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Speech at a meeting in Berlin on the EEA and the Norway Grants
Innlegg på et møte med tyske europabevegelsen om EØS-midlene
State Secretary Elsbeth Tronstad's introductory remarks at a breakfast meeting in Berlin 19 May 2016 on the EEA and the Norway Grants.
Statssekretær Elsbeth Tronstads innledning under et frokostmøte med den tyske europabevegelsen om EØS-midlene i Berlin 19. mai 2016.
June 2017.
June 2017.
Welcome to Sola and this important conference.
Welcome to Sola and this important conference.
I am happy to see so many here today.
I am happy to see so many here today.
Hate speech is more than just words.
Hate speech is more than just words.
Hate speech affects persons as well as societies.
Hate speech affects persons as well as societies.
Imagine being a 15 year old girl receiving hateful comments on social media from other pupils at school.
Imagine being a 15 year old girl receiving hateful comments on social media from other pupils at school.
Or a woman wearing hijab getting hateful remarks on the street.
Or a woman wearing hijab getting hateful remarks on the street.
Or being gay and in fear of showing who you are because you are afraid of reactions in society.
Or being gay and in fear of showing who you are because you are afraid of reactions in society.
Or that you get hateful comments for sitting in a wheel chair.
Or that you get hateful comments for sitting in a wheel chair.
Or simply getting threats because you said your opinion in public.
Or simply getting threats because you said your opinion in public.
Hate speech affects those who experience it, their friends and family, and the society as a whole.
Hate speech affects those who experience it, their friends and family, and the society as a whole.
Therefore, I am glad we are here today to discuss how we can combat this challenge.
Therefore, I am glad we are here today to discuss how we can combat this challenge.
It is important to share experiences and learn from each other.
It is important to share experiences and learn from each other.
The Nordic countries have worked together on promoting gender equality for more than 40 years.
The Nordic countries have worked together on promoting gender equality for more than 40 years.
The Nordic countries’ shared history and democratic traditions enable us to work closely and constructively together.
The Nordic countries’ shared history and democratic traditions enable us to work closely and constructively together.
Hate speech, especially gender based, is a major priority in our Nordic cooperation and has been a topic for us for the last years.
Hate speech, especially gender based, is a major priority in our Nordic cooperation and has been a topic for us for the last years.
Now we are eager to harvest some results of the initiatives taken under Denmark's and Finland's presidencies in 2015 and 2016.
Now we are eager to harvest some results of the initiatives taken under Denmark's and Finland's presidencies in 2015 and 2016.
Today's conference is one of the results of our joint efforts.
Today's conference is one of the results of our joint efforts.
Nordic and international experts, researchers, civil society activists, media and government representatives will discuss how we can combat hate speech.
Nordic and international experts, researchers, civil society activists, media and government representatives will discuss how we can combat hate speech.
Hate speech is causing deep concern all over the world, including our Nordic countries.
Hate speech is causing deep concern all over the world, including our Nordic countries.
Hate speech is not new of date, but with internet and the social media, the level of hate speech has risen.
Hate speech is not new of date, but with internet and the social media, the level of hate speech has risen.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.
This is something we must protect.
This is something we must protect.
We need a debate where everyone can participate freely.
We need a debate where everyone can participate freely.
At the same time we see that hate speech can cause fear among those who are subjected to it, and causes people to withdraw from the public space.
At the same time we see that hate speech can cause fear among those who are subjected to it, and causes people to withdraw from the public space.
As a result, important voices are silenced in the public debate.
As a result, important voices are silenced in the public debate.
This is a loss for democracy.
This is a loss for democracy.
The Norwegian Constitution states that we as authorities shall create conditions that facilitate open and enlightened public debate.
The Norwegian Constitution states that we as authorities shall create conditions that facilitate open and enlightened public debate.
Both individuals and groups must have an actual opportunity for expression.
Both individuals and groups must have an actual opportunity for expression.
