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27. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights

27 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 27 June 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden, and my own country Lithuania.

23. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change

23 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 23 June 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and my own country Denmark. Mr. Fry, we congratulate you on your appointment as Special Rapporteur

23. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to education

23 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right to education Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to education Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries (NB8) 23 June 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report. The need to expand connectivity and opportunities for digital learning has been growing in importance, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic

22. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions

22 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 June 2022 I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania and my own country Sweden. The Nordic Baltic countries affirm our strong support to the Special rapporteur’s mandate. Your work, Mr

22. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

22 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 50thsession Panel discussion on good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights during and after the COVID-19 pandemic Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country – Latvia.

21. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on Menstrual Hygiene Management, Human Rights and Gender Equality

21 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel on Menstrual Hygiene Management, Human Rights and Gender Equality Human Rights Council – 50thsession Panel on Menstrual Hygiene Management, Human Rights and Gender Equality Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 June 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Thank you for organizing this panel. Menstruation is an ordinary part of life that occurs to half of the world’s population

21. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on Business and Human Rights

21 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on Business and Human Rights Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Business and Human Rights Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 June 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the Working Group for the report. During the COVID-19 pandemic labour rights violations and abuses have intensified around the world

20. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

20 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 20 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, and my own country – Latvia.

20. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences

20 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 20 June 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and my own country Sweden. Eliminating violence against women and girls in all their diversity must be a top priority for all of us. Violence against women and girls continues to be a global issue

17. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association

17 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 17 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his reports on access to funding and peaceful protests during crisis and express our full support for the renewal of his mandate this session.

16. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Interim oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua (Council resolution 46/2)

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Interim oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua (Council resolution 46/2) 50th session of the Human Rights Council Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the interim oral update by the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Nicaragua (Council resolution 46/2) Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 16 June 2022 Mr President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the High Commissioner for the latest update.

16. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on discrimination against Women and Girls

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID w Working Group on discrimination against Women and Girls Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on discrimination against Women and Girls Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 16 June 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Girls and women activists play crucial roles as agents of change. They promote democratic and equal societies and defend universal human rights

16. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Ukraine, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - Iceland statement - Dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the situation in Mariupol

16 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - Iceland statement - Dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the situation in Mariupol 50th Session of the Human Rights Council Item 2 – Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner oral update on the situation in Mariupol (Ukraine, res S-34/1) Statement by Iceland 16 June 2022 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for her briefing on the devastating situation in Mariupol. What we have heard today has unfortunately become a common thread in Russia’s brutal aggression against Ukraine

15. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Afghanistan

15 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on Afghanistan Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and Finland. We are deeply saddened by the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan. The arbitrary detentions and killings, torture, enforced disappearances, mistreatment of protestors and journalists – and impunity related to these violations – must stop

15. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on human rights violations on Rohingyas and other minorities in Myanmar

15 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on human rights violations on Rohingyas and other minorities in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 50thsession Panel discussion on human rights violations on Rohingyas and other minorities in Myanmar Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 June 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Denmark.

14. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s annual report

14 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s annual report Human Rights Council – 50thsession Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s annual report Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 14 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and Lithuania. There is no doubt that during armed conflicts, civilians pay the highest price. Persons in already vulnerable situations are disproportionately affected, not least by sexual and gender-based violence

14. Jun 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar

14 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 50thsession Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner’s oral update on Myanmar Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 14 June 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and my own country Lithuania. Ferocious shelling and air strikes continue demolishing civilian infrastructure, leaving many persons forcibly displaced, injured or killed. The humanitarian and human rights crisis is grave

13. Jun 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea

13 June 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC50 - NB8 statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea Human Rights Council 50th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea Statement by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countries (NB8) 13 June 2022 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report

30. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Item 10: General Debate

30 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Item 10: General Debate Human Rights Council – 49th session Item 10 – General Debate Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We welcome the High Commissioner’s report on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan and technical assistance achievements in the field of human rights

30. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC’s Oral Update on Ukraine

30 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on the HC’s Oral Update on Ukraine Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Oral Update on Ukraine Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries H. E. Gabrielius Landsbergis, Minister of Foreign Affairs 30 March 2022 On behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries, I thank the High Commissioner for her oral update and the UN Human Rights monitoring mission in Ukraine for its work

30. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Central African Republic

30 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Human rights situation in the Central African Republic Human Rights Council – 49th session High-level Interactive Dialogue on human rights situation in the Central African Republic Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 30 March 2022 I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his ongoing efforts and remain supportive of the OHCHR’s human rights mandate at MINUSCA. The continuously deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation in the CAR remains a great concern

30. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the FFM on Libya

30 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the FFM on Libya Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Fact-Finding Mission on Libya Statement by Finland on behalf of a group of countries 30 March 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We fully support the mandate of the Fact-Finding Mission. Its work is key to ensure accountability in Libya

30. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Item 9: General Debate

30 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Item 9: General Debate Human Rights Council – 49th session Item 9 – General Debate Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We remain fully committed to combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. All individuals must be treated with dignity and enjoy equal rights as also stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

29. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ukraine, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC49 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General debate

