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This conference was important because it underscoored the political and strategic reasons for solving the Gaza equation.
This conference was important because it underscoored the political and strategic reasons for solving the Gaza equation.
Their efforts aim to pave the way for the two-state solution to the conflict whereby a sovereign and viable state of Palestine lives in peace with the state of Israel with internationally recognized borders for both.
Their efforts aim to pave the way for the two-state solution to the conflict whereby a sovereign and viable state of Palestine lives in peace with the state of Israel with internationally recognized borders for both.
Only then will the vicious cycle of destruction and reconstruction in Gaza be broken.
Only then will the vicious cycle of destruction and reconstruction in Gaza be broken.
Only then can security and prosperity for both the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples be ensured – on equal terms.
Only then can security and prosperity for both the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples be ensured – on equal terms.
Therefore, the conference called for a return to credible final-status negotiations in good faith.
Therefore, the conference called for a return to credible final-status negotiations in good faith.
This conference is important because countries pledged important financial resources to reconstruct Gaza according to the National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan of the Government of Palestine.
This conference is important because countries pledged important financial resources to reconstruct Gaza according to the National Early Recovery and Reconstruction Plan of the Government of Palestine.
The participants pledged approximately USD 5.4 billion, half of which will be dedicated for Gaza reconstruction, and committed themselves to start disbursing their assistance as soon as possible in order to bring about rapid improvements to the daily lives of the Palestinians.
The participants pledged approximately USD 5.4 billion, half of which will be dedicated for Gaza reconstruction, and committed themselves to start disbursing their assistance as soon as possible in order to bring about rapid improvements to the daily lives of the Palestinians.
I thank my colleague and friend, Foreign Minister Shoukry for his leadership.
I thank my colleague and friend, Foreign Minister Shoukry for his leadership.
Egypt is doing a great service in hosting this critically important conference and Cairo is a fitting venue, in the light of Egypt’s indispensable role in the region and for Palestine and Israel.
Egypt is doing a great service in hosting this critically important conference and Cairo is a fitting venue, in the light of Egypt’s indispensable role in the region and for Palestine and Israel.
I thank Deputy Prime Minster Mustafa for the leadership he has shown by holding his first cabinet meeting in Gaza.
I thank Deputy Prime Minster Mustafa for the leadership he has shown by holding his first cabinet meeting in Gaza.
This fact, and the important delegation he brought with him from Gaza to the conference, was an excellent inspiration for us all.
This fact, and the important delegation he brought with him from Gaza to the conference, was an excellent inspiration for us all.
Introductory Remarks at the Cairo Conference on Palestine
Introductory Remarks at the Cairo Conference on Palestine
Cairo, 12 October 2014
Kairo, 12. oktober 2014
Norway endorses strong criticism of Iran in the Human Rights Council
Norge støtter sterk kritikk av Iran i MR-rådet
In the UN Human Rights Council today, Norway criticised the human rights situation in Iran on behalf of more than 50 countries.
I FNs menneskerettighetsråd har Norge kritisert menneskerettighetssituasjonen i Iran på vegne av mer enn 50 land.
In the UN Human Rights Council today, Norway criticised the human rights situation in Iran on behalf of more than 50 countries.
I FNs menneskerettighetsråd i dag kritiserte Norge menneskerettighetssituasjonen i Iran på vegne av mer enn 50 land.
“I am pleased that we have managed to agree on such a strong statement in the Human Rights Council, in close cooperation with, among others, Chile, the EU and the US.
- Jeg er fornøyd med at vi har fått til denne sterke markeringen i Menneskerettighetsrådet i tett samarbeid med blant andre Chile, EU og USA.
It will not have escaped Teheran’s notice that more than 50 countries from many regions support the statement,” Mr Støre said.
At mer enn 50 land fra mange regioner samler seg bak Norges uttalelse legges absolutt merke til i Teheran, sier Støre.
The statement was delivered by Norway’s ambassador in Geneva, Bente Angell-Hansen.
