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Norway is providing both political and economic support for the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
Norge støtter FNs spesialrepresentant for Syria, Staffan de Mistura og hans pågående arbeid, både politisk og økonomisk, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Mr Egeland is to lead the working group on safety and protection for all, which will focus on humanitarian issues and protection of civilians.
Egeland skal lede arbeidsgruppen «Safety for all», som tar for seg humanitære spørsmål og beskyttelse av sivile.
'The task Jan Egeland has taken on is an important one.
- Det er et viktig oppdrag som Egeland har påtatt seg.
There is no time to lose.
Det er ingen tid å miste.
This is urgently needed by the Syrian population who have suffered so much,' said Mr Brende.
Det trenger den hardt pressede befolkningen i Syria, sier utenriksministeren.
Foreign Minister supports UN's work towards a political solution to the Syrian crisis
Utenriksministeren støtter FNs videre arbeid for en politisk løsning på Syria-krisen
'It is crucial to reach a political solution to the crisis in Syria.
- Det er helt avgjørende å nå en politisk løsning i Syria.
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Press Photo of State Secretary Geir Pollestad.
Pressefoto av statssekretær Geir Pollestad.
Below you will find selected photos of State Secretary Geir Pollestad.
Pressefoto av statssekretær Geir Pollestad.
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Alle foto: Håkon Mosvold Larsen, Scanpix/OED
Alle foto: Håkon Mosvold Larsen, Scanpix/OED
Press photos of the State Secretary Sigrid Hjørnegård
Pressefoto av statssekretær Sigrid Hjørnegård
Press photos of the State Secretary Sigrid Hjørnegård.
Pressefoto av statssekretær Sigrid Hjørnegård.
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Photo: Thomas Winje Øijord, Scanpix.
Bilde: Thomas Winje Øijord, Scanpix.
State Secretary Robin Martin Kåss (Ap)
Statssekretær Robin Martin Kåss (Ap)
Born: 1977 Marital status: Married, Two children
Født: 1977 Sivilstatus: Gift, to barn
2008-
2008-
State Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Statssekretær i Olje- og energidepartementet
2007- 2010
2007- 2011
Leader of Porsgrunn Labour Party, member of Telemark Labour Party committee, international leader Telemark Labour Party Member of Porsgrunn city council
Medlem Porsgrunn bystyre
Porsgrunn city council and the municipal executive board
Porsgrunn bystyre og formannskap
1994-1996
1994-1996
Deputy Leader Telemark Labour Youth League
Nestleder AUF i Telemark
1994-1995
1994-1995
Secretary (1994) and leader (1995) Telemark Young European Federalists Member of Young European Federalists national executive committee (1995)
Medlem av Landsstyret i Europeisk Ungdom 1995
1991-1993
1991-1993
Leader of Juvente Grenland
Leder for Juvente Grenland
2004-
2004-
General Practitioner, Solum medical centre and medical Director at Skien GP-ledcasualunit and at the special unit for assault-victims in Telemark
Fastlege ved Solum Legesenter og medisinsk faglig ansvarlig for Skien Legevakt og for Voldtektsmottaket i Telemark
Military service aboard KNM Stavanger
Avtjente verneplikt på KNM Stavanger
1995-2000
1995-2000
Temporary operator at Herøya Industrial Park
Prosessoperatør-vikar Herøya Industripark
Press photos of the State Secretary Robin Martin Kåss
Pressefoto av statssekretær Robin Martin Kåss
Press photos of the State Secretary Robin Martin Kåss .
Pressefoto av statssekretær Robin Martin Kåss.
Pictures of State Secretary Per Rune Henriksen
Bilder av statssekretær Per Rune Henriksen
Press photos of the State Secretary Per Rune Henriksen
Pressefoto av statssekretær Per Rune Henriksen
Press photos of the State Secretary Per Rune Henriksen.
Pressefoto av statssekretær Per Rune Henriksen.
Photo: Thomas Winje Øijord, Scanpix.
Foto: Thomas Winje Øijord, Scanpix.
Pictures of Political Adviser Ivar Vigdenes
Bilder av tidligere politisk rådgiver Ivar Vigdenes
Pictures of the Political Adviser Ivar Vigdenes
Bilder av tidligere politisk rådgiver Ivar Vigdenes
Press photos of the Political Adviser Ivar Vigdenes.
Pressefoto av politisk rådgiver Ivar Vigdenes.
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Foto: Thomas Vinje Øijord, Scanpix.
Foto: Thomas Vinje Øijord, Scanpix.
Pictures of State Secretary Eli Blakstad
Bilder av statssekretær Eli Blakstad
Press photos of the State Secretary Eli Blakstad.
Pressefoto av statssekretær Eli Blakstad.
