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A large number of people, most of them Rohingya Muslims, have recently been forced to flee their homes because of the violence.
Et høyt antall mennesker, flesteparten fra den muslimske minoriteten rohingya, er den siste tiden blitt drevet på flukt på grunn av vold.
According to reports by the authorities, 400 people have been killed.
Myndighetene rapporterer at 400 mennesker skal ha blitt drept.
At the same time, humanitarian organisations have had to withdraw personnel from the area due to the security situation and government restrictions.
Samtidig har humanitære organisasjoner måttet trekke personell ut av området på grunn av sikkerhetshensyn og statlige restriksjoner.
The situation for minorities in Rakhine state has been difficult for many years.
Situasjonen for minoriteter i delstaten Rakhine har vært krevende i mange år.
Foreign Minister Brende raised this issue at a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar in July.
Utenriksministeren tok selv opp den alvorlige situasjonen da han møtte Aung San Suu Kyi i Myanmar i juli.
We will continue to raise the issue of humanitarian access in our contact with the authorities in Myanmar,’ Mr Brende said.
Vi vil gjenta budskapet om å slippe til de humanitære aktørene i vår kontakt med myndighetene i Myanmar, sier Brende.
The Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, which is chaired by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, recently submitted its final report and recommendations.
Den rådgivende kommisjonen for Rakhine, ledet av FNs tidligere generalsekretær Kofi Annan, la nylig frem sin endelige rapport med anbefalinger om tiltak.
‘The situation in Rakhine cannot be resolved through violence.
- Situasjonen i Rakhine kan ikke løses gjennom vold.
It is encouraging that the Myanmar authorities have expressed their intention to implement the recommendations in the Advisory Commission’s report.
Det er positivt at Myanmars myndigheter har uttrykt vilje til å gjennomføre anbefalingene i denne rapporten.
Developments over the past few days show how important this is.
Utviklingen de siste dagene viser hvor viktig dette er.
Norway is prepared to assist the Myanmar authorities in this work,’ said Mr Brende.
Fra norsk side er vi rede til å bistå Myanmars myndigheter i dette arbeidet, sier Brende.
Foreign Minister Brende announced today that Norway is increasing its humanitarian aid to the vulnerable civilian population in Rakhine.
Han annonserte i dag økt norsk støtte til humanitær hjelp til sårbar sivilbefolkning i Rakhine.
‘We are now increasing our humanitarian support by NOK 15 million.
- Vi trapper nå opp støtten til humanitær innsats med 15 millioner kroner.
We are in close contact with organisations that have access and the capacity to provide humanitarian aid in the affected area,’ Mr Brende said.
Vi er i løpende kontakt med aktører som har tilgang og kapasitet til å hjelpe i dette området, sier Brende.
According to the World Food Programme, 250 000 people in northern and central parts of Rakhine no longer have regular access to food.
Ifølge WFP har 250.000 personer i nordlige og sentrale områder av delstaten nå ikke lenger regelmessig tilgang på mat.
Norway has supported humanitarian efforts in this area for a number of years, including the Norwegian Refugee Council’s work to provide education and shelter for internally displaced persons, efforts to combat human trafficking, and projects to foster dialogue and contact across ethnic and religious divides.
Norge har gjennom flere år støttet humanitær innsats i området, deriblant Flyktninghjelpens arbeid for utdanning og husly for internt fordrevne personer, arbeid for å motvirke menneskehandel, samt prosjekter for å bygge dialog og relasjoner på tvers av etniske og religiøse skillelinjer.
The situation in Rakhine has escalated significantly since 25 August, when armed rebels launched an attack on security forces.
Situasjonen i Rakhine har eskalert kraftig etter 25. august, da væpnede opprørere startet et angrep på sikkerhetsstyrker.
Norway has condemned this attack.
Norge har fordømt dette angrepet.