One of the things we have seen is the damaging effect hate speech has, especially on women and girls who participate in the public debate.
One of the things we have seen is the damaging effect hate speech has, especially on women and girls who participate in the public debate.
They are called names, offended, ridiculed and even threatened with rape and violence.
They are called names, offended, ridiculed and even threatened with rape and violence.
Not because of their views, but simply because of their gender.
Not because of their views, but simply because of their gender.
The online harassment of young people is also a cause for concern.
The online harassment of young people is also a cause for concern.
Young people spend a lot of time on social media.
Young people spend a lot of time on social media.
They connect with friends, they have unlimited access to knowledge and information.
They connect with friends, they have unlimited access to knowledge and information.
At the same time, we know that they are also exposed to the negative aspects of social media.
At the same time, we know that they are also exposed to the negative aspects of social media.
Many are bullied, are victims of hate speech or of sexual and other abuse.
Many are bullied, are victims of hate speech or of sexual and other abuse.
Later today, we are proud to present the results of two (2) Nordic initiatives:
Later today, we are proud to present the results of two (2) Nordic initiatives:
Knowledge is key in order to address challenges.
Knowledge is key in order to address challenges.
Research on hate speech is limited, in all our countries and internationally.
Research on hate speech is limited, in all our countries and internationally.
That is why the Nordic Council of Ministers for Gender Equality in 2016 commissioned a report on hate and threats on the Internet – and especially the legal regulation in the Nordic countries.
That is why the Nordic Council of Ministers for Gender Equality in 2016 commissioned a report on hate and threats on the Internet – and especially the legal regulation in the Nordic countries.
Ms Moa Bladini will present the result of this study for the first time publicly here today.
Ms Moa Bladini will present the result of this study for the first time publicly here today.
Secondly, we also wanted to support young people who want to counter and address hate speech.
Secondly, we also wanted to support young people who want to counter and address hate speech.
That is why we under Norway's presidency asked The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs, to tailor information material for teenagers between 13 and 18 years in all Nordic countries.
That is why we under Norway's presidency asked The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs, to tailor information material for teenagers between 13 and 18 years in all Nordic countries.
This is a huge challenge, given that we also have differences between our five countries.
This is a huge challenge, given that we also have differences between our five countries.
The directorate will launch the Norwegian version of this material later today.
The directorate will launch the Norwegian version of this material later today.
Within a short time, we will also launch a new website on hate speech.
Within a short time, we will also launch a new website on hate speech.
This is one of the initiatives in the Norwegian strategy against hate speech that we launched last year.
This is one of the initiatives in the Norwegian strategy against hate speech that we launched last year.
The Strategy aims to prevent hate speech on the grounds of ethnicity and religion, disability, gender and sexual orientation.
The Strategy aims to prevent hate speech on the grounds of ethnicity and religion, disability, gender and sexual orientation.
The strategy covers many different areas, from the police sector to work life and the media sector.
The strategy covers many different areas, from the police sector to work life and the media sector.
The strategy also contains increased efforts for new knowledge.
The strategy also contains increased efforts for new knowledge.
Children and young people are a special target group.
Children and young people are a special target group.
Since 2014, The Norwegian Government has supported the Council of Europe's campaign Young people combating hate speech online through the national campaign Stop hate speech online.
Since 2014, The Norwegian Government has supported the Council of Europe's campaign Young people combating hate speech online through the national campaign Stop hate speech online.
Later today, the campaign will present ways to counter hate speech.
Later today, the campaign will present ways to counter hate speech.
I also look forward to hear the panel conversation where young people will discuss efforts to combat hate speech online.
I also look forward to hear the panel conversation where young people will discuss efforts to combat hate speech online.
I am very eager to hear their inputs.
I am very eager to hear their inputs.
Hate speech is high on our national and Nordic agenda.
Hate speech is high on our national and Nordic agenda.
I hope that this conference will play a part in all our future efforts to prevent hate speech, whether our efforts be professional or personal.
