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In September last year, she was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison.
1. september i fjor ble hun dømt til sju og et halvt års fengsel.
International efforts to promote freedom of expression and independent media
Norges arbeid for ytringsfrihet og uavhengige medier
World Press Freedom Day 2016
Verdens pressefrihetsdag 2016
Today, World Press Freedom Day is being celebrated with more than 100 events all over the world.
I dag markeres Verdens pressefrihetsdag med over 100 arrangementer verden over.
Minister of Finance, Siv Jensen, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Robert Eriksson, Minister of Transport and Communications, Ketil Solvik-Olsen, and Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tord Lien, were unable to attend when the photo was taken.
Finansminister Siv Jensen, arbeids- og sosialminister Robert Eriksson, samferdselsminister Ketil Solvik-Olsen og olje- og energiminister Tord Lien var ikke til stede da bildet ble tatt.
Ready to volunteer: From left: Minster of Culture, Thorhild Widvey, Minister of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, Solveig Horne, Minister of Fisheries, Elisabeth Aspaker, Minister of Defence, Ine Eriksen Søreide and Minister of Agriculture and Food, Sylvi Listhaug.
Bak fra venstre: Kulturminister Thorhild Widvey, barne-, likestillings- og inkluderingsminister Solveig Horne, fiskeriminister Elisabeth Aspaker, forsvarsminister Ine Eriksen Søreide og landbruks- og matminister Sylvi Listhaug.
From left, in front: Minister of Trade and Industry, Monica Mæland, Minister of Health and Care Services, Bent Høie, Minister of EEA and EU Affairs, Vidar Helgesen, Minister of Justice and Public Security, Anders Anundsen and Minister of Local Government and Modernisation, Jan Tore Sanner.
Foran fra venstre: Næringsminister Monica Mæland, helse- og omsorgsminister Bent Høie, statsråd Vidar Helgesen, justis- og beredskapsminister Anders Anundsen og kommunal- og moderniseringsminister Jan Tore Sanner.
Credit: Ketil Frøland/Norwegian Ministry of Culture
Foto: Ketil Frøland/Kulturdepartementet
Norwegian government to work as volunteers at Lillehammer 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games
14 frivillige statsråder til Ungdoms-OL på Lillehammer
Norway, with the support of the other Nordic countries, has taken the initiative to establish an international commission to strengthen the user and property rights of the poor.
Norge har, med støtte fra de nordiske land, tatt initiativ til opprettelsen av en mellomstatlig kommisjon for styrking av fattiges bruks- og eiendomsrettigheter.
The commission, which has a work schedule of approximately two and a half years, held its first working meeting on 20-21 January 2006.
Kommisjonen hadde sitt første ordinære møte 20.-21. januar 2006, og har en virketid på ca 2,5 år.
Today the commission is made up of 28 members, who include Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi, the former High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, the founder and chair of BRAC Dr Fazle Hasan Abed, former President of Tanzania Benjamín Mkapa, and former Minister of International Development of Norway Hilde F. Johnson.
Blant medlemmene finner vi personligheter som nobelprisvinner Shirin Ebadi, tidligere høykommissær for menneskerettigheter Mary Robinson, tidligere president i Tanzania Benjamín Mkapa, og tidligere statsråd for bistand og utviklingssaker Hilde Frafjord Johnson.
There is also a board of advisers, which is made up of representatives from multilateral organisations such as UN-HABITAT, the Inter-American Development Bank and the World Bank.
Kommisjonen har også et rådgivende utvalg som består av representanter fra multilaterale organisasjoner som UN-HABITAT, Den interamerikanske utviklingsbanken, Verdensbanken m.fl.
03.03.2006
Kommisjonssekretariatets hjemmeside
“Now, my final point is this: I invite you to focus more on international humanitarian law, with reference to the situation in Libya and other countries.
- Now, my final point is this: I invite you to focus more on international humanitarian law, with reference to the situation in Libya and other countries.
It is a solid body of law, and it should be studied more closely by journalists, including the way states practise and implement it”, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in his opening address at a seminar with Al Jazeera in Oslo.
