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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

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, 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

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

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, 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.

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, 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, 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, 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, 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

02. 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 Special Rapporteur on torture

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID with the Special Rapporteur on torture Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on torture Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States March 2nd 2026 Special Rapporteur, I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States. At the outset, I want to acknowledge that this marks the final interactive dialogue of your mandate. We commend your steadfast and tireless dedication and efforts to amplify the voices of survivors and that you are leaving a lasting mark on the global fight against torture and ill-treatment

02. 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 statement - Item 2: General Debate

02 March 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Item 2: General Debate Human Rights Council – 61st Session Item 2: General Debate Statement delivered by Iceland 2 March 2026 Mr. President, Iceland thanks the High Commissioner for his latest update, once again painting a harrowing picture of the global human rights landscape. At a time of escalating global conflicts and crisis, and deteriorating respect for international law and institutions, defending and revitalising multilateralism is not optional - it is imperative

27. Feb 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 - EID on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan

27 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan Human Rights Council 61st Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on report of Commission of Human Rights in South Sudan Statement delivered by Iceland on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 27 February 2026 President, On behalf of the Nordic Baltic States, I thank the High Commissioner and the Commission for their report on the situation of human rights in South Sudan.

27. Feb 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 on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar

27 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Human Rights Council 61st Session Item 2: ID on HC oral update on Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic‑Baltic States (NB8) 27 February 2026 Thank you, President. On behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries, I want to thank the High Commissioner for his update and for continuing to draw attention to the deepening human rights crisis in Myanmar. Widespread violence and grave human rights violations and abuses persist across the country

26. Feb 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 - EID on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan Human Rights Council 61st Session Item 2: Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on FFM report and HC report on the Sudan Statement delivered by Sweden on behalf of the Nordic‑Baltic States (NB8) 26 February 2026 Thank you, President. I speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries. The FFM report entitled, Sudan: Hallmarks of Genocide in El Fasher, documents that RSF, in October last year, committed serious violations of IHL and international human rights law, amounting to international crimes

26. Feb 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 - EID on SR report on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - EID on SR report on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan UN Human Rights Council – 61st Session Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan Statement delivered by Denmark on behalf of Denmark, Estonia Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden 26 February 2026 President, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic states. We thank the High Commissioner and the Special Rapporteur for their reports. We share the concern of the Special Rapporteur regarding women’s access to health services

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory

26 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Statement delivered by Iceland High Commissioner, We support your call for accountability and justice for gross violations and abuses in the occupied territories of Palestine, including acts that may amount to war crimes and other atrocity crimes. Palestinians continue to live under extraordinarily difficult conditions. In Gaza, basic human needs for food and shelter are not being met and this is compounded by the collapse of healthcare and the destruction of essential infrastructure

26. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Conflict in the Middle East, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory

26 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - ID on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Human Rights Council – 61st Session Interactive Dialogue on the High Commissioner’s Report on Occupied Palestinian Territory Statement delivered by Iceland High Commissioner, We support your call for accountability and justice for gross violations and abuses in the occupied territories of Palestine, including acts that may amount to war crimes and other atrocity crimes.

25. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, 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

25 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - JST - Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine HRC61: Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine Ministerial Side Event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine Delivered by H. E. Mr

25. Feb 2026Mission, Speeches and Articles, Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, 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

25 February 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 HRC61: Joint Statement of the Group of Friends of Accountability Following the Aggression Against Ukraine Ministerial Side Event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine Delivered by H. E. Mr

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

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine

24 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine HRC61 - High Level Segment Ministerial Side Event "When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine" Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 24 February 2026 Thank you Chair,

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

HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine

24 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - Iceland statement - Ministerial side event: When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine HRC61 - High Level Segment Ministerial Side Event "When civilians become the target: Russia’s war on lives and infrastructure in Ukraine" Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 24 February 2026 Thank you Chair,

23. Feb 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other, Speeches and Articles

HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

23 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland The United Nations Human Rights Council High Level Segment Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 23 February 2026 Madam Vice-President, One year ago, I stood in this Council for the first time. Iceland had just taken its seat on the Human Rights Council, and I dared to be hopeful. Hopeful that when I returned, I would speak of a year that turned to a path of peace and progress