29 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC49 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General debate Item 4 – General Debate 21-22 March 2022 Statement by Iceland Thank you, Mr. President. We reiterate in the strongest possible terms our condemnation of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine

29. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Cambodia

29 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Cambodia Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Cambodia Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his longstanding work and today’s important update on the human rights situation in Cambodia. We appreciate Cambodia’s engagement with the Human Rights mechanisms, including the planned country visit of the Independent Expert on SOGI

29. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Mali

29 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Mali Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Mali Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Independent Expert, Mr. Tine, for the report

29. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - EID on oral updates on Democratic Republic of the Congo

29 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - EID on oral updates on Democratic Republic of the Congo Human Rights Council – 49th session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on oral updates on Democratic Republic of the Congo Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 29 March 2022 I make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. Thank you, Madam High Commissioner and the Team of International Experts for your updates on the situation of human rights in the DRC. We appreciate that the total number of documented human rights violations and abuses has decreased over the last year, including those related to the democratic space

28. Mar 2022Speeches and Articles, Mission, Úkraína, Ukraine, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Statements, Other

HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Urgent Debate on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine

28 March 2022 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Statements HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Urgent Debate on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine Human Rights Council – 49th session, 3. March 2022 Urgent Debate on the Situation of Human Rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian Aggression Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, H. E

28. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

28 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Human Rights Council – 49th session Debate in commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 28 March 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland.

22. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statements - ID w SR on minorities

22 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statements - ID w SR on minorities Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on minorities Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 March 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report. The full realization and protection of human rights of persons belonging to minorities is paramount in conflict prevention and crisis situations

22. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the importance of robust public policies and services for the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in contributing to the Covid-19 pandemic

22 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the importance of robust public policies and services for the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in contributing to the Covid-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 49th session Panel discussion on the importance of robust public policies and services for the protection of economic, social and cultural rights in contributing to the Covid-19 pandemic Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 22 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states.

22. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on High Commissioner’s report on Myanmar

22 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID on High Commissioner’s report on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue on High Commissioner’s report on Myanmar Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 21 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We strongly support the work of the High Commissioner and her office, and thank for the comprehensive report. The Nordic Baltic countries continue to condemn the military coup in the strongest terms and reiterate our call on the military to respect the human rights and democratic wishes of the people of Myanmar

21. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar

21 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Myanmar Statement by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States. Thank you, Special Rapporteur, for your update and the attention you draw to the ongoing serious human rights situation in Myanmar

21. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Item 4: General Debate

21 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - Statement by Iceland - Item 4: General Debate Human Rights Council – 49th session Item 4 – General Debate Statement by Iceland March 2022 We reiterate in the strongest possible terms our condemnation of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Russian forces continue to demonstrate utter disregard for civilian lives through indiscriminate attacks that can amount to war crimes

21. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID with SR on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

21 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID with SR on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report on the human rights situation in DPRK

18. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - EID on the report of the Secretary-General on Myanmar

18 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - EID on the report of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Human Rights Council – 49th session Enhanced Interactive dialogue on the report of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. We welcome the Secretary-General’s report on the implementation of the recommendations on the involvement of the UN in Myanmar

18. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan

18 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 18 March 2022 I have the pleasure of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic Countries. We thank the Commission for its work in South Sudan. Violence and insecurity continue to be fundamental obstacles to improving the human rights situation

15. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Children and Armed Conflict

15 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Children and Armed Conflict Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict Statement by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Estonia. We thank the Special Representative for her report and welcome the work undertaken during 2021.

15. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Violence against Children

15 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Violence against Children Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 15 March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Representative for her important work in promoting the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against children by 2030 and shedding light on immediate and long-term negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

15. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism

15 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w IE on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country Finland. We thank Mme Miti-Drummond for her first report to the Council (on harmful practices and hate crimes targeting persons with albinism), which we find both timely and comprehensive

14. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Human Rights Council – 49th session Annual Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 14 March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank OHCHR for the report that gives a solid basis for our discussion. Data collection should be disaggregated by disability and linked to human rights obligations

14. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of persons with disabilities

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his thematic study on artificial intelligence and the rights of persons with disabilities, which constitutes a groundbreaking contribution to this field

14. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right to food

14 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right to food Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to food Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. We are deeply concerned with the global state of food insecurity, as farmers worldwide are under a colossal pressure due to the devastating consequences of climate change and the disruptions of the global pandemic

11. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights defenders

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the situation of human rights defenders Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour of speaking on behalf of Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway. We welcome the Special Rapporteur to the Human Rights Council

11. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. The prohibition of torture is absolute

11. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment

11 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the report

10. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States: [Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country – Latvia. ] We warmly welcome you, Madam Special Rapporteur, and thank you for presenting your first report to this Council

10. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report and for providing valuable insights

10. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

10 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Human Rights Council – 49th session Panel discussion on ensuring equitable, affordable, timely and universal access for all countries to vaccines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Statemeny by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. The pandemic is not over

08. Mar 2022Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children

08 March 2022 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC49 - NB8 statement - ID w Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children Human Rights Council – 49th session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries 8 March 2022 I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We wish to thank the Special Rapporteur on presenting her latest report, which provides a valuable overview of some of the key steps States can take to protect children from sale, sexual exploitation and abuse.