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26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union Discrimination and harassment against LGBTI persons have no place anywhere in the world. Equality, freedom, human dignity, non-discrimination and justice are fundamental universal values that the EU firmly upholds. They are applicable to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union Discrimination and harassment against LGBTI persons have no place anywhere in the world. Equality, freedom, human dignity, non-discrimination and justice are fundamental universal values that the EU firmly upholds. They are applicable to all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia The European Union and its Member States, together with international partners, stand in solidarity with Czechia regarding the malicious cyber campaign that targeted its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Czechia determined the cyber-attack has been perpetrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31) that is associated with the Ministry of State Security of China. In recent years, malicious cyber activities linked to this country and targeting the EU and its Member States have increased

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Cyber: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on malicious behaviour in cyberspace against Czechia The European Union and its Member States, together with international partners, stand in solidarity with Czechia regarding the malicious cyber campaign that targeted its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Czechia determined the cyber-attack has been perpetrated by the Advanced Persistent Threat 31 (APT31) that is associated with the Ministry of State Security of China. In recent years, malicious cyber activities linked to this country and targeting the EU and its Member States have increased

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union The European Union is following very closely the situation in the Middle East and expresses its deepest concern at the dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s response. The EU reiterates its strong commitment to regional security, including the security of the State of Israel, and calls on all sides to abide by international law, show restraint and refrain from taking further steps which could lead to serious consequences such as potential radioactive release.

26. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

26 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union The European Union is following very closely the situation in the Middle East and expresses its deepest concern at the dangerous escalation that threatens to destabilise the Middle East following Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s response. The EU reiterates its strong commitment to regional security, including the security of the State of Israel, and calls on all sides to abide by international law, show restraint and refrain from taking further steps which could lead to serious consequences such as potential radioactive release.

26. 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 discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation

26 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation The Human Rights Council – 59th Session Panel discussion on the realization of the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 26 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. The human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation are foundational for human dignity, health and equality

25. 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 - ID w SR on the independence of judges and lawyers

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the independence of judges and lawyers Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Statement by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 June 2025 Thank you, President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and we reaffirm our commitment to the rights of Indigenous Peoples. In the context of the report, we wish to highlight a few examples from our own region:

25. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Speeches and Articles, Other

Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland

25 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement regarding NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Finland Statement from Denmark, Iceland, Finland, France, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom, 24 June, The Hague, Netherlands Forward Land Forces Finland is an important part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture on the Northern Flank and a strong expression of Allied unity and solidarity. FLF Finland will be located in the Rovaniemi and Sodankylä regions in Northern Finland and will be relevant to the wider region. By creating conditions for rapidly receiving, integrating and deploying Allied units into the region, FLF Finland will strengthen NATO’s posture and deterrence against Russia

25. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Nordic foreign ministers at the Nato Summit call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire

25 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Nordic foreign ministers at the Nato Summit call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire Joint statement by the Nordic foreign ministers at the NATO Summit in the Hague on 25 June 2025. In their meeting at the NATO Summit, the Nordic foreign ministers called for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible, paving the way for negotiating a just and lasting peace. To reach that, we need two things: 1

25. Jun 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Statements, Other

Nordic foreign ministers at the Nato Summit call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire

25 June 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Nordic foreign ministers at the Nato Summit call for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire Joint statement by the Nordic foreign ministers at the NATO Summit in the Hague on 25 June 2025. In their meeting at the NATO Summit, the Nordic foreign ministers called for an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible, paving the way for negotiating a just and lasting peace. To reach that, we need two things: 1

25. 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 - JST - Group of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Group of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court Human Rights Council – 59th session Interactive Dialouge with the Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers Joint Statement on behalf of a group of State Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court 25 june 2025 Madam Special Rapporteur,

25. 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 - JST - Violence against women

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Violence against women Human Rights Council – 59th session Item 3: Interactive dialogue Special Rapporteur on Violence against women Joint Statement Cross regional group of countries 25 June 2025 Thank you, Mr. President. I deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries

25. Jun 2025Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement: Responsibility to Protect

25 June 2025 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement: Responsibility to Protect Statement on behalf of the NB8 countries by H. E. Sandra Jensen Landi, Deputy Permanent Representative of Denmark to the United Nations Responsibility to Protect and the Prevention of Genocide, War Crimes, Ethnic Cleansing and Crimes against Humanity 25 June 2025, New York Madam President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the eight Nordic-Baltic countries: Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark

25. Jun 2025Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN, Speeches and Articles, Mission, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Statements

