen Inga S von Ernst We welcome Mr. Ian Fry in his first appearance to the Third Committee as Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change and thank him for his report. We hope that through this mandate an increased attention will be given to the negative effects of environmental change and climate change on the enjoyment of human rights across the globe

      20. Oct 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

      1395 PC 20 October 2022 (Ukraine, ODIHR)

      20 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1395 PC 20 October 2022 (Ukraine, ODIHR) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine EU statement in response to the report by the Director of ODIHR, Matteo Mecacci STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION AT THE 1395th MEETING OF THE OSCE PERMANENT COUNCIL Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

      Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

      20 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Promotion and Protection of Human Rights UNGA 77, Third Committee 20 October 2022 Delivered by Helen Inga S von Ernst The promotion and protection of human rights is a core priority for the government of Iceland, both at home and abroad. We firmly uphold the principle that human rights are universal and we strive to see this reflected in all areas of Icelandic society. International cooperation is a critical component of promoting and implementing human rights for all

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

      Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation

      20 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation Third Committee, UNGA77 20 October 2022 Delivered by Helen Inga S von Ernst We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. Iceland firmly believes that safe drinking water and sanitation is not only a human right but also central to living a life in dignity. Safe access to water also provides foundations for gender equality and sustainable livelihoods

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

      Joint Nordic Statement at Security Council Open Debate On Women Peace and Security

      20 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at Security Council Open Debate On Women Peace and Security I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Finland – and we commend Gabon for arranging this important debate. In today’s complex conflict situations, the work of human rights defenders is ever more dangerous. Threats, violence, harassment and hate speech against women peacebuilders and human rights defenders pose a serious threat to their lives and physical integrity

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

      Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by Matteo Mecacci, the Director of ODIHR, 20 October 2022

      20 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by Matteo Mecacci, the Director of ODIHR, 20 October 2022 Statement by H. E. Ambassador Kristín A

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

      Statement on the Russian Federation's ongoing aggression against Ukraine; Intensified, Indiscriminate and Assymetrical Military Attacks on Ukraine's Civil Population

      17 October 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's ongoing aggression against Ukraine; Intensified, Indiscriminate and Assymetrical Military Attacks on Ukraine's Civil Population INTENSIFIED, INDISCRIMINATE AND ASSYMETRICAL MILITARY ATTACKS ON UKRAINE’S CIVIL POPULATION Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

      Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings

      14 October 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement by Iceland in Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings Statement by Temporary Officer, Eva Dröfn Hassell Guðmundsdóttir. 1394th Permanent Council, 14 October 2022. Iceland in response to the report by the OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combatting Trafficking in Human Beings

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      Icelandic voices/American accent - Episode 2: Íris Óskarsdóttir-Vail

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