Pictures taken by Berit Roald/Scanpix:
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Director General Sigurd Tveitereid
Ekspedisjonssjef Sigurd Tveitereid
Communication Advisor Jon Evang
Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Jon Evang
Press photo of the former Minister of Petroleum and Energy Odd Roger Enoksen (17.10.05 - 21.09.07)
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Lithuania, 8 March 2011
Litauen, European Humanities University, 8. mars 2011
There is readiness to engage with Belarus, not only on the part of the UN and the OSCE, but also on the part of the Council of Europe, the European Union and individual countries.
There is readiness to engage with Belarus, not only on the part of the UN and the OSCE, but also on the part of the Council of Europe, the European Union and individual countries.
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
Last week I visited the Middle East – and I could see for myself the changes that are taking place in that region.
Last week I visited the Middle East – and I could see for myself the changes that are taking place in that region.
Driven by the young, whereas old regimes – and old men – in some places are removed, in others they still cling to their power structures.
Driven by the young, whereas old regimes – and old men – in some places are removed, in others they still cling to their power structures.
Returning from the Middle East I find myself today in the Middle of Europe.
Returning from the Middle East I find myself today in the Middle of Europe.
Where systemic change happened almost a generation ago – but where some still hang on to their despotic rule.
Where systemic change happened almost a generation ago – but where some still hang on to their despotic rule.
Although many outsiders first and foremost remember the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the fight against oppression that you fought in this part of Europe did not end at that moment.
Although many outsiders first and foremost remember the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the fight against oppression that you fought in this part of Europe did not end at that moment.
In some places it had barely begun.
In some places it had barely begun.
This year we commemorate the drama that took place by the TV tower in Vilnius 20 years ago, in January 1991, when Soviet troops were used in a futile attempt to stop the Lithuanian fight for freedom.
This year we commemorate the drama that took place by the TV tower in Vilnius 20 years ago, in January 1991, when Soviet troops were used in a futile attempt to stop the Lithuanian fight for freedom.
14 civilians were killed, hundreds were wounded.
14 civilians were killed, hundreds were wounded.
But military force did not prevail.
But military force did not prevail.
Decades of Soviet occupation came to an end.
Decades of Soviet occupation came to an end.
Independence and statehood were restored for Lithuania and for your neighbours to the north.
Independence and statehood were restored for Lithuania and for your neighbours to the north.
Of Yemen.
Of Yemen.
And not least of Libya - and of other countries that might be heading for change.
And not least of Libya - and of other countries that might be heading for change.
But regardless of geography and culture, Lithuania is a prime example of what can be achieved in a limited time span when it comes to rebuilding a state and a society after decades of authoritarian rule.
But regardless of geography and culture, Lithuania is a prime example of what can be achieved in a limited time span when it comes to rebuilding a state and a society after decades of authoritarian rule.
Less than fifteen years after the restoration of independence, Lithuania was already a member of EU and NATO, the Council of Europe and the OSCE, fully integrated in the web of European co-operation and in its Nordic-Baltic neighbourhood.
Less than fifteen years after the restoration of independence, Lithuania was already a member of EU and NATO, the Council of Europe and the OSCE, fully integrated in the web of European co-operation and in its Nordic-Baltic neighbourhood.
Although Lithuania too has been going through tough times since global financial crisis struck, and although many challenges remain, your achievements since 1991 are remarkable.
Although Lithuania too has been going through tough times since global financial crisis struck, and although many challenges remain, your achievements since 1991 are remarkable.
In this regard, Lithuania should serve as an inspiring example for her neighbour to the East.
In this regard, Lithuania should serve as an inspiring example for her neighbour to the East.
Because 1991 was also the year when Belarus declared independence.
Because 1991 was also the year when Belarus declared independence.
But its path since then has been starkly different from that of Lithuania.
But its path since then has been starkly different from that of Lithuania.
And for far too many years, the Belarusian people have not had the opportunity to express their will through free and democratic elections.
And for far too many years, the Belarusian people have not had the opportunity to express their will through free and democratic elections.
President Lukashenka’s rule has defied fundamental rights and liberties, including that of academic freedom.
President Lukashenka’s rule has defied fundamental rights and liberties, including that of academic freedom.
That is the reason we are here today.
That is the reason we are here today.
I am honoured to have the opportunity to speak at the European Humanities University.
I am honoured to have the opportunity to speak at the European Humanities University.
Your history, your statute [– and your name!
Your history, your statute [– and your name!
–] put you at the very heart of what is a core European value: The universality of human rights.
–] put you at the very heart of what is a core European value: The universality of human rights.
Because a key component of our understanding of what a university should be, is freedom: Academic freedom, freedom of thought, freedom of speech, to name but a few.