Statement: SPLOS 35th meeting

25 June 2025 / Permanent Mission of Iceland to the UN Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Statement: SPLOS 35th meeting Statement by Birgir Hrafn Búason, Deputy Director General, Directorate for Legal and Executive Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs SPLOS 35th meeting, 25 June 2025, Agenda item 13 Mr President. I would like to start by thanking the Secretary General for the informative reports to which this agenda item refers. As always, it is a pleasure to take the floor during the meeting of States Parties to the Convention, our constitution of the ocean, which sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out

25. 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 - ID w SR on violence against women and girls

25 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on violence against women and girls Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 June 2025 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic countries take note of the Special Rapporteur’s latest report. In this regard, we would like to highlight the importance of building on the well-established international legal framework that recognizes gender-based violence

24. 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 - Annual Discussion on Women's Rights - afternoon panel

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Women's Rights - afternoon panel Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Panel 2: Commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy focusing on overcoming barriers to women’s leadership in peace processes Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 24 June 2025 President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States.

24. 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 - Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights - morning panel

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights - morning panel Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 3: Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States 24 June 2025 Thank you Chair, I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Sexual and gender-based violence in conflict, post-conflict, and humanitarian settings remains a serious concern. It is a violation of human rights, often exacerbated when protective systems are weakened or collapse

24. 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 - ID with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Human Rights Council – 59th session ID with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Statement by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 24 June 2025 Thank you, Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Working Group for its report, which highlights the vital role of care and support work, which remains largely unrecognized, underpaid, and disproportionately carried out by women and girls

24. 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 - JST - Women, Peace and Security

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Women, Peace and Security Human Rights Council – 59th Session Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Joint statement on Women, Peace and Security 24 June 2025 I deliver this statement on behalf of Australia, Colombia, Finland, Lebanon, Japan, Spain and a cross regional group of countries. Twenty-five years ago, UNSC resolution 1325 set up a milestone in recognizing that the three pillars of the United Nations are not only interlinked but mutually reinforcing, and in acknowledging that no sustainable peace will be attainable without the participation and leadership of women and protection of their rights.

24. 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 - JST - Gender related killings of women and girls also known as Femicide

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Gender related killings of women and girls also known as Femicide Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Annual full-day discussion on the human rights of women Joint Statement delivered on Gender related killings of women and girls also known as Femicide 24 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of 67 states, including my own. Femicide is the most extreme manifestation of violence against women and girls, constituting a grave violation of their human rights including their right to life

24. 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 - JST - On the positive impact of Human Rights Defenders

24 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - On the positive impact of Human Rights Defenders Human Rights Council – 59th Session Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on discrimination against women and girls Joint Statement on positive impact of Human Rights Defenders by the BENELUX and a cross regional group of countries 24 June 2025 Chair, I deliver this statement on behalf of a cross regional group of more than 60 countries.

23. 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 - Iceland statement - ID w Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide

23 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland statement - ID w Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Statement bv Iceland 23 June 2025 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide for her update. Globally, we are witnessing a troubling escalation of discrimination and violence with irreversible consequences

23. 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 - ID w SR on extreme poverty

23 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on extreme poverty Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 23 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. We recognize the critical role of social protection in strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerabilities, particularly among those most affected by the impacts of climate change

23. 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 - ID w SR on Trafficking

23 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Trafficking Human Rights Council - 59th Session. Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking on the report “Migrant domestic workers and trafficking in persons: prevention, rights protection and access to justice” Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Baltic States 23 June 2025 The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for her report on migrant domestic workers and trafficking in persons: prevention, rights protection and access to justice. We are alarmed by the heightened risk of exploitation and abuse migrant domestic workers face

20. 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 - ID w SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons

20 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the human rights of internally displaced persons Human Rights Council - 59th Session. Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the human rights of internally displaced persons focusing on “Internal displacement in the context of organized criminal activity” Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 20 June 2025 The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for her report on internal displacement in the context of organized criminalized activity.

20. 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 - ID with Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

20 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID with Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Joint statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 20 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We reiterate our unwavering support for the mandate of the Independent Expert and its renewal

20. 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 - JST - Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI

20 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI Human Rights Council – 59th Session Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Joint Statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI 20 June 2025 Mr. President, This is a Joint Statement on behalf of members of the Group of Friends of the Mandate of the Independent Expert on SOGI.

