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The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes pride in supporting this project through the EEA and Norway Grants.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs takes pride in supporting this project through the EEA and Norway Grants.
The Grants represent our contribution to reducing social and economic disparities in the European Economic Area.
The Grants represent our contribution to reducing social and economic disparities in the European Economic Area.
The financial crisis has hit young people harder than any other group.
The financial crisis has hit young people harder than any other group.
Investing in children and young people have always been a cornerstone of the Grants.
Investing in children and young people have always been a cornerstone of the Grants.
It is all about giving them the confidence that they have the ability and the power to make changes in their own lives.
It is all about giving them the confidence that they have the ability and the power to make changes in their own lives.
Young people are individual bundles of positive energy.
Young people are individual bundles of positive energy.
If they feel empowered, they will tackle almost everything.
If they feel empowered, they will tackle almost everything.
This exhibition documents this energy, freezing moments in the everyday lives and experiences of our young generations.
This exhibition documents this energy, freezing moments in the everyday lives and experiences of our young generations.
Kudos to the photographers once again for blending unnoticed into their environments – environments often inaccessible to their worried parents.
Kudos to the photographers once again for blending unnoticed into their environments – environments often inaccessible to their worried parents.
More than anything, you have documented the beautiful mosaic of European diversity.
More than anything, you have documented the beautiful mosaic of European diversity.
I am pleased to see that the exhibition will be touring cities in Europe for the coming year and that it provides the framework for interesting debates and lectures on its way.
I am pleased to see that the exhibition will be touring cities in Europe for the coming year and that it provides the framework for interesting debates and lectures on its way.
Are we suffering a Sea Change, and if so, in what way has Europe changed?
Are we suffering a Sea Change, and if so, in what way has Europe changed?
Is the generation we see in these images on their way to becoming a lost one?
Is the generation we see in these images on their way to becoming a lost one?
And with it, are we losing the liberal and open Europe we have gotten used to in recent decades?
And with it, are we losing the liberal and open Europe we have gotten used to in recent decades?
Or are our notions of change just part of the constant evolutions that have always taken place on our continent?
Or are our notions of change just part of the constant evolutions that have always taken place on our continent?
I would like to extend my gratitude to the Literature House of Oslo for putting “Europe” on the agenda through a series of events this week.
I would like to extend my gratitude to the Literature House of Oslo for putting “Europe” on the agenda through a series of events this week.
It is timely to discuss these questions and trends of developments.
It is timely to discuss these questions and trends of developments.
After a week in which Europe was once again, horribly, reminded of the power of images, I hope this exhibition will show us the power of images to acquaint us with the experiences and lives of others with whom we share a continent.
After a week in which Europe was once again, horribly, reminded of the power of images, I hope this exhibition will show us the power of images to acquaint us with the experiences and lives of others with whom we share a continent.
Thank you!
Thank you!
EEA and Norway Grants
EØS-midlene
Faces of diversity
Faces of diversity
Address at the opening of the Sea Change exhibition
Hilsen til åpningen av utstillingen Sea Change
Oslo, 12 January 2013
Oslo, 12. januar 2013
Address at The Council of Europe, Ministerial Meeting
Innlegg på ministermøte i Europarådet
Strasbour, 11 May 2010
Strasbourg, 11. mai 2010
We all agree: The reforms must lead us towards a more political, focused and visible organisation.
Vi er alle enige: Reformene må lede til en mer politisk, fokusert og synlig organisasjon.
And we need more coherence in our efforts to support the norms, standards and mechanisms needed to make a real difference for European citizens, Foreign Minister Støre said in his address.
Og vi trenger mer sammenheng i våre anstrengelser i støtten til normer, standarder og mekanismer for å gjøre en virkelig forskjell for Europas innbyggere,var utenriksministerens budskap i innlegget på ministermøtet.
Check against delivery
Sjekk mot framføring
Madam Chair – chère Madame,
Madam Chair – chère Madame,
Je fécilite la Suisse et vous-même, Madame la Présidente, pour avoir si bien mené votre responsabilité à la tête de notre organisation.
Je fécilite la Suisse et vous-même, Madame la Présidente, pour avoir si bien mené votre responsabilité à la tête de notre organisation.
Je salue aussi notre nouveau Secrétaire Général, mon compatriote Monsieur Thorbjørn Jagland, pour avoir initié un plan de reformes à la fois detaillé et strategique.
Je salue aussi notre nouveau Secrétaire Général, mon compatriote Monsieur Thorbjørn Jagland, pour avoir initié un plan de reformes à la fois detaillé et strategique.
Madam Chair,
Madam Chair,
I would like to congratulate you on the important results achieved during your chairmanship, for example in Interlaken.
I would like to congratulate you on the important results achieved during your chairmanship, for example in Interlaken.