Norway increases humanitarian support to Myanmar and Bangladesh
Norge øker humanitær støtte til Myanmar og Bangladesh
Norway deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Rakhine - ‘The authorities have a particular responsibility to stop the violence’
Svært bekymret over den humanitære situasjonen i Rakhine: - Myndighetene har særlig ansvar for å stoppe volden
‘We are deeply concerned about the escalation of violence and the deterioration in the humanitarian situation of the Rohingya, the Muslim minority in Rakhine state in Myanmar.
- Vi er svært bekymret over eskaleringen av volden og forverringen av den humanitære situasjonen for den muslimske minoriteten rohingya i delstaten Rakhine i Myanmar.
Activity is also an investment in health.
Aktivitet er også en investering i helse.
Read "More Years – More Opportunities" - The Norwegian Government’s strategy for an age-friendly society.
Les "Flere år – flere muligheter - Regjeringens strategi for et aldersvennlig samfunn"
The Norwegian Government’s strategy for an age-friendly society.
Regjeringens strategi for et aldersvennlig samfunn.
Demanding, stimulating and challenging UN Universal Periodic Review of Norway
- Krevende, spennende og utfordrende menneskerettighetshøring av Norge i FN
“Demanding, stimulating and challenging” were Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s description of the three-day review of the human rights situation in Norway, after the review was completed in Geneva.
- Krevende, spennende og stimulerende, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre om den tre timer lange høringen av situasjonen for menneskerettigheter i Norge i Genève.
“Demanding, stimulating and challenging” were Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s description of the three-day review of the human rights situation in Norway, which was completed in Geneva today.
- Krevende, spennende og stimulerende, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre om den tre timer lange høringen av situasjonen for menneskerettigheter i Norge i Genève i dag.
This was the first time Norway was examined under the UN’s new system of Universal Periodic Reviews of member states’ national efforts to uphold and ensure respect for human rights.
Det var første gang Norge ble eksaminert under FNs nye ordning med universelle, periodiske gjennomganger av FN-landenes nasjonale arbeid for å respektere og opprettholde menneskerettighetene.
This is where UN member states have the opportunity to ask questions and make recommendations to the country being reviewed.
Det er her FNs medlemsland stiller spørsmål og har anledning til å komme med anbefalinger til det enkelte land.
Each country is subject to review once every four years.
Hvert land må svare for seg hvert fjerde år.
No less than 54 countries had questions and recommendations for the Norwegian delegation, and Norway received more than 100 recommendations.
Hele 54 land deltok med spørsmål og anbefalinger til den norske delegasjonen og Norge fikk mer enn 100 anbefalinger.
These will now be studied by the Norwegian Government to determine which can be met or considered more closely.
Disse skal nå gjennomgås av regjeringen med tanke på hvilke som kan etterkommes eller vurderes nærmere.
The Foreign Minister commented: ”Nearly all the countries that spoke during the review commended the openness of Norway’s report and its willingness to exercise self-criticism as an example to be followed.
- Nesten samtlige land som tok ordet under høringen roste den norske rapportens åpenhet og viljen til saklig selvkritikk som et eksempel til etterfølgelse.
We also received positive feedback on our commitment to human rights and gender equality.
Vi fikk gode tilbakemeldinger for vårt engasjement for menneskerettigheter og likestilling.
Foreign Minster Støre headed the Norwegian delegation, which included representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice and the Police, the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, the Ministry of Children and Equality, the Ministry of Health and Care Services, the Ministry of Education and Research and the Sami Parliament.
Utenriksminister Støre ledet delegasjonen med representanter fra Utenriksdepartementet, Justis- og politidepartementet, Arbeids- og inkluderingsdepartementet, Barne- og likestillingdepartementet, Helse- og omsorgsdepartementet, Kunnskapsdepartementet og Sametinget.
A number of NGOs were also present during the review.
En rekke ikkestatlige organisasjoner var også til stede under høringen.
“The Universal Periodic Review is a good opportunity for all countries to look ahead and prepare for the human rights challenges of tomorrow.
