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Well conducted research sheds light on the past, but also helps us to understand events in our contemporary societies.
Well conducted research sheds light on the past, but also helps us to understand events in our contemporary societies.
The currents that led to the Holocaust did not end with the war.
The currents that led to the Holocaust did not end with the war.
They reappear in new and ugly disguises, in new ways and places.
They reappear in new and ugly disguises, in new ways and places.
New names are added to the list: Srebrenica, Rwanda, Darfur.
New names are added to the list: Srebrenica, Rwanda, Darfur.
That is why the question “how could the Holocaust happen” never can be asked and answered too many times – it needs to be asked and answered again and again, from one generation to the next.
That is why the question “how could the Holocaust happen” never can be asked and answered too many times – it needs to be asked and answered again and again, from one generation to the next.
Because the question is not only a question of certain historical facts, it is an eternal reminder of what the human mind is capable of initiating.
Because the question is not only a question of certain historical facts, it is an eternal reminder of what the human mind is capable of initiating.
Prejudice grows behind closed doors and in dark corners.
Prejudice grows behind closed doors and in dark corners.
It may eventually surface through microphones and on the streets., The battles have to be fought in the grey zones, against ideologies of exclusion and supremacy, against anti-Semitism, and ways of thinking that open up for hatred.
It may eventually surface through microphones and on the streets., The battles have to be fought in the grey zones, against ideologies of exclusion and supremacy, against anti-Semitism, and ways of thinking that open up for hatred.
In our own society, and on our own streets, minorities feel stigmatised, insecure and even afraid.
In our own society, and on our own streets, minorities feel stigmatised, insecure and even afraid.
As a society and civilisation we have to fight this.
As a society and civilisation we have to fight this.
We are facing challenges related to Holocaust remembrance fatigue, we are facing soft and hard revisionism including Holocaust relativism, and we are facing blatant Holocaust denial.
We are facing challenges related to Holocaust remembrance fatigue, we are facing soft and hard revisionism including Holocaust relativism, and we are facing blatant Holocaust denial.
We must fight these challenges.
We must fight these challenges.
This is why the Norwegian Government has decided to announce its support of NOK 2 millions to the maintenance of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
This is why the Norwegian Government has decided to announce its support of NOK 2 millions to the maintenance of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Last year 1 130 000 people visited Auschwitz.
Last year 1 130 000 people visited Auschwitz.
More than 30 0000 were Norwegians, most of them schoolchildren – and one of them was my son, aged 15.
More than 30 0000 were Norwegians, most of them schoolchildren – and one of them was my son, aged 15.
Everyone who has been there knows what an eye-opening experience this is.
Everyone who has been there knows what an eye-opening experience this is.
And we need to keep the history alive for future generations.
And we need to keep the history alive for future generations.
The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has publicly denied that the Holocaust took place.
The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has publicly denied that the Holocaust took place.
In several countries, minorities are openly discriminated against and persecuted – sometimes to death.
In several countries, minorities are openly discriminated against and persecuted – sometimes to death.
In our world today, we still hear incitement of hatred, the spreading of politics of fear and promotion of intolerance.
In our world today, we still hear incitement of hatred, the spreading of politics of fear and promotion of intolerance.
The fight against these cruelties is not over.
The fight against these cruelties is not over.
We can not and will not rest.
We can not and will not rest.
We must be wary of attitudes and actions that can breed renewed anti-Semitism or other ideologies and mindsets that exclude or segregate groups of people, spread hatred and intolerance and pursue a policy of discrimination of minorities.
We must be wary of attitudes and actions that can breed renewed anti-Semitism or other ideologies and mindsets that exclude or segregate groups of people, spread hatred and intolerance and pursue a policy of discrimination of minorities.
Prejudice must be fought with firm resistance through awareness-raising through knowledge and through education.
Prejudice must be fought with firm resistance through awareness-raising through knowledge and through education.
In the ITF we have an important tool for helping ourselves and for helping others.
