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We will signal that we are in it for the long haul, both politically and financially.
We will signal that we are in it for the long haul, both politically and financially.
We are increasing our support to Ukraine almost fourfold this year, and we plan a further increase in 2015, reaching total of EUR 25 million.
We are increasing our support to Ukraine almost fourfold this year, and we plan a further increase in 2015, reaching total of EUR 25 million.
Third, we have reacted strongly against Hungary’s unacceptable crackdown on civil society and fundamental rights.
Third, we have reacted strongly against Hungary’s unacceptable crackdown on civil society and fundamental rights.
Our reaction is based on a conviction that democracy is about more than free and fair elections.
Our reaction is based on a conviction that democracy is about more than free and fair elections.
Liberal democracy is also about curbing the negative consequences of majority rule, through the protection of the rule of law and individual rights – civil rights, political rights, minority rights.
Liberal democracy is also about curbing the negative consequences of majority rule, through the protection of the rule of law and individual rights – civil rights, political rights, minority rights.
Hungary’s actions are clearly in breach with this broad and deep conception of democracy, to which it has committed itself as member of the EU.
Hungary’s actions are clearly in breach with this broad and deep conception of democracy, to which it has committed itself as member of the EU.
That is why I am all the more disappointed by the EUs inability so far to take measures against the Orban regime.
That is why I am all the more disappointed by the EUs inability so far to take measures against the Orban regime.
Pleased with the new Commission
Pleased with the new Commission
The cost of inaction is high.
The cost of inaction is high.
If EU member states are allowed to undermine the rule of law and the respect of fundamental values, the whole European construction risks falling apart.
If EU member states are allowed to undermine the rule of law and the respect of fundamental values, the whole European construction risks falling apart.
The internal market cannot operate without the rule of law.
The internal market cannot operate without the rule of law.
And the credibility of the EU as an international actor will be damaged.
And the credibility of the EU as an international actor will be damaged.
This is not in Europe’s interest.
This is not in Europe’s interest.
And it is not in Norway’s interest.
And it is not in Norway’s interest.
I am therefore pleased that the new Commission, led by Jean Claude Juncker, appears to upgrade the work on fundamental rights by giving the portfolio to first vice-president Frans Timmermans.
I am therefore pleased that the new Commission, led by Jean Claude Juncker, appears to upgrade the work on fundamental rights by giving the portfolio to first vice-president Frans Timmermans.
In his written answer to the European Parliament during the hearings of the new commissioners, Timmermans was adamant that he would not hesitate to use the new rule of law-mechanism and other infringement procedures if necessary.
In his written answer to the European Parliament during the hearings of the new commissioners, Timmermans was adamant that he would not hesitate to use the new rule of law-mechanism and other infringement procedures if necessary.
He also declared that he was ready to initiate article 7 of the Treat as a last resort if so required, which ultimately opens for the suspension of membership rights should there be a clear risk of a serious breach of European values.
He also declared that he was ready to initiate article 7 of the Treat as a last resort if so required, which ultimately opens for the suspension of membership rights should there be a clear risk of a serious breach of European values.
In my previous function as secretary general of IDEA, I often gave speeches where I stressed that democracy cannot be imposed from outside, but that it must be built from the inside.
In my previous function as secretary general of IDEA, I often gave speeches where I stressed that democracy cannot be imposed from outside, but that it must be built from the inside.
This does not mean that we should disengage.
This does not mean that we should disengage.
Especially in a European context, where the level of integration between countries is so high, upholding democratic values is a common responsibility.
Especially in a European context, where the level of integration between countries is so high, upholding democratic values is a common responsibility.
We must demonstrate that democratic political systems can be strong economic performers.
We must demonstrate that democratic political systems can be strong economic performers.
That, contrary to Orban’s beliefs, liberal democratic states can remain globally competitive.
That, contrary to Orban’s beliefs, liberal democratic states can remain globally competitive.
Political competition spurs economic competition.
Political competition spurs economic competition.
We must show that European integration can bring solutions to people’s problems.
We must show that European integration can bring solutions to people’s problems.
Norway do that through an active participation in policy debates at European level.
Norway do that through an active participation in policy debates at European level.
We do it through targeted contributions to reducing social and economic disparities in Europe and beyond.
We do it through targeted contributions to reducing social and economic disparities in Europe and beyond.
In that way, we help keeping the European Dream alive, both in the EU and its neigbourhood.
In that way, we help keeping the European Dream alive, both in the EU and its neigbourhood.
