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25. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - GoF Special procedures

25 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - GoF Special procedures JST GOF SPECIAL PROCEDURES Item 5: General debate on human rights bodies and mechanisms Thursday 25 September 2025, 10:00 – 13:00 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of several States members of the Group of Friends of Special Procedures and a cross-regional group of countries. We reiterate our strong support for the Special Procedures, which are a fundamental pillar of the international human rights system and an essential mechanism of the Human Rights Council, providing an independent voice to the human rights debate.

25. Sep 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic statement on the report of the Moscocw Mechanism regarding Russia's treatment of Ukrainian POWs

25 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Nordic-Baltic statement on the report of the Moscocw Mechanism regarding Russia's treatment of Ukrainian POWs Thank you, Mr. Chair Allow me first to emphasise that I am taking the floor in national capacity. I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states; Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark

25. Sep 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on the Report under the Moscow Mechanism invoked by 41 participating States, following consultations with Ukraine, to address treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian Federation

25 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on the Report under the Moscow Mechanism invoked by 41 participating States, following consultations with Ukraine, to address treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by the Russian Federation Chair,

24. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - Annual panel discussion on the rights of Indigenous Peoples

24 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - Annual panel discussion on the rights of Indigenous Peoples 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Item 3: Annual panel discussion on the rights of Indigenous Peoples “Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the context of a just transition to sustainable energy systems, including in relation to critical minerals” Joint statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all panellists for their insightful presentations.

23. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples

23 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous Peoples Statement by Denmark together with Greenland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country, Denmark together with Greenland.

23. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 4 General debate

23 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 4 General debate Human Rights Council - 60th Session Item 4 Statement by Iceland 23 September 2025 Mr. President, Iceland reaffirms the urgent responsibility of this Council to confront grave and escalating human rights violations wherever they occur. The most serious abuses are too often committed in situations of war and armed conflict, where civilians – particularly women and children – continue to bear the heaviest burden

22. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on HC report on Nicaragua

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on HC report on Nicaragua 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council Situation of human rights in Nicaragua - Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Statement delivered by H. E Ambassador Riia Salsa-Audiffren on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 22 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the High Commissioner and his Office for its comprehensive report, which sadly leaves no room for indifference

22. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w the FFM on Venezuela

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w the FFM on Venezuela Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 2: Interactive dialogue with the Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela Statement delivered by Ambassador Mr. Tormod C. ENDRESEN, Permanent Representative of Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 22 September 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States

22. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - FFM on Venezuela

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - FFM on Venezuela JOINT STATEMENT FACT FINDING MISSION - VENEZUELA 22 september 2025 Thank you Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of Colombia and a group of countries and to thank the International Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela for its update, whose work is essential to document allegations and support victims. We express our deep concern over the growing number of people deprived of liberty in Venezuela for political reasons

22. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report on DPRK

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report on DPRK UN Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 4 Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on HC report on DPRK Nordic-Baltic Statement by H. E. Ambassador Darius Staniulis Geneva, 22 September 2025 Thank you, Mr

22. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation

22 September 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Human Rights Council – 60thsession Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 22 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak for the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur and express our strong support for the continuation of the mandate. We are gravely concerned by the worsening human rights situation in the Russian Federation and the further expansive use of repressive tools

22. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation

22 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Human Rights Council – 60thsession Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 22 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak for the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur and express our strong support for the continuation of the mandate. We are gravely concerned by the worsening human rights situation in the Russian Federation and the further expansive use of repressive tools

19. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine

19 September 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 60th Session Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Delivered by the Kingdom of Denmark on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 19 September 2025 Mr. President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine’. At the heart of international human rights law lies an absolute prohibition of torture under all circumstances without exception

19. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ukraine, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - ID on COI on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 60th Session Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Delivered by the Kingdom of Denmark on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 19 September 2025 Mr. President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine’. At the heart of international human rights law lies an absolute prohibition of torture under all circumstances without exception

19. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Transnational repression

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Transnational repression HRC60: Item 3 General Debate Joint Statement I make this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries. We express our grave concern about the growing trend of transnational repression as a threat to human rights. Transnational repression affects human rights defenders, journalists, media workers, dissidents, and persons belonging to religious minorities and diaspora communities, among others

19. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on Belarus

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on Belarus 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Interactive dialogue with Group of Independent Experts on Belarus Statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania H. E. Kęstutis Budrys 19 September 2025 Thank you, Mr

19. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Burundi

19 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Burundi Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 September 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his valuable reporting. We remain deeply concerned that he continues to be denied access to the country

18. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Vaccinations and immunization

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Vaccinations and immunization 60th Session of the Human Rights Council Joint Statement at the General Debate under Agenda Item 3 (18 September 2025) Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of a group of countries. Immunization is a critical part of the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health, a key component of primary health care, and essential to achieving universal health coverage and SDG 3

18. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Cultural rights of persons with disabilities

18 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Cultural rights of persons with disabilities HRC60: Joint statement on Cultural rights of persons with disabilities Delivered by Italy - co sponsored by Cyprus, Iraq and Mexico I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries which includes 144 States.

18. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Human rights in care and support systems

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Human rights in care and support systems 60th Session of the Human Rights Council General Debate item 3 18th September 15:00m in Room Assembly Hall JST HUMAN RIGHTS IN CARE AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of Chile, Iceland, Mexico, Spain and a cross regional group of countries. Two years ago through resolution 54/6, the Human Rights Council recognised care and support not merely as social or economic issues, but as fundamental elements to the realization of human rights and sustainable development, dignity and equality

18. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland JST - International Equal Pay Day

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland JST - International Equal Pay Day Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 3: General Debate Joint Statement by Iceland on behalf of group of countries commemorating International Equal Pay Day Mr. President, I take the floor on behalf of a group of countries to commemorate this year’s International Equal Pay Day, designated as a day of observance in 2019 by the United Nations General Assembly. International Equal Pay Day is an opportunity to highlight progress achieved in closing the gender pay gap and to further support equal pay for work of equal value

18. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w OHCHR on right to privacy

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w OHCHR on right to privacy 60th session of the Human Rights Council Geneva, 18 September 2025 Interactive Dialogue with the OHCHR on the right to privacy Mr. President. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States

18. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on SG report on climate change

18 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on SG report on climate change Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue on the Secretary-General’s synthesis report on climate change Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 18 September 2025 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Secretary-General for his report, outlining applicable human rights frameworks to help guide a just transition

17. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on arbitrary detention

17 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on arbitrary detention Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Working Group on arbitrary detention Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 17 September 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states. We thank the Working Group for its latest report and acknowledge its critical mandate and determined efforts towards addressing the serious issue of arbitrary detention

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 1: Urgent debate on the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025 Statement delivered by the EU 16 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, the Republic of Moldova, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway align themselves with this statement. The EU expresses its condemnation of the airstrikes on 9 September in Doha

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Urgent debate on military aggression by Israel against Qatar Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 1: Urgent debate on the recent military aggression launched by Israel against the State of Qatar on 9 September 2025 Statement by Iceland 16 September 2025 Mr. President, Excellencies, Iceland unequivocally condemns the Israeli airstrike in Doha on 9 September. This represents a clear violation of international law and of the sovereignty of Qatar

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Climate action and environmental protection

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Climate action and environmental protection JST on human rights, climate action, and environmental protection Human rights, climate action, and environmental protection are deeply interconnected. Addressing these challenges requires a human rights-based, gender-responsive, and intersectional approach. We recall Human Rights Council’s resolution 48/13 and General Assembly Resolution 76/300, which recognize the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, essential for the enjoyment of other human rights such as life, health, food, water and housing

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on enforced disappearances

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on enforced disappearances Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 2 - Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on Enforced Disappearances Statement delivered by Ambassador Mr. Tormod C. ENDRESEN, Permanent Representative of Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - Panel on Youth and Human Rights

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - Panel on Youth and Human Rights Human Rights Council 60th session Item 3: Biennial Panel on Youth and Human Rights Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of youth delegates from Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 16 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of youth delegates from the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the panellists for their highly relevant remarks and insights. Today, I represent the youth of our region, united in commitment to human rights and peace

16. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on slavery

16 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on slavery 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with SR on slavery Statement delivered by H. E Ambassador Riia Salsa-Audiffren on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 16 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his latest report which provides crucial insights into the ongoing challenges related to eliminating the worst forms of child labour

15. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - On safe drinking water and sanitation

15 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - On safe drinking water and sanitation 60th session of the Human Rights Council Joint Statement Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation 15 September 2025 Mr. President, I deliver this statement on behalf of a group of countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report

15. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - Panel on intersex persons

15 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - Panel on intersex persons Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 3: Panel discussion on combating discrimination, violence and harmful practices against intersex persons Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 15 September 2025 Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We remain deeply concerned about the persistent human rights violations faced by persons with innate variations in sex characteristics

15. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on water and sanitation

15 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on water and sanitation Human Rights Council – 60th session Interactive Dialogue with SR on water and sanitation Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 15 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the Special Rapporteur for his comprehensive report. The Nordic-Baltic countries recognise the interconnectedness of energy and water systems and their vital role in upholding human rights

11. Sep 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSE Permanent Council - Joint statement by the GoF of Democratic Belarus on the the Human Rights Situation in Belarus

11 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSE Permanent Council - Joint statement by the GoF of Democratic Belarus on the the Human Rights Situation in Belarus Mr. Chair I am delivering this statement on behalf of the following members of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Ukraine and my own country Canada.

11. Sep 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement by UK on enforced disappearances

11 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement by UK on enforced disappearances Thank you, Chair. I am delivering this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The 30th of August marked the annual International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances

11. Sep 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Nordic-Baltic's Leaders statement on Ukraine

11 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Nordic-Baltic's Leaders statement on Ukraine Thank you, Chair, I deliver this statement on behalf of Ukraine, the Nordic and the Baltic countries, whose leaders met in Copenhagen last week, reaffirming the unwavering support of the Nordic Baltic countries for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s continued illegal war of aggression. I would like to share with you the joint messages of the nine leaders on that occasion: “Putin does not want peace. We have clearly seen that in the past weeks

11. Sep 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna

OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement by the GoF of the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Georgia

11 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement by the GoF of the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Georgia Dear Chairpersonship, The aligning countries of [Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America] are resolute in reaffirming Georgia’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. We reaffirm our full support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

10. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Human rights situation in Ethiopia

10 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Human rights situation in Ethiopia UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 60th session General Debate Item 2 Joint Statement on the human rights situation in Ethiopia Mr. Chair, I am making this statement on behalf of a group of countries. As a member of the Human Rights Council, we look forward to continuing to engage constructively with Ethiopia

10. Sep 2025Embassy of Iceland in Vienna, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna, Statements

IAEA Board of Governors - Joint Nordic-Baltic statement on women in the secretariat

10 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA Board of Governors - Joint Nordic-Baltic statement on women in the secretariat Madam Chair, I have the honour to deliver the statement on this important topic on behalf of the eight Nordic and Baltic states Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. Gender equality, women’s and girls’ rights and their empowerment, and gender mainstreaming have always been and remain important topics for all our countries, both in national and in international context. Madam Chair, We have taken note with pleasure of the Director General’s most recent report on Women in the Secretariat

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - JST - Human rights situation in Georgia

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - JST - Human rights situation in Georgia 60th Session of the Human Rights Council Joint statement on the human rights situation in Georgia Item 2 General debate Tuesday, 9 September 2025 Speaking time: 1:30 min Mr President, I deliver this statement on behalf of a group of countries. We would like to draw the Council’s attention to the deteriorating human rights situation in Georgia, particularly to the legislation adopted since 2024, which tends to unduly limit freedoms of expression, assembly and association and thus does not align with international human rights standards.

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on the FFM on the Sudan

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - ID on the FFM on the Sudan STATEMENT Human Rights Council 60th Session Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Sudan Statement delivered by Ambassador Mr. Tormod C. ENDRESEN, Permanent Representative of Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 08 September 2025 President, The Nordic and Baltic countries thank the FFM for its report and welcome its recommendations

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate

09 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate Human Rights Council – 60th Session Item 2: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 9 September 2025 Mr. President Human rights are under attack globally. Each crisis demands this Council’s full attention and unified response

09. Sep 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on the Democratic Republic of Congo

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