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

Introduction of Draft Resolution Human Rights Treaty Body System

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Statement at the First Committee General Debate

11 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the First Committee General Debate Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Mr Chair, Let me join colleagues in congratulating you and the members of the Bureau on your election and wish you all the best in leading the work of the First Committee

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

Statement on the Rights of the Child in Third Committee

11 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on the Rights of the Child in Third Committee Delivered by Ms. Jóna Þórey Pétursdóttir, Youth Delegate of Iceland at UNGA77 Thank you, Mr. Chair, It is an honour for me to take the floor on behalf of Iceland, and, as an Icelandic Youth Delegate, to have the chance to represent Iceland’s young people, youth and children

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

Sixth Committee General Debate UNGA77

06 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Sixth Committee General Debate UNGA77 M(r/s) Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden - and my own country - Iceland. It should come as a no surprise that Nordic countries are strong supporters of the rule of law, both at national and international levels. Democracy and human rights are central elements of the Rule of law, which is a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions and entities, including the State itself, are accountable to the same laws that are equally enforced and independently adjudicated

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

Third Committee General Debate UNGA77

06 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Third Committee General Debate UNGA77 Thank you, Mr. / Madam Chair, As this is the first time Iceland takes the floor this session, allow me to begin by congratulating you and other members of the Bureau on your election. We look forward to work under your stewardship and to make this first fully in-person session in three years a successful one

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

Second Committee General Debate UNGA77

04 October 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Second Committee General Debate UNGA77 Thank you Madam/Mr. Chair, We join our colleagues in congratulating you, Ambassador Stoeva of Bulgaria, on your election as Chair of the Second Committee, and thank Ambassador Frazier and the outgoing Bureau for their excellent work. The Russian aggression and the war in Ukraine, and its global ramifications, the dire impacts of climate change and consequences of COVID19 are reversing the delicate progress made these last few decades

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

Joint Nordic Statement at the UN Women Executive Board, second regular session

13 September 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at the UN Women Executive Board, second regular session UN Women Executive Board – Second Regular Session Opening Segment Joint Nordic Statement Delivered by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Mr

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

Statement at the 10th NPT Review Conference

02 August 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at the 10th NPT Review Conference Statement by H. E. Thordur Aegir Oskarsson Ambassador for Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Deputy Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 76th session, 2 August 2022 10thNPT Review Conference Mr President, Sincere congratulations to you, Ambassador Zlauvinen, on taking formally the helm as the President of the 10th Review Conference for the Non-Proliferation Treaty

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

HLPF 2022 - Iceland General Debate Statement

15 July 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements HLPF 2022 - Iceland General Debate Statement HLPF General Debate 2022 – Iceland Delivered by Youth Representative, Kolbrún Fríða Hrafnkelsdóttir When we last met in-person, we witnessed progress being made in some critical areas of the Sustainable Development Goals. Progress was slow, but there was reason to perhaps be hopeful. It is harder to be hopeful today

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

HLPF 2022 Side Event: Women in Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture

07 July 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements HLPF 2022 Side Event: Women in Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture Concluding remarks by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Thank you Janaya. A big round of applause for the panelists for their informative presentations and discussions. I walk away from this event enlightened and committed to play my part

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

08 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement: GA Debate on Veto in Security Council Thank you Mr. President I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries – Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Denmark Since it is the first time we convene to discuss the recent use of a veto in the Security Council following the adoption of resolution 76/262, allow me to attach a few remarks to the significance of this debate. The Security Council is entrusted by the UN Charter with the responsibility to maintain peace and security on behalf of us, the Member States represented here in this assembly

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

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

07 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs 15th Meeting of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Statement by Iceland 15th Meeting of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Statement by Iceland Thor G. Thorarinsson Senior Advisor, Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour. Mr

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

Nordic statement on Strengthening Accountability and Justice for Serious Violations of International Law

02 June 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic statement on Strengthening Accountability and Justice for Serious Violations of International Law Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden - and my own country - Denmark. Mr

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

Joint Nordic statement at the UN Security Council debate on Conflict and Hunger

19 May 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement at the UN Security Council debate on Conflict and Hunger Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ms. Jenny Ohlsson, State Secretary for International Development Cooperation, on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at the Security Council Debate on Conflict and Food Security, 19 May 2022, New York Mr President, I will try to use my time wisely. We do not have a single minute to waste in halting the triple food, energy and finance crisis

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

Joint Nordic Statement on Implications of Sea Level Rise for International Security

09 May 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on Implications of Sea Level Rise for International Security Chairs, Briefers, ladies and gentlemen, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We commend Malta, in partnership with Nauru and Germany, for hosting today’s important meeting. As the briefers have outlined, sea level rise poses a clear risk to peace and security worldwide

27. Apr 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by GoF of Accountability following the Aggression against Ukraine at UNSC Arria meeting: Ensuring Accountability for Atrocities committed in Ukraine

27 April 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by GoF of Accountability following the Aggression against Ukraine at UNSC Arria meeting: Ensuring Accountability for Atrocities committed in Ukraine Statement by the Group of Friends of Accountability following the Aggression against Ukraine UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting: Ensuring Accountability for Atrocities committed in Ukraine I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine, consisting of 48 Member States and the European Union.

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

Joint Nordic statement at the vote of the General Assembly on the Veto Initiative

26 April 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement at the vote of the General Assembly on the Veto Initiative Delivered by Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden at the vote of the General Assembly on the Veto Initiative, New York, April 26 2022 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Denmark and my own country, Sweden. Mr

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

Statement at Financing for Development Forum General Debate

26 April 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at Financing for Development Forum General Debate Financing for Development, Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland H. E. Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir Excellencies, ladies, and gentlemen, The ramifications of COVID-19, climate change, conflicts, and, most recently, Russia´s senseless war in Ukraine, are moving us in the wrong direction during what was meant to be the Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030

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

Statement at 21st Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

25 April 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement at 21st Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 21st Session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Item 5(f): Thematic dialogues International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022–2032 Chair, We align with the statement delivered earlier by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Countries - and please allow me some brief remarks in national capacity. Language has always been of great significance to Icelandic society and currently, over 120 languages are spoken in the country. In recent years, institutions and academics have paid great attention to heritage language teaching and promoting bilingualism and plurilingualism

19. Apr 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

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

19 April 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 Statement by H. E. Ambassador Anna Karin Eneström on behalf of the Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) at the Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine (19 April 2022)

11. Apr 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement at UN Security Council Open Briefing under the Agenda Item "Peace and Security of Ukraine"

11 April 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement at UN Security Council Open Briefing under the Agenda Item "Peace and Security of Ukraine" Mr. President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. Repeated attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, a growing number of reports of sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearances and reported massacres

07. Apr 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic Statement at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine

07 April 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic Statement at the 11th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly on Ukraine Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. Mr

05. Apr 2022Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

NB8 statement in connection to the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, 5 April

05 April 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements NB8 statement in connection to the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, 5 April Mme President, I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries – Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Estonia. We place a high importance on the possibility to participate in the Council discussions on this issue. We thank the Secretary-General and Under-Secretaries-General DiCarlo and Griffiths for their presentations, and welcome the participation of President Zelensky in the briefing today

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

Joint Nordic Statement - Working Group on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the context of International Security

28 March 2022 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement - Working Group on Developments in the Field of Information and Telecommunications in the context of International Security Mr. Chair, I am speaking on behalf of the Nordic countries (Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Finland). The EU member states among us align with the EU statement

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 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 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

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

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,