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It is therefore essential that DRR strategies in general, and the HFA2 process in particular, give sufficient attention to the particular needs and vulnerabilities of these groups, and that all these groups are actively consulted.
It is therefore essential that DRR strategies in general, and the HFA2 process in particular, give sufficient attention to the particular needs and vulnerabilities of these groups, and that all these groups are actively consulted.
They can contribute, if only given the chance.
They can contribute, if only given the chance.
Then, a small reminder, to us all.
Then, a small reminder, to us all.
It is outmost importance that the results from this Conference are coherent with what is being negotiated on the other important processes, such as the SDGs, Financing for development and COP 21.
It is outmost importance that the results from this Conference are coherent with what is being negotiated on the other important processes, such as the SDGs, Financing for development and COP 21.
In closing, I would like to remind everyone here that although we still have different views on some issues, we are broadly in agreement on the importance of this process.
In closing, I would like to remind everyone here that although we still have different views on some issues, we are broadly in agreement on the importance of this process.
I therefore hope that we in the next couple of days will be able to negotiate a strong document.
I therefore hope that we in the next couple of days will be able to negotiate a strong document.
If we can manage to implement even just a portion of what we have already agreed on, we should have achieved remarkable improvement in DRR when we meet again for the Fourth UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in 2030.
If we can manage to implement even just a portion of what we have already agreed on, we should have achieved remarkable improvement in DRR when we meet again for the Fourth UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in 2030.
Statement at Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Innlegg på Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Sendai, 16 March 2015
Sendai, 16. mars 2015
Read the statement.
Les hele uttalelsen.
Joint Statement on the National Dialogue and Election in Sudan
Fellesuttalelse om den nasjonale dialogen og valget i Sudan
Sudan Troika Statement on Negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan
Uttalelse fra Sudan-troikaen om forhandlingene mellom Sudan og Sør-Sudan
We believe these significant negotiations were advanced through the presentation of new proposals that warranted careful consideration by both sides.
Vi tror disse viktige forhandlingene ble hjulpet fram av at det ble presentert nye forslag som begge parter kunne ta opp til grundig overveielse.
We urge both governments to immediately implement agreed security and administrative arrangements on Abyei and the border.
Vi oppfordrer de to regjeringene til straks å gjennomføre inngåtte avtaler vedrørende sikkerhet og administrasjon av Abyei og grensen.
We commend the efforts of the AUHIP in facilitating these negotiations and wholeheartedly support the AUHIP’s continued engagement.
Vi verdsetter AUHIPs innsats som tilrettelegger av forhandlingene og støtter helhjertet opp om panelets videre arbeid.
The joint statement (pdf)
Les den engelske versjonen av fellesuttalelsen (pdf)
Joint statement on the final year of Sudan’s peace agreement
Felles uttalelse om fredsprosessen i Sudan
Opening statement at the Trygve Lie Symposium 2013, New York, 26 September 2013
Åpningsinnlegg på Trygve Lie-symposiet 2013, New York, 26. september 2013
- Hate speech constitutes a double threat: a threat to human dignity and individual security; and a threat to society as a whole.
- Hate speech constitutes a double threat: a threat to human dignity and individual security; and a threat to society as a whole.
Hate speech discourages people from taking part in the public debate.
Hate speech discourages people from taking part in the public debate.
It fuels intolerance.
It fuels intolerance.
And in the most extreme cases incites violence.
And in the most extreme cases incites violence.
This became evident in my own country, Norway, on 22 July 2011, said Foreign Minister Eide.
This became evident in my own country, Norway, on 22 July 2011, sa utenriksminister Eide i sin innledning på symposiet.
Dear Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome to the Trygve Lie Symposium.
Welcome to the Trygve Lie Symposium.
This year, the Symposium is putting one of the important challenges of our time on the agenda, namely, how can we combat hate speech?
This year, the Symposium is putting one of the important challenges of our time on the agenda, namely, how can we combat hate speech?
This is a challenge that confronts us all, and one which we all have a responsibility to address.
This is a challenge that confronts us all, and one which we all have a responsibility to address.
Let me start with an example from my own country.
Let me start with an example from my own country.
For two consecutive summers we have witnessed a heated debate in Norway over one European minority group, namely the Roma people.
For two consecutive summers we have witnessed a heated debate in Norway over one European minority group, namely the Roma people.
There are very few Roma people living in Norway, but in the summertime a few thousand tend to visit.
There are very few Roma people living in Norway, but in the summertime a few thousand tend to visit.
However, even in our rich and democratic society, people were tempted to express themselves in the debate in a way that I would characterise as hate speech, and even as an attack on a minority.
