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17. Jul 2020Permanent 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 Security Council open debate on sexual violence in conflict

17 July 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic statement at the Security Council open debate on sexual violence in conflict Statement by the Nordic Member States delivered by Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann, Permanent Representative of Denmark, on the occasion of the Security Council Open Debate on “Women, Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict” - 17 July 2020 I deliver this statement on behalf of Norway, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Denmark. I thank Germany and the Dominican Republic for organizing today’s open debate. Furthermore, I express sincere gratitude to SRSG Pramila Patten and her Office for their important work

14. Jul 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement by the UN LGBTI Core Group at the 2020 HLPF

14 July 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by the UN LGBTI Core Group at the 2020 HLPF High Level Political Forum (HLPF) – Statement by the UN LGBTI Core Group, July 2020 Delivered by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations. Chairperson, (I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Member States of the LGBTI Core Group. ) The LGBTI Core Group is an informal cross regional group established in 2008

09. Jul 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Written statement of Iceland for the 2020 HLPF general debate

09 July 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Written statement of Iceland for the 2020 HLPF general debate 2020 High-Level Political Forum – "Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development" Written statement of Iceland for the general debate, recorded by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, As the world tackles the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting global crisis, we are reminded of the importance of Agenda 2030 as a roadmap for building back better. Multilateral co-operation has never been as important, and the international community needs to work together

07. Jul 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic statement at the Security Council open debate on peace operations and human rights

07 July 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic statement at the Security Council open debate on peace operations and human rights Statement by Ambassador Jukka Salovaara, Permanent Representative of Finland, on behalf of the Nordic Countries for the Security Council Open Debate on Peace Operations and Human Rights, 7 July 2020. I thank the German Presidency for convening this discussion in the form of an open debate, and I have the pleasure to deliver the following statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on this important topic. Protection and promotion of human rights is at the core of the United Nations mandate, constituting one of its three fundamental pillars

02. Jul 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic Statement on Pandemics and Security

02 July 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement on Pandemics and Security Issued by Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann, Permanent Representative of Denmark, on the occasion of the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on Pandemics and Security, 2 July 2020 I have the pleasure to submit this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden on the timely topic of health and security. The COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to the maintenance of international peace and security. The socio-economic fallout of the crisis exacerbates the root causes as well as consequences of conflict and risks reversing hard-won development and peacebuilding gains

29. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement at UNICEF Executive Board Annual Session 2020

29 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at UNICEF Executive Board Annual Session 2020 UNICEF Executive Board, June 29 2020 Nordic Statement in response to ED Fore’s opening remarks Thank you, Madame President, for giving me the floor and thank you to the Executive Director for your inspiring words. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country Sweden. 2020 marks the start of the Decade of Action to deliver the SDGs

23. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement of Iceland at UNRWA Virtual Ministerial Pledging Conference

23 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement of Iceland at UNRWA Virtual Ministerial Pledging Conference Address by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations 23 June 2020 Thank you Co-Chairs. Let me start by thanking Sweden and Jordan for co-chairing this important event in support of UNRWA and Palestinian refugees, and congratulating Commissioner General Lazzarini on assuming his new and important position. The severe funding shortfall of UNRWA is of serious concern

22. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Written statement by Iceland at UN Women Executive Board Annual Meeting 2020

22 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Written statement by Iceland at UN Women Executive Board Annual Meeting 2020 Mr President, Madame Executive Director, First of all, we would like to applaud all UN Women’s management and staff for its’ tireless work in the last few months, defending the hard-earned progress made on gender equality and human rights of women and girls around the world in the last decades. UN Women, the only UN agency with the mandate of gender equality and women’s empowerment, has acquired extensive knowledge through its 10 years of existence. We acknowledge that UN Women’s contribution has been critical in mainstreaming gender responsive measures in the COVID-19 response

22. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint statement of the WEOG member states on the occasion of the election of PGA75

22 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement of the WEOG member states on the occasion of the election of PGA75 Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, the Permanent Representative of Iceland, on behalf of the Member States of the WEOG on the election of the PGA – HE Mr Volkan Bozkir 22 June 2020 Mr President, Mr President-elect, Mr Secretary General, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, On behalf of the Member States of the Western European and Other States Group, I would like to extend our sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr Volkan Bozkir of Turkey on his election as President of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

08. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Statement from Members of the Green Group on World Oceans Day 2020

08 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement from Members of the Green Group on World Oceans Day 2020 Joint Statement from Members of the Green Group on the Occasion of World Oceans Day, 8 June 2020 On the occasion of World Oceans Day on 8 June 2020, the members of the Green Group – Cabo Verde, Costa Rica, Iceland, Singapore, Slovenia and the United Arab Emirates – reaffirm and underscore their commitment to addressing the impact of climate change on the marine environment and to taking actions to preserve the sustainability of the world’s oceans.

08. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Remarks at Launch of the Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

08 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Remarks at Launch of the Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution Launch of the Group of Friends to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution - New York, 8 June 2020 Remarks by Mr. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Thank you Madame Chair. Ministers, Excellencies, First, I would like to thank Norway, the Maldives and Antigua and Barbuda for taking the initiative to form a Group of Friends to combat marine plastic pollution

05. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement at UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board Annual Session 2020

05 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement at UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board Annual Session 2020 UNFPA Segment, 5 June 2020 - Item 13, Annual Report of the Executive Director Statement by the Nordic Countries, delivered by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Mr. President, Madame Executive Director, I make this joint statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland. The Nordic countries thank UNFPA for their quick adaptation and response to the COVID-19 crisis

02. Jun 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement of Iceland at informal consultations to launch review of the UN human rights treaty body system

02 June 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement of Iceland at informal consultations to launch review of the UN human rights treaty body system Strengthening the human rights treaty bodies Statement by Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland New York, 2 June 2020 Mr. President, Madame High Commissioner, co-facilitators, colleagues, We are grateful to the co-facilitators, Ambassador Hilale and Ambassador Lauber, for convening us here today on our human rights treaty bodies, and also for their flexibility in format. We are pleased to see you taking on this important task and I promise you our full co-operation and support

27. May 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Security Council: Protection of Civilians

27 May 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Security Council: Protection of Civilians Security Council open debate, 27 May 2020. Joint Nordic statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul, Permanent Representative of Norway to the UN. President, This statement is delivered on behalf of Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and my own country, Norway

18. May 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Remarks of Iceland at UN LGBTI Core Group special event to mark IDAHOBIT

18 May 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Remarks of Iceland at UN LGBTI Core Group special event to mark IDAHOBIT Special event of the UN LGBTI Core Group to mark IDAHOBIT 18 May 2020 - Remarks by Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the UN Thank you Jessica. Dear colleagues, I am so pleased to take the floor on behalf of Iceland for the first time as a member of the LGBTI Core Group. Iceland joined the group as a member last week, along with Nepal, and we look forward to working with all of you

15. May 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Foreign Affairs

Iceland joins the UN LGBTI Core Group in New York

Iceland joined the United Nations LGBTI Core Group in New York as a member yesterday. The goal of the group is to work within the UN framework on ensuring universal respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, with a particular focus on protection from violence and discrimination.

15. May 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mission, Foreign Affairs

Iceland joins the UN LGBTI Core Group in New York

Iceland joined the United Nations LGBTI Core Group in New York as a member yesterday. The goal of the group is to work within the UN framework on ensuring universal respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all, specifically lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, with a particular focus on protection from violence and discrimination.

11. May 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

We need strong global cooperation and solidarity to fight COVID-19

11 May 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs We need strong global cooperation and solidarity to fight COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for multilateralism. Trying to cope with the immediate devastating effects of the virus, nations have turned toward imposing unprecedented executive measures, including closing borders. However, a virus knows no borders

27. Apr 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Security Council: Youth, peace and security

27 April 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Security Council: Youth, peace and security Nordic joint statement issued by Norway on the occasion of the Security Council’s meeting on Youth, Peace and Security, 27 April 2020. The Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway - applaud the Dominican Republic for convening an open meeting on youth, peace and security. We appreciate your efforts to keep this important issue on the agenda of the Security Council and for facilitating written statements from non-council members

