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Statement at Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Annual General Meeting
Innlegg på årsmøtet til Norsk-indisk handelskammer
Oslo, 26 August 2015
Oslo, 26. august 2015
State Secretary Morten Høglund gave this statement at Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Annual General Meeting in Oslo 26 August 2015.
Statssekretær Morten Høglund holdt dette innlegget på Norsk-indisk handelskammers årsmøte 26. august.
"I reiterate Norway’s strong support for Ukraine’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- I reiterate Norway’s strong support for Ukraine’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
We strongly urge Russia to pull its troops back from Ukraine’s borders and to avoid any action that could destabilise Ukraine", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his statement.
We strongly urge Russia to pull its troops back from Ukraine’s borders and to avoid any action that could destabilise Ukraine, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sitt innlegg.
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As we celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Council of Europe, we find ourselves at a pivotal point in the history of Europe.
As we celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Council of Europe, we find ourselves at a pivotal point in the history of Europe.
The Secretary General’s report on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe could not have been more timely.
The Secretary General’s report on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe could not have been more timely.
I am concerned by the trends on our own continent, documented in the Report.
I am concerned by the trends on our own continent, documented in the Report.
Corruption and immunity from prosecution are on the rise.
Corruption and immunity from prosecution are on the rise.
There are serious shortcomings in the set-up and functioning of the judiciary in many countries.
There are serious shortcomings in the set-up and functioning of the judiciary in many countries.
There are also threats to the freedom of expression and media freedom.
There are also threats to the freedom of expression and media freedom.
These challenges must be taken seriously.
These challenges must be taken seriously.
Mr Chairman
Mr Chairman
On this occasion – 65 years after the foundation of the Council of Europe – we can look back on many important achievements by this organisation.
On this occasion – 65 years after the foundation of the Council of Europe – we can look back on many important achievements by this organisation.
The Council of Europe has served its Members well.
The Council of Europe has served its Members well.
It has increased both knowledge and respect for human rights in Europe.
It has increased both knowledge and respect for human rights in Europe.
Despite these achievements, we cannot allow ourselves to become complacent.
Despite these achievements, we cannot allow ourselves to become complacent.
Human rights are under pressure.
Human rights are under pressure.
There is a gap between commitments on paper and realities on the ground.
There is a gap between commitments on paper and realities on the ground.
This is a challenge to all of us.
This is a challenge to all of us.
I can assure you that the Norwegian Government will continue to give high priority to promoting and protecting human rights.
I can assure you that the Norwegian Government will continue to give high priority to promoting and protecting human rights.
It is with deep concern that we witness serious breaches of international law in the heart of Europe.
It is with deep concern that we witness serious breaches of international law in the heart of Europe.
Developments in eastern and southern Ukraine are very worrying.
Developments in eastern and southern Ukraine are very worrying.
We were deeply saddened by the deaths in the past week.
We were deeply saddened by the deaths in the past week.
The Geneva agreement represented a possibility to put an end to the violence.
The Geneva agreement represented a possibility to put an end to the violence.
We strongly regret that the pro russian separatists have not been disarmed.
We strongly regret that the pro russian separatists have not been disarmed.
We also strongly underline the importance of the upcoming Presidential elections on 25 May.
We also strongly underline the importance of the upcoming Presidential elections on 25 May.
I reiterate Norway’s strong support for Ukraine’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
I reiterate Norway’s strong support for Ukraine’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
We strongly urge Russia to pull its troops back from Ukraine’s borders and to avoid any action that could destabilise Ukraine.
We strongly urge Russia to pull its troops back from Ukraine’s borders and to avoid any action that could destabilise Ukraine.
It is now crucial that all Member States fully respect the United Nations’ Charter and the Statute of the Council of Europe.
It is now crucial that all Member States fully respect the United Nations’ Charter and the Statute of the Council of Europe.