- Den universelle menneskerettighetshøringen er en god en mulighet til å se fremover og forberede seg på morgendagens menneskerettighetsutfordringer, for alle land.
Although Norway has achieved a lot in the field of human rights, we still face challenges.
Selv om Norge har kommet langt på menneskerettighetssiden, har vi utfordringer.
There are people on the streets and in local communities in Norway who feel stigmatised and discriminated against.
Det bor mennesker i norske gater og nabolag som føler seg stigmatisert eller diskriminert.
We must fight exclusion, discrimination and marginalisation resolutely and wisely,” said the Foreign Minister.
Vi må bekjempe ekskludering, diskriminering og marginalisering med besluttsomhet og visdom, sier utenriksministeren.
More information about Norway’s UPR can be found on the home page of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Mer informasjon om høringen av Norge finnes på hjemmesidene til FNs høykommissær for menneskerettigheter.
Will promote human rights worldwide
Will promote human rights worldwide
Norway is therefore providing an additional NOK 10 million in humanitarian aid to Rakhine state in Myanmar,' Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said.
Norge gir derfor ytterligere ti millioner kroner i humanitær bistand til Rakhine-staten i Myanmar, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Norway has raised the issue of the unacceptable situation for the Rohingya, the Muslim minority in Rakhine, with the authorities in Myanmar on several occasions.
Norge har tatt opp spørsmålet om den uakseptable situasjonen for rohingyaene, den muslimske minoriteten i Rakhine-staten, med myndighetene ved flere anledninger.
Norway is already providing humanitarian aid, and supports local initiatives to facilitate dialogue between the parties to the conflict.
Norge bidrar allerede med humanitær bistand, og støtter lokale tiltak for å legge til rette for dialog mellom partene i konflikten.
Norway to provide an additional NOK 10 million in humanitarian aid to Rakhine state in Myanmar
Ytterligere ti millioner i humanitær bistand til Rakhine-staten i Myanmar
'I am deeply concerned about the plight of the refugees in the Indian Ocean.
- Jeg er sterkt bekymret over flyktningsituasjonen i Det indiske hav.
Interim Report from the Norwegian Technical Calculation Committee for Wage Settlements
Foreløpig rapport fra Beregningsutvalget
REACH adopted in Norway
Nytt kjemikalieregelverk i Noreg
The use of substances of very high concern has to be authorized at the European level.
Bruk av dei farlegaste kjemikaliane må bli godkjende på europeisk nivå.
The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority is the competent authority for the REACH regulation, see Norwegian guidance on REACH.
Statens forureiningstilsyn er ansvarleg styresmakt for REACH-regelverket, sjå SFT sine nettsider.
“Reaching the most vulnerable”
Inkludering av personer med funksjonsnedsettelser
Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies “Reaching the most vulnerable” Oslo 30-31 May 2011 Audun Lysbakken, Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Disability in Conflicts and Emergencies “Reaching the most vulnerable” Oslo 30-31 May 2011 Audun Lysbakken, Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion
Distinguished participants,
Distinguished participants,
As minister for coordination of the policy for persons with disabilities and responsible for the anti discriminatory legislations, it is a pleasure for me to participate in this important conference.
As minister for coordination of the policy for persons with disabilities and responsible for the anti discriminatory legislations, it is a pleasure for me to participate in this important conference.
How to ensure persons with disabilities during and after crisis and emergencies?
How to ensure persons with disabilities during and after crisis and emergencies?
Every person should be met with respect for her or his inherent dignity, persons with disabilities not excluded.
Every person should be met with respect for her or his inherent dignity, persons with disabilities not excluded.
Nevertheless; we do know that people with disabilities more often than not are left behind and not reached before, during and after crisis and emergencies.
Nevertheless; we do know that people with disabilities more often than not are left behind and not reached before, during and after crisis and emergencies.
We also know that to be able to include persons with disabilities in the initial phases of relief work as well as in the phases of reconstruction and recovery, we must be aware of and understand the special challenges people with disabilities meet.