In the ITF we have an important tool for helping ourselves and for helping others.
We do so by reaching out to people’s minds, both individually and collectively.
We do so by reaching out to people’s minds, both individually and collectively.
We will do so through cooperation with schools, museums, memorials and research institutions.
We will do so through cooperation with schools, museums, memorials and research institutions.
Norway is proud to chair the work of the ITF.
Norway is proud to chair the work of the ITF.
We know what responsibility it entails.
We know what responsibility it entails.
The ITF’s work is essential to ensure that future generations understand and remember the Holocaust and take this knowledge with them into their lives - to strengthen tolerance, human rights and respect for their fellow man.
The ITF’s work is essential to ensure that future generations understand and remember the Holocaust and take this knowledge with them into their lives - to strengthen tolerance, human rights and respect for their fellow man.
This is a noble task and a challenge to us all.
This is a noble task and a challenge to us all.
As chair Norway is honoured and fully committed to take on this challenge.
As chair Norway is honoured and fully committed to take on this challenge.
Opening speech to the Holocaust Task Force (ITF) meeting in Oslo
Holocaust Task Force – tale i anledning Norges formannskap
Knowledge gathering – integrated management plan for the Barents Sea
Kunnskapsinnhenting i forvaltningsplanen for Barentshavet
This is part of the Norwegian Government’s High North strategy, says Mrs. Åslaug Haga, Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
Dette er en del av regjeringens strategi for nordområdene, sier olje- og energiminister Åslaug Haga.
This summer, the NPD has gathered 2D seismic in the area, focusing on covering areas not covered in earlier surveys.
Oljedirektoratet har i sommer samlet inn 2D-seismikk i deler av området.
The plans for next summer comprise further 2D surveys, as well as 3D surveys in certain areas.
Planene for neste sommer er videre innsamling av 2D-seismikk, samt 3D-seismikk i utvalgte områder.
The United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea requires Norway to present documentation on the Norwegian continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles within 2009.
FNs havrettskonvensjon pålegger Norge å framlegge dokumentasjon om norsk kontinentalsokkel utenfor 200 nautiske mil innen 2009.
- This mapping will provide us with new information on these areas, securing Norwegian interests in the Antarctic in line with the Antarctic Treaty, says Minister Haga.
- Datainnsamlingen vil gi ny kunnskap om disse havområdene og bidra til å sikre norske interesser i Antarktis i tråd med Antarktis-traktaten, sier olje- og energiminister Åslaug Haga.
Norwegian Government cancels part of Cote d’Ivoire’s debt
Regjeringa vedtek gjeldssletting for Elfenbenskysten
Norway increases support to Côte d’Ivoire to NOK 100 million
Norge øker støtten til Elfenbenskysten til 100 millioner
Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim visited Côte d’Ivoire this week to help to consolidate the peace that has been achieved and to support the ongoing reconciliation efforts.
Miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim besøkte denne uken Elfenbenskysten for å støtte opp om freden og arbeidet med forsoning.
“Women in the refugee camp told me heartbreaking stories of what had happened.
- Kvinner i flyktningleiren fortalte meg hjerteskjærende historier.
“It is terrible to see the destruction and suffering that has been caused by the conflict.
- Det er ille å se ødeleggelsene og lidelsene konflikten har ført til.
It is a step forward that the elected President, Allasane Ouattara, is now in power, but he has an immense task ahead of him.
Men han har en stor oppgave foran seg.
Militias need to be disarmed, and the rule of law must be re-established.
Militser må avvæpnes, lov og orden må på plass.
It is important that he facilitates reconciliation,” said Mr Solheim.
Han må legge til rette for forsoning, sier Solheim.
Norway has previously provided NOK 60 million in the form of emergency relief, in addition to money channelled through the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF).
Fra før har Norge gitt 60 milioner kroner i nødhjelp og penger gjennom FNs nødhjelpsfond (CERF).
This means that the total assistance provided by Norway amounts to NOK 100 million.