Statement at 124th Session of the Committee of Ministers
Innlegg på Europarådets utenriksministermøte
Council of Europe, Vienna, 6 May 2014
Wien, 6. mai 2014
Sectoral Programme for Culture - The Norwegian Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers 2017 (.pdf)
Sektorprogram for kultur - Norges formannskap i Nordisk ministerråd 2017 (.pdf)
Service for removal of web information launched
slettmeg.no er lansert
The service was recently launched by the Data Inspectorate’s director, Mr. Georg Apenes, and the minister of government administration, reform and church affairs, Ms Rigmor Aasrud.
Tjenesten ble lansert av Datatilsynets direktør Georg Apenes og fornyingsminister Rigmor Aasrud i går.
- I would like to offer congratulations to us all.
– Jeg vil si gratulerer til oss alle.
The service will be an important tool for a great number of people, Ms Aasrud says.
Den blir et viktig verktøy for veldig mange, sier Aasrud.
Slettmeg.no will be offering advice and guidance to the public, by means of a web site, telephone, e-mail and chat service.
Slettmeg.no skal gi råd og veiledning til publikum ved hjelp av egen nettside, telefon, epost og chat.
The service is supposed to have a neutral attitude to the different enquiries.
Tjenesten skal ha en nøytral stilling til de henvendelsene som kommer inn.
Slettmeg.no is not supposed to function in any moralizing way concerning the published material, but rather limit itself to offering advice and guidance as objectively as possible to everyone who wants it.
Slettmeg.no skal ikke fungere moraliserende i forhold til det materialet som er publisert, men begrense seg til å gi mest mulig objektive råd og veiledning til alle som ønsker det.
This is how slettmeg.no may be of assistance:
Dette kan slettmeg.no hjelpe med:
Informing on relevant laws and regulations.
Råd om hvilke rettigheter og lover som gjelder.
Offering practical assistance in order to get in contact with web services and those responsible for offending material published on the internet.
Praktisk hjelp til å komme i kontakt med nettjenester og ansvarlige bak krenkende materiale publisert på nett.
Offering assistance in filling out complaint forms and similar appliances offered by the individual web services.
Hjelp til å fylle ut klageskjemaer og lignende som finnes på de enkelte nettjenestene.
Offering assistance in using the self-service removal services (e.g. Google’s webpage removal request tool).
Googles webpage removal request tool).
Offering assistance in the removal of false/unwanted profiles on social web societies.
Hjelp til å slette falske/uønskede profiler på sosiale nettsamfunn.
Offering advice and tips on other relevant actors/organisations which may offer other kinds of assistance.
Gi råd og tips om andre relevante aktører/organisasjoner som kan bistå med annen hjelp
This is what slettmeg.no cannot do:
Dette kan slettmeg.no ikke gjøre:
Doing casework and making decisions
Drive saksbehandling og fatte vedtak
Remove or make others remove information on the internet
Pålegge sletting eller selv foreta sletting av opplysninger på Internett.
Slettmeg.no:
Slettmeg.no:
Slettmeg.no may be reached on the internet, by chat, e-mail and telephone.
Slettmeg.no kan nås på Internett, chat, e-post og telefon.
The phone number is 22 39 69 90 and the e-mail address is hjelp@slettmeg.no.
Telefonnummer er 22 39 69 90 og e-postadressen er hjelp@slettmeg.no.
Daily operation of Slettmeg.no is done by two advisors in the Data Inspectorate.
Slettmeg.no betjenes av to rådgivere i Datatilsynet.
‘The war in Syria is affecting millions of people and has ramifications for the whole world.
- Krigen i Syria rammer millioner av mennesker og påvirker en hel verden.
Norway has been at the forefront of efforts to mobilise more international aid, and we have provided NOK 2.7 billion ourselves this year.
Norge har gått i bresjen for mer internasjonal bistand og har selv bidratt med 2,7 milliarder kroner i år.
This funding is helping to save lives and provide schooling for children and young people in a crisis situation,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Med denne støtten bidrar Norge til å redde liv og sikre skolegang til barn og ungdom i krise, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
This means that Norway is already well on the way to achieving its goal of providing around NOK 10 billion in aid to Syria and its neighbouring countries over a four-year period.