We also know that to be able to include persons with disabilities in the initial phases of relief work as well as in the phases of reconstruction and recovery, we must be aware of and understand the special challenges people with disabilities meet.
Without concrete plans and designs on how to include persons with disabilities; they will remain invisible and will not be ensured during and after crises and emergencies.
Without concrete plans and designs on how to include persons with disabilities; they will remain invisible and will not be ensured during and after crises and emergencies.
Norway can play a role internationally.
Norway can play a role internationally.
The 5th of May I had a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Navanethem Pillay, where we discussed Human Rights and the importance of a strengthened and systematic effort to promote vulnerable groups.
The 5th of May I had a meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms Navanethem Pillay, where we discussed Human Rights and the importance of a strengthened and systematic effort to promote vulnerable groups.
I believe that Norway can play an important role in this field internationally.
I believe that Norway can play an important role in this field internationally.
We have worked to include persons with disabilities on an equal basis in our society for decades.
We have worked to include persons with disabilities on an equal basis in our society for decades.
Our experience and knowledge nationally give us a good platform to cooperate internationally, in emergencies as well as in development issues.
Our experience and knowledge nationally give us a good platform to cooperate internationally, in emergencies as well as in development issues.
I must underline that we are lucky to have a strong disability movement to push us forward.
I must underline that we are lucky to have a strong disability movement to push us forward.
We have regular cooperation with the organizations of persons with disabilities and they are shaping our agenda end pushing us.
We have regular cooperation with the organizations of persons with disabilities and they are shaping our agenda end pushing us.
My ministry’s portfolio is families, children, young people and equality.The Norwegian approach is to mainstream equality and anti-discrimination on all grounds and into all areas of society and to identify multiple discrimination and unequal treatment.
My ministry’s portfolio is families, children, young people and equality.The Norwegian approach is to mainstream equality and anti-discrimination on all grounds and into all areas of society and to identify multiple discrimination and unequal treatment.
In June 2008 a new law came into force in Norway, the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act.
In June 2008 a new law came into force in Norway, the Anti-Discrimination and Accessibility Act.
The purpose of the Act is to promote equality and ensure equal opportunities for all persons and to prevent discrimination on the grounds of disability.
The purpose of the Act is to promote equality and ensure equal opportunities for all persons and to prevent discrimination on the grounds of disability.
It applies in all areas of society, i.e. in the labor market, housing, goods and services.
It applies in all areas of society, i.e. in the labor market, housing, goods and services.
The Act shall help to dismantle disabling barriers created by society and to prevent new ones from being created.
The Act shall help to dismantle disabling barriers created by society and to prevent new ones from being created.
There is a requirement of universal design which applies to buildings, facilities and outdoor areas.
There is a requirement of universal design which applies to buildings, facilities and outdoor areas.
Thus we have a vision that Norway shall be universally designed by 2025.
Thus we have a vision that Norway shall be universally designed by 2025.
No matter how undesirable conflicts and emergencies are, they open an opportunity window.
No matter how undesirable conflicts and emergencies are, they open an opportunity window.
If we have the political will, and plan properly we can make society accessible to all.
If we have the political will, and plan properly we can make society accessible to all.
Accessibility is a prerequisite for community participation.
Accessibility is a prerequisite for community participation.
Accessibility will include more people in society, including the growing elderly population.
Accessibility will include more people in society, including the growing elderly population.
I believe this is an area where Norway and countries rebuilding after crisis and emergencies can join forces, and make a difference.
I believe this is an area where Norway and countries rebuilding after crisis and emergencies can join forces, and make a difference.
Negative attitudes towards persons with disabilities.
Negative attitudes towards persons with disabilities.
Many people might think that making communication, installations and supplies accessible in a situation of crisis and emergencies, would not be appropriate and a priority.
Many people might think that making communication, installations and supplies accessible in a situation of crisis and emergencies, would not be appropriate and a priority.
They might consider it too costly and time consuming, and the most important task being to reach the larger community affected.
