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So far, donors have honoured – and even delivered beyond – their pledges.
So far, donors have honoured – and even delivered beyond – their pledges.
Now, we need to ensure that we maintain this level of commitment.
Now, we need to ensure that we maintain this level of commitment.
Because it will take many years before life can return to normal in Syria.
Because it will take many years before life can return to normal in Syria.
What can be destroyed in six years, can take many years to rebuild.
What can be destroyed in six years, can take many years to rebuild.
In the meantime, the Syrian people need to be able to envision a future for themselves and their families.
In the meantime, the Syrian people need to be able to envision a future for themselves and their families.
And Syria's neighbouring countries will continue to shoulder a disproportionate share of the burden.
And Syria's neighbouring countries will continue to shoulder a disproportionate share of the burden.
This means that donors and aid organisations must shift towards more predictable, multi-year financing and planning.
This means that donors and aid organisations must shift towards more predictable, multi-year financing and planning.
Humanitarian and development actors must work together to reduce vulnerability and build resilience.
Humanitarian and development actors must work together to reduce vulnerability and build resilience.
We have to live up to our Grand Bargain commitments.
We have to live up to our Grand Bargain commitments.
In line with this thinking, Norway made a four-year pledge in London of 10 billion Norwegian kroner.
In line with this thinking, Norway made a four-year pledge in London of 10 billion Norwegian kroner.
We ha ve never pledged this much money before.
We ha ve never pledged this much money before.
By the end of 2017, we will already have disbursed half of this amount.
By the end of 2017, we will already have disbursed half of this amount.
Norway's support to the Syrian people takes a long-term perspective.
Norway's support to the Syrian people takes a long-term perspective.
That is why we are giving high priority to education.
That is why we are giving high priority to education.
Education is the key to Syria's future.
Education is the key to Syria's future.
Last year, Norway allocated 20 per cent of its funding to education.
Last year, Norway allocated 20 per cent of its funding to education.
And we are making progress.
And we are making progress.
Unicef estimates that 350 000 more girls and boys attended school in Syria last year than the year before.
Unicef estimates that 350 000 more girls and boys attended school in Syria last year than the year before.
Also, in Syria's five neighbouring countries, the number of out-of-school refugee children fell by 15 % from 2015 to 2016.
Also, in Syria's five neighbouring countries, the number of out-of-school refugee children fell by 15 % from 2015 to 2016.
But the needs remain enormous.
But the needs remain enormous.
We simply cannot afford to lose a whole generation of young Syrians.
We simply cannot afford to lose a whole generation of young Syrians.
Lack of access to hard-to-reach and besieged areas represents a huge obstacle for humanitarian efforts in Syria.
Lack of access to hard-to-reach and besieged areas represents a huge obstacle for humanitarian efforts in Syria.
Let us be clear: It is the parties to the conflict that bear full responsibility for protecting civilians and ensuring humanitarian access.
Let us be clear: It is the parties to the conflict that bear full responsibility for protecting civilians and ensuring humanitarian access.
Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable.
Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable.
The blatant disregard for humanitarian law is outrageous.
The blatant disregard for humanitarian law is outrageous.
And the use of siege and starvation as weapons of war is simply shocking.
And the use of siege and starvation as weapons of war is simply shocking.
Crimes against humanity and war crimes must not go unpunished.
Crimes against humanity and war crimes must not go unpunished.
For this reason, Norway fully supports the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for investigating international crimes committed in Syria.
For this reason, Norway fully supports the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for investigating international crimes committed in Syria.
The Syrian conflict has already lasted for six long years.
The Syrian conflict has already lasted for six long years.
This highlights that humanitarian action can never be a substitute for political solutions.
This highlights that humanitarian action can never be a substitute for political solutions.
Lasting peace is crucial for bringing an end to the suffering, and for rebuilding the country and ensuring stability in the region.
Lasting peace is crucial for bringing an end to the suffering, and for rebuilding the country and ensuring stability in the region.
We strongly urge the parties to end this horrific conflict.
We strongly urge the parties to end this horrific conflict.
Let me conclude by thanking our many humanitarian and development partners working on the ground in Syria.
Let me conclude by thanking our many humanitarian and development partners working on the ground in Syria.
Your relentless efforts and endurance bring hope to the millions of people who are suffering both inside Syria and in its neighbouring countries.
Your relentless efforts and endurance bring hope to the millions of people who are suffering both inside Syria and in its neighbouring countries.
Norway to provide NOK 2.3 billion to alleviate Syria crisis in 2017
2,3 milliarder kroner i bistand til Syria-krisen i 2017
Syria conference
Syria-konferansen
Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende's main address at the Syria conference opening session, in Brussels 5 April 2017.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes hovedinnlegg under åpningssesjonen for Syria-konferansen i Brussel, 5. april 2017.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende will open the Oslo Summit on Education for Development, together with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai.