Dermed er den samlede støtten fra Norge på 100 millioner kroner.
Allasane Ouattara won the presidential election in November last year, receiving 54% of the votes, whereas Laurent Gbagbo received 46%.
Alassane Ouattara vant presidentvalget i november i fjor med 54 prosent av stemmene mot Laurent Gbagbo som fikk 46 prosent.
Mr Gbagbo refused to step down, and in April he was arrested following a brief war.
Gbagbo nektet å gi fra seg makten, og i april ble han pågrepet etter en kort krig.
Intense fighting and looting in Abidjan and in the western part of the country have caused extensive suffering.
Harde kamper og plyndring i Abidjan og i vestlige deler av landet har ført til store lidelser.
Photos from Mr Solheim’s field visit are available on the Ministry’s Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/utenriksdept.
Bilder fra feltbesøket kan hentes på UDs Flicker-side: www.flickr.com/utenriksdept
NOK 20 million of Côte d’Ivoire’s debt to be cancelled
Sletter Elfenbenskysten si gjeld med 20 millionar
Action plan to prevent problem gaming and problem gambling
Handlingsplan mot spilleproblemer
It is important that this work is continued,” Mr Brende said.
Det er viktig at dette arbeidet videreføres, sier utenriksminister Brende.
Norway launches Jagland’s re-election
Støtter gjenvalg av Jagland
Jagland will bring new life and inspiration to the Council of Europe
Jagland will bring new life and inspiration to the Council of Europe
In a steadily changing world, the Council of Europe needs to consolidate its place among the European institutions by remaining politically relevant and responding appropriately to the challenges faced by its member states.
In a steadily changing world, the Council of Europe needs to consolidate its place among the European institutions by remaining politically relevant and responding appropriately to the challenges faced by its member states.
Norway believes that today, more than at any previous moment in history, Europe needs a strong and vibrant Council of Europe.
Norway believes that today, more than at any previous moment in history, Europe needs a strong and vibrant Council of Europe.
The challenges we are facing require a committed and dedicated Council and Secretary General to defend and uphold our common values and standards.
The challenges we are facing require a committed and dedicated Council and Secretary General to defend and uphold our common values and standards.
This is why the Norwegian Government has nominated Mr Thorbjørn Jagland for this important position.
This is why the Norwegian Government has nominated Mr Thorbjørn Jagland for this important position.
He has served both as Prime Minister of Norway and as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He has served both as Prime Minister of Norway and as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
He has been a member of the Storting (the Norwegian parliament) since 1993, and has for the last four years held the prominent position of President of the Storting.
He has been a member of the Storting (the Norwegian parliament) since 1993, and has for the last four years held the prominent position of President of the Storting.
Throughout his political career, Mr Jagland has been closely involved in international politics, and has held a number of international political positions.
Throughout his political career, Mr Jagland has been closely involved in international politics, and has held a number of international political positions.
He was recently elected Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize every year.
He was recently elected Chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize every year.
Mr Jagland has broad support from all the political parties in Norway, and is known to be a person of high integrity and a strong defender of human rights, rule of law and democratic principles.
Mr Jagland has broad support from all the political parties in Norway, and is known to be a person of high integrity and a strong defender of human rights, rule of law and democratic principles.
I believe that with his extensive experience from both parliament and government positions, Mr Jagland will be able to build bridges and promote closer cooperation between the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) and the Committee of Ministers.
I believe that with his extensive experience from both parliament and government positions, Mr Jagland will be able to build bridges and promote closer cooperation between the Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) and the Committee of Ministers.
The upcoming election of a new Secretary General will be the first since the Warsaw Summit in 2005, and it is an important opportunity to revitalise the organisation by electing a candidate of the highest ability and integrity, in line with the recommendation in the report of Prime Minister Juncker of Luxembourg and the subsequent decision by the Committee of Ministers.