Uttalelsen ble fremført av Norges ambassadør til Genève, Bente Angell-Hansen.
In particular, the statement emphasises the violent suppression of dissent, detentions and executions following the demonstrations after the election a year ago, and calls for an independent investigation of the authorities’ handling of the situation.
I uttalelsen vektlegges særlig den voldelige maktbruken, fengslingene og henrettelsene etter valgprotestene for ett år siden og krever at det gjennomføres en uavhengig granskning av myndighetenes håndtering.
Today Norway also aligned itself with an EU declaration on the human rights situation in Iran.
Norge har i dag også sluttet seg til en EU-erklæring om menneskerettighetssituasjonen i Iran.
'A worsening human rights situation is often a telling sign of an impending crisis.
-A worsening human rights situation is often a telling sign of an impending crisis.
We must learn to respond to these signs', Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende said in his opening intervention at the Trygve Lie Symposium 2014 in New York 26 September.
We must learn to respond to these signs, sa utenriksminister Brende bl.a. i sitt åpningsinnlegg under Trygve Lie Symposium 2014 i New York 26. september.
Ministers, Excellences, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and friends.
Ministers, Excellences, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and friends.
We are dealing with more crises now than we have done for decades.
We are dealing with more crises now than we have done for decades.
We are seeing violence that is beyond belief.
We are seeing violence that is beyond belief.
Great suffering.
Great suffering.
Far-reaching consequences.
Far-reaching consequences.
And human rights are under pressure.
And human rights are under pressure.
This is not a different story.
This is not a different story.
It is part of the same story.
It is part of the same story.
Where there is conflict, human rights come under pressure.
Where there is conflict, human rights come under pressure.
And where human rights are under pressure, trouble is bound to be brewing.
And where human rights are under pressure, trouble is bound to be brewing.
We must learn to respond to these signs.
We must learn to respond to these signs.
To prevent armed conflict and mass atrocities.
To prevent armed conflict and mass atrocities.
To create a conducive climate for economic growth and development.
To create a conducive climate for economic growth and development.
Governments have the primary responsibility for promoting and protecting human rights.
Governments have the primary responsibility for promoting and protecting human rights.
We have the obligation to build inclusive and open societies, where conflicts of interests are resolved peacefully.
We have the obligation to build inclusive and open societies, where conflicts of interests are resolved peacefully.
Many fail to do this.
Many fail to do this.
The prevention of grave human rights violations and emergencies must be an immediate and urgent priority for the international community.
The prevention of grave human rights violations and emergencies must be an immediate and urgent priority for the international community.
The UN has a key role to play.
The UN has a key role to play.
This is why the human rights pillar of the UN must be strengthened.
This is why the human rights pillar of the UN must be strengthened.
It is time to protect and promote human rights up front.
It is time to protect and promote human rights up front.
Therefore, we warmly welcome the initiative of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of November last year.
Therefore, we warmly welcome the initiative of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of November last year.
There have been significant improvements over the past decades in the United Nations human rights system.
There have been significant improvements over the past decades in the United Nations human rights system.
But we are facing large gaps in implementation.
But we are facing large gaps in implementation.
The UN must be more confident, more coherent and more assertive about the importance of its human rights pillar.
The UN must be more confident, more coherent and more assertive about the importance of its human rights pillar.
Promoting respect for human rights is a core purpose of the United Nations.
Promoting respect for human rights is a core purpose of the United Nations.
Even though this can at times be a difficult and delicate issue.
Even though this can at times be a difficult and delicate issue.
The UN must integrate human rights across the board.
The UN must integrate human rights across the board.
It is about multiplying the impact of the limited resources of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
It is about multiplying the impact of the limited resources of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
It is about strengthening the UN’s ability to respond adequately to complex challenges in the field.
It is about strengthening the UN’s ability to respond adequately to complex challenges in the field.
The UN strives to protect human rights in a smart and cost-effective manner.
The UN strives to protect human rights in a smart and cost-effective manner.
Still, the human rights pillar of the UN is chronically underfunded.
