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We have advocated that they should be included both under the health and the gender equality goals.
We have advocated that they should be included both under the health and the gender equality goals.
In spite of strong support from more than 50 countries representing all regions of the world - Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe – we did not however succeed in obtaining consensus on the inclusion of sexual rights, which remain a contested and divisive notion.
In spite of strong support from more than 50 countries representing all regions of the world - Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe – we did not however succeed in obtaining consensus on the inclusion of sexual rights, which remain a contested and divisive notion.
But we have been able to help secure approval for the strongest commitments agreed in the UN on this matter, that is universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
But we have been able to help secure approval for the strongest commitments agreed in the UN on this matter, that is universal access to sexual and reproductive health services and to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
This means that all countries are committed to fulfil the right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly about the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so, including modern means of contraception.
This means that all countries are committed to fulfil the right of all couples and individuals to decide freely and responsibly about the number, spacing and timing of their children and to have the information and means to do so, including modern means of contraception.
This might seem a limited victory.
This might seem a limited victory.
Still, we need to remember that agreeing to commitments in a policy document is different from agreeing on an agenda with targets and indicators.
Still, we need to remember that agreeing to commitments in a policy document is different from agreeing on an agenda with targets and indicators.
Countries are supposed to report on progress towards quite ambitious targets with the understanding that the deadline is 2030: elimination of all forms of discrimination against all women and girls, everywhere, and of all forms of violence against women, including harmful practices like Female Genital Mutilation and child marriage.
Countries are supposed to report on progress towards quite ambitious targets with the understanding that the deadline is 2030: elimination of all forms of discrimination against all women and girls, everywhere, and of all forms of violence against women, including harmful practices like Female Genital Mutilation and child marriage.
The negotiations in New York are not finalised yet but we expect that these targets will prevail as they stand today.
The negotiations in New York are not finalised yet but we expect that these targets will prevail as they stand today.
Another challenging issue related to sexual and reproductive health is comprehensive sexuality education.
Another challenging issue related to sexual and reproductive health is comprehensive sexuality education.
On this score too, the opposition was too strong.
On this score too, the opposition was too strong.
However, we managed to get in some language into the sustainable development goal on health that could serve as a springboard for dialogues at the country level to take this issue forward.
However, we managed to get in some language into the sustainable development goal on health that could serve as a springboard for dialogues at the country level to take this issue forward.
Talking about the country level, I want to emphasise the contrast between what is happening there compared to the negotiating table in New York.
Talking about the country level, I want to emphasise the contrast between what is happening there compared to the negotiating table in New York.
Comprehensive sexuality education is a case in point.
Comprehensive sexuality education is a case in point.
63 developing countries have to date included this in their curricula.
63 developing countries have to date included this in their curricula.
Few, if any of these countries have supported the proposal by Norway and others to include comprehensive sexuality education as a target in the post-2015 agenda.
Few, if any of these countries have supported the proposal by Norway and others to include comprehensive sexuality education as a target in the post-2015 agenda.
This brings me to the question posed by Sex and Politics – how can governments and civil society work together to move in a seamless manner from the MDGs to the SDGs.
This brings me to the question posed by Sex and Politics – how can governments and civil society work together to move in a seamless manner from the MDGs to the SDGs.
From our point of view this is a crucial link.
From our point of view this is a crucial link.
We have seen the difference that civil society can make at the negotiating table.
We have seen the difference that civil society can make at the negotiating table.
Some of the targets related to gender equality would probably not have made their way into the post-2015 agenda without the NGOs efficient and effective advocacy.
Some of the targets related to gender equality would probably not have made their way into the post-2015 agenda without the NGOs efficient and effective advocacy.
One telling example is access for girls and women to sanitation and hygiene in schools and the work place, a seemingly trivial issue but in reality a necessity to make their right to education, to health and to a decent job a reality.
One telling example is access for girls and women to sanitation and hygiene in schools and the work place, a seemingly trivial issue but in reality a necessity to make their right to education, to health and to a decent job a reality.
Civil society will also have a crucial role to play when it comes to implementing the 17 goals and as many as169 targets that are likely to be approved in September in New York.
Civil society will also have a crucial role to play when it comes to implementing the 17 goals and as many as169 targets that are likely to be approved in September in New York.
Through advocacy, program activities and by holding their governments accountable on their commitments.
Through advocacy, program activities and by holding their governments accountable on their commitments.
Since we have a unique opportunity to benefit from the presence of a global civil society organisation with a remarkable clout, I would like to ask the two panelists how they see the role of IPPF in supporting the implementation at country level of the post-2015 targets related to sexual and reproductive health and, more broadly, to gender equality.
