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Achievements and future challenges
Achievements and future challenges
Oslo Conference, 16-17 October 2008
Oslo, 16.-17. oktober 2008
Dear participant,
Dear participant,
As hosts, it is our honour and pleasure to welcome you to this important conference.
As hosts, it is our honour and pleasure to welcome you to this important conference.
We sincerely thank you for accepting our invitation to participate and for your interest and dedication to this issue.
We sincerely thank you for accepting our invitation to participate and for your interest and dedication to this issue.
We wish and expect that the conference will contribute to the continued support of the Guiding Principles – and all those internally displaced whose protection they seek to address.
We wish and expect that the conference will contribute to the continued support of the Guiding Principles – and all those internally displaced whose protection they seek to address.
We hope that the conference will present a good stock-taking of the relevance of the Guiding Principles, as well as lessons learned and practical examples of their applicability during these ten years since they were presented by Francis Deng to the Commission on Human Rights.
We hope that the conference will present a good stock-taking of the relevance of the Guiding Principles, as well as lessons learned and practical examples of their applicability during these ten years since they were presented by Francis Deng to the Commission on Human Rights.
We also hope that the conference can build on our commitment and extensive joint experiences to provide recommendations on how states, the international humanitarian community and the IDPs themselves may apply these principles for improved polices and practices in the years ahead.
We also hope that the conference can build on our commitment and extensive joint experiences to provide recommendations on how states, the international humanitarian community and the IDPs themselves may apply these principles for improved polices and practices in the years ahead.
There are presently an estimated 26 million persons internally displaced by conflict alone.
There are presently an estimated 26 million persons internally displaced by conflict alone.
Ultimately, the yardstick for measuring our progress will be improved protection in each country of displacement – and that more internally displaced persons will obtain a satisfactory and durable solution.
Ultimately, the yardstick for measuring our progress will be improved protection in each country of displacement – and that more internally displaced persons will obtain a satisfactory and durable solution.
We look forward to a frank and constructive dialogue.
We look forward to a frank and constructive dialogue.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Elisabeth Rasmusson, Norwegian Refugee Council Walter Kälin, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons
Jonas Gahr Støre, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Elisabeth Rasmusson, Norwegian Refugee Council Walter Kälin, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons
Welcome remarks at conference for internally displaced
Åpningsinnlegg på konferanse om internt fordrevne
Welcome note for the document folder for the conference participants
Welcome note for the document folder for the conference participants
International agreement on genetic resources in Svalbard
Internasjonal enighet om genetiske ressurser på Svalbard
Norway hosted the meeting, which attracted around 100 participants and translators from all over the world.
Norge var vertskap for møtet, som samlet rundt 100 møtedeltakere og oversettere fra alle verdenshjørner.
Senior Adviser Grethe Evjen of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food was elected to chair the meeting.
Seniorrådgiver Grethe Evjen fra Landbruks- og matdepartementet ble valgt til å lede møtet.
The Svalbard meeting touched upon many issues during the three days the meeting took place.
Svalbard-møtet var innom mange problemstillinger i løpet av de tre dagene møtet pågikk.
It was important for many to emphasize the common traits for genetic resources in plants, farm animals, forests, fish, invertebrates and microorganisms that are included in the agricultural ecosystem.
Det var viktig for mange å understreke at fellestrekkene for genetiske ressursei innen planter, husdyr, skog, fisk, invertebrater og mikroorganismer som inngår i landbruket økosystem.
It was stressed that the FAO Commission's work on genetic resources in agriculture and food must support the revised Plant Treaty, Nagoya Protocol and other international agreements, and cooperate with these existing agreements.
Det ble understreket at FAO-kommisjonens arbeid med genetiske ressurser innen landbruk og mat måtte støtte opp omarbeidet til Plantetraktaten, Nagoyaprotokollen og andre internasjonale avtaler, men samarbeide med disse eksisterende avtalene.
It was also generally agreed that an international agreement on ABS under the FAO Commission was premature.
Det var også stor enighet om at det var prematurt med en internasjonal avtale om ABS under FAO-kommisjonen.
Norway participated in the European group.
Norge deltok i den europeiske gruppen.
Increased international focus on genetic diversity Climate change, population growth and prosperity is putting pressure on global natural resources and challenging food security.
Økt internasjonalt fokus på genetisk mangfold Klimaendringer, befolkningsvekst og velstandsøkning legger press på globale naturressurser og utfordrer matsikkerheten.
It is increasingly recognized in international fora that the genetic diversity for agricultural and food is critical for global food security.
Det erkjennes stadig oftere i internasjonale fora at genetisk mangfold for landbruk og mat er avgjørende for global matsikkerhet.
The report from the meeting will be available on the website of the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. http://www.fao.org/nr/cgrfa/en/.
