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05. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children

05 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteuron the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Statement by Latvia on behalf of Nordic Baltic countries 5 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for presenting her latest report and the valuable recommendations for States and other stakeholders on protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry

04. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Annual report of HC for Human Rights

04 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Annual report of HC for Human Rights Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Annual report of HC for Human Rights and report of OHCHR and SG General Debate on High Commissioner’s Oral Update Statement by Iceland 4 March 2024 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for his oral update. On Gaza, Iceland deplores the unacceptable death toll and the immense suffering inflicted on civilians

01. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in the Sudan with assistance of designated Expert Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries. We would like to commend the High Commissioner for the comprehensive report on the human rights situation in Sudan

01. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Advancing the human rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the Commission of Human Rights on advancing the human rights in South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 Mr. President, I have the honor of speaking on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Commission for its report and align ourselves with its conclusions

01. Mar 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner oral update Myanmar

01 March 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner oral update Myanmar Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on Myanmar Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 1 March 2024 High Commissioner, Thank you for this update. We, the Nordic-Baltic States, remain deeply disturbed by the worsening human rights situation in Myanmar. Increased violence and massive new internal displacement and refugee movements affect the civil population, including children, in devastating ways

29. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Afghanistan

29 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 55th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement by Norway on behalf of Nordic Baltic countries 29 February 2024 Mr President, The Nordic Baltic countries commend the Special Rapporteur for his resolute efforts for Human Rights in Afghanistan. Not only is documentation a prerequisite for accountability; it also serves as an important foundation for Member States as they raise human rights with the de facto authorities and interact with civil society. We condemn the severe restrictions on women and girls, which may amount to gender persecution

29. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Nicaragua

29 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Nicaragua Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 February 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf on the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Latvia. We thank the Group of Experts for the latest report on the human rights situation in Nicaragua

28. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

28 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on the human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the obligation to ensure accountability and justice Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 February 2024 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the High Commissioner for his important reporting

26. Feb 2024Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC55 - NB8 statement - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities

26 February 2024 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC55 - NB8 statement - Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 55th session Item 1: Annual high-level panel discussion on human rights mainstreaming Theme: Harnessing multilateral efforts to embed, amplify and realize the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on full and effective participation and inclusion in society Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 26 February 2024 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Lithuania.

12. Nov 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - All joint statements supported by Iceland

12 November 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - All joint statements supported by Iceland Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 3 General Debate: Joint Statement on the Social Reintegration of Persons Released from Detention and Under Supervision Delivered by Costa Rica on behalf of a group of countries 20 September 2023 I have the honour of delivering this joint statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries. Today, there are more than 11. 5 million people in prison or other forms of detention, globally

10. Oct 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Interim report on Haiti

10 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Interim report on Haiti Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on interim report on Haiti Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 10 October 2023 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic States are deeply troubled by the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Haiti. Due to organized crime and gang violence, close to 200

10. Oct 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - situation of human rights in the Central African Republic

10 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 10 October 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We thank the Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts

09. Oct 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner and Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo

09 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner and Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo Human Rights Council - 54th Session Item 10: Enhanced interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner and Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 9 October 2023 Mr President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden. Thank you, High Commissioner, for your report and to the Team of International Experts for their final report.

09. Oct 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Item 10: Oral update on Ukraine

09 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Item 10: Oral update on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 10: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner on the oral update on Ukraine Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 9 October 2023 High Comissioner, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a war of destruction: Russia attempts to destroy; not only Ukrainian cities, livelihoods and cultural heritage, but also the Ukrainian population’s resilience and perseverence. And in the most brutal way, in direct violation of international law, including international humanitarian law

05. Oct 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Drivers, root causes and human rights impacts of religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence

05 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Drivers, root causes and human rights impacts of religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 9: Interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on drivers, root causes and human rights impacts of religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 5 October2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

05. Oct 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Advancing Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement

05 October 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Advancing Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 9: Enhanced interactive dialogue with the High Commissioner and the International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in Law Enforcement Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 5 October 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the High Commissioner for this important report

28. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Secretary-General's report on reprisals

28 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Secretary-General's report on reprisals Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 5: Interactive dialogue on the Secretary-General's report on reprisals Statement by Latvia om behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 28 September 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Latvia. We thank the Secretary-General for presenting the fourteenth report on intimidation and reprisals and commend the United Nations’ strengthened efforts to prevent and address intimidation and reprisals

27. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Annual half-day panel on the rights of indigenous peoples

27 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Annual half-day panel on the rights of indigenous peoples Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 3: Annual half-day panel on the rights of indigenous peoples: The impact of certain development projects on the rights of Indigenous Peoples, in particular the impact on Indigenous women Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 27 September 2023 Chairperson, Distinguished Panellists, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Estonia, Denmark together with Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We applaud the focus of this panel on the rights of Indigenous women.

25. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

25 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, H. E. Mr

25. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Annual discussion on integration of a gender perspective

25 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Annual discussion on integration of a gender perspective Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 5: Annual discussion on integration of a gender perspective (HRC res. 6/30) Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 25 September 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and my own country Norway

22. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus

22 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the interim oral update of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, H. E. Mr

22. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi

22 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 22 September 2023 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and my own country Norway. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his dedicated efforts.

22. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Commission of Enquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

22 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Commission of Enquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Human Rights Council – 54th session. Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Enquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 September 2023 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia

21. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia

21 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Human Rights Council - 54th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the International Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 21 September 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Commission for the update and reiterate our strong support for its work

21. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation

21 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, H. E. Elina Valtonen on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 21 September 2023 Mr

20. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on right to development

20 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on right to development Human Rights Council - 54th session Item3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on right to development Statement by Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic countries 20 September 2023 Mr. President, 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. The right to development is rooted in the universality, indivisibility, interrelation, and interdependence of all human rights

19. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances

19 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances Statement by Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic countries 19 September 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania. We thank the Working Group for its tireless work to shed light on enforced disappearances and to respond to calls for help by victims’ families

18. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

18 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 18 September 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf on the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Latvia. We commend the Working Group’s efforts to prevent and to end the practice of arbitrary detention, and thank the Group for presenting the report on its activities in 2022

15. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - OHCHR report on economic, social and cultural rights, and COVID-19 recovery

15 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - OHCHR report on economic, social and cultural rights, and COVID-19 recovery Human Rights Council, 54th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue on OHCHR report on economic, social and cultural rights, and COVID-19 recovery Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 15 September 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the High Commissioner for the Office’s important work to advance economic, social and cultural rights, and for this report

13. Sep 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - Iceland statement - Annual report of HC for Human Rights and report of OHCHR and SG

13 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - Iceland statement - Annual report of HC for Human Rights and report of OHCHR and SG Item 2: Annual report of HC for Human Rights and report of OHCHR and SG General Debate on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update Statement by Iceland 13 September 2023 Mr. President, I thank the High Commissioner for his update. The Human Rights Council draws strength from its diversity and respect for different backgrounds

12. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - HC’s report on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua

12 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - HC’s report on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s report on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 12 September 2023 Mr High Commissioner, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for his latest report on the human rights situation in Nicaragua.

11. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Afghanistan (oral update)

11 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Afghanistan (oral update) Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan (oral update) Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 11 September 2023 Mr. 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. We commend the Special Rapporteur for his steadfast commitment to the Afghan people and his sobering advice to the de facto authorities and the international community

11. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka

11 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the report of OHCHR on promoting reconciliation, accountability, and human rights in Sri Lanka Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 11 September 2023 Mr. President. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Norway

11. Sep 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar

11 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Human Rights Council – 54th session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on report of Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 11 September 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We fully support the work of the IIMM

11. Sep 2023Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC54 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

11 September 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC54 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Item 2: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan (oral update) Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 11 September 2023 Mr. 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. We commend the Special Rapporteur for his steadfast commitment to the Afghan people and his sobering advice to the de facto authorities and the international community

12. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and interim report of the Secretary-General on human rights in Crimea

12 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and interim report of the Secretary-General on human rights in Crimea Item 10: Interactive dialogue on oral presentation of the High Commissioner on Ukraine and interim report of the Secretary-General on human rights in Crimea Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 12 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the update and strongly support the reporting mandate

12. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in the Central African Republic

12 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Item 10 - Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Central African Republic Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 12 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts

11. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building

11 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building Item 10: Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the High Commissioner on technical cooperation and capacity-building Statement by Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic countries 11 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the report and commend the OHCHR’s unwavering efforts to assist states in fulfilling their international human rights obligations and commitments

10. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - SR on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance

10 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - SR on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Item 9 - Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 10 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome the first report of the Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Racism which gives the strategic vision and priorities for the mandate holder

06. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar

06 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human Rights situation in Myanmar Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 6 July 2023 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his update and reiterate our firm support for his mandate

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Syrian Arab Republic

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Syrian Arab Republic Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 5 July 2023 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. We express our firm support for the work of the Commission of Inquiry

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 5 July 2023 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries. We thank the Fact-Finding Mission for the valuable update and reiterate our support to the mandate

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Belarus

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Situation of human rights in Belarus Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 5 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. Madam Rapporteur, we thank you for the report and highly appreciate your work

05. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - Iceland statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran

05 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - Iceland statement - Oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran Statement by Iceland 5 July 2023 Mr President, Iceland thanks the Experts of the Fact-Finding Mission for their valuable update and reiterates its unwavering support for the mandate.

04. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide

04 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 4 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. We reaffirm our firm commitment to atrocity prevention and our full support to the Joint Office on Genocide Prevention and R2P

04. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human rights of internally displaced persons

04 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Human rights of internally displaced persons Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 4 July 2023 Mr. President, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We congratulate the Special Rapporteur on her appointment and we thank her for the report, detailing her vision and thematic priorities

03. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the role of digital, media and information literacy in the promotion and enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

03 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the role of digital, media and information literacy in the promotion and enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Item 3: Panel discussion on the role of digital, media and information literacy in the promotion and enjoyment of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic- Baltic Countries 3 July 2023 Mr, President, esteemed panellists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We are living in an era marked by digital technologies that are causing unprecedented challenges as well as opportunities.

03. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Climate change and the right to food

03 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Climate change and the right to food Item 3: Interactive dialogue on the report of the Secretary-General on climate change and the right to food Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 3 July 2023 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark. This decade represents a closing window of opportunity for us to limit global warming to 1

03. Jul 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

03 July 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Item 3: Annual Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries 3 July 2023 Mr. President. 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

30. Jun 2023Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 2: Social protection: women’s participation and leadership

30 June 2023 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC53 - NB8 statement - Panel 2: Social protection: women’s participation and leadership Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 2: Social protection: women’s participation and leadership Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 30 June 2023 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries – Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania. Gender stereotypes, harmful and discriminatory social norms continue to impact women and girls’ rights across the world