FNs generalsekretær Ban Ki-moon og fredsprisvinner Malala Yousafzai åpner høynivåkonferansen sammen med statsminister Erna Solberg og utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Millions of lives saved through shared development goals
Millioner liv reddet med felles utviklingsmål
World leaders to Oslo for Summit on Education for Development
Global utdanningskonferanse i Oslo
Oslo, 21 June 2011
Oslo, 21. juni 2011
Foreign Minister Støre based his speech at the breakfast meeting with UN Foundation on some of the following remarks.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre baserte sin innledning på frokostmøtet med UN Foundation/BWF Board Meeting i Oslo 21. juni på punktene under.
The Minister based his words on some of the following points
Støre baserte sin innledning på noen av de følgende punktene
Strengthening of and advocacy for the UN
Strengthening of and advocacy for the UN
Salute the UNF – our partner.
Salute the UNF – our partner.
(Norway: A country having its “narrative” on UN achievements, small state (“protection” from bigger states), Law of the sea, trade, norms and standards, development – 1% GDP for ODA).
(Norway: A country having its “narrative” on UN achievements, small state (“protection” from bigger states), Law of the sea, trade, norms and standards, development – 1% GDP for ODA).
I am honoured to welcome the distinguished Board of the UN Foundation to Norway, not least Gro “my old boss”.
I am honoured to welcome the distinguished Board of the UN Foundation to Norway, not least Gro “my old boss”.
I hope you and your fellow Board members have productive meetings this week.
I hope you and your fellow Board members have productive meetings this week.
I also hope your visit to Svalbard will allow you to witness how climate change, one of the biggest challenges of our time, is affecting our environment.
I also hope your visit to Svalbard will allow you to witness how climate change, one of the biggest challenges of our time, is affecting our environment.
UNF and Norway have a common cause – we both believe that global problems require global solutions, and that a dynamic and effective UN is needed to address global challenges.
UNF and Norway have a common cause – we both believe that global problems require global solutions, and that a dynamic and effective UN is needed to address global challenges.
(How can we protect and improve an organisation that could not have been made today...).
(How can we protect and improve an organisation that could not have been made today...).
In recent years we have been facing a number of crises – financial crisis, climate change/crisis, food crisis, energy crisis, political crises, and even potential pandemics.
In recent years we have been facing a number of crises – financial crisis, climate change/crisis, food crisis, energy crisis, political crises, and even potential pandemics.
In all these instances we look to the UN to respond.
In all these instances we look to the UN to respond.
(The world since the cold war: “bipolar” (US-Soviet) – unipolar – multipolar – “zeropolar”?)
(The world since the cold war: “bipolar” (US-Soviet) – unipolar – multipolar – “zeropolar”?)
In some cases – such as Libya and Cote d’Ivoire, the UN was able to respond effectively.
In some cases – such as Libya and Cote d’Ivoire, the UN was able to respond effectively.
In other cases, such as the financial crisis, other actors such as the G20 (I welcome, but mandate? legitimacy?) moved to the forefront when the UN could not take the lead.
In other cases, such as the financial crisis, other actors such as the G20 (I welcome, but mandate? legitimacy?) moved to the forefront when the UN could not take the lead.
The UN falls short of protecting civilians in both Abyei in Sudan and in DR Congo.
The UN falls short of protecting civilians in both Abyei in Sudan and in DR Congo.
We need to look critically at our own responsibility as Member States and governors of the UN and address shortcomings seriously.
We need to look critically at our own responsibility as Member States and governors of the UN and address shortcomings seriously.
When the UN fails, we all fail.
When the UN fails, we all fail.
The proposals of the high level panel on System-Wide Coherence were aimed at strengthening the UN at country level by bringing the different parts of the system together.
The proposals of the high level panel on System-Wide Coherence were aimed at strengthening the UN at country level by bringing the different parts of the system together.
We had hoped that the intergovernmental process needed to implement these proposals had come further than they have.
We had hoped that the intergovernmental process needed to implement these proposals had come further than they have.
Still, the successful Millennium Development Goal Summit last year reminded us of the UN’s central role in setting the development policy agenda.
Still, the successful Millennium Development Goal Summit last year reminded us of the UN’s central role in setting the development policy agenda.
It was a chance to recognise how much has actually been achieved.
It was a chance to recognise how much has actually been achieved.
World leaders reiterated their commitment towards the Millennium Development Goals and the need to accelerate our efforts.
World leaders reiterated their commitment towards the Millennium Development Goals and the need to accelerate our efforts.
When we look beyond 2015, we need to take into consideration that the world is a very different place than just 10 years ago.
When we look beyond 2015, we need to take into consideration that the world is a very different place than just 10 years ago.