23. Feb 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ukraine, Conflict in the Middle East, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other, Speeches and Articles

HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland

23 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - HLS Iceland statement - Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland The United Nations Human Rights Council High Level Segment Statement by the Foreign Minister of Iceland Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir 23 February 2026 Madam Vice-President, One year ago, I stood in this Council for the first time. Iceland had just taken its seat on the Human Rights Council, and I dared to be hopeful. Hopeful that when I returned, I would speak of a year that turned to a path of peace and progress

23. Feb 2026Statements, Embassy of Iceland in Geneva, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Fastanefnd og sendiráð Íslands í Genf, Foreign Affairs, Mission, Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva, Other

HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel

23 February 2026 / Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva HRC61 - NB8 Statement - Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel Human Rights Council 61st Session Annual High-Level Mainstreaming Panel Statement delivered by H. E. Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 23 February 2026 Mr

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

Sudan - NB8 Statement - ID on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher

09 February 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva Sudan - NB8 Statement - ID on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher Interactive dialogue on the oral update of the OHCHR on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher, in the context of the ongoing conflict in the Sudan Statement by Iceland, on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic States 9 February 2026 Mr. President, On behalf of The Nordic and Baltic statesI thank the OHCHR for itsoral update on the human rights situation in and around El Fasher.

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

UPR51 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis

30 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis Adoption of the UPR report on Saint Kitts and Nevis Friday 30 January, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, On behalf of the Troika - composed of Bolivia, Ghana and my own country, Iceland - it is a great privilege to present the draft report of the UPR Working Group distributed under the reference A/HRC/62/15. During the interactive dialogue with Saint Kitts and Nevis, held on 27 January 2025, 67 delegations delivered their statements, and ten delegations sent advance questions

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

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nepal

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nepal UPR 51 - Nepal Wednesday 21 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Nepal and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nauru

27 January 2026 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR51 - Iceland statement - Review of Nauru UPR 51 - Nauru Tuesday 20 January, 14:30-18:00 Mr. Vice-President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Nauru and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Croatia

14 November 2025 / Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statements Embassy of Iceland in Geneva Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Troika Statement - Adoption of the UPR report on Croatia Adoption of the UPR report on Croatia Friday 14 November, 14:30-18:00 Statement by Iceland Mr. President, On behalf of the Troika - composed of Colombia, Indonesia and my own country, Iceland - it is a great privilege to present the draft report of the UPR Working Group distributed under the reference A/HRC/61/15. During the interactive dialogue with Croatia, held on 10 November 2025, 74 delegations delivered their statements, and ten delegations sent advance questions

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Croatia

10 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Croatia Croatia Monday 10 November, 14:30-18:00 Speaking time: 95 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 75 of 79) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Croatia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Marshall Islands

10 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Marshall Islands Marshall Islands Monday 10 November, 09:00-12:30 Speaking time: 95 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 78 of 81) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Marshall Islands and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Honduras

07 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Honduras Honduras Thursday 7 November, 09:30-12:00 Speaking time: 90 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 76 of 84) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Honduras and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Andorra

06 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Andorra Andorra Thursday 6 November, 09:00-12:30 Speaking time: 2 minutes and 15 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 29 of 57) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Andorra and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Panama

05 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Panama Panama Wednesday 5 November, 09:00-12:30 Speaking time: 80 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 40 of 95) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Panama and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Maldives

05 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Maldives Maldives Wednesday 5 November, 14:30-18:00 Speaking time: 65 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 37 of 109) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of the Maldives and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Malawi

04 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Malawi Malawi Tuesday 4 November, 09:30-12:00 Speaking time: 65 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 44 of 109) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Malawi and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1

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

UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Mongolia

04 November 2025 / Statements Ministry for Foreign Affairs Permanent Mission of Iceland in Geneva UPR50 - Iceland statement - Review of Mongolia Mongolia Tuesday 4 November, 14:30-18:00 Speaking time: 95 seconds Statement by Iceland (no 41 of 78) Mr. President, Iceland welcomes the delegation of Mongolia and its national report. In the spirit of constructive engagement, Iceland recommends the following: 1