Because a key component of our understanding of what a university should be, is freedom: Academic freedom, freedom of thought, freedom of speech, to name but a few.
These freedoms are part of the foundation of our modern European society – but we must remind ourselves that we cannot take them for granted.
These freedoms are part of the foundation of our modern European society – but we must remind ourselves that we cannot take them for granted.
Especially the Belarusians among you may know this from your own experience, from your own country.
Especially the Belarusians among you may know this from your own experience, from your own country.
That is why this university, the European Humanities University, is now situated here in Vilnius, and not in Minsk – where it was closed down by the authorities in 2004.
That is why this university, the European Humanities University, is now situated here in Vilnius, and not in Minsk – where it was closed down by the authorities in 2004.
With the brutal crackdown on dissent in the wake of the presidential elections last December, we are witnessing another setback in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Belarus.
With the brutal crackdown on dissent in the wake of the presidential elections last December, we are witnessing another setback in the struggle for freedom and democracy in Belarus.
Hundreds of people were arrested simply for having exercised their freedom of expression, for having made their voice heard.
Hundreds of people were arrested simply for having exercised their freedom of expression, for having made their voice heard.
Among them were about a hundred students, including some of your friends from this university.
Among them were about a hundred students, including some of your friends from this university.
As in the current events in the Middle East, the young people took to the streets in Belarus.
As in the current events in the Middle East, the young people took to the streets in Belarus.
They protested against elections that international observers deemed to have fallen way short of international standards – standards to which Belarus, as a member of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, has committed itself.
They protested against elections that international observers deemed to have fallen way short of international standards – standards to which Belarus, as a member of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, has committed itself.
Despite the domestic and international outcry over the violent crackdown on protesters, and despite the obvious harm that Belarusian authorities are causing to their own country and people, there is little sign of imminent improvement in the situation.
Despite the domestic and international outcry over the violent crackdown on protesters, and despite the obvious harm that Belarusian authorities are causing to their own country and people, there is little sign of imminent improvement in the situation.
Many of you present here are students of languages, political science, law, philosophy, media, journalism and other subjects.
Many of you present here are students of languages, political science, law, philosophy, media, journalism and other subjects.
Some of you study here for three, four or five years, and then you will embark on your professional career with a solid basis of knowledge.
Some of you study here for three, four or five years, and then you will embark on your professional career with a solid basis of knowledge.
You should have been able to enjoy the same academic freedom at home in Belarus.
You should have been able to enjoy the same academic freedom at home in Belarus.
The fact that you can’t – in a European country in the 21st century – is totally unacceptable.
The fact that you can’t – in a European country in the 21st century – is totally unacceptable.
Some would use stronger words.
Some would use stronger words.
Regardless of the words we choose, this is a situation that we cannot tolerate, whether we are young citizens of Belarus or friends and neighbours.
Regardless of the words we choose, this is a situation that we cannot tolerate, whether we are young citizens of Belarus or friends and neighbours.
For Belarus has committed itself to the same values, rights and principles as other members of the OSCE and, indeed, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
For Belarus has committed itself to the same values, rights and principles as other members of the OSCE and, indeed, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
These values, rights and principles must be upheld.
These values, rights and principles must be upheld.
Sadly, this is not yet the case.
Sadly, this is not yet the case.
Since last December, we have even seen a worsening of the situation.
Since last December, we have even seen a worsening of the situation.
Meanwhile, as you – and all of us – continue working towards this goal, I am very glad that the EHU had the opportunity to recreate a free section of the Belarusian academic world here in Vilnius.
Meanwhile, as you – and all of us – continue working towards this goal, I am very glad that the EHU had the opportunity to recreate a free section of the Belarusian academic world here in Vilnius.
Knowledge entails obligations.
Knowledge entails obligations.
Knowing about a country’s commitment to human rights and the obligations of all states is not enough.
Knowing about a country’s commitment to human rights and the obligations of all states is not enough.
This knowledge must be acted upon.
This knowledge must be acted upon.
These are commitments that must be turned into practical reality.
These are commitments that must be turned into practical reality.
This is a challenge we face as Europeans, as students in democratic societies and – personally – I face it every day as Foreign Minister.
This is a challenge we face as Europeans, as students in democratic societies and – personally – I face it every day as Foreign Minister.
Human rights and freedoms are essential and unalterable values in any democratic society.
Human rights and freedoms are essential and unalterable values in any democratic society.
People should not be condemned or discriminated against on national, religious, racial or other grounds.
People should not be condemned or discriminated against on national, religious, racial or other grounds.
We all know only too well the anguish that was inflicted on 20th century Europe due to the disregard of these democratic values.