Still, the human rights pillar of the UN is chronically underfunded.
I call for an increase of the share of the UN’s regular budget that is allocated to human rights.
I call for an increase of the share of the UN’s regular budget that is allocated to human rights.
This is needed more than ever.
This is needed more than ever.
A lot is at stake as we gather for the seventh annual Trygve Lie Symposium on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
A lot is at stake as we gather for the seventh annual Trygve Lie Symposium on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Women and children – and men – are being sexually abused.
Women and children – and men – are being sexually abused.
Rape is being used as a weapon of war.
Rape is being used as a weapon of war.
Religious minorities of all faiths are suffering violence and discrimination.
Religious minorities of all faiths are suffering violence and discrimination.
We are witnessing political repression.
We are witnessing political repression.
Absence of fundamental freedoms is widespread.
Absence of fundamental freedoms is widespread.
New laws are restricting freedom of expression and the work of civil society.
New laws are restricting freedom of expression and the work of civil society.
In all parts of the world.
In all parts of the world.
In blatant disregard of human rights obligations.
In blatant disregard of human rights obligations.
We are deeply concerned by incidents of reprisals against those who cooperate with the UN human rights mechanisms.
We are deeply concerned by incidents of reprisals against those who cooperate with the UN human rights mechanisms.
Intimidation, attacks and reprisals against human rights defenders are on the increase.
Intimidation, attacks and reprisals against human rights defenders are on the increase.
Men and women are showing great courage, risking their own safety.
Men and women are showing great courage, risking their own safety.
Their families’ safety.
Their families’ safety.
To fight for their – and our – human rights.
To fight for their – and our – human rights.
Calls for protection, calls for fulfilment of human rights are resounding across the world.
Calls for protection, calls for fulfilment of human rights are resounding across the world.
We cannot ignore these calls.
We cannot ignore these calls.
Today is about putting Human Rights up Front.
Today is about putting Human Rights up Front.
It is about Preventing Human Rights Crises Worldwide.
It is about Preventing Human Rights Crises Worldwide.
It is a tall order.
It is a tall order.
The effective implementation of the Human Rights Up Front action plan depends on the willingness of UN agencies and personnel to put human rights at the forefront of their agenda.
The effective implementation of the Human Rights Up Front action plan depends on the willingness of UN agencies and personnel to put human rights at the forefront of their agenda.
It depends on the active support of Member States.
It depends on the active support of Member States.
It depends on pressure from civil society.
It depends on pressure from civil society.
More than anything, Human Rights Up Front depends on a change of mindsets and priorities throughout the entire international community.
More than anything, Human Rights Up Front depends on a change of mindsets and priorities throughout the entire international community.
This is the huge challenge – and it is our challenge.
This is the huge challenge – and it is our challenge.
Today we will discuss and explore ideas on how Human Rights Up Front can lead to the necessary changes.
Today we will discuss and explore ideas on how Human Rights Up Front can lead to the necessary changes.
I am pleased to introduce a highly competent and distinguished panel.
I am pleased to introduce a highly competent and distinguished panel.
We are looking forward to a stimulating conversation about this very topical matter.
We are looking forward to a stimulating conversation about this very topical matter.
Welcome everyone.
Welcome everyone.
Human Rights Up Front: Preventing Human Rights Crises Worldwide
Human Rights Up Front: Preventing Human Rights Crises Worldwide
Trygve Lie Symposium 2014, IPI, New York, 26 September 2014
Trygve Lie Symposium 2014, IPI, New York, 26.09.2014
Norwegian journalist killed in Afghanistan
Norsk journalist drept i Afghanistan
"I am appalled by the killing of Carsten Thomassen.
- Drapet er opprørende.
The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms that the Norwegian journalist Carsten Thomassen was killed in a terrorist attack today.
Utenriksdepartementet bekrefter at journalist Carsten Thomassen ble drept i dag i et terrorangrep.
Mr Thomassen was one of a number of journalists who were accompanying the Foreign Minister on his visit to Afghanistan.
