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08. 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 - Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

08 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - Iceland statement - Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action Human Rights Council 60th Session Commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action: Following up on the CSW69 Beijing+30 Action Agenda Statement by Iceland Monday, 8 September 2025 Mr. /Madame Chair The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action was a historic achievement where the world came together thirty years ago with groundbreaking commitments to gender equality. We have come a long way, and critical progress has been made

08. 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 Afghanistan

08 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on Afghanistan Human Rights Council ‒ 60th session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 8 September 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the OHCHR for its important report, which draws attention to the dire situation in Afghanistan

08. 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 Myanmar

08 September 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC60 - NB8 statement - EID on Myanmar Human Rights Council 60th Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on reports of HC and Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 8 September 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We reiterate our strong support for the critical work of the IIMM. Its latest report provides further evidence of serious crimes, including war crimes and crimes against humanity committed across Myanmar

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

IAEA General Conference - Iceland's National Statement

08 September 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA General Conference - Iceland's National Statement Mr President, First, let me congratulate you on assuming the Presidency of this year’s General Conference. Iceland also welcomes the Republic of Maldives as a new member of the IAEA. As we gather here in times of multiple military conflicts and serious challenges to global peace and security, let me start by underlining the pivotal importance of protecting multilateralism and upholding international law, including the architecture for arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation

29. Aug 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine

29 August 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City. We reiterate that the intensification of military operations will endanger the lives of hostages who cruelly remain at the hands of Hamas and will lead to the intolerable deaths of innocent Palestinian civilians, including women, children and elderly people. We also denounce the forced displacement of Palestinians, which represents a flagrant violation of international law

29. Aug 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine

29 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on the situation in Palestine The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City. We reiterate that the intensification of military operations will endanger the lives of hostages who cruelly remain at the hands of Hamas and will lead to the intolerable deaths of innocent Palestinian civilians, including women, children and elderly people. We also denounce the forced displacement of Palestinians, which represents a flagrant violation of international law

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement on E1 plans

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement on E1 plans The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem, is unacceptable and a violation of international law. We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms. Minister Smotrich says this plan will make a two-state solution impossible by dividing any Palestinian state and restricting Palestinian access to Jerusalem

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement on E1 plans

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on E1 plans The decision by the Israeli Higher Planning Committee to approve plans for settlement construction in the E1 area, East of Jerusalem, is unacceptable and a violation of international law. We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms. Minister Smotrich says this plan will make a two-state solution impossible by dividing any Palestinian state and restricting Palestinian access to Jerusalem

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza. Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. Access to conflict zones is vital to carrying out this role effectively

21. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza

21 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and afford protection for journalists operating in Gaza. Journalists and media workers play an essential role in putting the spotlight on the devastating reality of war. Access to conflict zones is vital to carrying out this role effectively

19. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine

19 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine We, the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and Canada, meeting in Nuuksio, Finland, on 19 August 2025, welcome the joint efforts by the United States, Ukraine and Europe to stop the killing, to end Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, and to achieve just and lasting peace. We welcome the stated commitment by the United States to provide, together with Europe and Canada, security guarantees for Ukraine. The Nordic countries and Canada are ready to play an active role in combining the efforts of the Coalition of the Willing with those of the United States to ensure the strength and credibility of these security guarantees

19. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ukraine, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine

19 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Nordic countries and Canada on their support to Ukraine We, the Foreign Ministers of the five Nordic countries and Canada, meeting in Nuuksio, Finland, on 19 August 2025, welcome the joint efforts by the United States, Ukraine and Europe to stop the killing, to end Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, and to achieve just and lasting peace.

12. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

12 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza Joint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation

12. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza

12 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza Joint statement on behalf of 32 partners on aid to Gaza and restrictions facing NGOs The humanitarian suffering in Gaza has reached unimaginable levels. Famine is unfolding before our eyes. Urgent action is needed now to halt and reverse starvation

10. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on Gaza

10 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on Gaza The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the recent announcement by the Government of Israel of the intensification of the occupation and the military offensive, including in Gaza city. This decision will only deepen the humanitarian crisis and further endanger the remaining hostages’ lives. This operation will lead to an unacceptable high toll of deaths and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians

10. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on Gaza

10 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on Gaza The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain strongly condemn the recent announcement by the Government of Israel of the intensification of the occupation and the military offensive, including in Gaza city. This decision will only deepen the humanitarian crisis and further endanger the remaining hostages’ lives. This operation will lead to an unacceptable high toll of deaths and the forced displacement of nearly one million Palestinian civilians

06. Aug 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Other

Joint Statement of 24 diplomatic missions on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli

06 August 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Statement of 24 diplomatic missions on the sentencing of journalist Mzia Amaglobeli We the diplomatic missions of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, representing member countries of the Media Freedom Coalition and aligned embassies to Georgia, condemn the disproportionate and politicized sentencing of Mzia Amaglobeli to 2 years in prison. Mzia Amaglobeli’s case is further aggravated by her prolonged pretrial detention, during which her health condition and especially eyesight has deteriorated significantly.

29. Jul 2025Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Palestína, Conflict in the Middle East, Mið-Austurlönd, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs

Statement: Int. Conference on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution

29 July 2025 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement: Int. Conference on the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution Statement by H. E

29. Jul 2025Foreign Affairs, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Other, Speeches and Articles

Statement at the United Nations Conference on the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine 29 July 2025

29 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Statement at the United Nations Conference on the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine 29 July 2025 Statement by Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland At the United Nations Conference on the Two-State Solution for Israel and Palestine 29 July 2025 Distinguished Co-chairs, dear colleagues Iceland recognized the independence and sovereignty of the State of Palestine in 2011, being one of the first in Western Europe to do so.