The Secretary General has been given a very clear mandate by the Assembly and by us to modernise and revitalise the organisation.
The Secretary General has been given a very clear mandate by the Assembly and by us to modernise and revitalise the organisation.
Norway strongly supports the direction of the reform process, and the general priorities outlined to put this house in order, to use the Secretary General’s own words.
Norway strongly supports the direction of the reform process, and the general priorities outlined to put this house in order, to use the Secretary General’s own words.
Now we need to support the follow-up.
Now we need to support the follow-up.
We all agree: The reforms must lead us towards a more political, focused and visible organisation.
We all agree: The reforms must lead us towards a more political, focused and visible organisation.
And we need more coherence in our efforts to support the norms, standards and mechanisms needed to make a real difference for European citizens.
And we need more coherence in our efforts to support the norms, standards and mechanisms needed to make a real difference for European citizens.
Difficult economic times provide in themselves a clear mandate to the Secretary General to make the best of the available resources and to reform all parts of the organisation with this in mind.
Difficult economic times provide in themselves a clear mandate to the Secretary General to make the best of the available resources and to reform all parts of the organisation with this in mind.
The European Convention on Human Rights and the Court of Human Rights are unique instruments.
The European Convention on Human Rights and the Court of Human Rights are unique instruments.
As agreed in Interlaken, we need to overcome the serious difficulties faced by the whole human rights protection system.
As agreed in Interlaken, we need to overcome the serious difficulties faced by the whole human rights protection system.
We welcome Russia’s acceptance of Protocol 14, and look forward to its entry into force in June.
We welcome Russia’s acceptance of Protocol 14, and look forward to its entry into force in June.
We should regard Interlaken as a plan of action.
We should regard Interlaken as a plan of action.
It now needs decisive follow-up.
It now needs decisive follow-up.
We expect all Member States, the Court and the other institutions of the Council of Europe to implement the measures in the Action Plan swiftly and effectively.
We expect all Member States, the Court and the other institutions of the Council of Europe to implement the measures in the Action Plan swiftly and effectively.
Member States must address structural human rights problems that lead to large numbers of applications to the Court.
Member States must address structural human rights problems that lead to large numbers of applications to the Court.
In particular, Madam Chair, a new filtering mechanism is necessary.
In particular, Madam Chair, a new filtering mechanism is necessary.
New procedural rules and practices are needed to reduce the flood of clearly inadmissible applications.
New procedural rules and practices are needed to reduce the flood of clearly inadmissible applications.
The introduction of court fees could be an important step.
The introduction of court fees could be an important step.
And last but not least, within the Council of Europe’s budget, the Court needs additional resources in the short and medium term to cope with its case load.
And last but not least, within the Council of Europe’s budget, the Court needs additional resources in the short and medium term to cope with its case load.
Regarding our relationship with the EU I believe that now that the Lisbon Treaty and the Fundamental Rights Charter are in force, we have important new tools for achieving a strong and coherent system of human rights protection in Europe.
Regarding our relationship with the EU I believe that now that the Lisbon Treaty and the Fundamental Rights Charter are in force, we have important new tools for achieving a strong and coherent system of human rights protection in Europe.
The EU’s commitment to accede to the European Convention on Human Rights is a common project of historic proportions.
The EU’s commitment to accede to the European Convention on Human Rights is a common project of historic proportions.
Let us get this done.
Let us get this done.
Norway believes that accession should be treated as a matter of urgency.
Norway believes that accession should be treated as a matter of urgency.
The conflict in Georgia is high on the Council’s agenda.
The conflict in Georgia is high on the Council’s agenda.
We appreciate the active engagement of the Commissioner for Human Rights and welcome the Secretary General’s constructive proposals on the role of the Council in promoting and protecting human rights in the areas affected by the conflict.
We appreciate the active engagement of the Commissioner for Human Rights and welcome the Secretary General’s constructive proposals on the role of the Council in promoting and protecting human rights in the areas affected by the conflict.
I hope all parties will respond to the urgent call for dialogue.
I hope all parties will respond to the urgent call for dialogue.
Norway pledges to support the Council of Europe.
Norway pledges to support the Council of Europe.
It has a proud history.
It has a proud history.
It is up to us to determine the future.
It is up to us to determine the future.
To this end all parts of our organisation need to pull together.
To this end all parts of our organisation need to pull together.
I wish my colleague Antonio Miloshoski and his team success as incoming chair of our organisation.
I wish my colleague Antonio Miloshoski and his team success as incoming chair of our organisation.
'Norway closely follows the development in Eastern Congo.
- Norway closely follows the development in Eastern Congo.