Since we have a unique opportunity to benefit from the presence of a global civil society organisation with a remarkable clout, I would like to ask the two panelists how they see the role of IPPF in supporting the implementation at country level of the post-2015 targets related to sexual and reproductive health and, more broadly, to gender equality.
Secondly, I would also be interested to hear your assessment and advice on how we should move forward to build stronger support from developing countries in favour of sexual rights.
Secondly, I would also be interested to hear your assessment and advice on how we should move forward to build stronger support from developing countries in favour of sexual rights.
On this score, I must complement the IPPF for having done what has not been possible to do at the UN, namely to propose a declaration outlining in no uncertain terms what should be included under the concept of sexual rights.
On this score, I must complement the IPPF for having done what has not been possible to do at the UN, namely to propose a declaration outlining in no uncertain terms what should be included under the concept of sexual rights.
I hope both of you could elaborate a bit on the challenges, the opportunities and the progress you see to get buy- in and support at country level for this agenda.
I hope both of you could elaborate a bit on the challenges, the opportunities and the progress you see to get buy- in and support at country level for this agenda.
Our government has committed itself, through a White paper on human rights that was approved by Stortinget earlier this year, to work for international acceptance of sexual rights.
Our government has committed itself, through a White paper on human rights that was approved by Stortinget earlier this year, to work for international acceptance of sexual rights.
We are fully aware that countries from the global South have a key role to play in this regard.
We are fully aware that countries from the global South have a key role to play in this regard.
We are therefore encouraged that in addition to South Africa, Mozambique recently legalised same sex activity and that more and more developing countries, particularly in Latin-America, but also in Asia are moving forward, including on LGBT-rights.
We are therefore encouraged that in addition to South Africa, Mozambique recently legalised same sex activity and that more and more developing countries, particularly in Latin-America, but also in Asia are moving forward, including on LGBT-rights.
Your experiences and lessons learnt from the work you are doing to promote acceptance of sexual rights at the country level would be of the highest interest to us.
Your experiences and lessons learnt from the work you are doing to promote acceptance of sexual rights at the country level would be of the highest interest to us.
Health Rights and Gender Equality in the Post-2015 Development Framework
Helserettigheter og likestilling i FNs nye bærekraftsmål
The Storting, 11 June 2015
Stortinget, 11. juni 2015
State Secretary Hans Brattskar's key note speech at the high level dialogue on "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender Equality in the Post-2015 Development Framework" in Oslo 11 June.
Statssekretær Hans Brattskars innlegg på høynivådialogen om "Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender Equality in the Post-2015 Development Framework" i Oslo 11. juni.
We will need healthy and productive seas and innovative technology so that we can obtain more food, medicines and energy from the oceans’, said Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Vi trenger sunne hav og nyskapende teknologi, slik at vi i fremtiden kan hente ut mer mat, medisiner og energi fra havet, sier statsminister Erna Solberg.
The Prime Minister highlighted the need to find a balance between sustainable use and protection of marine resources when she opened the conference Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø today.
Statsministeren understreket behovet for en bærekraftig balanse mellom bruk og vern av havressursene da hun åpnet konferansen Arctic Frontiers i Tromsø i dag.
Arctic Frontiers has developed into a leading international meeting place for the discussion of Arctic issues.
Arctic Frontiers har utviklet seg til å bli en ledende internasjonal møteplass for arktiske spørsmål.
‘Two thirds of our export revenues come from sea-based activities.
- To tredjedeler av våre eksportinntekter kommer fra havet.
In addition, the integrated management plan for the Norwegian Sea is to be updated.
I tillegg skal forvaltningsplanen for Norskehavet oppdateres.
Arctic Frontiers
Arctic Frontiers
Healthy oceans – greater prosperity
Sunne hav - stor rikdom
‘By 2050, the world population may reach 10 billion.
- I 2050 kan vi være ti milliarder mennesker på jorden.
Ministerpräsident Odvar Nordli
Statsminister Odvar Nordli
Somalia Conference, London, 7 May 2013
Somalia-konferanse, London, 7. mai 2013
- The sun shines on London - the same sun shines on Mogadishu.
- The sun shines on London - the same sun shines on Mogadishu.
Let the same commitment that we are showing here today, be visible to the people of Mogadishu and the rest of Somalia, said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås at the Somalia Conference.
