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23. 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 - Panel discussion on the question of the death penalty

23 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the question of the death penalty Human Rights Council 46th session Geneva, 23 February 2021 Biennial high-level panel discussion on the question of the death penalty Theme: the use of the death penalty, in particular with respect to whether the use of the death penalty has a deterrent effect on crime rate STATEMENT BY H. E. ANN LINDE ON BEHALF OF THE NORDIC-BALTIC STATES Madame President, I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States

23. Feb 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Mannréttindi og jafnrétti, Jafnrétti, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement delivered at High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Climate related Risks

23 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement delivered at High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Climate related Risks Joint Nordic Statement delivered at High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Addressing Climate-related Risks to International Peace and Security Through Mitigation and Resilience Building on 23 February, 2021 Delivered by H. E. Mr

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

NB8 statement at the UN General Assembly, 75th Session, 54th plenary meeting Agenda item 65 "The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine"

23 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs NB8 statement at the UN General Assembly, 75th Session, 54th plenary meeting Agenda item 65 "The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine" Statement by Finland on behalf of Baltic and Nordic countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden) at United Nations General Assembly 75th Session 54th plenary meeting Agenda item 65 “The situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine” in New York, 23 February 2021 delivered by H. E. Mr

19. 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 - General debate-Item 9

19 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - General debate-Item 9 General debate-Item 9 19 March 2021 Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden. Let me begin by re-affirming our firm commitment to combat all forms of racism. The inherent dignity and equal rights of all individuals, as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights clearly states, should be self-evident

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

Joint Statement at the Executive Board of UN Women First Regular Session 2021 delivered by Mr. Jónas G. Allansson, Deputy Permanent Representative

15 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement at the Executive Board of UN Women First Regular Session 2021 delivered by Mr. Jónas G. Allansson, Deputy Permanent Representative Thank you Madam/Mr President

15. 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 minority issues

15 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on minority issues Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minority issues 15 March 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Thank you, President. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We fully agree with the Special rapporteur that states should ensure that hate speech regulations are not used to suppress persons belonging to minorities, and equally important: Nor should such regulations be used to stifle the right to freedom of expression

12. 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

29th Special Session of the HRC - Iceland statement - The human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar

12 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva 29th Special Session of the HRC - Iceland statement - The human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar 29th Special Session of the Human Rights Council The human rights implications of the crisis in Myanmar 12 February 2021 Statement by Iceland Madame President, Iceland is deeply concerned over the situation in Myanmar. We condemn the recent military coup and the subsequent actions of the Myanmar security forces who have arbitrarily arrested and detained hundreds of people. We call for the immediate release of all civilians, including all political leaders

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the 59th Session of the Commission for Social Development

10 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the 59th Session of the Commission for Social Development Statement of Nordic Countries Commission for Social Development session 8 January – 17 February 2021 Delivered by Minister of Social Affairs and Health of Finland, Ms. Aino-Kaisa Pekonen Ms

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

Statement on behalf of LGBTI UN Core Group at the 59th Session of the Commission for Social Development

09 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on behalf of LGBTI UN Core Group at the 59th Session of the Commission for Social Development 59th SESSION OF THE COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT GENERAL DEBATE Statement delivered on behalf of LGBTI UN Core Group by H. E. Vanessa FRAZIER Permanent Representative of Malta to the UN

05. 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 - Panel on Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

05 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Panel on Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Panel on the rights of persons with disabilities on the participation in sport under article 30 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 5 March 2021 Statement by Lithuania 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 countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We would like to thank the panelists for their presentations and valuable insights.

05. 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 right to privacy

05 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy 5 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. ] Prof

05. 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 - SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

05 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Interactive Dialogue with theSpecial Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment 5 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, Mr. Special Rapporteur, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We are committed allies in your important work to eradicate torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment globally

04. 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 - Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism

04 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism 4 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Special Rapporteur, we thank you for your report and welcome the identification of gender mainstreaming and gendered effects of counter-terrorism, violent extremism and security laws as a fundamental aspect of your work.

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

Statement by Iceland on the arrest and detention of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny

03 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland on the arrest and detention of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1394th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Thank you, Mr

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

Joint Statement at Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS First Regular Session 2021 delivered by H.E. PR Jörundur Valtýsson

03 February 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement at Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS First Regular Session 2021 delivered by H. E. PR Jörundur Valtýsson Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS First Regular Session 2021 UNFPA Segment – statement by the executive director 1 – 4 February 2021 Statement delivered by H

03. 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 - Independent Expert on Albinism

03 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Albinism Interactive Dialogue with theIndependent Expert on Albinism 3 March 2021 Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madame President, I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We would like to thank the Independent Expert for her report on the achievements, accomplishments, challenges and the way forward for her mandate after her tenure. The Nordic-Baltic countries commend your important work on showcasing the multifaceted challenges faced by persons with albinism and for promoting the elimination of human rights violations and abuses against them

03. Feb 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

HRC46 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities

03 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC46 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities 46th session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities 3 March 2021 Nordic-Baltic Intervention by H. E. Ambassador Kirsti Kauppi, Finland Madame President, I have the honor of speaking on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

03. 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 Freedom of Religion or Belief

03 February 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC46 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Item 3 – Interactive Dialogue Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief 3 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: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland.

