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The UPR is a promising tool that adds value to the existing UN machinery on human rights, in particular through the active role undertaken by the civil society in the countries concerned.
The UPR is a promising tool that adds value to the existing UN machinery on human rights, in particular through the active role undertaken by the civil society in the countries concerned.
No country is beyond scrutiny.
No country is beyond scrutiny.
At the same time the Council has a strong mandate to deal with violations of human rights in all countries.
At the same time the Council has a strong mandate to deal with violations of human rights in all countries.
It is vital for the efficiency of the Council that it addresses legitimate concerns in states that are not currently being examined under the Universal Periodic Review.
It is vital for the efficiency of the Council that it addresses legitimate concerns in states that are not currently being examined under the Universal Periodic Review.
This is where the Council in our view is underperforming.
This is where the Council in our view is underperforming.
While the promotion of human rights is at the core of the entire UN system, some parts of the system have a more crucial role to play than others.
While the promotion of human rights is at the core of the entire UN system, some parts of the system have a more crucial role to play than others.
I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our strong support for the work of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Navi Pillay, and her office.
I would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm our strong support for the work of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Navi Pillay, and her office.
Through your efforts and initiatives, Madame High Commissioner, the UN’s ability to prevent and respond to Human Rights violations is strengthened.
Through your efforts and initiatives, Madame High Commissioner, the UN’s ability to prevent and respond to Human Rights violations is strengthened.
This work must continue.
This work must continue.
Even though your office is not part of the upcoming review, I would like to stress that the independence and integrity of your office is essential to the credibility of the UN on its mandate on human rights.
Even though your office is not part of the upcoming review, I would like to stress that the independence and integrity of your office is essential to the credibility of the UN on its mandate on human rights.
Let me now turn to some key priorities for Norway.
Let me now turn to some key priorities for Norway.
The first one is discrimination against women.
The first one is discrimination against women.
Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights much progress has been made to eliminate discrimination against women, but still - discrimination facing women and girls is the rule rather than the exception.
Since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights much progress has been made to eliminate discrimination against women, but still - discrimination facing women and girls is the rule rather than the exception.
A continued denial of basic rights condemns women to marginalisation and poverty, which in turn exposes hundreds of millions of girls and women to continued abuse.
A continued denial of basic rights condemns women to marginalisation and poverty, which in turn exposes hundreds of millions of girls and women to continued abuse.
A main priority for Norway’s membership in the Council is to initiate concrete steps to give real effect to women’s rights and dignity.
A main priority for Norway’s membership in the Council is to initiate concrete steps to give real effect to women’s rights and dignity.
A key measure is to establish a mandate on laws that discriminate against women.
A key measure is to establish a mandate on laws that discriminate against women.
Another priority is Freedom of expression and Security for journalists.
Another priority is Freedom of expression and Security for journalists.
In situations of armed conflict, journalists are more important than ever, but are also under more pressure than ever.
In situations of armed conflict, journalists are more important than ever, but are also under more pressure than ever.
Despite threats and violence, journalists continue to tell their stories.
Despite threats and violence, journalists continue to tell their stories.
They report on discrimination and intolerance, famine, misuse of power, transnational corporations involved in human rights violations and about the cruelties of war.
They report on discrimination and intolerance, famine, misuse of power, transnational corporations involved in human rights violations and about the cruelties of war.
UN Security Council Resolution 1738 underlines the importance of protecting journalists in conflict zones and of proper investigation into violent attacks on media.
UN Security Council Resolution 1738 underlines the importance of protecting journalists in conflict zones and of proper investigation into violent attacks on media.
The implementation gap is far too evident.
The implementation gap is far too evident.
The impunity in killings of reporters is in fact an international disgrace that rarely gets the attention it deserves.
The impunity in killings of reporters is in fact an international disgrace that rarely gets the attention it deserves.
The Human Rights Council should play a more active role in enhancing protection of media workers.
The Human Rights Council should play a more active role in enhancing protection of media workers.
A third issue I would like to mention is Secret detentions
A third issue I would like to mention is Secret detentions
It is timely that the issue of secret detention is on the agenda for this session.
It is timely that the issue of secret detention is on the agenda for this session.
The use of secret prisons where detainees are kept in a legal vacuum is a breach of international law.
The use of secret prisons where detainees are kept in a legal vacuum is a breach of international law.
This practice facilitates the use of torture and may in itself constitute torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
This practice facilitates the use of torture and may in itself constitute torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment.
And that brings me to the fourth issue and a main priority for Norway: Protection of Human Rights Defenders
And that brings me to the fourth issue and a main priority for Norway: Protection of Human Rights Defenders
Norway will this session introduce a resolution to strengthen protection of human rights defenders.
Norway will this session introduce a resolution to strengthen protection of human rights defenders.