Let the same commitment that we are showing here today, be visible to the people of Mogadishu and the rest of Somalia, sa utviklingsmninister Holmås i sitt innlegg på Somalia-konferansen.
Galab Wanaagsan, Dear Chairs and Colleagues,
Galab Wanaagsan, Dear Chairs and Colleagues,
I am glad to see the sun of Mogadishu shining on London today.
I am glad to see the sun of Mogadishu shining on London today.
It’s a beacon drawing our eyes to Somalia and it is too a signal to act.
It’s a beacon drawing our eyes to Somalia and it is too a signal to act.
We have spoken on the hope that lies in the opportunity of dealing with the most democratic, accountable and committed federal government for as long time as we, or at least I can remember.
We have spoken on the hope that lies in the opportunity of dealing with the most democratic, accountable and committed federal government for as long time as we, or at least I can remember.
But - ladies and gentlemen - this government cannot do miracles.
But - ladies and gentlemen - this government cannot do miracles.
Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås at the Somalia Conference in London.
Utviklingsminister Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås på Somalia-konferansen i London.
(Photo: Astrid Sehl, MFA)
(Foto: Astrid Sehl, UD)
Further improving security, service delivery, infrastructure, cooperation across regions, and respect for human rights, including the freedom of speech, equal rights for women including protection of women from sexual violence - all of these tasks of the Government are very, very ambitious.
Further improving security, service delivery, infrastructure, cooperation across regions, and respect for human rights, including the freedom of speech, equal rights for women including protection of women from sexual violence - all of these tasks of the Government are very, very ambitious.
We all heard the President earlier today.
We all heard the President earlier today.
He is right.
He is right.
The Somalia Government faces a pressing fiscal problem.
The Somalia Government faces a pressing fiscal problem.
It needs to pay salaries to public employees if it is to present itself as a credible entity; it needs to deliver tangible development assistance in order to build public confidence and to reverse the negative reputation of its predecessors.
It needs to pay salaries to public employees if it is to present itself as a credible entity; it needs to deliver tangible development assistance in order to build public confidence and to reverse the negative reputation of its predecessors.
Donors understand this, but it will take them time to respond – and time is a luxury that we do not have.
Donors understand this, but it will take them time to respond – and time is a luxury that we do not have.
That is why Norway has decided to assist the Somali Government in establishing a temporary multi-donor Trust Fund, called the Special Financing Facility – SFF.
That is why Norway has decided to assist the Somali Government in establishing a temporary multi-donor Trust Fund, called the Special Financing Facility – SFF.
This facility will allow donors to contribute support to the Government now - until the UN and World Bank are ready to assume this role and take over.
This facility will allow donors to contribute support to the Government now - until the UN and World Bank are ready to assume this role and take over.
We are happy that you, Minister, believe it is a good idea.
We are happy that you, Minister, believe it is a good idea.
This financing facility serves three purposes:
This financing facility serves three purposes:
Right to prioritize for the Government by giving them the liquidity.
Right to prioritize for the Government by giving them the liquidity.
Builds capacity - by having experts walking side by side with government officials.
Builds capacity - by having experts walking side by side with government officials.
Enhances transparency and accountability thereby working against corruption and providing the international community with adequate risk management.
Enhances transparency and accountability thereby working against corruption and providing the international community with adequate risk management.
The SFF should be understood as an integral part of Somalia’s public financial management reform process, and as the first practical evidence that this Government is different from those preceding it.
The SFF should be understood as an integral part of Somalia’s public financial management reform process, and as the first practical evidence that this Government is different from those preceding it.
This is public money—to be managed in a transparent, professional manner, supervised by experts.
This is public money—to be managed in a transparent, professional manner, supervised by experts.
In a country ridden by corruption and war economy - this is the seed of an economy of peace.
In a country ridden by corruption and war economy - this is the seed of an economy of peace.
Minister it is unusual for a government coming to power after years of turbulence to focus so clearly on reforming its public financial management.
Minister it is unusual for a government coming to power after years of turbulence to focus so clearly on reforming its public financial management.
You are staking your legitimacy on your performance in this area.
You are staking your legitimacy on your performance in this area.
Every journey starts with a first step, and setting up the fund, and at the same time making sure that it has a solid foundation when it comes to accountability and transparency – we consider this to be a good first step for Somalia and its relation to the Somali people and the International Community.
Every journey starts with a first step, and setting up the fund, and at the same time making sure that it has a solid foundation when it comes to accountability and transparency – we consider this to be a good first step for Somalia and its relation to the Somali people and the International Community.
I am glad to announce Norway’s $30-million contribution to the opening of the Fund.