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the 51st Plenary meeting - Debate on the Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Organization

28 January 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the 51st Plenary meeting - Debate on the Report of the Secretary General on the work of the Organization Nordic Joint Statement Delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström, Permanent Representative of Sweden to the United Nations Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. Since we met at this time last year, the world has faced unprecedented crises

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the Intergovernmental Negotiations on matters related to the Security Council

25 January 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the Intergovernmental Negotiations on matters related to the Security Council Joint Nordic Statement delivered at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and matters related to the Security Council on 25 January, 2021 by H. E. Jukka Salovaara, Permanent Representative of Finland to the UN

22. Jan 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 Arria formula meeting in UN Security Council

22 January 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in UN Security Council Nordic Joint Statement Issued by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in United Nation Security Council on Media Freedom in Belarus 22 January 2020 Your Excellency, Members of the Security Council, distinguished experts, I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries – Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland.

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

Nordic Joint Statement in the UN Security Council on the Challenges of Maintaining Peace and Security in Fragile Contexts

06 January 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Nordic Joint Statement in the UN Security Council on the Challenges of Maintaining Peace and Security in Fragile Contexts Nordic Joint Statement on the occasion of the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Challenges of Maintaining Peace and Security in Fragile Contexts Mr President, Members of the Security Council, I have the pleasure to submit this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.

07. Dec 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement for the launch of Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls

07 December 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement for the launch of Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls Joint Nordic statement - launch of Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, 7 December 2020 I deliver this joint statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark.

04. Dec 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Iceland calls for strengthen comprehensive security at the OSCE Ministerial Council, Tirana, 3- 4 December 2020.

04 December 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Iceland calls for strengthen comprehensive security at the OSCE Ministerial Council, Tirana, 3- 4 December 2020. Statement by H. E

04. Dec 2020Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Ástandið í S-Kákasus, Hvíta-Rússlandi og Úkraínu efst á baugi ÖSE-fundar

04 December 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ástandið í S-Kákasus, Hvíta-Rússlandi og Úkraínu efst á baugi ÖSE-fundar Ræða Martíns Eyjólfssonar ráðuneytisstjóra fyrir hönd Guðlaugs Þórs Þórðarsonar utanríkisráðherra Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

03. Dec 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement on "Report on Alleged Human Rights Violations related to the Presidential Elections of 9 August 2020 in Belarus"

03 December 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement on "Report on Alleged Human Rights Violations related to the Presidential Elections of 9 August 2020 in Belarus" Joint Nordic statement for side-event on “Report on Alleged Human Rights Violations related to the Presidential Elections of 9 august 2020 in Belarus by Professor Dr. Wolfgang Benedek” – 2. December 2020 On behalf of the Nordic countries, I would like to initially thank Professor Wolfgang Benedek for his work as Rapporteur under the OSCE’s Moscow Mechanism

27. Nov 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

The International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women.

27 November 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna The International Day of the Elimination of Violence against Women. Joint Statement addressed by Ambassador Guðni Bragason Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

27. Nov 2020Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Alþjóðadagur í þágu útrýmingar ofbeldis gagnvart konum.

27 November 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Alþjóðadagur í þágu útrýmingar ofbeldis gagnvart konum. Sameiginleg yfirlýsing flutt af Guðna Bragasyni fastafulltrúa Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

16. Nov 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement on Draft Resolution on the Human Rights Treaty Body System in the Third Committee

16 November 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on Draft Resolution on the Human Rights Treaty Body System in the Third Committee DRAFT RESOLUTION ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS TREATY BODY SYSTEM Check against delivery Action on 13 November 2020 INTRODUCTION by Mr. Agust Flygenring, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Madame Chair, I have the pleasure to introduce the draft resolution on the Human rights treaty body system contained in document A/C. 3/75/L

06. Nov 2020Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Moscow Mechanism Report introduced at the 1288th OSCE Permanent Council on 5 November 2020.

06 November 2020 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Moscow Mechanism Report introduced at the 1288th OSCE Permanent Council on 5 November 2020. Statement by the Permanent Representative of Iceland on 5 November 2020. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

06. Nov 2020Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

ÖSE-skýrsla um mannréttindabrot í Hvíta-Rússlandi lögð fram.