21. Jul 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

21 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity

21. Jul 2025Conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories

21 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on behalf of 31 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government’s aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity

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

Diplomatic Community Joint Statement - Bratislava

19 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements Diplomatic Community Joint Statement - Bratislava As Slovakia celebrates Pride across the country, including in Malacky on June 21, Banská Bystrica and Prešov on June 28, Bratislava on July 19, and Košice on August 23, we, the undersigned embassies and institutions, stand firmly with the LGBTI community who are an integral part of Slovak society and continue to strive for full equality. Pride is a powerful reminder that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, regardless of how they identify themselves or whom they love.

17. Jul 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 Georgia

17 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement on Georgia Joint statement by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union on recent developments in Georgia 11 July 2025 We, the Foreign Ministers of European democracies, are disturbed and deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Georgia.

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

UNODC - Crime Congress – Abu Dhabi Declaration : General comments from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.

15 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements UNODC - Crime Congress – Abu Dhabi Declaration : General comments from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Topic: Ensuring equal access to justice for all: towards safe and secure societies while respecting the rule of law (Workshop 2). By taking measures to prohibit and prevent torture and other ill-treatment, including through efforts to ratify and improve implementation of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (UNCAT), States can directly contribute to the implementation of Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

14. Jul 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia

14 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union on recent developments in Georgia. We, the Foreign Ministers of European democracies, are disturbed and deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Georgia. We strongly condemn the recent, politically motivated, imprisonment and detention of the leaders of Georgian opposition, clearly designed to stifle political opposition in Georgia, a few months ahead of the local elections

14. Jul 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia

14 July 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint statement on recent developments in Georgia Joint statement of 11 July 2025 by the Foreign Ministers of Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union on recent developments in Georgia. We, the Foreign Ministers of European democracies, are disturbed and deeply concerned at the deteriorating situation in Georgia. We strongly condemn the recent, politically motivated, imprisonment and detention of the leaders of Georgian opposition, clearly designed to stifle political opposition in Georgia, a few months ahead of the local elections

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

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.18: Working group on discrimination against women and girls

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 18: Working group on discrimination against women and girls Human Rights Council – 59th session Adoptions: General Comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 18 Working group on discrimination against women and girls Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.25: Women’s economic empowerment

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 25: Women’s economic empowerment Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 25 Accelerating efforts to achieving women’s economic empowerment Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.8: Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 8: Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products Human Rights Council – 59th session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 8 Access to medicines, vaccines and other health products Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 22 Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation Mr

08. Jul 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L.17: Human Rights and Climate Change

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/59/L. 17: Human Rights and Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: General comment delivered by Iceland on A/HRC/59/L. 17 as orally revised Human Rights and Climate Change Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.2: IE SOGI

08 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 2: IE SOGI HRC59 adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 2 Mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.12: The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights

07 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 12: The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L. 12 as orally revised The contribution of development to the enjoyment of all human rights Mr

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

HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L.1/Rev.1: Discontinuation of the Mandate of the SR on Eritrea

04 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/59/L. 1/Rev. 1: Discontinuation of the Mandate of the SR on Eritrea Human Rights Council – 59th Session Adoptions: Explanation of vote delivered by Iceland on resolution A/HRC/59/L

03. Jul 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 marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint Statement marking the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture Mister Chair,

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

OSCE PC Joint Statement regarding World Refugee Day

03 July 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE PC Joint Statement regarding World Refugee Day Madame Chair, I am delivering this statement on behalf of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the United Kingdom, and my own country, Canada. In marking World Refugee Day, we stand in solidarity with millions of refugees and renew our commitment to addressing their humanitarian needs, addressing the root causes of forced displacement and finding lasting solutions. According to UNHCR’s Global Trends report, global displacement nearly doubled over the past decade

03. Jul 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 of the Informal Group of Friends of Democratic Belarus

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

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 30 June 2025 Mr. President,

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC's report on technical cooperation in Colombia

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC's report on technical cooperation in Colombia Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 10: Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner report on technical cooperation in Colombia Joint statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 July 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for his latest report and the insightful recommendations. We would also like to express our support for the work of the OHCHR in Colombia and highlight the importance of ensuring its funding

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on human rights in Ukraine

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID on HC's oral update on human rights in Ukraine Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 10: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner's oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine and the interim report of the Secretary-General on the situation in human rights in Crimea Statement delivered by Finland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 3 of July, 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for this update and Secretary General for his report.

03. Jul 2025Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on contemporary forms of racism Human Rights Council – 59thsession Item 9: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerances Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries 3 July 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her two reports: one on the so-called glorification of Nazism, the other on intersectionality from a racial justice perspective

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

HRC59 - JST - Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine

03 July 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine Human Rights Council – 59th Session Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability (AAU) – Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner on his report on Ukraine Delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 3 July 2025 Mr. President, I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine’.

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change

30 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Panel on Adverse Impacts of Climate Change Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 30 June 2025 Mr. President,

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in Burundi

27 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights in Burundi Human Rights Council ‒ 59th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi Joint statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 June 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his oral update. We remain deeply concerned about the widespread and serious human rights violations and abuses that continue to take place in the context of widespread impunity in Burundi

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

HRC59 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar

27 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 59th Session EID on HC report and oral update of SR on situation of human rights in Myanmar Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner and the Special Rapporteur for the comprehensive reports. We express deep concern regarding the ongoing massive attacks and violence against civilians, further harming communities in the aftermath of devastating earthquake