They might consider it too costly and time consuming, and the most important task being to reach the larger community affected.
But not doing so will mean that people with disabilities are left behind, not reached and discriminated against.
But not doing so will mean that people with disabilities are left behind, not reached and discriminated against.
Both in refugee camps and in settlements for victims from natural disasters, is it possible to design for everyone.
Both in refugee camps and in settlements for victims from natural disasters, is it possible to design for everyone.
Access to water, water taps and water pumps is essential for survival and for your health.
Access to water, water taps and water pumps is essential for survival and for your health.
With careful consideration and respect for inclusion of all, they can be designed to fit both persons who are blind and persons with mobility impairment.
With careful consideration and respect for inclusion of all, they can be designed to fit both persons who are blind and persons with mobility impairment.
The same goes for toilets.
The same goes for toilets.
Can you imagine what it means not having accessible toilets for mobility impaired in a refugee camp?
Can you imagine what it means not having accessible toilets for mobility impaired in a refugee camp?
There are examples of good universal toilet designs for refugee camps, the knowledge has to be universally known and the installations produced.
There are examples of good universal toilet designs for refugee camps, the knowledge has to be universally known and the installations produced.
It should be a prerequisite for financial support to all aid organizations to make their help accessible to all.
It should be a prerequisite for financial support to all aid organizations to make their help accessible to all.
Another example is the products and equipments used in catastrophes.
Another example is the products and equipments used in catastrophes.
Experience in refugee camps show that the design of the equipment seldom takes into account that the recipients are of different sex, age and functional ability.
Experience in refugee camps show that the design of the equipment seldom takes into account that the recipients are of different sex, age and functional ability.
To develop universal design for such equipment would benefit not only persons with disability.
To develop universal design for such equipment would benefit not only persons with disability.
Would it be convenient to cooperate with designers to mainstream such equipment?
Would it be convenient to cooperate with designers to mainstream such equipment?
Children and women are especially vulnerable.
Children and women are especially vulnerable.
We embrace the fact that children are especially vulnerable in conflicts and emergencies.
We embrace the fact that children are especially vulnerable in conflicts and emergencies.
There are many states and organizations helping children in these situations.
There are many states and organizations helping children in these situations.
But there is still a lot to do to ensure that children with disabilities are reached and have access to the programs run by these service providers.
But there is still a lot to do to ensure that children with disabilities are reached and have access to the programs run by these service providers.
The executive committee of UN High Commissioner for Refugees has stated that children with disabilities are at a greater risk of abuse, neglect, health concerns, and the denial of right to education than other children.
The executive committee of UN High Commissioner for Refugees has stated that children with disabilities are at a greater risk of abuse, neglect, health concerns, and the denial of right to education than other children.
There is a call upon all states, UNCHR and relevant partners to enable children and youth with disabilities to access appropriate protection, assistance and education.
There is a call upon all states, UNCHR and relevant partners to enable children and youth with disabilities to access appropriate protection, assistance and education.
Likewise to ensure the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in programmes to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
Likewise to ensure the inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in programmes to prevent and respond to gender-based violence.
I am convinced that Norway, with its national experience of inclusion and gender equality has valuable experience which can be transferred to international cooperation.
I am convinced that Norway, with its national experience of inclusion and gender equality has valuable experience which can be transferred to international cooperation.
We are already engaged in programs reaching children and women, and we should accept the challenge to find appropriate ways to include children and women with disabilities in the programs we support.
We are already engaged in programs reaching children and women, and we should accept the challenge to find appropriate ways to include children and women with disabilities in the programs we support.
This is crucial when we want to protect women in war and in refugee camps against sexual abuses.
This is crucial when we want to protect women in war and in refugee camps against sexual abuses.
Women with disabilities are among the most vulnerable and will need special attention.
Women with disabilities are among the most vulnerable and will need special attention.
How do we secure that women with disabilities are protected?
How do we secure that women with disabilities are protected?