Rapporten fra møtet vil bli tilgjengelig på nettsiden til FAOs kommisjon for genetiske ressurser for mat og landbruk. http://www.fao.org/nr/cgrfa/en/.
International ban on cluster munitions
Internasjonalt forbud mot klasevåpen
This is a victory for international humanitarian law.
Dette er en seier for humanitærretten.
We have negotiated a strong and comprehensive text.
Vi har fått til en sterk og omfattende avtale.
This means, for example, that Norway will have to destroy its stockpiles of cluster munitions,” said Mr Støre.
Dette betyr blant annet at Norge nå må destruere de klasevåpen vi har liggende på lager, sier Støre.
“Norway and Ireland have both played an important proactive role this process.
- Norge og Irland har vært viktige pådrivere i denne prosessen.
I had a constructive meeting with my Irish colleague in Dublin today.
Jeg har i dag hatt et møte med min irske kollega i Dublin.
“I have also had a meeting with representatives from the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC), the UN and the International Red Cross movement today.
- Jeg har også møtt koalisjonen av humanitære organisasjoner, CMC, FN og den internasjonale Røde Kors-bevegelsen i dag.
They have done a tremendous job in this process, together with the Norwegian Foreign Ministry and Defence Ministry.
De har gjort en kjempeinnsats i denne prosessen, sammen med Utenriksdepartementet og Forsvarsdepartementet.
Once more the broad alliance between governments and civil society has demonstrated its strength, as we saw in the efforts to achieve the Mine Ban Convention in 1997.
Den brede alliansen mellom regjeringer og det sivile samfunn har igjen vist sin styrke, slik vi så det i arbeidet med minekonvensjonen i 1997.
Today I would like to thank them for their effort, their unique knowledge and their field expertise.
I dag vil jeg takke dem for innsatsen, deres unike kunnskap og kompetanse fra felten.
They deserve much of the credit for this triumph.
De har veldig mye av æren for et strålende resultat.
I am very proud of them,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
Jeg er veldig stolt av dem, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
International breakthrough in efforts to improve the health of women and children
Internasjonalt gjennombrudd for arbeidet for barn og kvinners helse
Reducing child and maternal mortality is one of the Millennium Development Goals where we have made least progress since 1990.
Mødre- og barnedødelighet er blant tusenårsmålene som har hatt minst fremgang siden 1990.
If successful, this strategy will save 16 million lives in the world’s 49 poorest countries.
Hvis man lykkes, vil 16 millioner liv i verdens 49 fattigste land bli reddet.
Norway has played a leading role in these efforts since 2000.
Norge har vært en pådriver på dette området siden 2000.
“I am pleased that other countries are now joining in this work.
- Det er gledelig at andre land nå følger etter.
Norway will play a key role in following up the Secretary-General’s initiative.
Norge vil være en viktig støttespiller i oppfølgingen av generalsekretærens initiativ.
Mr Stoltenberg emphasised that the developing countries bear the main responsibility for achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Statsministeren har understreket at u-landene har hovedansvaret for å nå tusenårsmålene.
To achieve the goals, it is of crucial importance for countries to mobilise their own resources, redistribute wealth and develop good governance.
Hvordan land selv mobiliserer egne ressurser, omfordeler velstand og utvikler godt styresett er avgjørende for å nå målene.
In Ethiopia, maternal and child mortality has been halved, and in Rwanda maternal mortality has been reduced by two-thirds in only eight years, from 2000 to 2008.
I Etiopia har både mødre og barnedødeligheten blitt halvert og i Rwanda er mødredødeligheten redusert med to-tredjedeler på bare åtte år fra 2000 til 2008.
Other countries are lagging behind, and in some the situation is deteriorating – in Zimbabwe, for instance, maternal mortality has doubled since 1990.
Andre land henger etter, og i noen land som Zimbabwe går det den gale veien hvor for eksempel mødredødeligheten er fordoblet siden 1990.
“Maternal and child mortality are being reduced, but the figures are still unacceptably high,” said Mr Stoltenberg in his statement to the UN.
- Tallene for mødre- og barnedødelighet er på vei nedover, men fremdeles uakseptabelt høyt, sa statsminister Jens Stoltenberg i sin tale i FN.
“It is therefore encouraging that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has raised this issue to the highest political level and persuaded heads of state and government, NGOs, researchers, business and industry and many other actors to redouble their efforts.
- Derfor er det positivt at generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon har løftet saken til høyeste nivå, og fått med seg statsledere, friville organisasjoner, forskere, privat næringsliv og mange flere for å styrke innsatsen.
This is something that concerns all of us.”
Saken angår oss alle, sier Stoltenberg.
Countries that are already mobilising their own resources include Nigeria, India and Tanzania.
Land som mobiliserer egne ressurser inkluderer land som Nigeria, India og Tanzania.
Nigeria has pledged to intensify its efforts by tripling its health budget.
