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

Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in UNSC on the human rights situation in Belarus

08 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in UNSC on the human rights situation in Belarus Nordic Joint Statement Delivered by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark on the occasion of Arria formula meeting in United Nations Security Council on the human rights situation in Belarus 8 October 2021 Your excellency, Members of the Security Council, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries - Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. We welcome today’s opportunity to discuss the aggressive behaviour of the Belarusian authorities against their own citizens and neighbouring countries.

07. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 9: General Debate

07 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 9: General Debate Human Rights Council – 48th session Item 9: General Debate on technical assistance and capacity-building Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 7 October 2021 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries; Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) for its valuable cooperation with states and all other relevant stakeholders to strengthen national frameworks to promote and protect human rights. We call on all States to fully cooperate with the Office

07. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Fact Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Libya

07 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Fact Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Libya Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Fact Finding Mission on the human rights situation in Libya Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 7 October 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Libya, with thousands of civilians being killed and injured, in enforced disappearances, torture and other ill-treatment, in arbitrary arrest and detention, and in sexual and gender-based violence.

07. Oct 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1338 PC, 7 October 2021 (Update by SR CiO Ukraine and TCG and to report by CM SMM, execution of Ernest Johnson in the US)

07 October 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1338 PC, 7 October 2021 (Update by SR CiO Ukraine and TCG and to report by CM SMM, execution of Ernest Johnson in the US) EU reply to update by SR CiO Ukraine and TCG and to report by CM SMM EU statement on execution of Ernest Johnson in the US state of Missouri Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

07. Oct 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 abolition of the death penalty

07 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland on the abolition of the death penalty Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1413th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ambassador Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Thank you, Mr

07. Oct 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

72nd Executive Committee of the Programme of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees - statement by Iceland

07 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva 72nd Executive Committee of the Programme of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees - statement by Iceland United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 72st Session of the Executive Committee Palais des Nations, Geneva – 8. October 2021 General Debate STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF ICELAND Check against delivery - H

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

Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights

07 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the Council of Europe Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Iceland in exchange of views with Ms Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers, 1413th meeting of the Ministers' Deputies. Statement delivered by Ambassador Ragnhildur Arnljótsdóttir. Thank you, Mr

06. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations General Assembly 76th session - First Committee General Debate

06 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations General Assembly 76th session - First Committee General Debate Statement at the General Debate of the First Committee by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN General Assembly 76th session, 6 October 2021 Mr Chair, Iceland aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Countries but let me highlight few key issues from a national perspective

06. Oct 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - The situation of human rights in Cambodia

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - The situation of human rights in Cambodia 48th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia 6 October 2021 Joint Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries [Check against delivery] Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his written report. While there have been some positive developments, the human rights situation in Cambodia remains concerning

06. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Central African Republic (CAR)

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on Central African Republic (CAR) Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with Independent Expert on Central African Republic (CAR) Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 October 2021 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We want to highlight findings in the report issued jointly by the UN Human Rights Office and MINUSCA, the UN Mission, which documents an increase in violations and abuses of human rights in the Central African Republic.

06. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 October 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome Ms. Dyfan’s report and her efforts to produce it, under difficult circumstances

06. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - HC report on Sudan

06 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - HC report on Sudan Human Rights Council – 48th session Enhanced interactive dialogue on HC report on Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 6 October 2021 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the report and welcome the Transitional Government’s strong efforts and commitment to peace, democracy, and human rights under difficult conditions. We remain concerned about the continued violence, particularly in the marginalized areas of Sudan

06. Oct 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Jafnrétti, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Second Committee General Debate

06 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Second Committee General Debate Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 76th session, 6 October 2021 Second Committee – General debate Madam Chair, Allow me to congratulate you on your election and sincerely thank Ambassador Rai and the outgoing Bureau for their excellent work

05. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner's report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai

05 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner's report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai Human Rights Council – 48th session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner's report on the Democratic Republic of Congo and final report of experts on Kasai Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 5 October 2021 I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Thank you, Madam High Commissioner, for your report on the situation of human rights in the DRC and to the Team of International Experts on the situation in Kasai for their final report.