Carsten Thomassen var en av flere journalister som ledsaget utenriksministeren på hans besøk til Afghanistan.
"I am appalled by the killing of Carsten Thomassen.
- Drapet på Carsten Thomassen er opprørende.
"Carsten was one of Norway's most outstanding journalists.
- Carsten var en ener blant norske journalister.
He combined sound journalistic skills with integrity and great knowledge.
Han kombinerte solid journalistisk arbeid med integritet og store kunnskaper.
All of us who were together with Carsten in Kabul on 14 January are filled with grief and despair.
De som var sammen med Carsten i Kabul 14. januar er fylt av sorg og fortvilelse.
My thoughts are with his loved ones and his friends and colleagues," the Foreign Minister concluded.
Mine tanker går til hans nærmeste og alle hans venner og kolleger, sier utenriksminister Støre.
Announcement – 21st Licensing Round
Utlysning av 21. konsesjonsrunde
The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy hereby announces the 21st Licensing Round, which comprises 94 blocks or parts of blocks in the Norwegian Sea and the Barents Sea.
Olje- og energidepartementet kunngjør i dag utlysning av 21. konsesjonsrunde, som omfatter 94 blokker eller deler av blokker i Norskehavet og Barentshavet.
This will provide a basis for awards during spring of 2011.
Utlysningen danner grunnlaget for tildeling av nye utvinningstillatelser våren 2011.
The 21st Licensing Round will contribute to sustain exploration activities in frontier parts of the Norwegian continental shelf, and provide basis for new petroleum activities and value creation.
Den 21. konsesjonsrunde vil bidra til å opprettholde leteaktiviteten i umodne deler av norsk kontinentalsokkel, og legge grunnlag for ny aktivitet og verdiskaping.
- I will continue a predictable licensing policy which is important to sustain the level of activity on the Norwegian continental shelf.
-Jeg er opptatt av å videreføre en forutsigbar tildelingspolitikk, noe som er viktig for å opprettholde et jevnt aktivitetsnivå på norsk sokkel.
In the 21st Licensing round large acreages have been made available for the industry.
I 21. konsesjonsrunde har store areal blitt omsøkbare for industrien.
51 blocks are included in the Barents Sea and 43 blocks in the Norwegian Sea.
51 blokker er gjort omsøkbare i Barentshavet, mens 43 blokker er gjort omsøkbare i Norskehavet.
The Government is in a process of establishing new shipping lanes.
Vi er i prosess for å etablere ny seilingsleder.
- The 21st Licensing round will be concluded in light of what we are now experiencing in the Gulf of Mexico.
-21. konsesjonsrunde vil bli gjennomført i lys av det vi nå opplever i Mexico-golfen.
Before awarding licenses in the 21st licensing round, I will ensure I have deeper knowledge about the accident, says the Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Mr. Terje Riis-Johansen.
Før tildeling av nye utvinningstillatelser i 21. konsesjonsrunde vil jeg derfor forsikre meg om at jeg har økt kunnskap om det som har skjedd i Mexico-golfen, sier olje- og energiminister Terje Riis-Johansen.
The majority of available blocks in the 21st licensing round are located in the Barents Sea.
Det største antall omsøkbare blokker i 21. konsesjonsrunde er i Barenshavet.
The Barents Sea is the least explored petroleum province on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
Barentshavet er den minst utforskede petroleumsprovinsen på sokkelen.
The 21st licensing round opens up for further exploration of this petroleum province.
21. konsesjonsrunde legger til rette for videre utforskning i denne petroleumsprovinsen.
- It is essential that the petroleum activity creates economic activity on land, both in order to create legitimacy in areas with petroleum activity, and especially to enhance growth and jobs in the whole of Norway.
-Det er viktig at økonomisk aktivitet tilknyttet petroleumsvirksomheten skaper næringsvirksomhet på land, både for å skape legitimitet i de områder der petroleumsvirksomhet er, men særlig med tanke på å skape vekst og arbeidsplasser i hele landet.
'It is a priority for the Norwegian Government to include a gender perspective and prevention of sexual violence in all our humanitarian assistance.