The upcoming election of a new Secretary General will be the first since the Warsaw Summit in 2005, and it is an important opportunity to revitalise the organisation by electing a candidate of the highest ability and integrity, in line with the recommendation in the report of Prime Minister Juncker of Luxembourg and the subsequent decision by the Committee of Ministers.
I believe that if Mr Jagland is elected Secretary General, he will bring new life and inspiration to the Council of Europe.
I believe that if Mr Jagland is elected Secretary General, he will bring new life and inspiration to the Council of Europe.
I am confident that strong support from governments and parliamentarians will further strengthen his mandate to lead and reform the Council of Europe.
I am confident that strong support from governments and parliamentarians will further strengthen his mandate to lead and reform the Council of Europe.
With his political experience and broad range of international contacts, Mr Jagland will contribute to heightening the visibility and political relevance of the organisation, and improve the cooperation between the Council of Europe, the EU and the OSCE.
With his political experience and broad range of international contacts, Mr Jagland will contribute to heightening the visibility and political relevance of the organisation, and improve the cooperation between the Council of Europe, the EU and the OSCE.
Home page for Mr Jagland's candidacy
Home page for Mr Jagland's candidacy
Jagland Norwegian candidate for Council of Europe Secretary General
Jagland norsk kandidat som generalsekretær i Europarådet
The new Secretary General will be elected by the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly next June from the candidates proposed by the member states.
Den nye generalsekretæren vil bli valgt av Europarådets parlamentarikerforsamling i juni neste år basert på kandidater fremmet av medlemslandene.
Today, the Council of Europe has 47 members.
Europarådet har i dag 47 medlemmer.
The Secretary General is elected for five years, and at present this position is held by Terry Davis from the UK.
Generalsekretæren velges for fem år, og stillingen innehas i dag av briten Terry Davis.
The new Secretary General will take up his or her post on 1 September 2009.
Den nye generalsekretæren vil tiltre 1. september 2009.
Jagland will bring new life and inspiration to the Council of Europe
Jagland vil bringe nytt liv og ny inspirasjon til Europarådet
Madrid, 12 May 2009
Madrid, 12. mai 2009
That is why Norway has nominated our former Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and current President of the Norwegian Parliament, Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, as a candidate for the position of Secretary General.
Under sitt innlegg på Europarådets ministermøte argumenterte utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre for tidligere statsminister og utenriksminister og nåværende stortingspresident Thorbjørn Jagland til vervet som ny generalsekretær for Europarådet.
I am convinced that Mr Jagland is the leader Europe and this organisation needs, Mr Støre said.
Han var overbevist om at Jagland er den lederen organisasjonen trenger.
Mr Chairman, fellow Europeans,
Mr Chairman, fellow Europeans,
Let me thank Spain – and you personally – for your very able chairmanship.
Let me thank Spain – and you personally – for your very able chairmanship.
Now we are looking forward to cooperating closely with the incoming Slovenian chair.
Now we are looking forward to cooperating closely with the incoming Slovenian chair.
Sixty years ago, ten countries signed the Treaty of London.
Sixty years ago, ten countries signed the Treaty of London.
Norway was among them.
Norway was among them.
We embarked on an ambitious project of strengthening democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
We embarked on an ambitious project of strengthening democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights.
Right across Europe.
Right across Europe.
Six decades later we have much to celebrate – and to focus on.
Six decades later we have much to celebrate – and to focus on.
Let me highlight three areas.
Let me highlight three areas.
First, basic values and human rights.
First, basic values and human rights.
We have established an impressive body of norms at the European level.
We have established an impressive body of norms at the European level.
This has helped to pave the way for European integration.
This has helped to pave the way for European integration.
However, much remains to be done before our ambition of making democracy and human rights a reality throughout Europe is achieved.
However, much remains to be done before our ambition of making democracy and human rights a reality throughout Europe is achieved.
The European Court of Human Rights is a cornerstone in our system for protection of human rights.
The European Court of Human Rights is a cornerstone in our system for protection of human rights.