05. Oct 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - The human rights situation in Ukraine

05 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - The human rights situation in Ukraine Human Rights Council 48th session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner‘s Oral Update on Ukraine Statement by H. E. Gudlaugur Thór Thórsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Development Cooperation of Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) (Check against delivery) Madame President, On behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, I thank the High Commissioner for her oral update

05. Oct 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - On racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

05 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - On racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance UN Human Rights Council - 48th session Item 9: General Debate 5 October 2021 Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries [Check against delivery] Madame President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. The Nordic-Baltic countries are committed to combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

04. Oct 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 8: General debate

04 October 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Item 8: General debate Human Rights Council – 48th session Item 8: General Debate follow-up to and implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 4 October 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Estonia.

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

United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Third Committee General Debate

04 October 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations General Assembly 76th Session - Third Committee General Debate Third Committee, General Debate Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Delivered 4 October 2021 Thank you, Mr

30. Sep 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1337 PC, 30 September 2021 (reply to Minsk Co-Chairs Group, reply to Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstn, Ukraine, US on Civil Society, North Kosovo)

30 September 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1337 PC, 30 September 2021 (reply to Minsk Co-Chairs Group, reply to Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstn, Ukraine, US on Civil Society, North Kosovo) EU Reply on declaration of Minsk Co-Chairs Group EU Reply to Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstn EU Statement on Ukraine EU Statement on CI raised by US on Civil Society EU Statement on North Kosovo and agreed conclusions in Brussels Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

29. Sep 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

987 FSC, 29 September 2021 (Future of Conventional Arms Control, Ukraine)

29 September 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 987 FSC, 29 September 2021 (Future of Conventional Arms Control, Ukraine) EU statement on Future of Conventional Arms Control EU statement on Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

29. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests

29 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests Human Rights Council – 48th session Panel discussion on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of peaceful protests Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 September 2021 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 distinguished panellists for their contributions to this important discussion.

29. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Secretary-General's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights

29 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Secretary-General's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General's report on cooperation with the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Assistant Secretary-General for presenting the annual report on allegations of intimidation and reprisals.

29. Sep 2021Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Life and Health, Transport and Telecommunications, Covid-19, Ministry of Health

COVID-19: The rules about restrictions at the border will be changing as of 1 October

The requirement that individuals with ties to Iceland must present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival in Iceland will be abolished. Connecting passengers who do not leave the border station will also be exempt from presenting such a certificate. Individuals with ties to Iceland, except children born in 2005 or later, will still have to undergo testing after arrival.

28. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Half-day panel discussion on deepening inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic

28 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Half-day panel discussion on deepening inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 48th session Half-day panel discussion on deepening inequalities exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic (HRC RES. 45/14) Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. As extreme poverty is rising for the first time in over 20 years, there is an urgent need for revitalized efforts on the SDGs in this “Decade of Action”

28. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - “The situation of human rights of indigenous peoples facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on the right to participation”

28 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - “The situation of human rights of indigenous peoples facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on the right to participation” Human Rights Council – 48th session Annual half-day panel discussion on the rights of indigenous peoples on the theme “The situation of human rights of indigenous peoples facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with a special focus on the right to participation” Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 September 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states.

28. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP)

28 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 September 2021 I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We appreciate the valuable work of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and welcome its annual report. The report raises important issues with regards to the rights of the Indigenous Peoples

27. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - The rights of indigenous peoples

27 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - The rights of indigenous peoples Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 27 September 2021 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark together with Greenland. Protection of indigenous territories is central for indigenous peoples’ recovery from COVID. It promotes food security and sustainable livelihoods, and increases resilience in the face of future pandemics

27. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement -Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective

27 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement -Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective Human Rights Council – 48th session Annual Discussion on Integration of a Gender Perspective 27 September 2021 Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Norway.

24. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC58 - NB8 statement - Oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus

24 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC58 - NB8 statement - Oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue on the interim oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 24 September 2021 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 welcome the update and express our strong support for the mandate. No issue touched in the report should be left without proper attention as human rights situation in Belarus continues to deteriorate

24. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Equality, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy

24 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy Speech by H. E. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson Minister for Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation of Iceland Mr

24. Sep 2021Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID on oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus

24 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - ID on oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus UN Human Rights Council, 48th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue on the interim oral update of OHCHR on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement delivered by Iceland (Check against delivery) Thank you Madame President, and thank you to the High Commissioner for her oral update. The situation in Belarus remains alarming as Lukashenko’s regime continues to disregard the human rights of the Belarusian people. Repression of political activists, human rights defenders, athletes, and others who dare to express their view, must stop

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

Alliance for Multilateralism - Shaping our Common Agenda

23 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Alliance for Multilateralism - Shaping our Common Agenda Alliance for Multilateralism Shaping our Common Agenda Ministerial meeting in the margins of the High-Level Week of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly 23 September 2021 Statement by H. E. Mr

23. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Burundi

23 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Burundi Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with Commission of Inquiry on Burundi Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 September 2021 I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway].

23. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

23 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The Commission of Inquiry has our unwavering support. Over the past year, the human rights situation continued to worsen for many Syrians

23. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

23 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 September 2021 I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and Norway]. Violence and insecurity are the fundamental obstacles to improving the human rights situation in South Sudan. We welcome progress in implementing the Peace Agreement, such as opening the Transitional National legislature, but the pace is too slow

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

Food Systems Summit - Statement by Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir

23 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Food Systems Summit - Statement by Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir Food Systems Summit Statement by Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir The government of Iceland welcomes the UN initiative to gather members at this Food Systems Summit. It is now evident that we exceed Planetary boundaries in a number of ways, taking more from Mother Nature than is sustainable. How we produce, distribute, and consume food is not only harmful to our environment and our existence, but also wasteful

23. Sep 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

1336 PC, 23 September 2021 (reply to External Auditor, reply to report by the Director of the CPC, Ukraine, Duma elections, Border Control of Gukovo and Donetsk)

23 September 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 1336 PC, 23 September 2021 (reply to External Auditor, reply to report by the Director of the CPC, Ukraine, Duma elections, Border Control of Gukovo and Donetsk) EU reply to the External Auditor EU reply to the report by the Director of the CPC EU statement on Ukraine EU statement on Duma elections EU statement on Border Control of Gukovo and Donetsk Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

22. Sep 2021Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Human Rights and Equality, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

UN LGBTI Core Group High Level Event - Leaving No One Behind: Decriminalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

22 September 2021 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements UN LGBTI Core Group High Level Event - Leaving No One Behind: Decriminalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity UN LGBTI Core Group High Level Event "Leaving No One Behind: Decriminalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity" address given by Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Let me first say how happy I am to be able to address this side-event today, organized by the UN LGBTI Core Group. Iceland is a proud member of the Group and is fully committed to its values, mission and vision. The Government of Iceland remains strongly committed to promote the human rights and non-discrimination of LGBTI individuals

22. Sep 2021Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Alignments

986 FSC, 22 September 2021 (Risks and Challenges to Security, Ukraine)

22 September 2021 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments 986 FSC, 22 September 2021 (Risks and Challenges to Security, Ukraine) EU Statement on Risks and Challenges to Security EU Statement on Ukraine Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Alignments

22. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 satement - High Commissioner’s written update on Myanmar

22 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 satement - High Commissioner’s written update on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner’s written update on Myanmar Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 September 2021 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 written update. The Nordic-Baltic countries continue to condemn the military coup in the strongest terms

22. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar

22 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 September 2021 Thank you, President. I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his update on the deeply concerning situation in Myanmar

22. Sep 2021Sendiráð 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

Aðalfundur Alþjóðakjarnorkumálastofnunarinnar í Vín 2021

22 September 2021 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Aðalfundur Alþjóðakjarnorkumálastofnunarinnar í Vín 2021 Ræða Þórðar Ægis Óskarssonar sendiherra á aðalfundi Alþjóðakjarnorkumálastofnunarinnar í Vín 2021. Statement of H. E

21. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances

21 September 2021 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC48 - NB8 statement - Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Human Rights Council – 48th session Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 September 2021 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Working Group for the report on their activities as well as its thematic focus on transnational transfers. Enforced disappearance is a serious violation of human rights and no circumstances may be invoked to justify it

20. Sep 2021Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC48 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

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