Med dette er Norge allerede et solid stykke på vei mot målet om å bidra med rundt ti milliarder kroner i bistand til Syria og nabolandene over en fireårsperiode.
Norway launched this goal at the donor conference for Syria that was held in February 2016 following an initiative from Norway.
Målet ble lanserte under den internasjonale giverkonferansen for Syria, som Norge tok initiativet til, i februar i 2016.
‘The Syrian crisis is one of the greatest humanitarian disasters of our time.
- Syriakrisen er en av vår tids største humanitære katastrofer.
With 13.5 million people in need of assistance within Syria and 4.8 million Syrian refugees in the neighbouring countries, there will still be a great need for assistance in the years to come.
Med 13,5 millioner mennesker i nød i Syria og 4,8 millioner syrere på flukt i nabolandene, vil det være store behov for bistand i årene fremover.
Norway is the fifth largest humanitarian donor to those affected by the Syrian crisis.
Norge er den femte største humanitære bidragsyteren til de som er rammet av krisen.
I am very pleased to note that individuals, clubs and associations, and companies and institutions in Norway are supporting the aid organisations’ efforts,’ said Mr Brende.
Det er gledelig at også privatpersoner, foreninger, næringsliv og institusjoner i Norge støtter hjelpeorganisasjoners innsats, sier utenriksminister Brende.
Norway’s support is channelled through UN agencies, the Red Cross and various Norwegian humanitarian organisations.
Den norske bistanden kanaliseres gjennom FN-organer, Røde Kors og norske humanitære organisasjoner.
Priority is given to helping where the need is greatest and where it is possible to gain access, and our efforts comply with the humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality.
Innsatsen prioriteres ut fra hvor behovene er størst og det er mulig å få tilgang, og utføres i samsvar med de humanitære prinsippene om upartiskhet og nøytralitet.
Norway attaches importance to providing education for children and young people in situations of crisis.
Norge prioriterer utdanning til barn og ungdom i krise.
‘Our partners are making a heroic effort in extremely difficult conditions.
- Våre partnere gjør en enorm innsats i svært krevende omgivelser.
I would like to thank them for the very important work they are doing in Syria and its neighbouring countries.
Jeg vil takke dem for det svært viktige arbeidet de gjør i Syria og nabolandene.
Without their work, the grave situation in the region today would have been even worse,’ said Mr Brende.
Uten deres innsats hadde dagens dystre situasjon vært enda mørkere, sier Brende.
Mr Brende emphasised that a ceasefire and political solutions are urgently needed so that the suffering can end.
Han understreker at det haster å få til våpenstillstand og politiske løsninger, så lidelsene kan ta slutt.
The UN and humanitarian organisations have only received about half of the funding they have appealed for in response to the Syrian crisis.
FN og humanitære organisasjoner har bare fått inn rundt halvparten av det de har bedt om.
Since 2013, Norway has provided more than NOK 5.5 billion in aid to Syria and the neighbouring countries.
Siden 2013 har Norge gitt over 5,5 milliarder kroner i bistand til Syria og nabolandene.
Funding from Norway in 2016 has helped to:
Den norske støtten for 2016 har blant annet bidratt til å gi:
provide schooling for tens of thousands of children and young people in Syria and the neighbouring countries;
skolegang til titusener av barn og ungdom inne i Syria og i naboland.
provide medical treatment and vaccination for thousands of children;
medisinsk behandling og vaksinering av tusener av barn.
support survivors of sexual abuse and gender-based violence in Syria and the neighbouring countries;
støtte til overlevende etter seksuell- og kjønnsbasert vold i Syria og nabolandene.
offer medical assistance via mobile clinics to more than 60 000 people in the border areas of Lebanon;
helsehjelp via mobile helseklinikker til over 60 000 mennesker i grenseområdene i Libanon.