22. Apr 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Arria: Climate and Security risks

22 April 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Arria: Climate and Security risks Nordic statement at the UN Security Council Arria meeting on Climate and Security risks: the latest data, 22 April 2020. Delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul, Permanent Representative of Norway to the UN, on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway. On behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway, thank you to the co-host and briefers for setting the stage for our discussions

30. Mar 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Mission, Covid-19, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Statement on behalf of 53 countries - Call for an immediate global ceasefire

30 March 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement on behalf of 53 countries - Call for an immediate global ceasefire Statement on behalf of 53 countries in their national capacity and as members of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict and/or the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians We welcome and fully support the United Nations Secretary-General’s call for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. We echo the Secretary-General that it is, “time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives. ”

09. Mar 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

EoP at Adoption of the CSW64 Political Declaration

09 March 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs EoP at Adoption of the CSW64 Political Declaration Delivered by Ambassador Jürg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland I am delivering this explanation of position on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, and my own country Switzerland.

10. Feb 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Address at Informal meeting on the intergovernmental negotiations for the review process of the ECOSOC and HLPF

10 February 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Address at Informal meeting on the intergovernmental negotiations for the review process of the ECOSOC and HLPF Informal meeting on the intergovernmental negotiations for the review process of the ECOSOC and HLPF – 10 February 2020 Address by Mr. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland Co-facilitators, Excellencies,

05. Feb 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement of Iceland at Preparatory Meeting for the 2020 UN Ocean Conference 5 February 2020

05 February 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement of Iceland at Preparatory Meeting for the 2020 UN Ocean Conference 5 February 2020 Statement by Mr. Jón Erlingur Jónasson, Director-General, Directorate for Bilateral and Regional Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Preparatory Meeting for the 2020 UN Ocean Conference New York, 5 February 2020 Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen Iceland is of the view that in our consultations we should honor the agreements we have and the many mechanisms and processes that already exist. The UNCLOS is the cornerstone of all activities concerning the oceans

04. Feb 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement of Iceland at Preparatory Meeting for the 2020 UN Ocean Conference 4 February 2020

04 February 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement of Iceland at Preparatory Meeting for the 2020 UN Ocean Conference 4 February 2020 Statement by Mr. Jón Erlingur Jónasson, Director-General, Directorate for Bilateral and Regional Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Preparatory Meeting for the 2020 UN Ocean Conference New York, 4 February 2020 Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen

22. Jan 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Nordic joint statement on the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization

22 January 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic joint statement on the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization Nordic joint statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul on the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization, 22 January 2020. Check against delivery President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We welcome the new format of today’s debate

09. Jan 2020Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ræður fulltrúa Íslands, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Joint Nordic Statement on Upholding the United Nations Charter

09 January 2020 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement on Upholding the United Nations Charter President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We thank Vietnam for organizing this debate. The Nordic countries are staunch supporters of the rules-based international order

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

Joint Nordic Statement on Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for the Decade 2014-2024

05 December 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement on Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for the Decade 2014-2024 High-Level Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action for the Decade 2014-2024 5 December 2019 Nordic Joint Statement Delivered by State Secretary Jens Frølich Holte, of Norway Excellencies, colleagues, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. Landlocked developing countries are among the most vulnerable countries in the world. One third of their population still live in extreme poverty

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

Joint Nordic Statement to the General Assembly on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council

25 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement to the General Assembly on the Question of Equitable Representation on and Increase in the Membership of the Security Council Nordic joint statement delivered by Ambassador Mona Juul on the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council, 25 November 2019. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway.

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

Joint Nordic Statement on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Convention of the Rights of the Child

20 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement on the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Convention of the Rights of the Child Joint Nordic Statement by Iceland’s Minister for Social Affairs and Children, H. E. Ásmundur Einar Daðason General Assembly 74th session, 20 November 2019 Mr / Madame President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries – Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland

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

Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on the Role of Reconciliation in Maintaining International Peace and Security

19 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the Security Council on the Role of Reconciliation in Maintaining International Peace and Security Nordic joint statement by Ambassador Mona Juul on the role of reconciliation in maintaining international peace and security, 19 November 2019. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We wish to thank the United Kingdom for calling this important open debate

15. Nov 2019Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN

UN adopts Iceland's proposal to declare International Equal Pay Day

The Third Committee (Human Rights) of the General Assembly decided today to declare 18 September as the International Equal Pay Day in a resolution adopted today. Iceland was among the main sponsors of the resolution together with Australia, Canada, Germany, Panama, New Zealand, South Africa and Switzerland, all members of the Equal Pay International Coalition.