Across the globe courageous human rights defenders – be they journalists, lawyers, human rights NGOs or others – work tirelessly to promote the rights to health, food and education and to fight racism, torture, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and all other forms of human rights violations.
Across the globe courageous human rights defenders – be they journalists, lawyers, human rights NGOs or others – work tirelessly to promote the rights to health, food and education and to fight racism, torture, arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances and all other forms of human rights violations.
We are deeply concerned about the increase in attacks against human rights defenders over the past few years.
We are deeply concerned about the increase in attacks against human rights defenders over the past few years.
Defenders working on issues related to economic, social and cultural rights are particularly targeted.
Defenders working on issues related to economic, social and cultural rights are particularly targeted.
We are also concerned about attempts to criminalize activities of defenders, including those who advocate for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-gender persons.
We are also concerned about attempts to criminalize activities of defenders, including those who advocate for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-gender persons.
Our aim should and must be to create an enabling environment for Human Rights Defenders.
Our aim should and must be to create an enabling environment for Human Rights Defenders.
They are essential actors in promoting tolerance and human dignity and in ensuring that human rights are implemented on the ground.
They are essential actors in promoting tolerance and human dignity and in ensuring that human rights are implemented on the ground.
Only by making full use of their potential, can the UN deliver on its promise to realize human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.
Only by making full use of their potential, can the UN deliver on its promise to realize human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.
Our hope is that this session will prove that we – the member states shoulder our responsibility to close the gap between norms and implementation.
Our hope is that this session will prove that we – the member states shoulder our responsibility to close the gap between norms and implementation.
To this end Norway will engage actively in this session of the Human Rights Council.
To this end Norway will engage actively in this session of the Human Rights Council.
Realizing human rights
Virkeliggjøring av menneskerettighetene
Mr Helgesen and Mr Melia exchanged views on the situation in Hungary, and expressed particular concern about the situation for civil society.
Helgesen og Melia utvekslet synspunkter på situasjonen i Ungarn, og uttrykte særlig bekymring for situasjonen for sivilt samfunn.
They also discussed a number of other issues relating to developments in the region.
Også andre spørsmål vedrørende utviklingen i regionen ble drøftet.
Mr Melia has had meetings in several European countries, and is visiting Norway following talks in Hungary and Poland.
Melia har hatt møter i flere europeiske land, og besøker Norge etter å ha hatt samtaler i Ungarn og Polen.
Norway and the US concerned about developments in Hungary
Norge og USA bekymret for utviklingen i Ungarn
This is in breach of the agreements that have been entered into.
Dette er brudd på inngåtte avtaler.
Norway has decided to suspend further disbursements of funds to Hungary under the EEA and Norway Grants scheme.
Norge stanser videre utbetalinger av EØS-midler til Ungarn.
‘Hungary’s actions in this matter are unacceptable.
– Ungarns opptreden i denne saken er uakseptabel.
Unfortunately, the Hungarian Government has shown little willingness to find solutions that comply with the agreements Hungary has entered into.
Den ungarske regjeringen har dessverre vist liten vilje til å finne løsninger som er i samsvar med de avtaler de selv har inngått.
We have therefore decided to suspend payments until this matter has been resolved,’ said Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen.
Vi har derfor valgt å suspendere utbetalingen av midler inntil saken er løst, sier Vidar Helgesen, statsråd for EØS-saker og forholdet til EU.
This was a unilateral decision on the part of Hungary, and thus in breach of the rules for the EEA and Norway Grants and the agreements Hungary has entered into with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
Dette var et ensidig ungarsk vedtak og et brudd på regelverket for EØS-midlene og avtalene landet har inngått med Norge, Island og Liechtenstein.
So far, dialogue with the Hungarian Government has not led to a solution.
Dialogen med den ungarske regjeringen har så langt ikke ført til en løsning.
‘The Hungarian Government is well aware of the requirements stipulated by the donor countries.
– Den ungarske regjeringen er godt kjent med hvilke krav giverlandene stiller.
Hungary is a relatively large recipient of EEA and Norway Grants.
Ungarn er et relativt stort mottakerland av EØS-midler.
For the current period, EUR 153.3 million has been allocated (approximately NOK 1.3 billion).
I inneværende periode er støtten på 153,3 millioner euro (om lag 1,3 milliarder kroner).
Almost EUR 12 million of this amount has already been paid out.
Av dette er nær tolv millioner euro allerede utbetalt.
‘If the Hungarian Government now shows a willingness to find a solution, there will be no major impact on the implementation of programmes and projects in Hungary,’ Mr Helgesen said.
– Dersom det nå vises vilje til en løsning, vil ikke suspensjonen få større konsekvenser for gjennomføringen av programmer og prosjekter i Ungarn, sier Helgesen.
Suspension of EEA and Norway Grants to Hungary
Suspensjon av EØS-midlene til Ungarn
The meeting was organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome.
