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We know that vulnerable groups, such as young people and immigrants, are more exposed to labour market fluctuations than others.
We know that vulnerable groups, such as young people and immigrants, are more exposed to labour market fluctuations than others.
In today’s situation, it is therefore particularly important to succeed in keeping the level of long-term youth unemployment down.
In today’s situation, it is therefore particularly important to succeed in keeping the level of long-term youth unemployment down.
Thirdly, close tripartite cooperation between the government and strong social partners is crucial.
Thirdly, close tripartite cooperation between the government and strong social partners is crucial.
This ensures a stable framework for business and workers.
This ensures a stable framework for business and workers.
It reduces the risk of conflict.
It reduces the risk of conflict.
And it ensures that reforms can be implemented with broad-based support.
And it ensures that reforms can be implemented with broad-based support.
For instance, in Norway we have been able to reform the pension system with the support of the trade unions.
For instance, in Norway we have been able to reform the pension system with the support of the trade unions.
Such structural reforms are key to improve the growth potential of the economy and have positive long-term effects on the public budget balance.
Such structural reforms are key to improve the growth potential of the economy and have positive long-term effects on the public budget balance.
The challenge in Europe is to ensure growth and budgetary consolidation through structural reforms rather than by too harsh austerity measures.
The challenge in Europe is to ensure growth and budgetary consolidation through structural reforms rather than by too harsh austerity measures.
Fourthly, we must ensure the participation of women in the labour market.
Fourthly, we must ensure the participation of women in the labour market.
A high female employment rate is crucial for ensuring labour supply and economic growth.
A high female employment rate is crucial for ensuring labour supply and economic growth.
Our policies are designed to promote employment among both men and women.
Our policies are designed to promote employment among both men and women.
This includes a proactive family policy, education policy, welfare policy, and labour market policy.
This includes a proactive family policy, education policy, welfare policy, and labour market policy.
Finally, we need open labour markets.
Finally, we need open labour markets.
And at the same time we must fight social dumping.
And at the same time we must fight social dumping.
Most of the increase in labour market participation in Norway is due to migrant workers.
Most of the increase in labour market participation in Norway is due to migrant workers.
This has benefitted the Norwegian economy enormously
This has benefitted the Norwegian economy enormously
We need migrant and posted workers to meet increasing labour demand.
We need migrant and posted workers to meet increasing labour demand.
This may challenge the Norwegian model of working life by undermining established rights and standards.
This may challenge the Norwegian model of working life by undermining established rights and standards.
We have therefore introduced several measures to prevent exploitation and reduce unfair competition.
We have therefore introduced several measures to prevent exploitation and reduce unfair competition.
We have allowed collective agreements to be made generally applicable to all workers within a sector or a branch.
We have allowed collective agreements to be made generally applicable to all workers within a sector or a branch.
Labour inspection authorities have received more resources to ensure decent working conditions.
Labour inspection authorities have received more resources to ensure decent working conditions.
I have highlighted some of characteristics of the system in Norway and of the Nordic model.
I have highlighted some of characteristics of the system in Norway and of the Nordic model.
No country can copy another.
No country can copy another.
But we can inspire each other and share useful lessons.
But we can inspire each other and share useful lessons.
This conference is important to share experiences and to learn from each other.
This conference is important to share experiences and to learn from each other.
We must do what we can to improve the joint efforts to promote jobs, growth and social justice.
We must do what we can to improve the joint efforts to promote jobs, growth and social justice.
Read more about ILOs ninth regional meeting in Oslo.
Mer informasjon om ILOs niende regionale møte på Arbeidsdepartementets nettsider.
Norway’s Prime Minister at ILO regional meeting
Statsministeren deltek på ILOs regionale møte i Oslo
Helga Pedersen to return to FKD
Helga Pedersen tilbake til FKD
In her absence Mr. Dag Terje Andersen, Minister of Trade and Industry, has been in charge also of the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.
I hennes fravær har nærings- og handelsminister Dag Terje Andersen bestyrt også Fiskeri- og kystdepartementet.
From 10 April the government list looks as follows:
Regjeringslisten ser fra 10. april slik ut:
“I am concerned about the yesterday’s judgment against three Egyptian human rights activists.
- Jeg er bekymret over gårsdagens dom mot tre egyptiske menneskerettighetsaktivister.
Yesterday, three prominent activists – Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma and Mohammed Adel – were sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, and last week, employees and volunteers at the Centre for Economic and Social Rights were arrested in connection with a raid.