Though demanding challenges remain, especially with regard to prevailing insecurity, human rights violations and the dire conditions of internally displaced persons, we acknowledge that important progress has been achieved', said State Secretary Brattskar in his address at the Christian Council of Norway's conference.
Though demanding challenges remain, especially with regard to prevailing insecurity, human rights violations and the dire conditions of internally displaced persons, we acknowledge that important progress has been achieved, sa statssekretær Brattskar da han innledet på Norges Kristne Råds konferanse.
Thank you for inviting me to this conference on Eastern Congo.
Thank you for inviting me to this conference on Eastern Congo.
It is a pleasure for me to address you here today and have this opportunity to meet with church leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi, as well as other guests.
It is a pleasure for me to address you here today and have this opportunity to meet with church leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi, as well as other guests.
I am well aware that beyond your spiritual and religious functions, you are giving voice to many of those most severely affected by the conflict in Eastern Congo.
I am well aware that beyond your spiritual and religious functions, you are giving voice to many of those most severely affected by the conflict in Eastern Congo.
I am also well aware that you are listened to.
I am also well aware that you are listened to.
This gives you particular role in promoting peace and cooperation and your work, efforts and progress are highly appreciated.
This gives you particular role in promoting peace and cooperation and your work, efforts and progress are highly appreciated.
Norway closely follows the development in Eastern Congo.
Norway closely follows the development in Eastern Congo.
Though demanding challenges remain, especially with regard to prevailing insecurity, human rights violations and the dire conditions of internally displaced persons, we acknowledge that important progress has been achieved.
Though demanding challenges remain, especially with regard to prevailing insecurity, human rights violations and the dire conditions of internally displaced persons, we acknowledge that important progress has been achieved.
This time last year, as you very well know, there was heavy fighting just outside Goma, M23 attacking civilians and the UN.
This time last year, as you very well know, there was heavy fighting just outside Goma, M23 attacking civilians and the UN.
FDLR and other rebel groups were reported to be on the rise.
FDLR and other rebel groups were reported to be on the rise.
Today M23 is militarily defeated, thanks to joint efforts of the Congolese army and MONUSCO.
Today M23 is militarily defeated, thanks to joint efforts of the Congolese army and MONUSCO.
The number of ADF armed rebels is significantly reduced, and 4000 of a variety of rebels have surrendered.
The number of ADF armed rebels is significantly reduced, and 4000 of a variety of rebels have surrendered.
A number – however modest - of FDLR rank and file have laid down their arms.
A number – however modest - of FDLR rank and file have laid down their arms.
But peace cannot be achieved by military means alone.
But peace cannot be achieved by military means alone.
It is vital to address the root causes of violence and conflict in the region, taking into account factors such as lack of state control, significant discrimination of women, land issues, outstanding reforms in economic governance, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and the illegal exploitation of natural resources.
It is vital to address the root causes of violence and conflict in the region, taking into account factors such as lack of state control, significant discrimination of women, land issues, outstanding reforms in economic governance, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and the illegal exploitation of natural resources.
Framework of Hope Norway welcomed the signing in February 2013 of the Peace, Stability and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, often referred to as the Framework of Hope.
Framework of Hope Norway welcomed the signing in February 2013 of the Peace, Stability and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, often referred to as the Framework of Hope.
We share the Framework’s approach that the underlying political problems need to be solved and economic and social development strengthened if lasting peace is to be achieved.
We share the Framework’s approach that the underlying political problems need to be solved and economic and social development strengthened if lasting peace is to be achieved.
The PSC Framework provides a good basis for a lasting peace – if implemented.
The PSC Framework provides a good basis for a lasting peace – if implemented.
We urge the Government of the DRC to advance the implementation of the reforms at the national level, and neighboring countries such as Rwanda and Uganda to fulfill their commitments.
We urge the Government of the DRC to advance the implementation of the reforms at the national level, and neighboring countries such as Rwanda and Uganda to fulfill their commitments.
I would also like to highlight the importance of including women in the implementation of the PSC Framework.
I would also like to highlight the importance of including women in the implementation of the PSC Framework.
War and conflict affect women, men, boys and girls in different ways.
War and conflict affect women, men, boys and girls in different ways.
A gender perspective must be applied in order to recognise the equal rights and human dignity of all people.
A gender perspective must be applied in order to recognise the equal rights and human dignity of all people.
Furthermore, women’s participation in peace processes gives added value and bring in a broader range of issues to the table.
Furthermore, women’s participation in peace processes gives added value and bring in a broader range of issues to the table.
This has a positive effect on the outcome and contributes to an inclusive and sustainable peace.
This has a positive effect on the outcome and contributes to an inclusive and sustainable peace.
Addressing the underlying causes of the conflict in Eastern Congo requires a concerted effort on the part of the authorities in DR Congo, neighbouring countries, and the international community.
