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

Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (83rd meeting): Statement by Iceland

28 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (83rd meeting): Statement by Iceland Standing Committee of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner's Programme (83rd meeting) 8-10 March 2022 Statement by Iceland H. E. Harald Aspelund, Permanent Representative of Iceland Thank you, Madame Chair

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

HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Oral update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights

28 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Oral update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights Item 2 – General Debate Response to Oral Update by the High Commissioner for Human Rights 8 March 2022 Statement by Iceland Thank you, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for her Oral Update. Mr. President, We are concerned over intensification of restrictions on freedom of expression, media freedom, and right to peaceful assembly

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

HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Urgent Debate on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine

28 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Urgent Debate on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine Human Rights Council – 49th session, 3. March 2022 Urgent Debate on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian Aggression Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, H. E

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

28 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Human Rights Council – 49th session Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 March 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.

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

Joint Nordic Statement at Arria formula Meeting on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict

25 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at Arria formula Meeting on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Conflict Dear Excellencies, I am honoured to be making this intervention on behalf of the Nordic countries including Finland, Iceland, Norway Sweden and my own country, Denmark. Let me at the outset thank the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations for convening this important and timely meeting. Addressing the need for mental health services and psychosocial support in armed conflict and emergencies is critical

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

1364 PC 24 March 2022 (Ukraine, ODIHR Report)

24 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1364 PC 24 March 2022 (Ukraine, ODIHR Report) EU Statement in response to the report of the ODIHR Director, Matteo Mecacci. 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

24. Mar 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Defence exercise Northern Viking 2022 to take place in Iceland

The defence exercise Northern Viking 2022 will take place in Iceland and surrounding waters on 2-14 April. The main purpose of the exercise is to practice the defence of the sea routes around Iceland and important security infrastructure, as well as search and rescue operations at sea and on land. Northern Viking is a periodic joint defence exercise of Iceland and the United States, with the participation of other allied and friendly nations.

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

Opening remarks at UNDP side event on CSW66: From Pledges to Actions: advancing gender equality in national climate plans

24 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Opening remarks at UNDP side event on CSW66: From Pledges to Actions: advancing gender equality in national climate plans From Pledges to Action: advancing gender equality in national climate plans Opening remarks by Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland March 24 2022 Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I warmly welcome you to this event on the importance of making national climate plans, our climate commitments, gender-responsive. Today, we will be hearing about how the nexus between gender equality and climate action can accelerate SDG progress and how, by making national climate plans, the NDCs, gender responsive, we can deliver stronger climate action.

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

1005 FSC 23 March 2022 (Ukraine)

23 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1005 FSC 23 March 2022 (Ukraine) EU Statement on Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries at the General Assembly “General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine”

23 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries at the General Assembly “General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine” Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries at the General Assembly “General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine” on 23 March 2022. Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania

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

HRC49 - NB8 statements - ID w SR on minorities

22 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statements - ID w SR on minorities Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minorities Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 March 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 the report. The full realization and protection of human rights of persons belonging to minorities is paramount in conflict prevention and crisis situations

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the importance of robust public policies and services for the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in contributing to the Covid-19 pandemic

22 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the importance of robust public policies and services for the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in contributing to the Covid-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 49th session Panel discussion on the importance of robust public policies and services for the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in contributing to the Covid-19 pandemic Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states.

22. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

ILO Governing Body - Cross-Regional Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine

22 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements ILO Governing Body - Cross-Regional Joint Statement on the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine ILO GB344 – Cross-Regional Joint Statement Presentation of the resolution on the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of the mandate of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Delivered by Canada’s DPR Tamara Mawhinney on March 22, 2022 Madam Chair,

22. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

ILO Governing Body, 344th session - The Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of the mandate of the ILO

22 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements ILO Governing Body, 344th session - The Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of the mandate of the ILO ILO Governing Body, 344th session 14th to 26th March 2022 The Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine from the perspective of the mandate of the ILO Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The Candidate Countries, the Republic of North Macedonia1 , Montenegro and Albania and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. We align with the cross-regional joint statement as delivered by Canada

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on High Commissioner’s report on Myanmar

22 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on High Commissioner’s report on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner’s report on Myanmar Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We strongly support the work of the High Commissioner and her office, and thank for the comprehensive report. The Nordic Baltic countries continue to condemn the military coup in the strongest terms and reiterate our call on the military to respect the human rights and democratic wishes of the people of Myanmar

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar

21 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States. Thank you, Special Rapporteur, for your update and the attention you draw to the ongoing serious human rights situation in Myanmar

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

HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Item 4: General Debate

21 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Item 4: General Debate Human Rights Council – 49th session Item 4 – General Debate Statement by Iceland March 2022 We reiterate in the strongest possible terms our condemnation of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces continue to demonstrate utter disregard for civilian lives through indiscriminate attacks that can amount to war crimes

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID with SR on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

21 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID with SR on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report on the human rights situation in DPRK

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - EID on the report of the Secretary-General on Myanmar

18 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - EID on the report of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 49th session Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. We welcome the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the recommendations on the involvement of the UN in Myanmar

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

18 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 March 2022 I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries. We thank the Commission for its work in South Sudan. Violence and insecurity continue to be fundamental obstacles to improving the human rights situation

18. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

65th session Commission on Narcotic Drugs 14-18 March 2022

18 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 65th session Commission on Narcotic Drugs 14-18 March 2022 Agenda item 3: General Debate. Agenda item 5b: Challenges and future work of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) in the review of substances for possible scheduling recommendations. Agenda item 5c: International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)

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

1363 PC 17 March 2022 (Ukraine)

17 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Alignments Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna 1363 PC 17 March 2022 (Ukraine) 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. Mar 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at the Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine

17 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine Written Statement by H. E. Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of the Nordic Countries at the UN Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, New York, 17 March 2022 Madam president, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Norway and my own country, Sweden

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

1004 FSC 16 March 2022 (Ukraine)

16 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1004 FSC 16 March 2022 (Ukraine) EU Statement on Russia’s ongoing military aggression against Ukraine. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Children and Armed Conflict

15 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Children and Armed Conflict Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. We thank the Special Representative for her report and welcome the work undertaken during 2021.