However, even in our rich and democratic society, people were tempted to express themselves in the debate in a way that I would characterise as hate speech, and even as an attack on a minority.
Most countries in Europe are facing challenges involving the Roma people and other minorities.
Most countries in Europe are facing challenges involving the Roma people and other minorities.
In the rest of the world we know that other minorities are coming under pressure.
In the rest of the world we know that other minorities are coming under pressure.
Hate speech is nothing new.
Hate speech is nothing new.
But greater access to the Internet and increased use of social media are making hate speech more visible and easier to spread.
But greater access to the Internet and increased use of social media are making hate speech more visible and easier to spread.
Hate speech varies in intensity and is targeted at different groups, for example the Roma people, immigrants, persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons.
Hate speech varies in intensity and is targeted at different groups, for example the Roma people, immigrants, persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons.
In Europe, we have seen how a group that includes more than half the population – namely women – is often subjected to this kind of harassment.
In Europe, we have seen how a group that includes more than half the population – namely women – is often subjected to this kind of harassment.
This is particularly the case for women who take part in the public debate.
This is particularly the case for women who take part in the public debate.
My impression is that hate speech against women is often overlooked.
My impression is that hate speech against women is often overlooked.
Hate speech constitutes a double threat: on the one hand it is a threat to human dignity and individual security; and on the other it is a threat to society as a whole.
Hate speech constitutes a double threat: on the one hand it is a threat to human dignity and individual security; and on the other it is a threat to society as a whole.
And in the most extreme cases, it incites violence.
And in the most extreme cases, it incites violence.
This became evident in my own country, Norway, on 22 July 2011.
This became evident in my own country, Norway, on 22 July 2011.
I would like to take this as the background for today’s debate and how we can jointly find new ways to combat hate speech.
I would like to take this as the background for today’s debate and how we can jointly find new ways to combat hate speech.
The limits to freedom of speech Combating hate speech presents us with a difficult dilemma.
The limits to freedom of speech Combating hate speech presents us with a difficult dilemma.
Freedom of expression includes the right to make statements that could offend, shock or disturb.
Freedom of expression includes the right to make statements that could offend, shock or disturb.
But freedom of speech does not include the right to harass, threaten or persecute others.
But freedom of speech does not include the right to harass, threaten or persecute others.
Striking this balance between lawful and unlawful expressions is a difficult task.
Striking this balance between lawful and unlawful expressions is a difficult task.
Hence, we must continuously discuss where to draw the line.
Hence, we must continuously discuss where to draw the line.
In my view, the threshold for limiting freedom of speech should be very high.
In my view, the threshold for limiting freedom of speech should be very high.
The right to freedom of expression can and should be restricted only in extreme cases, such as incitement to hatred and violence.
The right to freedom of expression can and should be restricted only in extreme cases, such as incitement to hatred and violence.
Suppressing one of our most fundamental freedoms is not the best way of responding to hate speech.
Suppressing one of our most fundamental freedoms is not the best way of responding to hate speech.
On the contrary: the best way to answer hate speech is through more speech.
On the contrary: the best way to answer hate speech is through more speech.
How can we jointly combat hate speech?
How can we jointly combat hate speech?
We need to identify other ways of combating hate speech.
We need to identify other ways of combating hate speech.
What tools do we have at hand?
What tools do we have at hand?
What is our collective responsibility?
What is our collective responsibility?
In short, what can each of us do?
In short, what can each of us do?
As foreign minister, I can make sure that the issue of hate speech has a prominent place on the international agenda.
As foreign minister, I can make sure that the issue of hate speech has a prominent place on the international agenda.
I can work to broaden the global commitment to combating hate speech through my dialogue with international colleagues, in my speeches, in debates, and through my active engagement on Twitter and other social media platforms.
I can work to broaden the global commitment to combating hate speech through my dialogue with international colleagues, in my speeches, in debates, and through my active engagement on Twitter and other social media platforms.
I can promote the exchange of information and contribute to policy development.
I can promote the exchange of information and contribute to policy development.
As a public figure and a politician, I can speak out against manifestations of intolerance.
As a public figure and a politician, I can speak out against manifestations of intolerance.
I can also refrain from making discriminatory statements myself, and in so doing lead by example.
I can also refrain from making discriminatory statements myself, and in so doing lead by example.
Other key actors, such as journalists, editors, social media providers, bloggers and civil society organisations, must find their own approaches and responses.
Other key actors, such as journalists, editors, social media providers, bloggers and civil society organisations, must find their own approaches and responses.
The purpose of this symposium is to provide a forum for discussion and to generate concrete ideas on how we can combat hate speech.
The purpose of this symposium is to provide a forum for discussion and to generate concrete ideas on how we can combat hate speech.