19. 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 - ID w SR on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Human Rights Council – 59th Session 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 delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her latest report and reaffirm our strong commitment to the right to health for all, without discrimination

19. 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 - ID w WG on transnational corporations

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w WG on transnational corporations Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Working Group on transnational corporations Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 19 June 2025 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Working Group for its report and welcome its focus on (the procurement and deployment of) artificial intelligence. The rapid uptake of artificial intelligence by both public and private sectors brings not only unprecedented opportunities but also multiple risks, such as discrimination, surveillance, and exclusion

19. Jun 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 in observance of pride month

19 June 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements OSCE Permanent Council - Joint statement in observance of pride month Mr. Chair, I give this statement on behalf of Canada, Iceland, Switzerland, the UK and my own country Norway. Throughout the month of June, Pride festivals take place in many countries around the world to celebrate love, diversity, inclusion, and equality

19. 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 - JST - The right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - The right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Human Rights Council – 59th Session Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health Joint statement delivered by Colombia 19 June 2025 Mr. President,

19. 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 - JST - Protection of the right to health during armed conflicts

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - JST - Protection of the right to health during armed conflicts Human Rights Council – 59th Session Interactive dialogue with Special Rapporteur on health Joint Statement on protection of the right to health during armed conflicts delivered by Qatar on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries 19 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional Group of 70 States, the full list of which will be uploaded on the extranet. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health is a fundamental right of every human being without discrimination of any kind

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

HRC59 - Iceland side event - Keynote by H.E. Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir

19 June 2025 / Statements Ministry of Justice Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland side event - Keynote by H. E. Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir Human Rights Council - 59th Session Side event: The Power of Women’s Movements: Solidarity for Justice Room XXIV, Palais des Nations Keynote delivered by H

18. 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 - ID w SR on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association

18 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Human Rights Council – 59th session Item 3: 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 States 18 June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the Special Rapporteur for presenting her first report

18. 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 - ID w SR on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression

18 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 3: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Statement by Finland on behalf of the Nordic Baltic states 18th of June 2025 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her report and dedicated work

18. 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 - ID w SR on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions

18 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID w SR on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions Human Rights Council – 59th session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions Joint statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic State 18 June 2025 Mr. President, The Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Latvia, Lithuania and my own country, Sweden, thank the Special Rapporteur for his timely report on the rights of families of victims of unlawful killings.

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

HRC59 - Iceland statement - ID w COI on the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel

18 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland statement - ID w COI on the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel 59th session of the Human Rights Council Interactive Dialogue with Commission of Inquiry on the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel Statement by H. E. Thorbjörg Sigrídur Gunnlaugsdóttir, Minister of Justice of Iceland June 2025 Mr

17. 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 - Iceland statement - Presentation of HCHR Annual Report

17 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - Iceland statement - Presentation of HCHR Annual Report Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 2: Presentation of High Commissioner for Human Rights Annual Report Statement by Iceland 17 June 2025 Mr. President, I thank the High Commissioner for the thought-provoking presentation. The number of protracted crises calls for our undivided attention

16. 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 - ID with SR on Eritrea

16 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - ID with SR on Eritrea Human Rights Council – 59th Session Item 2: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea. Statement delivered Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 16 June 2025 President, The Nordic-Baltic countries thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. We welcome Eritrea’s ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and reported progress on social rights

16. 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 - Oral update of the FFM on situation in eastern DRC

16 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Oral update of the FFM on situation in eastern DRC Human Rights Council - 59th Session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on oral update of Fact-Finding Mission on situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo Statement delivered by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic–Baltic states 16 June 2025 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries and thank the Fact-Finding Mission for its update.

16. 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 - Report of the SR on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

16 June 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC59 - NB8 statement - Report of the SR on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Human Rights Council – 59th Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic–Baltic states 16 June 2025 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We remain deeply concerned about the grave human rights violations and abuses, including the widespread and institutionalized system of discrimination and oppression against women and girls, in Afghanistan

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

IAEA Board of Governors Meeting - Joint Statement on Nuclear Safety, Security, and Safeguards in Ukraine

09 June 2025 / Embassy of Iceland in Vienna Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Vienna Statements IAEA Board of Governors Meeting - Joint Statement on Nuclear Safety, Security, and Safeguards in Ukraine Chair, I have the honour to deliver this joint statement on behalf of the following x delegations: Our delegations reaffirm our full support for the Agency’s ongoing efforts to help maintain nuclear safety and security in Ukraine, despite extremely challenging circumstances. We welcome the Agency’s continued physical presence at Ukraine’s five nuclear sites, including the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) as well as its nuclear safety and security missions at relevant electrical substations. Chair,

09. Jun 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 - Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement on Implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement in the Syrian Arab Republic

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