I hope that this conference will play a part in all our future efforts to prevent hate speech, whether our efforts be professional or personal.
I hope this will be an inspiring day for all of us.
I hope this will be an inspiring day for all of us.
I wish all of you the best of luck with the conference.
I wish all of you the best of luck with the conference.
Opening speech by Minister of Children and Equality Solveig Horne at Countering Hate: Nordic Conference on Hate Speech in Sola 21.
Opening speech by Minister of Children and Equality Solveig Horne at Countering Hate: Nordic Conference on Hate Speech in Sola 21.
‘Giving children and young people a good education and access to healthcare are two of the most important things we can do to raise the standard of living in poor countries.
- Å gi barn og unge god utdanning og helse er noe av det viktigste vi kan gjøre for å øke levestandarden i fattige land.
Population growth in Africa is high.
Befolkningsveksten i Afrika er høy.
The large numbers of children and young people are these countries’ most important resource when it comes to future social and economic development,’ Ms Solberg said.
De store barne- og ungdomskullene er landenes viktigste ressurs for videre sosial og økonomisk utvikling, sier Solberg.
Erna Solberg co-chairs the UN Secretary-General’s MDG Advocacy Group with President of Rwanda Paul Kagame.
Solberg leder FNs generalsekretærs pådrivergruppe for tusenårsmålene sammen med Rwandas president Paul Kagame.
Together with other members of the MDG Advocacy Group, Ms Solberg will visit three African countries to discuss what can be done to achieve the MDGs and to encourage both the authorities and other national and international actors to seek out new partnerships and develop innovative solutions in order to step up efforts to reduce poverty.
Sammen med andre medlemmer av pådrivergruppen MDG Advocacy Group besøker Solberg de tre afrikanske landene for å drøfte og inspirere både myndigheter og andre nasjonale og internasjonale aktører til å søke nye partnerskap og innovative løsninger for økt innsats mot fattigdom.
There are just under 550 days remaining before the 2015 deadline for achieving the eight MDGs on education, health, gender equality and sustainable development.
I underkant av 550 dager gjenstår før de åtte tusenårsmålene om utdanning, helse, likestilling og bærekraftig utvikling skal være nådd i 2015.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende will also take part in the visit to South Africa and Malawi.
Utenriksminister Børge Brende deltar under besøket til Sør-Afrika og Malawi.
‘Many countries in Africa have seen substantial economic growth and development in the past decade.
- Mange land i Afrika har hatt en betydelig økonomisk vekst og utvikling de siste ti årene.
This has provided great opportunities for creating jobs and reducing poverty and inequality.
Dette gir store muligheter for å skape arbeidsplasser og redusere fattigdom og ulikhet.
A greater focus on education, not least for girls and other vulnerable groups, is a crucial part of this work, and an area that Norway is now giving particular priority to,’ Mr Brende said.
Økt satsing på utdanning, ikke minst for jenter og andre sårbare grupper, er en helt avgjørende en del av dette, som Norge nå tar i et krafttak for, sier Brende.
On Tuesday 1 July, Prime Minister Solberg will meet Graca Machel in South Africa.
Tirsdag 1. juli møter statsministeren Graca Machel i Sør-Afrika.
In South Africa, Ms Solberg and Mr Brende will also meet two of the veterans of the struggle against apartheid.
I Sør-Afrika skal Solberg og Brende blant annet også møte to av veteranene fra kampen mot apartheid.
‘Nelson Mandela and the ANC’s fight against apartheid have been a huge source of inspiration to the global fight for freedom, democracy and human rights.
- Nelson Mandela og ANCs kamp mot apartheid har vært en enorm inspirasjon for den internasjonale kampen for frihet, demokrati og menneskerettigheter.
Leaders all over the world have a responsibility to move these efforts forward,’ Ms Solberg said.
Ledere over hele verden har et ansvar for å bringe dette viktige arbeidet videre, sier Solberg.