For eksempel forplikter Nigeria seg til å øke sin egen innsats gjennom en tredobling av sitt eget helsebudsjett.
India will increase funding by about NOK 6 billion a year.
India vil øke sin egen innsats med om lag 6 milliarder kroner per år.
In addition, donor countries are increasing their commitments.
I tillegg kommer økte forpliktelser fra giverland.
This spring, the G8 pledged funding of NOK 30 billion, and three NGOs have undertaken to obtain the equivalent of at least NOK 15 billion in funding for maternal and child health by 2015.
G8 forpliktet seg i vår til 30 milliarder og tre frivillige organisasjoner har forpliktet seg til å samle inn minst 15 milliarder kroner fram til 2015 for mødre- og barnehelse.
Norway’s has tripled development assistance funding in the health sector since 2000.
Den norske bistanden til helse er tredoblet siden år 2000.
Support is provided through UN organisations, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and various NGOs.
Støtten går til helsesektoren gjennom FN organisasjoner, vaksinealliansen GAVI, Det globale fondet mot aids, tuberkulose og malaria og frivillige organisasjoner.
Norway also has bilateral arrangements for cooperation in the health sector with Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan and India.
Norge har også bilateralt helsesamarbeid med Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan og India.
Developing countries must do more to reach the Millenium Development Goals
Stiller større krav til utviklingslandene
International Conference on Petroleum Activities in the Arctic
Internasjonal konferanse om petroleumsvirksomhet i Arktis
The topic of the conference is prudent resource management as part of a sustainable development in the Arctic.
Tema for konferansen er forsvarlig ressursforvaltning som ledd i en bærekraftig utvikling i Arktis.
Some of the attendees of the conference include US Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Ken Salazar, Canadian Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Mr. John Duncan, CEO of Statoil, Mr. Helge Lund and CEO of ConocoPhillips, Mr. Ryan M. Lance.
Til konferansen kommer blant annet USAs innenriksminister Ken Salazar, Canadas minister for urbefolkningssaker og utvikling i nord John Duncan, Statoils konsernsjef Helge Lund og ConocoPhillips’ konsernsjef Ryan M Lance.
Arctic Energy Agenda Roundtable 2012 - Program.
Program for Arctic Energy Agenda Roundtable.
Admission only by preregistration by 12 pm noon on Monday June 25, 2012.
12 mandag 25. juni, 2012.
Sustainable petroleum activities in the Arctic
Sustainable petroleum activities in the Arctic
Madam Chair, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen
Madam Chair, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen
Good morning – and welcome to all of you.
Good morning – and welcome to all of you.
I know many of you have come a very long way to be here these days, to discuss and exchange knowledge on this very important topic: How to ensure children protection against violence.
I know many of you have come a very long way to be here these days, to discuss and exchange knowledge on this very important topic: How to ensure children protection against violence.
First of all, I would like to thank the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children, Marta Santos Pais, as well as Plan International, for organizing this important expert consultation.
First of all, I would like to thank the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children, Marta Santos Pais, as well as Plan International, for organizing this important expert consultation.
I am also delighted that my colleague; the Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection in Indonesia, Yohana Yambise, is here today.
I am also delighted that my colleague; the Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection in Indonesia, Yohana Yambise, is here today.
I look forward to hear your presentation.
I look forward to hear your presentation.
I am glad to see many experienced policy makers and experts here today.
I am glad to see many experienced policy makers and experts here today.
Both from the professional field and from organizations worldwide.
Both from the professional field and from organizations worldwide.
Violence against children is an issue of critical importance.
Violence against children is an issue of critical importance.
Violence has devastating and long lasting effects on individuals, communities and societies.
Violence has devastating and long lasting effects on individuals, communities and societies.
In fact, a recent study suggests that violence and abuse against children have higher economic costs than war, civil war and terrorism combined.
In fact, a recent study suggests that violence and abuse against children have higher economic costs than war, civil war and terrorism combined.
In other words, we have an enormous task ahead of us.
In other words, we have an enormous task ahead of us.
Our common goal should be that no children are subjected to violence - or any other forms of abuse.
Our common goal should be that no children are subjected to violence - or any other forms of abuse.
The Norwegian Government wants to take part – both nationally and globally - in combating abuse and violence against children.
The Norwegian Government wants to take part – both nationally and globally - in combating abuse and violence against children.
Co-operation, as well as sharing knowledge and competence across borders is vital in the fight against violence and abuse.
Co-operation, as well as sharing knowledge and competence across borders is vital in the fight against violence and abuse.
Last year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child with a large national conference in Oslo - addressing violence against children.
Last year, we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child with a large national conference in Oslo - addressing violence against children.
About 800 people attended.
About 800 people attended.
Thank you Marta, for your excellent video greeting at the conference!
Thank you Marta, for your excellent video greeting at the conference!
