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05. Jul 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - Iceland statement - Enhanced Dialogue on Venezuela

05 July 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - Iceland statement - Enhanced Dialogue on Venezuela Enhanced Dialogue on Venezuela 5 July 2019 Statement by Iceland Thank you Mr. President, We thank the High Commissioner for her report. Iceland welcomes the recent steps taken by the Government of Venezuela, to invite the High Commissioner to the country and to agree to OHCHR presence

02. Jul 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - Nordic JST - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

02 July 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - Nordic JST - Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Human Rights Council 41 session 2 July 2019 Joint Statement by the Nordic Countries I have the honor to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, [Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden]. The continued flagrant disregard for international law in Syria, in particular by the Syrian regime and its allies, is appalling. The people of Syria continue to be killed, maimed, arbitrarily detained, tortured, raped and displaced

01. Jul 2019Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

Iceland participates in the OSCE Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), 25-27 June 2019, Hofburg Vienna.

01 July 2019 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Iceland participates in the OSCE Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC), 25-27 June 2019, Hofburg Vienna. Statement 1 by Ambassador Óskarsson Statement 2 by Ambassador Óskarsson Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements

01. Jul 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - Item 3: General Debate

01 July 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - Item 3: General Debate Mountains Joint Statement on Funding for the OHCHR HRC41 – Item 3 General Debate 1 July 2019 Thank you Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand and my own country, Australia. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has a crucial role in supporting and promoting “all human rights for all”. In this regard, it is critical that the Office of the High Commissioner has independence in order to carry out its functions

28. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on women’s rights and climate change

28 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on women’s rights and climate change Human Rights Council 41st Session Panel discussion on women’s rights and climate change: climate action, good practices and lessons learned 28 June 2019 Nordic-Baltic Intervention by H. E. Ambassador Andre Pung, Estonia Mr

28. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women

28 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women 41st session of the Human Rights Council NORDIC – BALTIC STATEMENT Delivered by Lithuania Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 2: The rights of older women and their economic empowerment 28 June 2019 Madam High Commissioner, Madam Vice-President, Distinguished Panellists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Lithuania].

27. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - SR on VAW and trafficking

27 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - SR on VAW and trafficking United Nations Human Rights Council 41st SESSION Interactive dialogue with the SR on VAW and trafficking NORDIC-BALTIC STATEMENT Delivered by Finland 27th June 2019 Mr. President, This statement is made on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her efforts and the report presented to the Council focusing on the 20th anniversary of the mandate of the SR

26. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - WG on Discrimination Against Women and WG on Business and Human Rights

26 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - WG on Discrimination Against Women and WG on Business and Human Rights 41st session of the UN Human Rights Council Clustered interactive dialogue with WG on Discrimination Against Women and WG on Business and Human Rights 26 June 2019 Delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Mr/Madame Chair, I have the honor to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden.

25. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Jónas G. Allansson delivered at the UNRWA Pledging Conference

25 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Jónas G. Allansson delivered at the UNRWA Pledging Conference Mr. /Madam Chair, At the outset allow me to express Iceland’s sincere appreciation for the work of UNRWA’s staff, operating in increasingly difficult contexts, and use this opportunity to recognize Commissioner-General, Pierre Krähenbühl, for his leadership and dedication as the head of the Agency

25. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - Panel on Violence against women

25 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - Panel on Violence against women President, I have the honor of reading this statement on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Norway. We would like to thank the panelists for their valuable contributions to this timely and important discussion. It is a great concern that half of the population fear violence and abuse at work

25. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression

25 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression 41th session of the Human Rights Council NORDIC-BALTIC STATEMENT Delivered by Norway Clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression and the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 25 June 2019 [Check against Delivery] Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this intervention on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and my own country, Norway.

25. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

25 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association 41st session of the Human Rights Council Clustered Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association and the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression 25 June 2019 Intervention by the Nordic – Baltic States delivered by H. E. Ambassador Ms Veronika BARD, Sweden Thank you Mr President

24. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - Iceland statement - SR on Migrants and Independent Expert on International Solidarity

24 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - Iceland statement - SR on Migrants and Independent Expert on International Solidarity Clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Migrants and Independent Expert on International Solidarity 24 June 2019 Statement by Iceland Iceland thanks the Special Rapporteur and the Independent Expert for histheir latest report and s. Mr. Felipe González Morales, we warmly welcomesitsthe focus of your report

24. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - Iceland statement - SR on Health and Special Rapporteur on Leprosy

24 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - Iceland statement - SR on Health and Special Rapporteur on Leprosy Clustered interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Health and Special Rapporteur on Leprosy 24 June 2019 Statement by Iceland Iceland thanks the Special Rapporteurs for their latest reports. We would like to particularly welcome the focus of the report of the special rapporteur on mental health. The Government of Iceland has placed particular emphasis on strengthening mental health services with the guiding light of ensuring equal access for all to mental health services, irrespective of income or residence

24. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - IE on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI)

24 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - IE on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI) 41th session of the Human Rights Council NORDIC-BALTIC STATEMENT Delivered by Sweden Clustered ID with the IE on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (SOGI) and SR independence of judges and lawyers 24 June 2019 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this intervention on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries [Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Denmark, and my own country, Sweden].

24. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - Iceland statement - SOGI IE

24 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - Iceland statement - SOGI IE Clustered interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and the Special Rapporteur of Independence of Judges and Lawyers 24 June 2019 Statement by Iceland Iceland thanks the Independent Expert and the Special Rapporteur for their latest reports. Mr. Madrigal-Borloz, we warmly welcome the focus of your report

20. Jun 2019Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC41 - NB8 statement - Item 2: General debate

20 June 2019 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC41 - NB8 statement - Item 2: General debate Mr/Madam President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for her oral update. We agree that the monitoring, assistance and advocacy provided by the human rights system offers States immediate and long-term dividends in prevention of conflict and promotion of development and peace. We join the High Commissioner´s call to all Member States to support the work of UN human rights bodies and underline the importance of the work of the special mandate holders in this regard

18. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UN Women Executive Board Annual Session

18 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UN Women Executive Board Annual Session Thank Madame President, Let me begin by thanking Madame Phumzile for her comprehensive opening statement, highlighting key results achieved during the first year of implementing the new Strategic Plan despite the global push-back. I also want to warmly welcome Anita Bhatia and my countrywoman Hanna Kristjansdottir to their new roles at UN Women. We also welcome the role of Edward Wagani in engaging men and boys, which Iceland attaches great importance to

11. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UNICEF Executive Board 2019 Annual Session

11 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the UNICEF Executive Board 2019 Annual Session Thank you Mr. /Madam President, Let me begin by thanking Ms. Henrietta Fore for her introductory remarks and for the thorough presentation of her annual report

06. Jun 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries on the working methods of the Security Council

06 June 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries on the working methods of the Security Council Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway by Ambassador Mari Skåre on the Working methods of the Security Council, 6 June 2019. I deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. President, Improving the Security Council’s working methods enhances the council’s ability to take meaningful action in an efficient, results-oriented and accountable way

05. Jun 2019Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Discussions of UNSC resolution 1325 Discussed at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation (FSC).

05 June 2019 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Discussions of UNSC resolution 1325 Discussed at the OSCE Forum for Security Cooperation (FSC). Statement by the Permanent Representative of Iceland on 5 June 2019. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

28. May 2019Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Human Rights and Equality, Foreign Affairs

Iceland awarded the Womenomics Honorary Award

Iceland has been awarded the Womenomics Honorary Award for its contribution to gender equality. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, received the award for Iceland’s position as the global front-runner when it comes to gender equality, during the international business conference The Womenomics Nordic Business Conference.

28. May 2019Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Economic and Environmental Dimension Discusses Energy, including Renewables, Bratislava, 27 May 2019.

