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31. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - draft resolutions under item 7

31 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland GC - draft resolutions under item 7 Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Comment on draft resolutions under item 7 Statement by Iceland 31 March 2026 Thank you, Mr. President, Iceland would like to thank the OIC and Palestine for their work on those resolutions that relate to the human rights situation in Palestine. Iceland supports the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and accordingly recognized Palestine as an independent state 15 years ago, in 2011

30. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L.23/Rev.1: Mental health and human rights

30 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L. 23/Rev. 1: Mental health and human rights Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Comment on draft resolution L

30. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L.27: Rights of the child

30 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L. 27: Rights of the child Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Comment on draft resolution L. 27 Rights of the child: realizing the rights of the child affected by armed conflict Statement by Iceland 30 March 2026 Mr

30. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L.5: Rights of persons with disabilities

30 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L. 5: Rights of persons with disabilities Human rights council – 61st session General comment on draft resolution L. 5 Rights of persons with disabilities:disability inclusive digital technologies and infrastructure, including transport and housing Statement by Iceland 30 March 2026 Mr

30. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L.14: Situation of human rights in Belarus

30 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L. 14: Situation of human rights in Belarus Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Comment on draft resolution L. 14 Situation of human rights in Belarus Statement by Iceland 30 March 2026 Mr

30. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L.17: Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression

30 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L. 17: Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression Human Rights Council – 61st Session General comment on draft resolution L. 17 Situation of human rights in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression Statement by Iceland 30 March 2026 Thank you, Mr

30. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L.29: Mandate of SR on the situation of human rights defenders

30 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L. 29: Mandate of SR on the situation of human rights defenders Human rights council – 61st session General comment on draft resolution L. 29 Mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders Statement by Iceland 30 March 2026 Mr

27. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/61/L.3: Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights

27 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/61/L. 3: Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights Human Rights Council – 61st Session EoV on draft resolution L. 3 Sixtieth anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenants on Human Rights Statement by Iceland 27 March 2026 Mr

27. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/61/L.2: The negative impact of UCM's on the enjoyment of human rights

27 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland EoV - A/HRC/61/L. 2: The negative impact of UCM's on the enjoyment of human rights Human Rights Council – 61st Session EoV on draft resolution L. 2 The negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rightsStatement by Iceland 27 March 2026 Mr

27. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L.19: Advancing Human Rights in South Sudan

27 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland GC - A/HRC/61/L. 19: Advancing Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Comment on draft resolution L. 19 Advancing Human Rights in South Sudan Statement by Iceland 27 March 2026 Mr

27. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland and Norway statement - UD on Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in context of attacks in Minab, Iran

27 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland and Norway statement - UD on Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in context of attacks in Minab, Iran Human Rights Council – 61st Session Urgent debate on “Protection of Children and Educational Institutions in International Armed Conflicts: The Aerial Attacks on Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls’ School in Minab, Iran, as a Grave Breach of International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law” Statement by Norway and Iceland 27 March 2026 President, On behalf of Iceland and Norway, we welcome this urgent debate. The Middle East is on fire. Human suffering is severe and immediate

26. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with HC on Haiti

26 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with HC on Haiti Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 10: ID with HC on Haiti Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 26 March 2026 Mr. President, We thank the High Commissioner for the report and affirm our support to ongoing stabilization efforts in Haiti, including through the UNSC Gang Suppression Force.

26. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with HC on Haiti

26 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with HC on Haiti Human Rights Council - 61st session Item 10: ID with HC on Haiti Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 26 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the High Commissioner for the report and affirm our support for ongoing stabilization efforts in Haiti, including through the UNSC Gang Suppression Force

26. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID on the HC’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine

26 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID on the HC’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 10: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner’s oral update on the situation of human rights in Ukraine Statement delivered by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countires 26 March 2026 Mr President, I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the High Commissioner for the update. Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine continues to have devastating consequences for civilians

26. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - High-level ID on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic

26 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - High-level ID on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic Human Rights Council - 61st session Item 10: High-level ID on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 26 March 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We thank the Independent Expert for his dedicated efforts. We welcome the local elections held in CAR last year, the first since 1988

25. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on the Democratic Republic of the Congo

25 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on the Democratic Republic of the Congo Human Rights Council – 61st Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of the Congo Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 25 March 2026 Mr President, Thank you, High Commissioner, for your presentation. I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. The situation for human rights in eastern DRC is deeply concerning

25. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Urgent debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran

25 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Urgent debate to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran Human Rights Council – 61st Session Urgent debate "to discuss the recent military aggression launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates on 28 February 2026, targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, which has resulted in the loss of innocent lives” Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic Countires 25 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. We welcome this urgent debate.

24. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - 60th anniversary of the Covenants

24 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - 60th anniversary of the Covenants Human Rights Council – 61st session Item 8: General Debate Joint Statement delivered by the EU on behalf of a Cross Regional Group of Countries 60th anniversary of the Covenants 24 March 2026 I am delivering this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of countries. This year we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights by the General Assembly on 16 December 1966.

24. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - The human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories

24 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - The human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories Human Rights Council – 61st session Item 7 - General debate: The human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories Joint statement delivered by Malaysia on behalf of a Cross Regional Group of Countries 24 march 2026 Mr. President, We have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of 33 countries. 1

24. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 7: General Debate

24 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 7: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 7: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 24 March 2026 Mr. President, Iceland recognised Palestine in 2011 and remains steadfast in its commitment to the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and a path toward freedom, justice and lasting peace. Civilians in Gaza continue to endure extreme hardship, exacerbated by the destruction of critical infrastructure and essential services

16. Mar 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR and FFM on the Islamic Republic of Iran

16 March 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR and FFM on the Islamic Republic of Iran 61st Session of the Human Rights Council Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur and the Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States Statement delivered by Iceland 16 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. During the Special Session in January, this Council strongly urged the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect, protect and fulfil its human rights obligations

16. Mar 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR and FFM on the Islamic Republic of Iran

16 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 statement - ID with the SR and FFM on the Islamic Republic of Iran 61st Session of the Human Rights Council Joint Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur and the Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States Statement delivered by Iceland 16 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. During the Special Session in January, this Council strongly urged the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect, protect and fulfil its human rights obligations

16. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua

16 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Human Rights Council - 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua Statement delivered by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 16 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Group of Experts for the latest report and valuable recommendations

16. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General Debate

16 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 4: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 4: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 16 March 2026 Mr. President, Iceland is deeply alarmed by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has added another dimension to an already profound human rights crisis. We call for de-escalation, the protection of civilians and full respect for international law, and encourage a return to diplomatic dialogue

16. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Item 4: General Debate

16 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Item 4: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Debate under Item 4 EU Statement 16 March 2026 Mister President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. The EU follows developments in Iran and the Middle East with utmost concern

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the DPRK

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the DPRK Human Rights Council - 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the DPRK Statement delivered by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 13 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. Madame Special Rapporteur, we thank you for the report and your continued efforts to maintain international focus on the ongoing systemic and widespread human rights violations and abuses in the DPRK

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights situation in Myanmar Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 13 March 2026 Special Rapporteur, The Nordic-Baltic States thank you for your updates and for your contribution to the work of the HRC. Throughout your mandate, you have been carrying the human rights torch high and with a clear voice. We remain deeply disturbed by the human rights crisis in Myanmar

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 4: Interactive dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Statement delivered by Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 13 March 2026 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states. After decades of atrocities, devastating conflict and repression, Syria stands at a pivotal moment

13. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the FFM on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

13 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the FFM on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Human Rights Council 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the FFM on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 12 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Fact-Finding Mission for the oral update and reiterate our full support for its important work

12. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61- NB8 Statement - ID with Group of Experts on Belarus

12 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61- NB8 Statement - ID with Group of Experts on Belarus Human Rights Council - 61st Session Item 4: Interactive dialogue on Group of Experts on Belarus Statement delivered by Norway on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 12 March 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the Group of Independent Experts for this comprehensive report and reaffirm our full support for your mandate. Your findings confirm that the Belarusian authorities have continued to systematically violate human rights

12. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine

12 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Human Rights Council - 61st session Interactive Dialogue with the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 12 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. The leaders of our states visited Kyiv on 24 February, as an unwavering act of solidarity and support to Ukraine.

12. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine

12 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 4: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine Joint Statement Delivered by the Republic of Albania on behalf of the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine 12 March 2026 I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the ‘Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine. ’

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel Human Rights Council – 61st session Joint Statement by Friends for the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel 11 March 2026 President, Excellencies, I am honoured to deliver this statement as Co-chair of the Group of Friends for the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. We meet amid escalating threats to civilians and to those who work tirelessly to assist them. Humanitarian workers continue operating amid armed conflicts, facing strikes on staff, facilities, and the communities they serve

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Accelerate implementation of the SDGs to promote gender equality

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Accelerate implementation of the SDGs to promote gender equality Human Rights Council – 61st sessioon General Debate Item 3 Joint Statement “Accelerate implementation of the SDGs to promote gender equality” Delivered by Viet Nam 11 March 2026 Mister President, With only four years remaining to the 2030 deadline, the need to accelerate progress on the SDGs has never been more urgent. While commendable progress has been achieved in advancing gender equality, we acknowledge that challenges persist.