"It is a priority for the Norwegian Government to include a gender perspective and prevention of sexual violence in all our humanitarian assistance.
This will be a priority goal in our new strategic plan for the women, peace and security agenda', Foreign Minister Børge Brende said in his speech in Oslo on 11 June 2014.
This will be a priority goal in our new strategic plan for the women, peace and security agenda", sa utenriksministeren bl.a. i sin tale på Litteraturhuset 11. juni.
Thank you, Ambassador Owen.
Thank you, Ambassador Owen.
And thank you for your Government’s partnership in this important task.
And thank you for your Government’s partnership in this important task.
Tomorrow, I will participate in the Global Summit in London.
Tomorrow, I will participate in the Global Summit in London.
A momentum has been created.
A momentum has been created.
I truly hope that governments will grasp this opportunity to strengthen their commitment to ending sexual violence in conflict.
I truly hope that governments will grasp this opportunity to strengthen their commitment to ending sexual violence in conflict.
Then, the political commitments must be translated into concrete action.
Then, the political commitments must be translated into concrete action.
First of all, I want to underline that what we are talking about today is human rights.
First of all, I want to underline that what we are talking about today is human rights.
Gender inequalities are often exacerbated in conflict.
Gender inequalities are often exacerbated in conflict.
Besides, sexual violence is very closely connected to the broader women, peace and security agenda, and cannot be dealt with in isolation.
Besides, sexual violence is very closely connected to the broader women, peace and security agenda, and cannot be dealt with in isolation.
We must recognise the importance of both women and men participating in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in the work to build sustainable peace.
We must recognise the importance of both women and men participating in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in the work to build sustainable peace.
Equally, men should be involved as agents of change in this work.
Equally, men should be involved as agents of change in this work.
Let me share a few reflections on preventing conflict-related sexual violence, and the priorities of the Norwegian Government in this area.
Let me share a few reflections on preventing conflict-related sexual violence, and the priorities of the Norwegian Government in this area.
I have three main points in addition to the one I have already made about the importance of women’s empowerment and participation.
I have three main points in addition to the one I have already made about the importance of women’s empowerment and participation.
It will not be possible to prevent new crimes unless we hold perpetrators accountable.
It will not be possible to prevent new crimes unless we hold perpetrators accountable.
The Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict, which will be launched at the Summit tomorrow, is an important instrument for increasing accountability for sexual violence.
The Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict, which will be launched at the Summit tomorrow, is an important instrument for increasing accountability for sexual violence.
We fully support the basic principles and methods set out in the Protocol.
We fully support the basic principles and methods set out in the Protocol.
When national accountability is lacking, the international community must step up.
When national accountability is lacking, the international community must step up.
Norway is a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Norway is a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
It is highly regrettable that the Security Council failed to refer the situation in Syria to the ICC.
It is highly regrettable that the Security Council failed to refer the situation in Syria to the ICC.
There must be clear codes of conduct, and proper training for military forces and peacekeepers to ensure that those who are acting as protectors do not become perpetrators themselves.
There must be clear codes of conduct, and proper training for military forces and peacekeepers to ensure that those who are acting as protectors do not become perpetrators themselves.
Military leaders must be held responsible for crimes of sexual violence committed by soldiers under their command.
Military leaders must be held responsible for crimes of sexual violence committed by soldiers under their command.
People should be able to run to peacekeepers – and not have to run from them.
People should be able to run to peacekeepers – and not have to run from them.
Norway has, for example, supported the work of mobile courts in DR Congo.
Norway has, for example, supported the work of mobile courts in DR Congo.
However, access to the justice system is not enough in itself; it is also important that the judiciary and the police are gender sensitive and have the knowledge and capacity to deal with sexual violence in a good way.
However, access to the justice system is not enough in itself; it is also important that the judiciary and the police are gender sensitive and have the knowledge and capacity to deal with sexual violence in a good way.
This is often not the case in conflict-ridden areas.
This is often not the case in conflict-ridden areas.