28 May 2019 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Economic and Environmental Dimension Discusses Energy, including Renewables, Bratislava, 27 May 2019. Statement of Permanent Representative of Iceland on 27 May 2019. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

23. May 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Depate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict

23 May 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Depate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway by Ambassador Mari Skåre in the Open Debate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict, 23 May 2019. Mr. President, I take the floor on behalf of the Nordic countries, Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and Norway

09. May 2019Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ræður og greinar, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

Counter-terrorist measures discussed in the Structured Dialogue, Vienna, 6 May 2019.

09 May 2019 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Counter-terrorist measures discussed in the Structured Dialogue, Vienna, 6 May 2019. Statement by the Permanent Representative of Iceland on 6 May 2019. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

08. May 2019Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ræður og greinar, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

The modernization of the Vienna Document discussed in the Structured Dialogue, Vienna, 6 May 2019.

08 May 2019 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna The modernization of the Vienna Document discussed in the Structured Dialogue, Vienna, 6 May 2019. Statement by the Permanent Representative of Iceland on 6 May 2019. Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

07. May 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Debate on Investing in Peace

07 May 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Open Debate on Investing in Peace Statement by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open Debate on Investing in peace: delivering quality training and capacity building to improve safety and security and performance of UN peacekeepers, 7 May 2019. Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway

03. May 2019Embassy of Iceland in Kampala, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement on restriction to freedom of expression and assembly in Uganda

Iceland joins the European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Japan, Norway, Republic of Korea and United States on the issuing the following statement on restriction to freedom of expression and assembly in Uganda.

30. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

General Statement of Iceland by Þórður Ægir Óskarsson to the 3rd Preparatory Committee for the 2020 NPT Review Conference

30 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs General Statement of Iceland by Þórður Ægir Óskarsson to the 3rd Preparatory Committee for the 2020 NPT Review Conference Mr Chairman I join others in congratulating you on assuming the chairmanship of this final preparatory committee meeting of the 2020 Nuclear Proliferation Treaty Review Conference and wish you every success in your leadership of this important gathering. Iceland fully aligns itself with the statement made by Norway on behalf of the Nordic countries and the statement made by Belgium on behalf of the Group of States. I will use this opportunity to make few comments in my national capacity

29. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement at the General Debate of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference

29 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at the General Debate of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference NPT: General Debate Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul at the general debate of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Mr Chair, I have the privilege to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and my own country, Norway. Mr Cair, Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

23. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the Pleding Conference on Women, Peace and Security

23 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Bergdis Ellertsdottir at the Pleding Conference on Women, Peace and Security Statement at the pledging conference Women, Peace and Security April 23, 2019 Chair

23. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict

23 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict SC: Sexual Violence in Conflict Statement by Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul in the Open debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict, 23 April 2019. I am making this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway, and thank Germany for organising today’s open debate on this critical topic. With the adoption of resolution 2467 today, it is essential to advance the agenda of conflict-related sexual violence focusing on the survivors

13. Apr 2019Business and Industry, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic authorities welcome decision to declare the wordmark “Iceland” invalid

Icelandic authorities have welcomed the ruling by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that the wordmark registration of “Iceland”, which had been registered in the European Union by the British retail chain Iceland Foods Ltd., is invalid in its entirety. The enterprise has been given two months to appeal the decision.

13. Apr 2019Business and Industry, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic authorities welcome decision to declare the wordmark “Iceland” invalid

Icelandic authorities have welcomed the ruling by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) that the wordmark registration of “Iceland”, which had been registered in the European Union by the British retail chain Iceland Foods Ltd., is invalid in its entirety. The enterprise has been given two months to appeal the decision.

11. Apr 2019Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on Women in Peacekeeping

11 April 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on Women in Peacekeeping SC: Women in Peacekeeping Ambassador Mari Skåre in the Open Debate on Women in Peacekeeping. Photo: UN Photo/Manuel Elias. Statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden delivered by Ambassador Mari Skåre in the Open Debate on Women in Peacekeeping, 11 April 2019