Changing geopolitical and economic realities affects the political balance amongst countries and will also affect how we do business in international organisations.
Changing geopolitical and economic realities affects the political balance amongst countries and will also affect how we do business in international organisations.
As politicians, we often focus on the issues and to a lesser extent organisations and institutions.
As politicians, we often focus on the issues and to a lesser extent organisations and institutions.
However, sometimes we need to look at how we run the institutions that we expect to implement our priorities and consider whether they have the resources and parameters necessary to deliver those results.
However, sometimes we need to look at how we run the institutions that we expect to implement our priorities and consider whether they have the resources and parameters necessary to deliver those results.
Large organisations are often conservative and resistant to change.
Large organisations are often conservative and resistant to change.
Still, they must adapt to changing context and new demands, or risk marginalisation.
Still, they must adapt to changing context and new demands, or risk marginalisation.
It is our impression though that there is “reform-fatigue” (re: from my time in the WHO).
It is our impression though that there is “reform-fatigue” (re: from my time in the WHO).
The term “UN-reform” has become difficult.
The term “UN-reform” has become difficult.
Traditionally, radical changes in global governance have been preceded by major catastrophes.
Traditionally, radical changes in global governance have been preceded by major catastrophes.
The end of the cold war did not lead to large structural changes in the UN, but 20 years later the UN is a fundamentally different organisation.
The end of the cold war did not lead to large structural changes in the UN, but 20 years later the UN is a fundamentally different organisation.
“Reform by evolution” or incremental changes and patient pursuit of normative agendas are essentially what has transformed the UN.
“Reform by evolution” or incremental changes and patient pursuit of normative agendas are essentially what has transformed the UN.
We agree with former SG Kofi Annan in that “reform is a process, not an event”.
We agree with former SG Kofi Annan in that “reform is a process, not an event”.
Perhaps we need to change our narrative – use other concepts and terms that reflect the end goal of what we want: a stronger UN that can be a guarantor for peace and security, social and economic development and human rights, and we need to look at our responsibility as Member States to both diagnose the problem and prescribe the cure.
Perhaps we need to change our narrative – use other concepts and terms that reflect the end goal of what we want: a stronger UN that can be a guarantor for peace and security, social and economic development and human rights, and we need to look at our responsibility as Member States to both diagnose the problem and prescribe the cure.
Norway has always been a friend of the UN, but public support can never be taken for granted.
Norway has always been a friend of the UN, but public support can never be taken for granted.
Domestic debate around our engagement in the UN and the level of funding we contribute has increased in recent years.
Domestic debate around our engagement in the UN and the level of funding we contribute has increased in recent years.
We have recently undertaken a thorough assessment of Norway’s engagement with the UN and this will be the basis of a review of our UN policy.
We have recently undertaken a thorough assessment of Norway’s engagement with the UN and this will be the basis of a review of our UN policy.
A few issues stood out as key challenges for the UN that require more attention:
A few issues stood out as key challenges for the UN that require more attention:
i) Demonstrating results: The UN needs to improve the way it presents and communicates results of the work the UN does at all levels.
i) Demonstrating results: The UN needs to improve the way it presents and communicates results of the work the UN does at all levels.
UNF’s advocacy efforts and information campaigns, and support for the UN’s own communication effort may provide useful input in this regard.
UNF’s advocacy efforts and information campaigns, and support for the UN’s own communication effort may provide useful input in this regard.
ii) Matching resources and mandates: 192 countries have as many or more priorities.
ii) Matching resources and mandates: 192 countries have as many or more priorities.
Mandates are rarely abandoned, but we keep adding on.
Mandates are rarely abandoned, but we keep adding on.
At the same time there are calls for cuts in budgets following the financial crisis.
At the same time there are calls for cuts in budgets following the financial crisis.
There are efficiency gains to be made, but this is not sufficient in the long run.
There are efficiency gains to be made, but this is not sufficient in the long run.
There is a need to “share the burden of UN financing”.
There is a need to “share the burden of UN financing”.
The emerging powers should invest in the organisation and take on more financial responsibility.
The emerging powers should invest in the organisation and take on more financial responsibility.
In addition, Member States need to avoid micro management and allow the Secretary-General and the heads of UN entities to undertake administrative reforms they deem necessary.
In addition, Member States need to avoid micro management and allow the Secretary-General and the heads of UN entities to undertake administrative reforms they deem necessary.
iii) “Ghosts of the past” in the negotiating room: Debates at the UN frequently fall along north/south divides.
iii) “Ghosts of the past” in the negotiating room: Debates at the UN frequently fall along north/south divides.
Negotiations in blocks of regional groups have exacerbated this divide.
Negotiations in blocks of regional groups have exacerbated this divide.
Negotiations by consensus give a voice to all, but also provides a veto for “spoilers”.
