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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UNRWA Pledging Conference

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

21 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on Business and Human Rights Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Business and Human Rights Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 June 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the Working Group for the report. During the COVID-19 pandemic labour rights violations and abuses have intensified around the world

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 17 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his reports on access to funding and peaceful protests during crisis and express our full support for the renewal of his mandate this session.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1378 PC 16 June 2022 (Ukraine)

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

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

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

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

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

Statement at SPLOS 32nd Session

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HRC50 - Iceland statement - Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner

14 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - Iceland statement - Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner Item 2 – Interactive dialogue on the annual report of the High Commissioner 14 June 2022 Statement by Iceland Mr. President. We thank the High Commissioner for her report

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

GA: Nordic Statement: Myanmar

13 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements GA: Nordic Statement: Myanmar UNGA Briefing from UNSE on Myanmar Noeleen Heyzer on the Situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Joint intervention by the Nordic countries, 13 June 2022 Madame Special Envoy, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries - Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Denmark. The Nordic countries are firm supporters of the UN Special Envoy’s mandate and tireless efforts to find durable, peaceful and inclusive dialogue-driven solutions to the escalating crisis in Myanmar. While we focus on other highly concerning conflicts, the world must not forget what is going on in Myanmar

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

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea

13 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea Human Rights Council 50th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 13 June 2022 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report

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

IAEA Board of Governors 6-10 June 2022

10 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments IAEA Board of Governors 6-10 June 2022 EU Statement on Agenda item 3: Strengthening of the Agency’s technical cooperation activities – Technical Cooperation Report for 2021. EU Statement on Agenda item 6: Nuclear Security: Nuclear Security Review 2022. EU Statement on Agenda item 7: Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015)

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

Statement at OSCE Permanent Council in Response to the Address of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

09 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement at OSCE Permanent Council in Response to the Address of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Statement by Ms. Eva Dröfn Hassell Gudmundsdóttir, Temporary Officer at the Permanent Mission of Iceland, at the 1377th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 9 June 2022. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

Statement in Response to the Address of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe

09 June 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Statement in Response to the Address of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe Statement by Ms. Eva Dröfn Hassell Gudmundsdóttir, Temporary Officer at the Permanent Mission of Iceland, at the 1377th Permanent Council Meeting, Vienna, 9 June 2022. Sendiráð Íslands í Vín Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

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

1377 PC 9 June 2022 (Ukraine, Council of Europe, Kazakhstan)

09 June 2022 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1377 PC 9 June 2022 (Ukraine, Council of Europe, Kazakhstan) EU Statement on the Russian Federation’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. EU in response to the Address by the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Ms. Marija Pejčinović Burić

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

UNDP Gender Equality cross-regional statement – UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board

08 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UNDP Gender Equality cross-regional statement – UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Annual Session 2022 Agenda item 6: GENDER EQUALITY AT UNDP Delivered on Wednesday 8 June 2022 by H. E. Mr

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

Nordic Statement: GA Debate on Veto in Security Council

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08. Jun 2022Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Arctic Affairs, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs

Joint statement on the limited resumption of Arctic Council cooperation

In response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a flagrant violation of the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, based on international law, the other Arctic Council founding states -- Canada, Finland, Iceland, the Kingdom of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and the United States -- on March 3 announced a pause in their participation in the Arctic Council. Since March 3, representatives from these States have examined modalities to allow a resumption of the work in the Arctic Council.

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15th Meeting of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Statement by Iceland

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