On 1–2 July, Ms Solberg, Mr Brende and members of the MDG Advocacy Group will visit Malawi to look more closely at the support Norway is providing to education, with its focus on education for girls and health workers.
1.-2. juli besøker Solberg, Brende og medlemmer av pådrivergruppen Malawi for å se nærmere på norsk støtte til utdanning med vekt på jenter og utdanning av helsepersonell.
Mr Solberg and Mr Brende will meet Malawi’s newly elected President, Peter Mutharika, and representatives of Norwegian NGOs.
Solberg og Brende møter Malawis nyvalgte president Peter Mutharika og norske frivillige organisasjoner.
On 3 July, Ms Solberg and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame will chair the Advocacy Group’s first meeting in Africa.
3. juli vil Solberg og Rwandas president Paul Kagame lede pådrivergruppens aller første møte i Afrika.
Ms Solberg will also visit the Rwandan parliament to participate in an international conference for women parliamentarians.
Solberg besøker også Rwandas parlament for å delta på en internasjonal konferanse for kvinnelige parlamentarikere.
‘Rwanda holds the world record when it comes to the participation of women in parliament.
- Rwanda har verdensrekord i kvinnelig deltakelse i nasjonalforsamlingen.
The country has been praised for the gender equality in politics and in primary schools that it has achieved during the last 20 years since the genocide in 1994.
Likestilling i politikken og grunnskolen er noe av det Rwanda berømmes for å ha oppnådd i løpet av de 20 årene som er gått siden folkemordet i 1994.
I look forward to learning more both about what Rwanda has achieved and about what Rwanda can do to meet the challenges it is facing in terms of human rights and democracy,’ Ms Solberg said.
Jeg ser frem til å lære mer både om hva Rwanda har fått til, og også hvordan de utfordringer Rwanda har med hensyn til menneskerettigheter og demokrati kan løses, sier Solberg.
In Rwanda, Ms Solberg will lay a wreath in memory of those killed in the genocide in 1994.
I Rwanda vil Solberg også legge ned blomster til minne om folkemordet i 1994.
Prime Minister to visit South Africa, Malawi and Rwanda
Statsministeren til Sør-Afrika, Malawi og Rwanda
Speech given by State Secretary Geir Pollestad at the Intsok’s International Oil and Gas Business Day, 25.august 2008
Geir Pollestads tale ved avslutningen av INTSOK dagen, 25. august 2008
Speech given by State Secretary Geir Pollestad
Tale av statssekretær Geir Pollestad
Dear Audience – ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to be here this afternoon, speaking to such a distinguished audience attending Intsok’s International Oil and Gas Business Day.
Dear Audience – ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy to be here this afternoon, speaking to such a distinguished audience attending Intsok’s International Oil and Gas Business Day.
I wish to thank Gulbrand Wangen, the head of Intsok, for giving me this opportunity to address you all.
I wish to thank Gulbrand Wangen, the head of INTSOK , for giving me this opportunity to address you all.
We have heard many interesting and thoughtful speeches today.
We have heard many interesting and thoughtful speeches today.
We have been offered the opportunity to listen to the opportunities and challenges that other petroleum provinces and markets are experiencing.
We have been offered the opportunity to listen to the opportunities and challenges that other petroleum provinces and markets are experiencing.
We have reaffirmed that we have many issues in common, such as the capacity constraints and cost pressures faced by the industry in general.
We have reaffirmed that we have many issues in common, such as the capacity constraints and cost pressures faced by the industry in general.
Our responsibility to provide the world with energy is common.
Our responsibility to provide the world with energy is common.
The climate challenge must be addressed.
The climate challenge must be addressed.
Norway for its part is very aware of her dual responsibility to supply the markets with the necessary fossil energy while working to reduce the environmental impact, for instance by our focus on Carbon Capture and Storage.
Norway for its part is very aware of her dual responsibility to supply the markets with the necessary fossil energy while working to reduce the environmental impact, for instance by our focus on Carbon Capture and Storage.