Addressing the underlying causes of the conflict in Eastern Congo requires a concerted effort on the part of the authorities in DR Congo, neighbouring countries, and the international community.
How does Norway contribute to this end?
How does Norway contribute to this end?
It is important to maintain momentum in the implementation of the PSC Framework.
It is important to maintain momentum in the implementation of the PSC Framework.
The special envoys and the regional oversight mechanism have a particular responsibility in that regard.
The special envoys and the regional oversight mechanism have a particular responsibility in that regard.
Norway supports the work of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General through financial contributions to the Envoy’s office and program activities.
Norway supports the work of the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General through financial contributions to the Envoy’s office and program activities.
Disarmament of FDLR forces inside the DRC is essential to achieve peace.
Disarmament of FDLR forces inside the DRC is essential to achieve peace.
Norway has for many years supported an initiative for securing peaceful repatriation of refugees and former combatants connected to the FDLR from DRC to Rwanda.
Norway has for many years supported an initiative for securing peaceful repatriation of refugees and former combatants connected to the FDLR from DRC to Rwanda.
The project is located in Kivu.
The project is located in Kivu.
It is implemented by Eglise du Christ au Congo (ECC), an umbrella organisation for all major protestant denomination in DRC, in cooperation with the Congolese and Rwandan government and MONUSCO.
It is implemented by Eglise du Christ au Congo (ECC), an umbrella organisation for all major protestant denomination in DRC, in cooperation with the Congolese and Rwandan government and MONUSCO.
A major humanitarian effort It is crucial that military achievements of the FARDC and MONUSCO are followed by a swift restoration of state authority to regions where armed groups are no longer active.
A major humanitarian effort It is crucial that military achievements of the FARDC and MONUSCO are followed by a swift restoration of state authority to regions where armed groups are no longer active.
Norway fully supports the International Security and Stabilisation Support Strategy (I4S) aimed at stabilisation activities in these areas, inter alia through seconding civilian staff to MONUSCO in support of the implementation of the strategy.
Norway fully supports the International Security and Stabilisation Support Strategy (I4S) aimed at stabilisation activities in these areas, inter alia through seconding civilian staff to MONUSCO in support of the implementation of the strategy.
The sufferings that the conflicts have inflicted on the civilian population in Eastern DR Congo have prompted a major humanitarian effort by Norway.
The sufferings that the conflicts have inflicted on the civilian population in Eastern DR Congo have prompted a major humanitarian effort by Norway.
In 2013 Norway provided NOK 171 million [almost USD 28 million] in emergency aid to DRC.
In 2013 Norway provided NOK 171 million [almost USD 28 million] in emergency aid to DRC.
These efforts are continuing.
These efforts are continuing.
An additional NOK 90 million/USD 15 million was provided to development programs in 2013.
An additional NOK 90 million/USD 15 million was provided to development programs in 2013.
Our partners are multilateral and international organisations, Norwegian and local NGOs.
Our partners are multilateral and international organisations, Norwegian and local NGOs.
The Norwegian support has a particular emphasis on assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons; on the promotion of women’s rights; and on efforts to combat sexual violence.
The Norwegian support has a particular emphasis on assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons; on the promotion of women’s rights; and on efforts to combat sexual violence.
Our support also includes activities to combat climate change resulting from deforestation and forest degradation.
Our support also includes activities to combat climate change resulting from deforestation and forest degradation.
So far in 2014 there has been a decrease from 2.9 million to 2.6 million internally displaced persons in the DRC.
So far in 2014 there has been a decrease from 2.9 million to 2.6 million internally displaced persons in the DRC.
Nevertheless, 2.6 million is an extremely high number – equivalent to more than half of the population in Norway.
Nevertheless, 2.6 million is an extremely high number – equivalent to more than half of the population in Norway.
430,000 DRC citizens are still refugees in neighboring countries, mainly in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi.
430,000 DRC citizens are still refugees in neighboring countries, mainly in Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi.
Norway supports activities of the UN, as well as of international and Norwegian NGOs in order to respond to the humanitarian needs of IDPs and refugees, returnees and host families.
Norway supports activities of the UN, as well as of international and Norwegian NGOs in order to respond to the humanitarian needs of IDPs and refugees, returnees and host families.
One example: We support the efforts of the Norwegian Refugee Council and its local partners to provide basic education to displaced children and youth.
One example: We support the efforts of the Norwegian Refugee Council and its local partners to provide basic education to displaced children and youth.
They build classrooms, train teachers and provide school material.
They build classrooms, train teachers and provide school material.
They also sensitize parents and local authorities on the importance of education, child protection and their active participation to promote children’s rights.
They also sensitize parents and local authorities on the importance of education, child protection and their active participation to promote children’s rights.