Norway, EU and Democracy
Norway, EU and Democracy
Oslo, 7 November 2014
Oslo, 7. november 2014
- The International Day on Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a strong reminder of the work that still lays ahead in our endeavors to eliminate this practice, said ambassador Steffen Kongstad in his statement.
- The International Day on Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a strong reminder of the work that still lays ahead in our endeavors to eliminate this practice, sa ambassadør Steffen Kongstad i sitt innlegg på den internasjonale nulltoleransedagen mot kjønnslemlesting av kvinner.
The International Day on Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a strong reminder of the work that still lays ahead in our endeavors to eliminate this practice.
The International Day on Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a strong reminder of the work that still lays ahead in our endeavors to eliminate this practice.
I also think that this annual event serves an important purpose in mobilising attention and understanding as I have noticed that the extent and magnitude of this problem is still not sufficiently recognised by many despite the extensive documentation produced and the advocacy work undertaken over many years.
I also think that this annual event serves an important purpose in mobilising attention and understanding as I have noticed that the extent and magnitude of this problem is still not sufficiently recognised by many despite the extensive documentation produced and the advocacy work undertaken over many years.
Over the last years much progress has been made in addressing FGM.
Over the last years much progress has been made in addressing FGM.
But there is still a strong need to intensify our efforts.
But there is still a strong need to intensify our efforts.
When the UN General Assembly in December 2012 unanimously adopted the resolution “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations” it marked a milestone in our efforts to end this practice.
When the UN General Assembly in December 2012 unanimously adopted the resolution “Intensifying global efforts for the elimination of female genital mutilations” it marked a milestone in our efforts to end this practice.
The resolution has given us a clear and comprehensive framework, and it commits all states to promote, protect and fulfill the rights of girls and women by ending this practice.
The resolution has given us a clear and comprehensive framework, and it commits all states to promote, protect and fulfill the rights of girls and women by ending this practice.
We are here today to mobilize action by all stakeholders to accelerate the elimination of FGM.
We are here today to mobilize action by all stakeholders to accelerate the elimination of FGM.
And I have been asked to speak about international and national commitments to eliminating FGM.
And I have been asked to speak about international and national commitments to eliminating FGM.
There are numerous international instruments that clearly commit and obligate states to end harmful practices like FGM.
There are numerous international instruments that clearly commit and obligate states to end harmful practices like FGM.
The question is not whether there are such commitments, -and clear obligations.
The question is not whether there are such commitments, -and clear obligations.
They certainly do exist.
They certainly do exist.
FGM is a clear violation of the human rights of girls and women.
FGM is a clear violation of the human rights of girls and women.
It reflects deep-rooted gender inequality, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women.
It reflects deep-rooted gender inequality, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women.
It is normally carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children.
It is normally carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children.
The practice also violates a person's rights to health, security and physical integrity, including sexual and reproductive health and rights; it violates the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; and it violates the right to life when the practice results in death.
The practice also violates a person's rights to health, security and physical integrity, including sexual and reproductive health and rights; it violates the right to be free from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; and it violates the right to life when the practice results in death.
The question and the challenge is rather how we meet and implement our commitments and obligations.
The question and the challenge is rather how we meet and implement our commitments and obligations.
To Norway the elimination of FGM has for several years been a political priority.
To Norway the elimination of FGM has for several years been a political priority.
Nationally, several legal, administrative, health & medical measures have been introduced to address the problem.
Nationally, several legal, administrative, health & medical measures have been introduced to address the problem.
In our international efforts we do recognise that on an issue of this nature, with all its cultural and social complexities and sensitivities, one has to work in ways taking these factors into consideration.
In our international efforts we do recognise that on an issue of this nature, with all its cultural and social complexities and sensitivities, one has to work in ways taking these factors into consideration.
We therefore support the work of organisations like UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO and the Inter-African Committee, as well as the political and practical efforts of the countries most affected by the practice of FGM.
We therefore support the work of organisations like UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO and the Inter-African Committee, as well as the political and practical efforts of the countries most affected by the practice of FGM.
Change and results are now emerging on the ground.
Change and results are now emerging on the ground.
The number of girls subjected to this practice is decreasing.
The number of girls subjected to this practice is decreasing.
Momentum has been created.
Momentum has been created.
Impressive partnerships have been established.
Impressive partnerships have been established.
Government institutions, civil society organisations, UN agencies, women’s groups, religious and local leaders, health workers, journalists, mothers and fathers now work together to end FGM.