I am therefore pleased to welcome such a distinguished set of panellists.
I am therefore pleased to welcome such a distinguished set of panellists.
They include a cross-section of civil society activists, media representatives, experts and government representatives at the highest level, and are imminently qualified to discuss the issue at hand.
They include a cross-section of civil society activists, media representatives, experts and government representatives at the highest level, and are imminently qualified to discuss the issue at hand.
Combating Hate Speech: Everyone’s Responsibility
Combating Hate Speech: Everyone's Responsibility
The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question
Security Council meeting, 24 April 2013
Norges innlegg i Sikkerhetsrådet, 24. april 2013
- Norway is committed to a democratic and unified post-Assad Syria.
- Norway is committed to a democratic and unified post-Assad Syria.
Military means alone will not lead to a lasting solution in Syria.
Military means alone will not lead to a lasting solution in Syria.
The civil war in Syria is a catastrophe with no end in sight.
The civil war in Syria is a catastrophe with no end in sight.
The situation for the millions of civilians in Syria and in the neighbouring countries continues to deteriorate, and has reached unbelievable dimensions.
The situation for the millions of civilians in Syria and in the neighbouring countries continues to deteriorate, and has reached unbelievable dimensions.
The country is being reduced to rubble, and the Syrian state is gradually collapsing.
The country is being reduced to rubble, and the Syrian state is gradually collapsing.
Cities and neighbourhoods are being destroyed under constant fire from missiles and heavy artillery on an appalling scale.
Cities and neighbourhoods are being destroyed under constant fire from missiles and heavy artillery on an appalling scale.
There seems to be no end to the suffering of the civilian population.
There seems to be no end to the suffering of the civilian population.
We are witnessing brutal suppression and indiscriminate killings.
We are witnessing brutal suppression and indiscriminate killings.
The conflict is spilling across borders and threatening regional stability.
The conflict is spilling across borders and threatening regional stability.
The paralysis of the UN Security Council makes the situation worse.
The paralysis of the UN Security Council makes the situation worse.
As a result, the dynamic of the conflict is becoming entrenched in a logic of violence.
As a result, the dynamic of the conflict is becoming entrenched in a logic of violence.
Norway urges the Council to take a clear and unanimous stand against the continuing and gross violations of international humanitarian law.
Norway urges the Council to take a clear and unanimous stand against the continuing and gross violations of international humanitarian law.
The international community must, as an absolute minimum, stand up for basic principles of International Humanitarian Law, even if divided over how to achieve a political solution.
The international community must, as an absolute minimum, stand up for basic principles of International Humanitarian Law, even if divided over how to achieve a political solution.
We urge all countries to stop the flow of weapons into Syria.
We urge all countries to stop the flow of weapons into Syria.
A political solution to the conflict is the only way to save the Syrian people from further suffering, for which the regime bears primary responsibility.
A political solution to the conflict is the only way to save the Syrian people from further suffering, for which the regime bears primary responsibility.
Therefore, our message to Assad is this: Start transferring executive power with a view to enabling a meaningful political transition towards a pluralistic and representative Syria.
Therefore, our message to Assad is this: Start transferring executive power with a view to enabling a meaningful political transition towards a pluralistic and representative Syria.
Our message to the opposition groups is this: Contribute to a meaningful political dialogue and negotiate within the framework of the Geneva communiqué.
Our message to the opposition groups is this: Contribute to a meaningful political dialogue and negotiate within the framework of the Geneva communiqué.
And our message to the Security Council members is that you must find a way to promote a political transition based on the Geneva communiqué.
And our message to the Security Council members is that you must find a way to promote a political transition based on the Geneva communiqué.
We must give our full support to the work of Joint Special Representative Brahimi.
We must give our full support to the work of Joint Special Representative Brahimi.
Norway is committed to a democratic, pluralistic and unified post-Assad Syria.
Norway is committed to a democratic, pluralistic and unified post-Assad Syria.
We support the efforts by the opposition groups to organise themselves on a more inclusive and representative basis.
We support the efforts by the opposition groups to organise themselves on a more inclusive and representative basis.
In the current situation Norway regards the Coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people.
In the current situation Norway regards the Coalition as the legitimate representative of the Syrian people.
We are assisting the Coalition in building up capacities to provide practical help on the ground and to train people for a future pluralistic and democratic Syria.
We are assisting the Coalition in building up capacities to provide practical help on the ground and to train people for a future pluralistic and democratic Syria.
The litmus test is whether we succeed in making the situation better for all Syrian people, ensuring that the rights of all minority groups are protected.
The litmus test is whether we succeed in making the situation better for all Syrian people, ensuring that the rights of all minority groups are protected.