Negotiations by consensus give a voice to all, but also provides a veto for “spoilers”.
A general assembly that relives the same arguments on a regular basis has not been capable of taking on board emerging issues in an effective manner.
A general assembly that relives the same arguments on a regular basis has not been capable of taking on board emerging issues in an effective manner.
A common denominator for these challenges is the issue of governance.
A common denominator for these challenges is the issue of governance.
When the UN fails to respond, it is mainly because we fail in our governance of the organisation.
When the UN fails to respond, it is mainly because we fail in our governance of the organisation.
It is also a question of confidence, or rather lack thereof, amongst Member States and between the Member States and the Secretariat.
It is also a question of confidence, or rather lack thereof, amongst Member States and between the Member States and the Secretariat.
The heart of the problem is always political – not institutional.
The heart of the problem is always political – not institutional.
Solving political problems require building alliances and changing perceptions.
Solving political problems require building alliances and changing perceptions.
I am therefore interested in your views on how we can, firstly, strengthen the UN and, secondly, sell the UN better to the public at large.
I am therefore interested in your views on how we can, firstly, strengthen the UN and, secondly, sell the UN better to the public at large.
Women and health
Women and health
Inadequate health care in connection with pregnancy, childbirth and abortion is still the main cause of death among women of reproductive age in developing countries.
Inadequate health care in connection with pregnancy, childbirth and abortion is still the main cause of death among women of reproductive age in developing countries.
We are also witnessing a disturbing feminisation of the AIDS epidemic due to women’s lack of control over their own body.
We are also witnessing a disturbing feminisation of the AIDS epidemic due to women’s lack of control over their own body.
Norway is a strong and relentless supporter of the work done to ensure that women have the right to adequate health services and to control their own bodies and sexuality, including respect for women’s freedom of choice and self-determination.
Norway is a strong and relentless supporter of the work done to ensure that women have the right to adequate health services and to control their own bodies and sexuality, including respect for women’s freedom of choice and self-determination.
Norway is deeply concerned by the latest developments regarding the increased mobilization by certain states opposing women’s sexual health and rights.
Norway is deeply concerned by the latest developments regarding the increased mobilization by certain states opposing women’s sexual health and rights.
In the time to come it will be important to continue, if not intensify, our efforts towards the promotion of women’s sexual health and rights, while also ensuring that our efforts are not counter – productive.
In the time to come it will be important to continue, if not intensify, our efforts towards the promotion of women’s sexual health and rights, while also ensuring that our efforts are not counter – productive.
It would be of interest to hear your take on the challenges we are facing in defending and promoting a progressive agenda when it comes to women’s sexual health and rights.
It would be of interest to hear your take on the challenges we are facing in defending and promoting a progressive agenda when it comes to women’s sexual health and rights.
Remarks for breakfast meeting with the UN Foundation
Punkter til frokostmøte med UN Foundation
Climate change is a pressing global security issue
Klimautfordringen – et globalt sikkerhetsproblem
On the scientific side it was stressed that scientific research by nature is cautious.
Fra forskerhold ble det påpekt at forskning i sin natur er konservativ.
Thus, reducing emissions and adaptation to global warming must go hand in hand.
Reduksjon av utslipp og tilpasning må derfor gå hånd i hånd.
Istanbul 21-23 May 2010
Istanbul 21.-23. mai 2010
Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen:
Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen:
Firstly, let me thank the Turkish government for hosting this important conference.
Firstly, let me thank the Turkish government for hosting this important conference.
It shows your concern for the Somali people, and your commitment to stand by them in their struggle for a better future.
It shows your concern for the Somali people, and your commitment to stand by them in their struggle for a better future.
Let me also thank the UN Secretary General for demonstrating his personal commitment to Somalia by co-hosting and attending this conference.
Let me also thank the UN Secretary General for demonstrating his personal commitment to Somalia by co-hosting and attending this conference.
The role of the UN is crucial and continued UN leadership is vital.
The role of the UN is crucial and continued UN leadership is vital.
We commend SRSG Ould Abdallah for promoting innovative approaches to Somalia, including the involvement of the private sector.
We commend SRSG Ould Abdallah for promoting innovative approaches to Somalia, including the involvement of the private sector.
In addition, we would like to emphasize the importance of UN presence on the ground in Somalia, and notably in Mogadishu.
In addition, we would like to emphasize the importance of UN presence on the ground in Somalia, and notably in Mogadishu.
As we once again gather to discuss Somalia, the vast majority of the population is still in dire need of security and humanitarian assistance.
As we once again gather to discuss Somalia, the vast majority of the population is still in dire need of security and humanitarian assistance.
During this conference we will discuss important issues like socio-economic development, piracy, security, and others.
During this conference we will discuss important issues like socio-economic development, piracy, security, and others.