Government institutions, civil society organisations, UN agencies, women’s groups, religious and local leaders, health workers, journalists, mothers and fathers now work together to end FGM.
Even public pressure, which for centuries weighed in favour of these practices, is seen to move against the practice.
Even public pressure, which for centuries weighed in favour of these practices, is seen to move against the practice.
The new Norwegian government has confirmed that we will intensify and accelerate our efforts on FGM/C and we are now evaluating ways to improve our work through a more holistic approach.
The new Norwegian government has confirmed that we will intensify and accelerate our efforts on FGM/C and we are now evaluating ways to improve our work through a more holistic approach.
This entails using the knowledge we have gained so far to better integrate our efforts on FGM to other relevant development priorities – such as gender equality, maternal – and child health, primary education and human rights.
This entails using the knowledge we have gained so far to better integrate our efforts on FGM to other relevant development priorities – such as gender equality, maternal – and child health, primary education and human rights.
To take just one example: In WHO, we are part of the core group developing a resolution on violence, particularly against women and girls, which also addresses FGM.
To take just one example: In WHO, we are part of the core group developing a resolution on violence, particularly against women and girls, which also addresses FGM.
We believe this represents one important way to address the issue: Mainstreaming it into broader subjects where appropriate.
We believe this represents one important way to address the issue: Mainstreaming it into broader subjects where appropriate.
FGM is not an isolated issue; it needs to be addressed within many broader contexts, such as violence, health impact and human rights.
FGM is not an isolated issue; it needs to be addressed within many broader contexts, such as violence, health impact and human rights.
In conclusion; we will continue and strengthen our partnerships with other countries and relevant organisations to eliminate the horrible and unacceptable harm done to girls and women by FGM.
In conclusion; we will continue and strengthen our partnerships with other countries and relevant organisations to eliminate the horrible and unacceptable harm done to girls and women by FGM.
We all share that responsibility.
We all share that responsibility.
Statement in context of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Innlegg på arrangement mot kjønnslemlesting av kvinner
Geneva, 6 February 2014
Genève, 6. februar 2014
- (The) emergence of regional institutions as a feature of global governance is in fact good news for the United Nations.
- (The) emergence of regional institutions as a feature of global governance is in fact good news for the United Nations.
We need a UN that can be a catalyst that supports and encourages regional developments, and reinforces our common global and multilateral agenda, Mr. Eide said in his statement.
We need a UN that can be a catalyst that supports and encourages regional developments, and reinforces our common global and multilateral agenda, sa utenriksminister Eide i sitt innlegg.
Mr President, excellences, ladies and gentlemen,
Mr President, excellences, ladies and gentlemen,
We are living in times of rapid change.
We are living in times of rapid change.
Global and regional dynamics are transforming global governance.
Global and regional dynamics are transforming global governance.
A changing world will inevitably change the United Nations.
A changing world will inevitably change the United Nations.
But we, the members of this great organisation, can influence the direction of change.
But we, the members of this great organisation, can influence the direction of change.
In order to do so, however, we must make strategic priorities.
In order to do so, however, we must make strategic priorities.
We should develop an agile multilateral system for the 21st century.
We should develop an agile multilateral system for the 21st century.
The architects of this United Nations were in many ways ahead of their time.
The architects of this United Nations were in many ways ahead of their time.
The Charter, especially chapters 6 and 8, foresaw a world where the UN should safeguard international peace and security, the settlement of disputes, and the promotion of common interests at regional – just as much as at global – level.
The Charter, especially chapters 6 and 8, foresaw a world where the UN should safeguard international peace and security, the settlement of disputes, and the promotion of common interests at regional – just as much as at global – level.
In 1945, however, there were few established regional mechanisms.
In 1945, however, there were few established regional mechanisms.
In other words, the Charter’s provisions for regional arrangements were largely aspirational.
In other words, the Charter’s provisions for regional arrangements were largely aspirational.
In today’s world, regional organisations and arrangements are increasingly proving their relevance.
In today’s world, regional organisations and arrangements are increasingly proving their relevance.
Economic, social, and political integration is increasingly taking place at the regional level.
Economic, social, and political integration is increasingly taking place at the regional level.
Cooperation and integration are not only about outcomes but also processes.
Cooperation and integration are not only about outcomes but also processes.
Practical cooperation can lay the foundation for strategic trust and for shared values.
Practical cooperation can lay the foundation for strategic trust and for shared values.
It was only after two horrific wars during the last century that my own continent chose integration.
It was only after two horrific wars during the last century that my own continent chose integration.