06 November 2020 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements ÖSE-skýrsla um mannréttindabrot í Hvíta-Rússlandi lögð fram. Ræða fastafulltrúa, 5. nóvember 2020

30. Oct 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries Interactive Dialogue with the President of the Human Right Council UNGA Third Committee 30 October 2020

30 October 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries Interactive Dialogue with the President of the Human Right Council UNGA Third Committee 30 October 2020 Madam Chair, I have the pleasure 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 President of the Human Rights Council for her presentation and for her extraordinary efforts in steering the Council in challenging times, most primarily because of the Covid 19 pandemic but also the financial constraints the Council is facing.

15. Oct 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - Item 2 – General Debate

15 October 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - Item 2 – General Debate Item 2 – General Debate Response to Oral Update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights 15 September 2020 Statement by Iceland Thank you Madame President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for her Oral Update. We share her concern over the fate of human rights defenders and journalists who continue to face intimidation and attacks in various places of the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has not helped in that respect, providing some leaders with a pretext to silence opposition, civil society or human rights defenders

09. Oct 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the General Debate of the First Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN

09 October 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the General Debate of the First Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 75th session, 9 October 2020 First Committee – General debate Mr Chairman, Let me join others in congratulating you and the members of the Bureau on your election and wish you every success during this session

09. Oct 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement at the First Committee - 75th General debate

09 October 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the First Committee - 75th General debate Nordic statement delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland 9 October 2020 First Committee – General debate Mr Chair, It is an honour to address this Committee on the behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Iceland

07. Oct 2020Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

HRC45 - All national and NB8 statements

07 October 2020 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC45 - 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: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner Urgent debate on the human rights situation in Belarus Interactive dialogue with Working group on enforced disappearances Debate on human rights situations that require the Council´s attention Interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Ukraine Interactive dialogue on the human rights situation in Sudan

06. Oct 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the General Debate of the Third Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN

06 October 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the General Debate of the Third Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 75th session, 7 October 2020 Third Committee – General debate Thank you, Madam Chairperson, Allow me to start by congratulating you and other members of the Bureau on your election to this very important Committee during these unprecedented circumstances

06. Oct 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement at the General Debate of the Second Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN

06 October 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement at the General Debate of the Second Committee by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 75th session, 6 October 2020 Second Committee – General debate Mr Chair, First, let me thank Ambassador Niang and the outgoing Bureau members for their excellent work, and congratulate you and the members of the new Bureau on your election and wish you every success in the unprecedented work ahead

05. Oct 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - Fact-Finding Mission on Libya

05 October 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - Fact-Finding Mission on Libya Interactive Dialogue with Fact-Finding Mission on Libya 5 October Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We express our support to the UN fact-finding mission on Libya established in June 2020 by the UN Human Rights Council (resolution for a period of one year, to investigate violations and abuses of human rights throughout Libya by all parties since the beginning of 2016).

02. Oct 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan

02 October 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Sudan 2 October Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic countries Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his report and the panelists for participating today. We are encouraged by the progress made in Sudan and positive steps taken by the transitional Government to address systemic human rights and rule-of-law concerns

02. Oct 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia

02 October 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia 2 October Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Mme President, I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome Ms. Dyfan as new Independent Expert

02. Oct 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - HC report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai

02 October 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - HC report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai Enhanced ID on HC report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai 2 October Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Mr/Mme Chairperson, 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. The human rights situation in DRC remains serious and of deep concern. Summary executions, arbitrary detentions and sexual violence and gender-based violence occur frequently

01. Oct 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia

01 October 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia 1 October Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic countries Madam President, I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries. We thank Ms. Smith for her important work on the human rights situation in Cambodia

01. Oct 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - General debate Item 9

01 October 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - General debate Item 9 General debate Item 9 1 October Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Madam President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country, Norway. 19 years after the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, racist statements and negative stereotypes, attitudes and prejudices are still far too common. This is a problem in many countries – including own our region

30. Sep 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - General debate Item 8

30 September 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - General debate Item 8 General debate Item 8 30 September 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 and Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Estonia.

30. Sep 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - SG report on cooperation with the UN

30 September 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - SG report on cooperation with the UN Interactive Dialogue with ASG for Human Rights on the SG report on cooperation with the UN, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights 30 September 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.

29. Sep 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen

29 September 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen Interactive dialogue on the report of the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen 29 September Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Mme. President, I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries; Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Norway. I want to thank the Group of Eminent Experts (GEE) for its work

29. Sep 2020Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC45 - NB8 statement - General debate Item 5

29 September 2020 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC45 - NB8 statement - General debate Item 5 General debate Item 5 29 September Statement by Australia on behalf of the Mountain group I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of: Australia, Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland. The Human Rights Council’s Special Procedures are an essential element of the international human rights system. We value the work of Special Procedures Mandate Holders in shining a light on human rights violations and abuses, sharing best practice, and promoting accountability