I går ble tre fremtredende aktivister - Ahmed Maher, Ahmed Douma og Mohammed Adel - dømt til tre års fengsel, og i forrige uke ble ansatte og frivillige ved kontorene til organisasjonen Centre for Economic and Social Rights arestert i forbindelse med en razzia.
A referendum on an amended constitution is to be held on 14 and 15 January, followed by parliamentary and presidential elections.
Etter planen skal Egypt avholde grunnlovsavstemning den 14. og 15. januar, etterfulgt av parlaments- og presidentvalg.
Judgment against human rights activists in Egypt
Dom mot MR-aktivister i Egypt
State Secretary (Mr Peter Javorcik), event organisers, guests, Ladies and gentlemen,
State Secretary (Mr Peter Javorcik), event organisers, guests, Ladies and gentlemen,
It is a great pleasure to be back in Bratislava – a city that I thoroughly enjoyed calling my home for three years.
It is a great pleasure to be back in Bratislava – a city that I thoroughly enjoyed calling my home for three years.
Congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the velvet revolution.
Congratulations on the 25th anniversary of the velvet revolution.
It is especially worthy of celebration because it enabled your country and other countries in the region to actively choose democracy and human rights.
It is especially worthy of celebration because it enabled your country and other countries in the region to actively choose democracy and human rights.
Of course, for all our countries, respecting human rights is not a choice we make once and for all.
Of course, for all our countries, respecting human rights is not a choice we make once and for all.
Protecting and honouring human rights is a choice that we all have to make every day.
Protecting and honouring human rights is a choice that we all have to make every day.
It is not difficult to find examples of violations of human rights taking place somewhere in the world.
It is not difficult to find examples of violations of human rights taking place somewhere in the world.
Simply open a newspaper or turn on the TV.
Simply open a newspaper or turn on the TV.
Grave violations of human rights are taking place in war and conflict zones – some of them not far from our doorstep, others further away.
Grave violations of human rights are taking place in war and conflict zones – some of them not far from our doorstep, others further away.
I am therefore grateful to have this opportunity to address this important conference focusing on “Human rights in modern Europe”.
I am therefore grateful to have this opportunity to address this important conference focusing on “Human rights in modern Europe”.
The most fundamental duties of a government include ensuring respect for and support of human rights.
The most fundamental duties of a government include ensuring respect for and support of human rights.
Our common European heritage is based on this principle.
Our common European heritage is based on this principle.
Although the principle of human rights has been recognised since ancient times, it was the horrors of the Second World War that brought it to the top of our agenda.
Although the principle of human rights has been recognised since ancient times, it was the horrors of the Second World War that brought it to the top of our agenda.
The Universal Declaration on Human Rights from 1948 is one of international community’s most important documents.
The Universal Declaration on Human Rights from 1948 is one of international community’s most important documents.
In Europe, we also gained the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, known as the European Convention on Human Rights, which entered into force in 1953 but did not become pan-European until after the fall of the Iron Curtain.
In Europe, we also gained the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, known as the European Convention on Human Rights, which entered into force in 1953 but did not become pan-European until after the fall of the Iron Curtain.
The Convention, with all its protocols, today forms part of the fundamental legislation of all member states of the Council of Europe.
The Convention, with all its protocols, today forms part of the fundamental legislation of all member states of the Council of Europe.
Even though we have this legislative framework in place in Europe, challenges remain.
Even though we have this legislative framework in place in Europe, challenges remain.
In May this year, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, issued a report called “State of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Europe”.
In May this year, the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Thorbjørn Jagland, issued a report called “State of democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Europe”.
The report identifies important challenges on issues related to human rights and democracy in all Council of Europe member countries, although the extent and gravity of these challenges vary.
The report identifies important challenges on issues related to human rights and democracy in all Council of Europe member countries, although the extent and gravity of these challenges vary.
The report does not name (or shame) any one country.
The report does not name (or shame) any one country.
But I think that if we all honestly review our own policies and practices, we will all find room for improvement.
But I think that if we all honestly review our own policies and practices, we will all find room for improvement.
It is not easy to review and assess the human rights situation in one’s own country.
It is not easy to review and assess the human rights situation in one’s own country.
In 1999 we carried out a comprehensive overview of the situation for human rights in Norway, including how this situation could be improved.
In 1999 we carried out a comprehensive overview of the situation for human rights in Norway, including how this situation could be improved.
This resulted in a report, presented as a white paper to the Norwegian Storting (parliament) entitled “Focus on Human Dignity”.
This resulted in a report, presented as a white paper to the Norwegian Storting (parliament) entitled “Focus on Human Dignity”.
The report covered the human rights situation in Norway and human rights issues in Norwegian foreign policy.