This was instrumental for the creation of a peaceful Europe.
This was instrumental for the creation of a peaceful Europe.
For this historic achievement, the European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo last year.
For this historic achievement, the European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo last year.
The African Union has seen its continent through 50 transformative years.
The African Union has seen its continent through 50 transformative years.
Yet Africa has never been more prosperous than it is today.
Yet Africa has never been more prosperous than it is today.
We are seeing economic growth, improving governance, and enhanced regional cooperation.
We are seeing economic growth, improving governance, and enhanced regional cooperation.
From Somalia to Mali, the African Union and its sub-regional partners continue to prove their importance.
From Somalia to Mali, the African Union and its sub-regional partners continue to prove their importance.
The AU is, beyond doubt, becoming one of the UNs most important regional partners.
The AU is, beyond doubt, becoming one of the UNs most important regional partners.
I commend the AU for its dedicated efforts, and I would like to express my deepest condolences for the tragic loss of life in the heinous terrorist attack in Nairobi.
I commend the AU for its dedicated efforts, and I would like to express my deepest condolences for the tragic loss of life in the heinous terrorist attack in Nairobi.
We must never allow terrorists to set the agenda.
We must never allow terrorists to set the agenda.
Hence our efforts to work with the AU to promote peace and stability in Somalia at this crucial moment must be redoubled.
Hence our efforts to work with the AU to promote peace and stability in Somalia at this crucial moment must be redoubled.
In recent years, Norway has worked with the people of Colombia to lay the foundations for lasting peace between its Government and the FARC movement.
In recent years, Norway has worked with the people of Colombia to lay the foundations for lasting peace between its Government and the FARC movement.
In doing so, we have seen strong commitment on the part of Colombia’s neighbours.
In doing so, we have seen strong commitment on the part of Colombia’s neighbours.
Here, as everywhere else, we have learned that peace cannot just be established within one country, it has to be rooted in a regional context.
Here, as everywhere else, we have learned that peace cannot just be established within one country, it has to be rooted in a regional context.
In South-East Asia, ASEAN is becoming the source, as well as the architect, of regional stability.
In South-East Asia, ASEAN is becoming the source, as well as the architect, of regional stability.
I commend ASEAN for its constructive role in supporting the democratic reform process in Myanmar.
I commend ASEAN for its constructive role in supporting the democratic reform process in Myanmar.
Myanmar will chair ASEAN next year, which in many ways is a testimony to the organisation’s adaptability.
Myanmar will chair ASEAN next year, which in many ways is a testimony to the organisation’s adaptability.
The ASEAN community is only two years away.
The ASEAN community is only two years away.
ASEAN has also taken upon itself to develop multilateral responses to regional challenges, including those pertaining to maritime security.
ASEAN has also taken upon itself to develop multilateral responses to regional challenges, including those pertaining to maritime security.
These strides are not only of regional importance, but important to all of us.
These strides are not only of regional importance, but important to all of us.
The freedom and safety of the seas is one of the most important public goods in an interconnected world.
The freedom and safety of the seas is one of the most important public goods in an interconnected world.
Just like in South-East Asia, Norway and our fellow Arctic states have built our deepened maritime cooperation on one of the most salient organising principles of this United Nations: the Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Just like in South-East Asia, Norway and our fellow Arctic states have built our deepened maritime cooperation on one of the most salient organising principles of this United Nations: the Convention on the Law of the Sea.
Regions also reach out to each other.
Regions also reach out to each other.
Earlier this year, Norway acceded to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
Earlier this year, Norway acceded to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
Also, this spring, China, Japan, India, the Republic of Korea and Singapore joined the Arctic Council as observers.
Also, this spring, China, Japan, India, the Republic of Korea and Singapore joined the Arctic Council as observers.
In doing so, they subscribe to the founding principles of the Arctic Council: principles that – yet again – are a direct reflection of key a United Nations norm.
In doing so, they subscribe to the founding principles of the Arctic Council: principles that – yet again – are a direct reflection of key a United Nations norm.
Where I live, we can observe global warming at close quarters.
Where I live, we can observe global warming at close quarters.
As the polar ice cap melts, we are reminded of our shared responsibility for saving the planet’s climate.
As the polar ice cap melts, we are reminded of our shared responsibility for saving the planet’s climate.
Today, the Arctic Ocean is opening up to human activities in ways hard to imagine only a few years ago.
Today, the Arctic Ocean is opening up to human activities in ways hard to imagine only a few years ago.