We all know only too well the anguish that was inflicted on 20th century Europe due to the disregard of these democratic values.
We must not forget or ignore these painful lessons of history.
We must not forget or ignore these painful lessons of history.
Because we have this knowledge, we have to do our utmost to avoid history repeating itself; we have to seek to ensure that no individual country can choose to disregard the rights and principles to which it has committed itself.
Because we have this knowledge, we have to do our utmost to avoid history repeating itself; we have to seek to ensure that no individual country can choose to disregard the rights and principles to which it has committed itself.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights shows us which direction to move in, and – if need be – to push in, and on what basis we should hold countries accountable.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights shows us which direction to move in, and – if need be – to push in, and on what basis we should hold countries accountable.
In 2009, Norway became a member of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
In 2009, Norway became a member of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The Human Rights Council is an important arena where 47 UN member countries meet to discuss human rights issues and what can be done to enhance respect for human rights worldwide, in each and every country.
The Human Rights Council is an important arena where 47 UN member countries meet to discuss human rights issues and what can be done to enhance respect for human rights worldwide, in each and every country.
The Human Rights Council has introduced a new mechanism – the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – under which all UN countries submit a national human rights report to the Council every four years.
The Human Rights Council has introduced a new mechanism – the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) – under which all UN countries submit a national human rights report to the Council every four years.
This means that every country takes a critical look at its own human rights record, and invites other countries to offer constructive criticism.
This means that every country takes a critical look at its own human rights record, and invites other countries to offer constructive criticism.
Norway’s ambition is that the UPR process should lead to concrete improvements in the human rights situation in our country too.
Norway’s ambition is that the UPR process should lead to concrete improvements in the human rights situation in our country too.
In December 2009, we presented the national UPR report prepared by the Norwegian Government to the Human Rights Council.
In December 2009, we presented the national UPR report prepared by the Norwegian Government to the Human Rights Council.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights also produces reports: one based on official UN documents and one on input and recommendations from civil society.
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights also produces reports: one based on official UN documents and one on input and recommendations from civil society.
We were required to follow up with a very specific report on the actions we would take to respond to criticisms.
We were required to follow up with a very specific report on the actions we would take to respond to criticisms.
This report entails extensive commitments on the part of the Norwegian Government to improve human rights in certain fields.
This report entails extensive commitments on the part of the Norwegian Government to improve human rights in certain fields.
I would like to share some of my experiences from the UPR process with you.
I would like to share some of my experiences from the UPR process with you.
Civil society and the media followed the process closely and we realised that it was vital to include them in all phases of the process – in preparing the reports, in connection with the examination of the reports, and in the follow up of recommendations.
Civil society and the media followed the process closely and we realised that it was vital to include them in all phases of the process – in preparing the reports, in connection with the examination of the reports, and in the follow up of recommendations.
In short, the greater the engagement of civil society, the greater commitment on the part of states, which in turn promises concrete improvements on the ground.
In short, the greater the engagement of civil society, the greater commitment on the part of states, which in turn promises concrete improvements on the ground.
We also realised that the credibility of our government depended on an open process that included civil society throughout.
We also realised that the credibility of our government depended on an open process that included civil society throughout.
Some may say that what I have just described is a world apart from today’s situation in Belarus.
Some may say that what I have just described is a world apart from today’s situation in Belarus.
Nevertheless, Belarus will be subject to the same scrutiny by the UN Human Rights Council.
Nevertheless, Belarus will be subject to the same scrutiny by the UN Human Rights Council.
For human rights are not internal affairs.
For human rights are not internal affairs.
They are universal rights, and hence subject to universal scrutiny and accountability.
They are universal rights, and hence subject to universal scrutiny and accountability.
Last year, Belarus was up for review and presented its national report on human rights to the Human Rights Council.
Last year, Belarus was up for review and presented its national report on human rights to the Human Rights Council.
Belarus accepted many of the UPR recommendations.
Belarus accepted many of the UPR recommendations.
For example, it promised full co-operation with the United Nations special procedures.
For example, it promised full co-operation with the United Nations special procedures.
Belarus also accepted to ensure a participatory and inclusive process with civil society, including independent NGOs, in accordance with the right to freedom of association, in the follow-up of UPR recommendations.
Belarus also accepted to ensure a participatory and inclusive process with civil society, including independent NGOs, in accordance with the right to freedom of association, in the follow-up of UPR recommendations.
In addition, Belarus has promised to apply international standards for fair trial, and that the government will respond to concerns by defence lawyers and NGOs regarding trials against human rights defenders.
In addition, Belarus has promised to apply international standards for fair trial, and that the government will respond to concerns by defence lawyers and NGOs regarding trials against human rights defenders.