So whether you are man or woman, Alawite, Druze, Kurd, Sunni, Shia or Christian, you should be guaranteed a role in shaping the future of Syria.
So whether you are man or woman, Alawite, Druze, Kurd, Sunni, Shia or Christian, you should be guaranteed a role in shaping the future of Syria.
We are facing a humanitarian crisis of colossal proportions.
We are facing a humanitarian crisis of colossal proportions.
The Syrian Government has shown a flagrant disregard for the humanitarian consequences of its indiscriminate warfare.
The Syrian Government has shown a flagrant disregard for the humanitarian consequences of its indiscriminate warfare.
The opposition groups are also guilty of serious disrespect for fundamental humanitarian principles regarding the protection of humanitarian personnel and installations.
The opposition groups are also guilty of serious disrespect for fundamental humanitarian principles regarding the protection of humanitarian personnel and installations.
We therefore call on the Syrian Government as well as the opposition groups to respect international humanitarian law, to respect fundamental human rights, and to desist from the despicable practice of gender-based violence.
We therefore call on the Syrian Government as well as the opposition groups to respect international humanitarian law, to respect fundamental human rights, and to desist from the despicable practice of gender-based violence.
Those responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes must be held accountable.
Those responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes must be held accountable.
Since March 2011, Norway has provided USD 75 million in humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and to those who are suffering inside Syria.
Since March 2011, Norway has provided USD 75 million in humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and to those who are suffering inside Syria.
As regards the Middle East peace process, we are encouraged by the recent visit of President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry’s efforts to reengage the parties.
As regards the Middle East peace process, we are encouraged by the recent visit of President Obama and Secretary of State Kerry’s efforts to reengage the parties.
We fully support the call for them to return to the negotiating table immediately.
We fully support the call for them to return to the negotiating table immediately.
On 19 March, Norway chaired the spring meeting of the donor support group for Palestine, the AHLC, in Brussels.
On 19 March, Norway chaired the spring meeting of the donor support group for Palestine, the AHLC, in Brussels.
Twenty years have passed since the AHLC was set up to help build the foundations for a Palestinian state and develop its institutions.
Twenty years have passed since the AHLC was set up to help build the foundations for a Palestinian state and develop its institutions.
To fully succeed, this state-building exercise needs to be accompanied by meaningful steps towards the two-state solution.
To fully succeed, this state-building exercise needs to be accompanied by meaningful steps towards the two-state solution.
If this vision is lost, the willingness of donors to contribute will diminish.
If this vision is lost, the willingness of donors to contribute will diminish.
The financial situation is serious.
The financial situation is serious.
Palestinian revenues are insufficient for a balanced budget while donor contributions have declined in recent years.
Palestinian revenues are insufficient for a balanced budget while donor contributions have declined in recent years.
Last year PA deficit reached USD 1.4 billion, with donor contributions covering only USD 826 million.
Last year PA deficit reached USD 1.4 billion, with donor contributions covering only USD 826 million.
At the meeting in Brussels, the donors promised that they would continue to provide funds, and contributions may reach USD 1 billion for 2013.
At the meeting in Brussels, the donors promised that they would continue to provide funds, and contributions may reach USD 1 billion for 2013.
This could cover most of the Palestinian budget deficit this year, but will not resolve the longer-term challenges.
This could cover most of the Palestinian budget deficit this year, but will not resolve the longer-term challenges.
To enable the PA to operate on a more sustainable basis, the following steps are necessary: first, regular and predictable transfers of taxes and customs revenues collected by Israel to the Palestinian Authority; second, major improvements in movement and access in the West Bank; third, an improved trade regime for Palestinian exports to Israel and third countries; fourth, improved access for Palestinians to natural resources in Area C; fifth, normalisation of the situation in Gaza; and sixth, continued reform of the Palestinian Authority and reduced budget spending.
To enable the PA to operate on a more sustainable basis, the following steps are necessary: first, regular and predictable transfers of taxes and customs revenues collected by Israel to the Palestinian Authority; second, major improvements in movement and access in the West Bank; third, an improved trade regime for Palestinian exports to Israel and third countries; fourth, improved access for Palestinians to natural resources in Area C; fifth, normalisation of the situation in Gaza; and sixth, continued reform of the Palestinian Authority and reduced budget spending.
More and more donors are questioning the sustainability of the current approach.
More and more donors are questioning the sustainability of the current approach.
They are asking whether we are not in fact financing a permanent occupation given that there are no substantial improvements in these areas or signs of a rapid resumption of negotiations.
They are asking whether we are not in fact financing a permanent occupation given that there are no substantial improvements in these areas or signs of a rapid resumption of negotiations.