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

Joint Nordic Statement to the Third Committee on Adoption of the UNHCR Omnibus Resolution

15 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Statement to the Third Committee on Adoption of the UNHCR Omnibus Resolution Statement by Denmark (on behalf of the Nordic countries) Adoption of the UNHCR Omnibus resolution in the 3rd Committee, 15 Nov 2019 Thank you, Mr. President. The resolution on the “Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees” - the “UNHCR Omnibus resolution” - is traditionally facilitated by one of the Nordic countries

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

Statement to the Third Committee by Ragnar Þorvarðarson, First Secretary

07 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement to the Third Committee by Ragnar Þorvarðarson, First Secretary General Assembly 74th session, Third Committee, 7 November 2019 Enlargement of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Thank you, Mr. Chair, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Burkina Faso, Mali, Malta and my own country Iceland. With the number of displaced persons on the rise, in our own countries as well as globally, we see the importance of increased participation in the work of the programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

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

Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Report of the International Law Commission, Cluster III

05 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Report of the International Law Commission, Cluster III 6C Nordic Statement - ILC cluster3. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

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

General Assembly - Joint Nordic Statement on the Report of the International Criminal Court

04 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements General Assembly - Joint Nordic Statement on the Report of the International Criminal Court ICC plenary debate - Nordic Statement. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

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

Joint Nordic Baltic Statement Delivered by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson to the Third Committee

01 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Nordic Baltic Statement Delivered by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson to the Third Committee Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries Delivered by Jörundur Valtýsson, the Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 74th session, 1 November 2019 Third Committee Dialogue with the President of the Human Rights Council Mr. / Madame Chair, I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Iceland.

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

Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson at the General Debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council

01 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Ambassador Jörundur Valtýsson at the General Debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council Statement by H. E. Jörundur Valtýsson, Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations General Assembly 74th session, 1 November 2019 General debate on the Report of the Human Rights Council Mr

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

Joint Statement on Report of the HRC to the Third Committee

01 November 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement on Report of the HRC to the Third Committee Mr Chair, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of Australia, Canada, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, and Switzerland. We take this opportunity to reconfirm our strong support for the Human Rights Council as the preeminent United Nations forum for consideration, discussion and action on human rights. In light of increasing attacks against the international human rights system in general and the Human Rights Council in particular, it is all the more important that United Nations Member States safeguard the integrity of this Council

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

Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Report of the International Law Commission, Cluster II

31 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Report of the International Law Commission, Cluster II 6C Nordic Statement - ILC cluster2. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

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

General Assembly - Joint Nordic Statement on the Report of the International Court of Justice

30 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs General Assembly - Joint Nordic Statement on the Report of the International Court of Justice ICJ plenary debate - Nordic Statement. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs

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

Joint Statement on Xinjiang by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations

29 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement on Xinjiang by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations Statement delivered by Ambassador Karen Pierce, UK Permanent Representative to the UN at the Third Committee session on the Committee for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Mr. President, I have the honour to read this statement on Xinjiang on behalf of a group 23 countries including: Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, United States of America and of course the United Kingdom

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

Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries by Norway´s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide

29 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries by Norway´s Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide Statement on behalf of the Nordic countries by Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide in the Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security in the Security Council, 29 October 2019. Madame President, Members of the Security Council, Excellencies, I am speaking today on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. I would like to thank South Africa for initiating this debate and for bringing women peacebuilders to this room

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

Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Report of the International Law Commission, Cluster I

28 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on Report of the International Law Commission, Cluster I 6C Nordic Statement - ILC cluster1. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

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

Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on UN Programme of Assistance

25 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic Statement to the Sixth Committee on UN Programme of Assistance 6C Nordic Statement - Programme of Assistance. pdf Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Statements

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

Statement by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee

25 October 2019 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement by Davíð Logi Sigurðsson, Director for Human Rights to the Third Committee Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children 25 October 2019 Madame Chair, We thank the Special Rapporteur for her interesting presentation and we convey our support to her mandate and work.