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Violence against Children

15 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Violence against Children Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Representative for her important work in promoting the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children by 2030 and shedding light on immediate and long-term negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism

15 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank Mme Miti-Drummond for her first report to the Council (on harmful practices and hate crimes targeting persons with albinism), which we find both timely and comprehensive

15. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Paris, Speeches and Articles, Ukraine, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

UNESCO: Nordic Statement at Seventh Special Session of the Executive Board

15 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Paris Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs UNESCO: Nordic Statement at Seventh Special Session of the Executive Board 15 March 2022 – Impact and consequences of the current situation in Ukraine in all aspects of UNESCO’s mandate Statement by the Permanent Delegate of Iceland, Ambassador Unnur Orradóttir-Ramette I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Iceland. We fully align ourselves with the statement by the Delegation of the European Union. Madame Chairperson, 19 days ago, we woke up to the tragic news that the leadership of the Russian Federation had started a military attack on Ukraine

15. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

ILO Governing Body, opening of the 344th session - Cross-Regional Statement on Russia's aggression against Ukraine

15 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements ILO Governing Body, opening of the 344th session - Cross-Regional Statement on Russia's aggression against Ukraine Cross-Regional Statement Opening of the ILO GB344 Delivered by Canada’s Ambassador Leslie E. Norton on March 15, 2022 Madam Chair,

15. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

ILO Governing Body, 344th session - statement on Ukraine

15 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements ILO Governing Body, 344th session - statement on Ukraine ILO Governing Body, 344th session 14th to 26th March 2022 INS Opening Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The Candidate Countries Turkey, the Republic of North Macedonia[1], Montenegro and Albania, and the EFTA countries Iceland and Norway, members of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this statement. Many thanks for giving us the floor And many thanks to the DG Ryder for his opening speech

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Human Rights Council – 49th session Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 14 March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank OHCHR for the report that gives a solid basis for our discussion. Data collection should be disaggregated by disability and linked to human rights obligations

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of persons with disabilities

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his thematic study on artificial intelligence and the rights of persons with disabilities, which constitutes a groundbreaking contribution to this field

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right to food

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right to food Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We are deeply concerned with the global state of food insecurity, as farmers worldwide are under a colossal pressure due to the devastating consequences of climate change and the disruptions of the global pandemic

14. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements

Joint Statement on Aggression by the Russian Federation Against Ukraine - WTO

14 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements Joint Statement on Aggression by the Russian Federation Against Ukraine - WTO JOINT STATEMENT ON AGGRESSION BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AGAINST UKRAINE WITH THE SUPPORT OF BELARUS COMMUNICATION FROM ALBANIA; AUSTRALIA; CANADA; EUROPEAN UNION; ICELAND; JAPAN; REPUBLIC OF KOREA; MOLDOVA; MONTENEGRO; NEW ZEALAND; NORTH MACEDONIA; NORWAY; UNITED KINGOM AND UNITED STATES

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

Statement at the CSW66 side event Gender Equality and Empowerment in the Arctic

14 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the CSW66 side event Gender Equality and Empowerment in the Arctic Gender Equality and Empowerment in the Arctic Side event CSW66, 14 March 2022 Opening remarks, Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Thank you, madame moderator, dear Embla, and let me thank the organizers for giving me the opportunity to address you today on the important topic of gender equality and empowerment in the Arctic. Ladies and gentlemen,

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights defenders

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights defenders Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour of speaking on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway. We welcome the Special Rapporteur to the Human Rights Council

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. The prohibition of torture is absolute

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report

11. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1362 PC 10-11 March 2022 (Ukraine)

11 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1362 PC 10-11 March 2022 (Ukraine) EU Statement on on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Joint-Statement of Women's Ambassadors. EU Statement on the Follow-up to the high-level meetings of 14 December 2021 and 4 February 2022

11. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

IAEA Board of Governors 7-11 March 2022

11 March 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments IAEA Board of Governors 7-11 March 2022 Agenda item 2: Nuclear and Radiation Safety: Nuclear Safety Review 2022. Agenda item 3: Strengthening the Agency’s activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications. Agenda item 4: Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015)

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country – Latvia. ] We warmly welcome you, Madam Special Rapporteur, and thank you for presenting your first report to this Council

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and for providing valuable insights

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

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 49th session Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Statemeny by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. The pandemic is not over

10. Mar 2022Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at the 1362 Permanent Council

10 March 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 at the 1362 Permanent Council Statement by Ambassador Kristín A. Árnadóttir, Permanent Representative of Iceland, at the 1362nd Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 10 March 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ukraine Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

10. Mar 2022Sendiráð Íslands í Vín, Sendiskrifstofa, Ræður og greinar, Úkraína, Fastanefnd Íslands í Vín, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at 1362 OSCE Permanent Council

10 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement on the Russian Federation's Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine at 1362 OSCE Permanent Council Yfirlýsing flutt af Kristínu A. Árnadóttur, fastafulltrúa, á 1362. fundi fastaráðs ÖSE, 10

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