I am glad to announce Norway’s $30-million contribution to the opening of the Fund.
We are committed.
We are committed.
I will humbly invite more of you on-board.
I will humbly invite more of you on-board.
It is only by joining together, as Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said, we will support the government, so they gain the leverage they need in order to fulfil the hope of the Somali, so they can experience the change they deserve.
It is only by joining together, as Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said, we will support the government, so they gain the leverage they need in order to fulfil the hope of the Somali, so they can experience the change they deserve.
The sun shines on London - the same sun shines on Mogadishu.
The sun shines on London - the same sun shines on Mogadishu.
Let the same commitment that we are showing here today, be visible to the people of Mogadishu and the rest of Somalia.
Let the same commitment that we are showing here today, be visible to the people of Mogadishu and the rest of Somalia.
Dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen.
Dear colleagues, ladies and gentlemen.
First of all, I would like to thank the German Presidency for the invitation to take part in this discussion about “Good work – Quality of work”.
First of all, I would like to thank the German Presidency for the invitation to take part in this discussion about “Good work – Quality of work”.
This subject is of great concern to us in Norway.
This subject is of great concern to us in Norway.
Flexibility is important.
Flexibility is important.
For employers and for many workers who wants to adjust work hours to their own needs.
For employers and for many workers who wants to adjust work hours to their own needs.
But, such flexibility must not result in too much pressure on the individual worker to work overtime or in “atypical” employment relationships.
But, such flexibility must not result in too much pressure on the individual worker to work overtime or in “atypical” employment relationships.
Yes, there is a need for flexibility.
Yes, there is a need for flexibility.
But, to be flexible, workers have to feel safe and protected against arbitrary treatment.
But, to be flexible, workers have to feel safe and protected against arbitrary treatment.
Different contractual relationships and temporary employment is necessary, but permanent contracts must remain the general rule.
Different contractual relationships and temporary employment is necessary, but permanent contracts must remain the general rule.
Some of the best combinations of flexibility and security is made at the work place - achieved through co-operation with the social partners and through social dialogue.
Some of the best combinations of flexibility and security is made at the work place - achieved through co-operation with the social partners and through social dialogue.
There is an ongoing discussion whether there has been an increase in the “so called” new forms of employment, and if this requires new legislation.
There is an ongoing discussion whether there has been an increase in the “so called” new forms of employment, and if this requires new legislation.
This is a complex issue, but there are three important points I would like to make.
This is a complex issue, but there are three important points I would like to make.
Firstly, I am not sure if I can accept the description that “new forms of employment” are really new.
Firstly, I am not sure if I can accept the description that “new forms of employment” are really new.
I suspect that many of the “new” forms of employment in reality are still just that –a relationship between an employer and an employee.
I suspect that many of the “new” forms of employment in reality are still just that –a relationship between an employer and an employee.
One example is where a “self-employed” person or a freelancer only has one client that employs the person fulltime..
One example is where a “self-employed” person or a freelancer only has one client that employs the person fulltime..
This is not an alternative form of employment - just a way to avoid the rights and duties derived from labour law.
This is not an alternative form of employment - just a way to avoid the rights and duties derived from labour law.
Secondly I wish to emphasize that we believe that the provisions concerning what constitutes an employer and an employee are adequate in our national law.
Secondly I wish to emphasize that we believe that the provisions concerning what constitutes an employer and an employee are adequate in our national law.
We have some misgivings whether possible “new” or looser forms of regulation can reduce the job security of workers and the clear cut responsibility employers have for safety and health.
We have some misgivings whether possible “new” or looser forms of regulation can reduce the job security of workers and the clear cut responsibility employers have for safety and health.
These problems can arise especially if the “minimum” standard is too much of a minimum, and not an incentive for better working conditions.
These problems can arise especially if the “minimum” standard is too much of a minimum, and not an incentive for better working conditions.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that the Norwegian government is committed to ensuring decent working conditions for ALL workers in Norway.
Finally, I would like to emphasize that the Norwegian government is committed to ensuring decent working conditions for ALL workers in Norway.
Over the past few years, Norway has experienced a sharp increase in the number of foreign workers from the new Member States.
Over the past few years, Norway has experienced a sharp increase in the number of foreign workers from the new Member States.
We now see an increasing number of incidents where foreign workers are given employment contracts, pay or other working conditions that are not in line with Norwegian law or collective agreements.
We now see an increasing number of incidents where foreign workers are given employment contracts, pay or other working conditions that are not in line with Norwegian law or collective agreements.