The report covered the human rights situation in Norway and human rights issues in Norwegian foreign policy.
A new white paper on human rights in Norwegian foreign policy will be presented to the Storting in December this year.
A new white paper on human rights in Norwegian foreign policy will be presented to the Storting in December this year.
We found that almost all sectors of Norwegian society were involved in human rights issues.
We found that almost all sectors of Norwegian society were involved in human rights issues.
The agricultural and fisheries sectors are important for the right to food, the construction sector is important for the right to housing.
The agricultural and fisheries sectors are important for the right to food, the construction sector is important for the right to housing.
The education sector, for example, is important for the rights of national minorities.
The education sector, for example, is important for the rights of national minorities.
Another lesson we learned was that we cannot develop a strategy in the area of human rights without the active participation of civil society.
Another lesson we learned was that we cannot develop a strategy in the area of human rights without the active participation of civil society.
An independent civil society, including representatives of the various sectors of society, churches, trade unions, and NGOs, has vast amounts of knowledge and experience regarding the situation for the average citizen.
An independent civil society, including representatives of the various sectors of society, churches, trade unions, and NGOs, has vast amounts of knowledge and experience regarding the situation for the average citizen.
This grass-roots knowledge is vital when developing a national strategy that will stand the test of time.
This grass-roots knowledge is vital when developing a national strategy that will stand the test of time.
Two of the organisers of this event – the Open Society Foundation and the Ekopolis Foundation, both important civil society actors in Slovakia – are managing funds under the EEA and Norway Grants.
Two of the organisers of this event – the Open Society Foundation and the Ekopolis Foundation, both important civil society actors in Slovakia – are managing funds under the EEA and Norway Grants.
The NGO Fund is an important programme for addressing human rights issues.
The NGO Fund is an important programme for addressing human rights issues.
Under several of the other programmes, special focus is also given to Roma inclusion.
Under several of the other programmes, special focus is also given to Roma inclusion.
So before I continue, I would like to take the opportunity to say a few words about Norway’s relations with the EU and the EEA and Norway Grants.
So before I continue, I would like to take the opportunity to say a few words about Norway’s relations with the EU and the EEA and Norway Grants.
The EEA Agreement means that Norway is a member of the EU internal market, and it harmonises legislation and regulations for trade and the movement of goods and people throughout the EEA.
The EEA Agreement means that Norway is a member of the EU internal market, and it harmonises legislation and regulations for trade and the movement of goods and people throughout the EEA.
Within the framework of the EEA Agreement, we seek to supplement the wider EU efforts to reduce social and economic disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent.
Within the framework of the EEA Agreement, we seek to supplement the wider EU efforts to reduce social and economic disparities and promote democracy, stability and prosperity across the continent.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are contributing with a total of 1.8 billion euros for this period for reducing social and economic disparities by engaging in bilateral cooperation with 16 EU member states.
Through the EEA and Norway Grants, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are contributing with a total of 1.8 billion euros for this period for reducing social and economic disparities by engaging in bilateral cooperation with 16 EU member states.
However, the Grants have another important objective as well, namely to strengthen bilateral relations between donor states and beneficiary states.
However, the Grants have another important objective as well, namely to strengthen bilateral relations between donor states and beneficiary states.
Bilateral cooperation and partnerships benefit us all.
Bilateral cooperation and partnerships benefit us all.
Six Norwegian public entities are partners in programmes on climate change, green industry innovation, crossborder cooperation, domestic and gender-based violence and scholarships.
Six Norwegian public entities are partners in programmes on climate change, green industry innovation, crossborder cooperation, domestic and gender-based violence and scholarships.
In addition, 19 projects under the NGO funds cooperate with a Norwegian partner.
In addition, 19 projects under the NGO funds cooperate with a Norwegian partner.
We all gain from increased cooperation and the exchange of skills and knowledge.
We all gain from increased cooperation and the exchange of skills and knowledge.
Today’s conference
Today’s conference
This brings me back to today’s conference.
This brings me back to today’s conference.
A conference that is being organised by the Government of Slovakia, the Open Society Foundation and the Ekopolis Foundation – an excellent example of cooperation between governments and civil society.
A conference that is being organised by the Government of Slovakia, the Open Society Foundation and the Ekopolis Foundation – an excellent example of cooperation between governments and civil society.
When we add the last of the four organisers, the Norwegian embassy, we see a good example of two countries – both bound by the same European framework for securing human rights – cooperating and pooling experience.
When we add the last of the four organisers, the Norwegian embassy, we see a good example of two countries – both bound by the same European framework for securing human rights – cooperating and pooling experience.