ensure access to water, sanitation and hygiene services for more than 60 000 internally displaced people in Syria;
over 60 000 personer på flukt i Syria har fått tilgang til vann-, sanitær- og hygienetiltak.
provide food and other emergency aid to 80 000 people;
over 80 000 personer har fått mat og andre nødhjelpsartikler.
survey and clear mines and other explosives in Syria and Iraq, which is crucial for civilians to be able to return to their homes;
kartlegging eller rydding av miner og eksplosiver i Syria og Irak, noe som er avgjørende for at sivilbefolkningen skal kunne vende hjem.
enable more than 5 000 Syrian families to provide themselves with vegetables and grains;
støtte til over 5000 syriske familier slik at de blir selvforsynte med grønnsaker og korn.
upgrade tens of thousands of buildings within Syria and in the neighbouring countries so that people who have fled their homes can find shelter;
oppgradering av titusener av bygninger både inne i Syria og i naboland slik at folk på flukt kan få husly.
support UN organisations that are providing food, medical treatment, shelter and other emergency assistance to millions of people every month.
støtte til FN-organisasjoner som til sammen bistår flere millioner mennesker hver måned med mat, medisinsk hjelp, nødhjelp og husly.
NOK 2.7 billion in assistance in 2016 for those affected by the Syrian crisis
2,7 milliarder kroner i bistand til Syriakrisen
Norway has substantially increased its assistance for the Syrian crisis in 2016.
Norge har økt bistanden betydelig i 2016 til de som er rammet av Syriakrisen.
"We all agree on one thing, however, that we have to increase our efforts to protect the civilians affected by armed conflicts.
- We all agree on one thing, however, that we have to increase our efforts to protect the civilians affected by armed conflicts.
We must respect and uphold international humanitarian law and define what it means in practice", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Espen Barth Eide, at the opening of the conference.
We must respect and uphold international humanitarian law and define what it means in practice, sa utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide under åpningen av konferansen.
Dear Vice-President Beerli, dear Assistant Secretary-General Kang, dear regional co-chairs, dear all
Dear Vice-President Beerli, dear Assistant Secretary-General Kang, dear regional co-chairs, dear all
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Oslo.
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Oslo.
The purpose of this gathering is to conclude the regional consultations and define better and more precisely how we can all work together to reclaim the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law (IHL).
The purpose of this gathering is to conclude the regional consultations and define better and more precisely how we can all work together to reclaim the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law (IHL).
Not to change the law, but to make people understand, and help those who want to comply with IHL during the conduct of operations.
Not to change the law, but to make people understand, and help those who want to comply with IHL during the conduct of operations.
It is an extremely important topic; for the sad truth is that despite clear obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians in armed conflict, our work together to reclaim this protection is more sorely needed than ever.
It is an extremely important topic; for the sad truth is that despite clear obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians in armed conflict, our work together to reclaim this protection is more sorely needed than ever.
As we meet here today, the dramatic conflict in Syria is continuing unabated.
As we meet here today, the dramatic conflict in Syria is continuing unabated.
Every day seems to bring news that is even more shocking and tragic than the day before.
Every day seems to bring news that is even more shocking and tragic than the day before.
Civilians are being attacked by various parties to the conflict on a daily basis.
Civilians are being attacked by various parties to the conflict on a daily basis.
Entire urban communities are being razed to the ground.
Entire urban communities are being razed to the ground.
Illegal weapons are being used.
Illegal weapons are being used.
Thousands and thousands of civilians are being killed, maimed or forced to flee into neighboring countries.
Thousands and thousands of civilians are being killed, maimed or forced to flee into neighboring countries.
This conduct has appalling consequences that will continue to haunt the Syrians and the region as a whole for a very long time to come.
This conduct has appalling consequences that will continue to haunt the Syrians and the region as a whole for a very long time to come.
At the same time, the challenges relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict are in no way limited to Syria.
At the same time, the challenges relating to the protection of civilians in armed conflict are in no way limited to Syria.