The convention has set the agenda for Norway´s policy concerning children and their families.
The convention has set the agenda for Norway´s policy concerning children and their families.
We have made significant progress towards securing the rights of children.
We have made significant progress towards securing the rights of children.
The Convention is implemented into Norwegian law through the Human Rights Act (2003).
The Convention is implemented into Norwegian law through the Human Rights Act (2003).
An important feature of this act is that it has precedence.
An important feature of this act is that it has precedence.
This means that all Norwegian legislation must be in accordance with the Convention.
This means that all Norwegian legislation must be in accordance with the Convention.
We also know that violence is used in upbringing children in many parts of the world.
We also know that violence is used in upbringing children in many parts of the world.
Norway is one of the 46 countries that has banned corporal punishment of children.
Norway is one of the 46 countries that has banned corporal punishment of children.
But we know that having formal rights is not sufficient.
But we know that having formal rights is not sufficient.
Unfortunately, violence against children is still a major social problem, and a public health concern – also in Norway.
Unfortunately, violence against children is still a major social problem, and a public health concern – also in Norway.
Recent studies show that violence affects a number of children and youth in Norway.
Recent studies show that violence affects a number of children and youth in Norway.
For many, the violence starts in early childhood.
For many, the violence starts in early childhood.
These children may suffer the effects for the rest of their lives.
These children may suffer the effects for the rest of their lives.
With good preventive measures, treatment and support, we can help to reduce the devastating effects of violence.
With good preventive measures, treatment and support, we can help to reduce the devastating effects of violence.
Efforts to fight violence and abuse against children demand cooperation, competence and willingness to act.
Efforts to fight violence and abuse against children demand cooperation, competence and willingness to act.
I can promise you that the Government is not resting.
I can promise you that the Government is not resting.
In November last year, celebrating the convention - we launched a new action plan to intensify the efforts against violence and abuse.
In November last year, celebrating the convention - we launched a new action plan to intensify the efforts against violence and abuse.
The action plan is called A good childhood lasts a lifetime.
The action plan is called A good childhood lasts a lifetime.
It combines the joint effort of four ministries.
It combines the joint effort of four ministries.
The plan has the following target areas:
The plan has the following target areas:
prevention and good parenting
prevention and good parenting
the responsibility of the public authorities
the responsibility of the public authorities
child and youth participation
child and youth participation
cross-professional collaboration and the voluntary sector
cross-professional collaboration and the voluntary sector
right help and treatment at the right time
right help and treatment at the right time
research and expertise
research and expertise
Our Parliament has already decided that our efforts to combat violence against children should be further strengthened the years to come.
Our Parliament has already decided that our efforts to combat violence against children should be further strengthened the years to come.
To combat violence successfully, we need measures at the local level.
To combat violence successfully, we need measures at the local level.
Families and children live in local communities.
Families and children live in local communities.
It is therefore essential that municipalities, as well as local professional groups, take an active part in this work.
It is therefore essential that municipalities, as well as local professional groups, take an active part in this work.
It is also important to involve the private and voluntary sectors.
It is also important to involve the private and voluntary sectors.
The government recently introduced a new grant programme to provide support for children who have been exposed to violence.
The government recently introduced a new grant programme to provide support for children who have been exposed to violence.
Grant recipients include foundations and voluntary organisations.
Grant recipients include foundations and voluntary organisations.
Combating violence and sexual abuse is not a private matter.
Combating violence and sexual abuse is not a private matter.
We can all make a difference in the lives of children and youth at risk.
We can all make a difference in the lives of children and youth at risk.
There is no excuse for looking the other way.
There is no excuse for looking the other way.
I strongly believe in preventative efforts.
I strongly believe in preventative efforts.
In my view, good parenting is the most effective preventive strategy.
In my view, good parenting is the most effective preventive strategy.
Confident parents are more likely to be able to give their children a safe childhood.
Confident parents are more likely to be able to give their children a safe childhood.
Giving help and support to parents contributes to giving better conditions for their children as well.
Giving help and support to parents contributes to giving better conditions for their children as well.
If children do not receive proper care in their own home, the health and social services should intervene at an early stage.
If children do not receive proper care in their own home, the health and social services should intervene at an early stage.
Norway will now implement the internationally acclaimed parenting programme Nurse Family Partnership.
Norway will now implement the internationally acclaimed parenting programme Nurse Family Partnership.
The target group is young first time mothers – and fathers – at risk.
The target group is young first time mothers – and fathers – at risk.
Parents are given help by specially trained nurses, from early pregnancy and up until the child´s second birthday.
Parents are given help by specially trained nurses, from early pregnancy and up until the child´s second birthday.
Last year, I visited the London borough of Lambeth, where I met with both nurses and young parents participating in the programme.
Last year, I visited the London borough of Lambeth, where I met with both nurses and young parents participating in the programme.