I was very happy to hear State Secretary Javorcik's remarks on the need to address the inclusion of the Roma community, and his outline of the government's comprehensive strategy for this issue.
I was very happy to hear State Secretary Javorcik's remarks on the need to address the inclusion of the Roma community, and his outline of the government's comprehensive strategy for this issue.
By focusing on human rights, we have a framework for identifying and addressing inequalities and thus ensuring that no one is left behind.
By focusing on human rights, we have a framework for identifying and addressing inequalities and thus ensuring that no one is left behind.
This includes safeguarding the rights of those who are the hardest to reach – the most vulnerable and marginalised groups.
This includes safeguarding the rights of those who are the hardest to reach – the most vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Combatting extremism and discrimination are important in order to ensure that vulnerable groups are not excluded.
Combatting extremism and discrimination are important in order to ensure that vulnerable groups are not excluded.
Including and respecting the rights of all minorities is a central task for all European countries.
Including and respecting the rights of all minorities is a central task for all European countries.
In addition, work–life balance and gender equality are crucial if we are to achieve social and economic development.
In addition, work–life balance and gender equality are crucial if we are to achieve social and economic development.
Growing evidence points to the long-term positive effects of women’s equal participation in the workforce.
Growing evidence points to the long-term positive effects of women’s equal participation in the workforce.
I am proud to represent a government with a female prime minister, a female minister of finance, a female minister of defence - in fact, half the cabinet are women.
I am proud to represent a government with a female prime minister, a female minister of finance, a female minister of defence - in fact, half the cabinet are women.
Gender equality is a central goal for us.
Gender equality is a central goal for us.
And it is not just a matter of principle.
And it is not just a matter of principle.
Our analyses suggest that female work force participation provides more economic value to Norway than our entire oil and gas sector!
Our analyses suggest that female work force participation provides more economic value to Norway than our entire oil and gas sector!
Earlier this year, just before we celebrated our National Day with a special focus on the bicentenary (200th anniversary) of the Norwegian Constitution, a new paragraph in the Constitution was adopted.
Earlier this year, just before we celebrated our National Day with a special focus on the bicentenary (200th anniversary) of the Norwegian Constitution, a new paragraph in the Constitution was adopted.
It is now a constitutional right that education promotes respect for democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
It is now a constitutional right that education promotes respect for democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
This raises many issues, for example, what are the governmental guidelines in Norway for teaching children about democracy and human rights, and how should we promote education in these areas?
This raises many issues, for example, what are the governmental guidelines in Norway for teaching children about democracy and human rights, and how should we promote education in these areas?
Furthermore, what kind of qualifications do the people working with children and young people in the education sector need?
Furthermore, what kind of qualifications do the people working with children and young people in the education sector need?
I am pleased to see that Norwegian experts have been invited to participate at this conference and share their experience.
I am pleased to see that Norwegian experts have been invited to participate at this conference and share their experience.
I hope you will all have fruitful discussions here today.
I hope you will all have fruitful discussions here today.
Human rights in Modern Europe
Human rights in Modern Europe
Bratislava, 27 November 2014
Bratislava, 27. november 2014
State Secretary Ingvild Næss Stub's speech at a conference in Bratislava on 27 November 2014.
Statssekretær Ingvild Næss Stubs tale under en konferanse 27. november arrangert av av den norske ambassade i Bratislava, Open Society Foundation & Ekopolis og det slovakiske utenriksministeriet.
The plan contains stronger and updated measures that will be implemented from 2006 – 2009.
The plan contains stronger and updated measures that will be implemented from 2006 – 2009.
Stop Human Trafficking
Stop Human Trafficking
Trafficking in human beings entails serious abuse of human dignity.
Trafficking in human beings entails serious abuse of human dignity.
We will not sit still and allow increasingly widespread trafficking, especially trafficking in women and children, to develop into a modern slave trade.
We will not sit still and allow increasingly widespread trafficking, especially trafficking in women and children, to develop into a modern slave trade.
The Government has presented a new plan of action that contains stronger and updated measures.
The Government has presented a new plan of action that contains stronger and updated measures.
Knut Storberget, Norwegian Minister of Justice
Knut Storberget, Norwegian Minister of Justice
The Government’s overarching goal is to combat all forms of human trafficking, nationally and internationally, through measures that will:
The Government’s overarching goal is to combat all forms of human trafficking, nationally and internationally, through measures that will:
limit recruitment and demand
limit recruitment and demand
ensure appropriate assistance and protection for victims
ensure appropriate assistance and protection for victims