Indeed it is only one example of the current conflict sphere and the lack of respect for civilians.
Indeed it is only one example of the current conflict sphere and the lack of respect for civilians.
For these reasons, I am very glad to see so many different States, organisations and other actors working in the field gathered here today.
For these reasons, I am very glad to see so many different States, organisations and other actors working in the field gathered here today.
Because we all have to face these challenges together, if we are to find effective solutions.
Because we all have to face these challenges together, if we are to find effective solutions.
Please allow me to thank the regional co-chairs for four highly useful consultations and valuable contributions.
Please allow me to thank the regional co-chairs for four highly useful consultations and valuable contributions.
Since we started this initiative in 2009, we have had the privilege of discussing our most pressing challenges, and how to address them, with partners in very different parts of the world.
Since we started this initiative in 2009, we have had the privilege of discussing our most pressing challenges, and how to address them, with partners in very different parts of the world.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the co-chairs of the four regional seminars for all your hard work and warm hospitality.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the co-chairs of the four regional seminars for all your hard work and warm hospitality.
In Jakarta, we engaged in thorough discussions on many issues, including on the importance of ensuring satisfactory IHL training for the military.
In Jakarta, we engaged in thorough discussions on many issues, including on the importance of ensuring satisfactory IHL training for the military.
In Buenos Aires, one of the main issues was how to ensure that those responsible for atrocities are held accountable.
In Buenos Aires, one of the main issues was how to ensure that those responsible for atrocities are held accountable.
In Kampala, we discussed how to deal with challenges relating to armed non-state actors.
In Kampala, we discussed how to deal with challenges relating to armed non-state actors.
And finally, in Vienna, we discussed how civilians can be better protected in today’s military operations.
And finally, in Vienna, we discussed how civilians can be better protected in today’s military operations.
Together, we have highlighted a number of practical measures that may be taken, many of which are included in the draft list of recommendations which you have all received.
Together, we have highlighted a number of practical measures that may be taken, many of which are included in the draft list of recommendations which you have all received.
We have met in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe.
We have met in Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe.
However, this is the first time we have been able to gather representatives of States and organisations from all parts of the world for global consultations in this context.
However, this is the first time we have been able to gather representatives of States and organisations from all parts of the world for global consultations in this context.
I hope we can all take part in open and honest discussions on practical measures to improve the protection of civilians under IHL.
I hope we can all take part in open and honest discussions on practical measures to improve the protection of civilians under IHL.
I am happy that over 90 countries as well as a great number of organisations are represented here today.
I am happy that over 90 countries as well as a great number of organisations are represented here today.
Despite what I said about Syria, let me start by emphasizing that the situation is not all bleak.
Despite what I said about Syria, let me start by emphasizing that the situation is not all bleak.
There is also good news.
There is also good news.
One positive development has been that increased international focus over the last decades has led to reduced tolerance of civilian casualties overall, and an expectation that stronger measures should be taken to avoid incidental harm to civilians.
One positive development has been that increased international focus over the last decades has led to reduced tolerance of civilian casualties overall, and an expectation that stronger measures should be taken to avoid incidental harm to civilians.
It has also affected the choice of weapons.
It has also affected the choice of weapons.
There has been an international development, and that is good: weapon systems have become more precise.
There has been an international development, and that is good: weapon systems have become more precise.
This makes it easier to fulfill the principle of distinction if you want to.
This makes it easier to fulfill the principle of distinction if you want to.
This means that these debates matter.
This means that these debates matter.
It is noteworthy that international acceptance for the targeting of objects used for both military and civilian purposes has been drastically reduced.
It is noteworthy that international acceptance for the targeting of objects used for both military and civilian purposes has been drastically reduced.
This can be illustrated by comparing the NATO military campaign in Kosovo in 1999 and the international military operation in Libya in 2011, in which we saw a much more conservative choice of targets.
This can be illustrated by comparing the NATO military campaign in Kosovo in 1999 and the international military operation in Libya in 2011, in which we saw a much more conservative choice of targets.