This is why the Court’s ever-increasing backlog is a serious threat to the effectiveness and credibility of the whole system.
This is why the Court’s ever-increasing backlog is a serious threat to the effectiveness and credibility of the whole system.
I believe that this situation requires urgent action.
I believe that this situation requires urgent action.
With this in view, Norway will consent to provisional application of certain procedure in Protocol 14.
With this in view, Norway will consent to provisional application of certain procedure in Protocol 14.
We should also ensure that Protocol 14 enters into force in its entirety.
We should also ensure that Protocol 14 enters into force in its entirety.
And we need to adopt additional measures, since it is clear that Protocol 14 in itself is insufficient.
And we need to adopt additional measures, since it is clear that Protocol 14 in itself is insufficient.
Meanwhile, the conflict in Georgia and its consequences also call for action by the Council of Europe.
Meanwhile, the conflict in Georgia and its consequences also call for action by the Council of Europe.
We greatly value the engagement of the Commissioner for Human Rights and appreciate the constructive proposals by the Secretary General.
We greatly value the engagement of the Commissioner for Human Rights and appreciate the constructive proposals by the Secretary General.
We are concerned about the lack of access to areas affected by the conflict, and call on all parties concerned to give international organisations free access to these areas.
We are concerned about the lack of access to areas affected by the conflict, and call on all parties concerned to give international organisations free access to these areas.
Second, security.
Second, security.
The first meeting of the parties to the Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism was held today, and we are reminded of the horror of the terrorist attack on Madrid in June 2004.
The first meeting of the parties to the Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism was held today, and we are reminded of the horror of the terrorist attack on Madrid in June 2004.
It is when we are hardest tested that it is most difficult to remain true to our core values.
It is when we are hardest tested that it is most difficult to remain true to our core values.
But it is all the more important to ensure that the measures we take are in line with our obligations under international law.
But it is all the more important to ensure that the measures we take are in line with our obligations under international law.
Third, the organisation itself.
Third, the organisation itself.
The Warsaw Summit in 2005 concluded that organisational reform is an urgent priority.
The Warsaw Summit in 2005 concluded that organisational reform is an urgent priority.
The challenge is to make sure that we work efficiently, while strengthening the Council of Europe’s political relevance.
The challenge is to make sure that we work efficiently, while strengthening the Council of Europe’s political relevance.
This calls for clearer political priorities and focus, and pragmatic partnerships with other regional and international organisations.
This calls for clearer political priorities and focus, and pragmatic partnerships with other regional and international organisations.
Our next Secretary General will be elected in June.
Our next Secretary General will be elected in June.
Norway believes that a strong and visionary leadership is needed.
Norway believes that a strong and visionary leadership is needed.
We must make sure that the Council lives up to its full potential and remains politically relevant in Europe.
We must make sure that the Council lives up to its full potential and remains politically relevant in Europe.
That is why Norway has nominated our former Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and current President of the Norwegian Parliament, Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, as a candidate for the position of Secretary General.
That is why Norway has nominated our former Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and current President of the Norwegian Parliament, Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, as a candidate for the position of Secretary General.
I am convinced that Mr Jagland is the leader Europe and this organisation needs.
I am convinced that Mr Jagland is the leader Europe and this organisation needs.
I strongly believe in the future of this organisation.
I strongly believe in the future of this organisation.
Today, we must be as bold, visionary and determined as the leaders who founded the Council of Europe two generations ago.
Today, we must be as bold, visionary and determined as the leaders who founded the Council of Europe two generations ago.
And we must tirelessly pursue our goal: a democratic and united Europe.
And we must tirelessly pursue our goal: a democratic and united Europe.
Statement at Council of Europe, 119th Session of the Committee of Ministers
Innlegg på Europarådets ministermøte
Norway’s Foreign Minister welcomes election of Mr. Thorbjørn Jagland to Council of Europe top position
Utenriksministeren gratulerer Jagland med europeisk toppjobb