Det var FNs matvareorganisasjon (FAO) som organiserte møtet i Roma.
It is the first international meeting that Norway has taken part in since the terrorist attacks.
Det er det første internasjonale møtet Norge deltar på etter terrorangrepene.
He was given a standing ovation and a huge number of messages of condolence both by the UN and by individual countries.
Han ble møtt med stående applaus og overlesset med kondolanser fra både FN og andre land.
“It was an extraordinary experience,” he continued.
– Det var utrolig sterkt.
“The Norwegian people received a standing ovation at a meeting to address the fact that 10 million people could die of hunger.”
Det norske folk fikk stående applaus i et møte om at 10 millioner mennesker kan dø av sult, sier Gadgil.
Fifteen million people are severely affected by the worst hunger crisis in 60 years.
15 millioner mennesker er svært hardt rammet i den største sultkatastrofen på 60 år.
Read more about the hunger crisis here: Questions and answers (lenke)
Les mer om sultkatastrofen: Spørsmål og svar
But, as Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has said, we will respond to these atrocities with more humanity.
Men som Jens Stoltenberg sa, vi skal møte dette med mer humanitet.
Norway’s fight against poverty, for development and humanitarian compassion are what define us as a nation,” said Mr Gadgil.
Norges kamp mot fattigdom og for utvikling definerer oss som nasjon, sier Gadgil.
Hunger crisis in Africa: Questions and answers
Sultkatastrofen i Afrika: Spørsmål og svar
Message to the 2010 World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs
Message to the 2010 World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs
"A world free of nuclear weapons is a longstanding aim of Norway’s foreign policy, and was so even during the Cold War", Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre writes in his message to the World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs, Hiroshima, 6 august 2010.
- A world free of nuclear weapons is a longstanding aim of Norway’s foreign policy, and was so even during the Cold War, skriver Støre bl.a. i sin hilsen til World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs, Hiroshima, 6. august 2010.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki 1945
Hiroshima and Nagasaki 1945
I am pleased and honoured again to express Norway’s support for the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs.
I am pleased and honoured again to express Norway’s support for the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs.
This annual conference is an important reminder of the tragic events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
This annual conference is an important reminder of the tragic events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
The Japanese Government is playing a major role in the efforts to achieve nuclear disarmament, and civil society organisations both in Japan and worldwide are crucial players.
The Japanese Government is playing a major role in the efforts to achieve nuclear disarmament, and civil society organisations both in Japan and worldwide are crucial players.
A world free of nuclear weapons is a longstanding aim of Norway’s foreign policy, and was so even during the Cold War.
A world free of nuclear weapons is a longstanding aim of Norway’s foreign policy, and was so even during the Cold War.
In general, Norway seeks the highest possible level of security for all, at the lowest possible level of armament.
In general, Norway seeks the highest possible level of security for all, at the lowest possible level of armament.
I hope and believe that we are now at a turning point.
I hope and believe that we are now at a turning point.
Former and present leaders of several countries have called for a renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament.
Former and present leaders of several countries have called for a renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament.
The goal of a world free of nuclear weapons has entered the general political vocabulary.
The goal of a world free of nuclear weapons has entered the general political vocabulary.
The signing of a new START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) by Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev in Prague on 8 April 2010 is an important step.
The signing of a new START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) by Presidents Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev in Prague on 8 April 2010 is an important step.
It is gratifying that the US and Russia have agreed to reduce the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads.
It is gratifying that the US and Russia have agreed to reduce the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads.
I see this treaty as the initiation of a broader disarmament process which will include all types of nuclear arms, and which in the end will lead to a world without atomic weapons.
I see this treaty as the initiation of a broader disarmament process which will include all types of nuclear arms, and which in the end will lead to a world without atomic weapons.
The Review Conference of the Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) ended in New York in May.
The Review Conference of the Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) ended in New York in May.
Even though I would have welcomed a more ambitious outcome, I am pleased that the Conference agreed on 64 concrete actions along the three pillars of the NPT.
Even though I would have welcomed a more ambitious outcome, I am pleased that the Conference agreed on 64 concrete actions along the three pillars of the NPT.
The final document addresses all categories of nuclear weapons, emphasises the overall objective to eliminate these weapons, brings forward the issue of negative security assurances and explicitly brings the concept of international humanitarian law into the discussion.
The final document addresses all categories of nuclear weapons, emphasises the overall objective to eliminate these weapons, brings forward the issue of negative security assurances and explicitly brings the concept of international humanitarian law into the discussion.
The Conference has provided us with additional tools for achieving a safer world without the nuclear threat.
The Conference has provided us with additional tools for achieving a safer world without the nuclear threat.
Ever since it was established in 1955, the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs has played a vital role in raising awareness of the importance of abolishing nuclear weapons among politicians and the public.