Norway has over the last couple of years celebrated two anniversaries.
Norway has over the last couple of years celebrated two anniversaries.
The first was the 40th anniversary of the first well drilled on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The first was the 40th anniversary of the first well drilled on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
This marked the start of the development of the Norwegian Continental Shelf as an important petroleum province, and of the Norwegian petroleum industry.
This marked the start of the development of the Norwegian Continental Shelf as an important petroleum province, and of the Norwegian petroleum industry.
The second anniversary, in 2007, was the tenth anniversary of the foundation of Intsok, the organiser of today’s event.
The second anniversary, in 2007, was the tenth anniversary of the foundation of Intsok, the organiser of today’s event.
The establishment of Intsok markedthe Norwegian petroleum industry’s intention to take its share of international markets.
The establishment of Intsok markedthe Norwegian petroleum industry’s intention to take its share of international markets.
The industry had matured to the point where it had confidence that it could compete internationally.
The industry had matured to the point where it had confidence that it could compete internationally.
Norwegian authorities have over the years seen the internationalisation of the Norwegian oil and gas cluster as an important policy objective, and were actively engaged in the founding of Intsok.
Norwegian authorities have over the years seen the internationalisation of the Norwegian oil and gas cluster as an important policy objective, and were actively engaged in the founding of INTSOK .
In a letter to the oil industry in March 1995, he addressed the issue of internationalisation of the Norwegian petroleum cluster.
In a letter to the oil industry in March 1995, he addressed the issue of internationalisation of the Norwegian petroleum cluster.
The political vision then was a future where the Norwegian oil and gas industry would become less dependent on the activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
The political vision then was a future where the Norwegian oil and gas industry would become less dependent on the activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
To achieve this closer cooperation between the government and the industry was called for.
To achieve this closer cooperation between the government and the industry was called for.
This was the basis for the establishment of INTSOK.
This was the basis for the establishment of INTSOK.
INTSOK is an example, I believe, of a Norwegian way working together and of the Norwegian petroleum experience.
INTSOK is an example, I believe, of a Norwegian way working together and of the Norwegian petroleum experience.
Some characteristics of this experience are:
Some characteristics of this experience are:
A market based approach: the purpose of Intsok is to improve the competitiveness of Norwegian industry.
A market based approach: the purpose of INTSOK is to improve the competitiveness of Norwegian industry.
A balanced role for government: the government contributes 50% of the funding for Intsok and is represented on the board of Intsok.
A balanced role for government: the government contributes 50% of the funding for Intsok and is represented on the board of INTSOK.
Inclusiveness: There is no division between large and small companies; they can all become members of Intsok.
Inclusiveness: There is no division between large and small companies; they can all become members of INTSOK.
Professionalism: Intsok is manned by staff with long experience within the oil and gas industry.
Professionalism: Intsok is manned by staff with long experience within the oil and gas industry.
Cost-effectiveness: International turn-over from the Norwegian based supply and services companies reached 50 billion kroner or 9 billion US dollars, in 2005, triple what it was ten years previously.
Cost-effectiveness: International turn-over from the Norwegian based supply and services companies reached 50 billion kroner or 9 billion US dollars, in 2005, triple what it was ten years previously.
Even with these large numbers, Intsok serves the needs of industry with only a handful of staff in Oslo and very competent local advisers.
Even with these large numbers, INTSOK serves the needs of industry with only a handful of staff in Oslo and very competent local advisers.
Ten years ago, the Norwegian oil companies and most of the supply and service industry concentrated their efforts the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Ten years ago, the Norwegian oil companies and most of the supply and service industry concentrated their efforts the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS).
Today, Norwegian based oil and gas related industries are engaged all over the world.
Today, Norwegian based oil and gas related industries are engaged all over the world.
Going international is no longer an additional activity; it is an integral part of the commercial strategy for most of our oil and gas industry.
Going international is no longer an additional activity; it is an integral part of the commercial strategy for most of our oil and gas industry.