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Annual Day on the Rights of the Child

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Annual Day on the Rights of the Child Human Rights Council – 61st session Annual Day on the Rights of the Child Joint Statement by the Core Group* on the Safe Schools Declaration 11 March 2026 I speak on behalf of States that have endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration. At this Annual Discussion on the Rights of the Child, dedicated to children affected by armed conflict, we reaffirm that the right to education should be realized during armed conflict. Its protection is grounded in international law and a cornerstone of the children and armed conflict agenda

11. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - JST - Protecting civilian infrastructure

11 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Protecting civilian infrastructure Human Rights Council – 61st Session General Debate under Item 3 Joint Statement delivered by Algeria on behalf of a group of countries 11 March 2026 M. President, I have the honour of delivering this joint statement on behalf of the co-chairs of the workstream on protecting civilian infrastructure within the framework of the Global Initiative to Galvanize political commitment to IHL, Costa Rica, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, and my own country Algeria. This joint statement is also endorsed by 109 additional states

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 -NB8 Statement - Interactive Dialogue with SR on the right to privacy

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 -NB8 Statement - Interactive Dialogue with SR on the right to privacy Human Rights Council - 61st session Interactive Dialogue with SR on the right to privacy Statement delivered by Estonia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 10 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for presenting her report to the Council.

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SRSG for children and armed conflict

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SRSG for children and armed conflict Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 3 - ID with the SRSG for children and armed conflict Statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries: Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Iceland, Sweden, Norway 10 March 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. We thank the Special Representative for her report and dedication. We are deeply concerned that IHL violations against children in armed conflict reached unprecedented levels in 2024, for the third consecutive year

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council Human Rights Council – 61st sessioon General Debate ITEM 3 Joint Statement to mark 20th anniversary of the Human Rights Council Delivered by Estonia 11 March I am delivering this statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of states.

10. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SRSG on Violence Against Children

10 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SRSG on Violence Against Children Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General on Violence Against Children Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 10 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the Special Representative for presenting the report and for her continued commitment to combat violence against children

09. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual discussion on rights of the child

09 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual discussion on rights of the child Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual discussion on rights of the child Theme: Rights of the child and violations of the human rights of children in armed conflicts Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 9 March 2026 Mr. President, Distinguished Panelists, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. As armed conflicts escalate worldwide, the need for robust action to protect children in armed conflicts and ensure their most fundamental human rights, such as the right to life, education, and health, has never been more urgent

09. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children

09 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children Statement by Republic of Lithuania on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 9 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We would like to thank the Special Rapporteur for her instrumental work and efforts over the past six years on this agenda.

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on environment

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on environment Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on environment Statement by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 6 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for the latest report highlighting the alarming correlation between air pollution and its negative impacts on public health and human rights

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the rights of persons with disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement of the Republic of Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic states 6 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the Special Rapporteur for her recent report and the presentation today. Equal and meaningful participation of all in the political decision-making processes lies at the core of democratic societies and is essential to ensuring the comprehensive representation of all groups

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - International Women’s Day

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - International Women’s Day Human Rights Council 61st session JointStatementonInternationalWomen’sDay Delivered on 6 March 2026 Mr. President, I speak on behalf of Finland, Mexico and a cross regional group of 74 states. For over a hundred years, International Women's Day has marked both progress made and the ongoing challenges facing women and girls worldwide

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - JST - Annual Panel Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - JST - Annual Panel Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual Panel Debate on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Joint Statement by Dominican Republic on behalf of a group of countries 6 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of a group of countries. We welcome the focus of this year’s annual debate on disability-inclusive infrastructure, including transport and housing, as essential elements for ensuring autonomy, dignity and the full participation of persons with disabilities in society

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual ID on the rights of persons with disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual ID on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 6 March 2026 President, distinguished panellists, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the panel for providing their expert insights. Persons with disabilities face daily discrimination and barriers to participation

06. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the rights of persons with disabilities

06 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the SR on the rights of persons with disabilities Human Rights Council – 61st Session Annual interactive debate on the rights of persons with disabilities Statement of the Republic of Lithuania, on behalf of Nordic-Baltic states 6 March 2026 President, distinguished panellists, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. We thank the panel for providing their expert insights. Persons with disabilities face daily discrimination and barriers to participation

05. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on right to food

05 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with SR on right to food Human Rights Council - 61st Session Interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Right to Food Statement delivered by Latvia on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 5 March 2026 Mr President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. I thank the Special Rapporteur for his report. Let me start by reaffirming Indigenous Peoples’ right to consultations in order to obtain free, prior and informed consent when measures are considered affecting their traditional ways of living, such as agricultural or fishing areas

05. Mar 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Panel discussion on Financing Sustainable Development

05 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Panel discussion on Financing Sustainable Development Human Rights Council - 61st Session Panel discussion on Financing Sustainable Development in line with Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Obligations Statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic Countries 5 March 2026 Mr. President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic Baltic countries. Progress in development and the realization of human rights is threatened globally, not least as a result of ongoing conflicts