Ever since it was established in 1955, the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs has played a vital role in raising awareness of the importance of abolishing nuclear weapons among politicians and the public.
The personal commitment of national leaders, key stakeholders and the general public in particular will continue to be crucial for realising the vision of a world free of nuclear weapons.
The personal commitment of national leaders, key stakeholders and the general public in particular will continue to be crucial for realising the vision of a world free of nuclear weapons.
I wish you a successful and rewarding conference.
I wish you a successful and rewarding conference.
Jonas Gahr Støre Minister of Foreign Affairs Oslo, August 2010
Jonas Gahr Støre Minister of Foreign Affairs Oslo, August 2010
Municipalities, county municipalities and county governors
Kommuner, fylkeskommuner og fylkesmenn
This circular constitutes part of the follow up of Report no. 29 to the Storting (St meld) (1996-97) regarding regional planning and land-use policy and Report no. 8 to the Storting (St meld) (1998-99) regarding the Norwegian Government's plan of action for the disabled 1998-2001.
Rundskrivet er en oppfølging av St meld nr 29 (1996-97) Regional plan-legging og regionalpolitikk og St meld nr 8 (1998-99) Om handlingsplan for funksjonshemma 1998-2001.
It has been prepared as a joint project between the Ministry of the Environment, which is responsible for the planning aspects of the Planning and Building Act, the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, which is responsible for the building aspects of the Planning and Building Act, and the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, which is responsible for the plan of action for the disabled.
Rundskrivet er utarbeidet i et samarbeid mellom: Miljøverndepartementet som ansvarlig for plandelen av plan- og bygningsloven, Kommunal- og regionaldepartementet som ansvarlig for bygningsdelen av plan- og bygningsloven og Sosial- og helsedepartementet som ansvarlig for handlingsplanen for funksjonshemmede.
Although the two parts of this document are quite different in nature, we have chosen to publish them together because we wish to emphasise the connection between planning and the final product.
De to delene har ulik karakter, men presenteres sammen fordi det er et mål å synliggjøre sammenhengen mellom plan og prosjekt.
Accessibility can only be achieved once the solutions have been implemented.
Tilgjengeligheten er ivaretatt først når løsningene er gjennomført.
The topics discussed in Part 2 regarding section 7 of the Planning and Building Act, which lays down the rules for dispensation from requirements, apply to construction and land-use projects specifically.
De forhold som tas opp i del 2 om plan- og bygningslovens §7 om dispensasjon gjelder byggesaker.
In the event of a body or project being granted dispensation from a plan (the Municipal Master Plan, the Local Development Plan or the Building Development Plan), an assessment must be made expressing an opinion regarding those interests that the plan is intended to safeguard.
Ved dispensasjon fra plan vil vurderingen gjelde de hensyn vedkommende plan skal ivareta.
This circular is addressed primarily to municipalities, county municipalities and county governors, but also to all affected ministries, organisations, user groups, and planners and designers of building projects and outdoor areas.
Rundskrivet er rettet til kommuner, fylkeskommuner og fylkesmenn, samt til berørte departementer, organisasjoner, brukergrupper og planleggere av bygg og utemiljø.
Part 1 - The Ministry of the Environment: Accessibility and planning Part 1 of the circular addresses how accessibility in the physical surroundings and the interests of people with disabilities can be safeguarded and promoted by means of planning in accordance with the Planning and Building Act.
Del 1 – Miljøverndepartementet: Tilgjengelighet og planlegging for alle Del 1 av rundskrivet tar opp hvordan tilgjengelighet i de fysiske omgivelser og hensynet til funksjonshemmede kan sikres gjennom planleggingen etter plan- og bygningsloven.
It also clarifies the national objectives in this area.
Rundskrivet klargjør nasjonale målsettinger på området.
Pursuant to the Planning and Building Act, the county governor and the county municipality are empowered to forward objections to plans that do not comply with the main goals laid down in this circular.
Fylkesmannen og fylkeskommunen har mulighet til å fremme innsigelse til planer etter plan- og bygningsloven som ikke ivaretar de overordnede målene i rundskrivet.
The specific requirements pertaining to access to buildings are defined in section 10-21 of the Regulations concerning requirements for construction works and products for construction works (TEK).
De konkrete kravene om adkomst til bygninger er forankret i forskrift om Krav til byggverk og produkter (TEK) § 10 – 21.
Guro Fjellanger Minister of the Envrionment
Guro Fjellanger Miljøvernminister
Roger Enoksen Minister of Local Govenment and Regional Development
Roger Enoksen Kommunal- og regionalminister
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa Minister of Health and Social Affairs
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa Sosialminister
Part 1 - The Ministry of the Environment: Accessibility and planning
Del 1 – Miljøverndepartementet: Tilgjengelighet og planlegging for alle