It is a solid body of law, and it should be studied more closely by journalists, including the way states practise and implement it, sa Støre ved åpning av seminaret Human Rights and Press Freedom i Oslo 11. april.
The Minister based his speech on the following points
The Minister based his speech on the following points
Deputy Director General Souag, Al Jazeera reporters, producers and staff, dear friends,
Deputy Director General Souag, Al Jazeera reporters, producers and staff, dear friends,
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Oslo – and to this seminar on Human Rights and Freedom of Expression, organised by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights.
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to Oslo – and to this seminar on Human Rights and Freedom of Expression, organised by the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights.
I am very pleased that you have chosen to come to Norway (far away from Doha, Cairo and Khartoum) – on such a nice sunny day – to delve into these important issues.
I am very pleased that you have chosen to come to Norway (far away from Doha, Cairo and Khartoum) – on such a nice sunny day – to delve into these important issues.
I hope that the seminar will meet your expectations.
I hope that the seminar will meet your expectations.
The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights has prepared what I am confident will be three stimulating days.
The Norwegian Centre for Human Rights has prepared what I am confident will be three stimulating days.
First, regarding the Centre for Human Rights, the host of this seminar.
First, regarding the Centre for Human Rights, the host of this seminar.
Shows the importance and strength of such organisations and institutions in Norway.
Shows the importance and strength of such organisations and institutions in Norway.
They are the Government’s contact point, they are your contact point.
They are the Government’s contact point, they are your contact point.
A leading institute in the Norwegian and European context.
A leading institute in the Norwegian and European context.
A thank you to you, Mr Butenschön.
A thank you to you, Mr Butenschön.
Second, that Al Jazeera is often on my screen these days; it is a TV channel I very often watch, and it is therefore a particular pleasure to welcome you.
Second, that Al Jazeera is often on my screen these days; it is a TV channel I very often watch, and it is therefore a particular pleasure to welcome you.
I have also had the chance to meet you many times, in situations where you have interviewed me, both in Norway and abroad.
I have also had the chance to meet you many times, in situations where you have interviewed me, both in Norway and abroad.
In fact, Al Jazeera is now everywhere, and you are working in “complementarity” (and independently) alongside all the other international news channels, CNN, BBC, etc.
In fact, Al Jazeera is now everywhere, and you are working in “complementarity” (and independently) alongside all the other international news channels, CNN, BBC, etc.
You give a broader picture with new angles, new pictures, stories we have not heard before, new questions, a sound scepticism.
You give a broader picture with new angles, new pictures, stories we have not heard before, new questions, a sound scepticism.
I watch Al Jazeera frequently.
I watch Al Jazeera frequently.
Some say that you were an active part of the Arab uprising, in informing and mobilising masses of people.
Some say that you were an active part of the Arab uprising, in informing and mobilising masses of people.
Third, one man is missing.
Third, one man is missing.
I am thinking of Ammar Al-Hamdan.
I am thinking of Ammar Al-Hamdan.
As you all know, the initiative for organising this seminar was originally taken by Sami Al Haj last year.
As you all know, the initiative for organising this seminar was originally taken by Sami Al Haj last year.
His colleagues in Oslo, Sameer Shatara and Ammar Al-Hamdan, followed up this initiative and developed the programme in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights and the Ministry.
His colleagues in Oslo, Sameer Shatara and Ammar Al-Hamdan, followed up this initiative and developed the programme in collaboration with the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights and the Ministry.
In February, Ammar visited his family and the Al Jazeera office in Doha and then decided to join an Al Jazeera team to cover the events in North Africa.
In February, Ammar visited his family and the Al Jazeera office in Doha and then decided to join an Al Jazeera team to cover the events in North Africa.
When Ammar was arrested, we all held our breath.
When Ammar was arrested, we all held our breath.
Ammar, who had worked on the programme for this seminar on human rights and freedom of expression.
Ammar, who had worked on the programme for this seminar on human rights and freedom of expression.
Suddenly he was right in the midst of these dramatic events and is now detained in one of Gaddafi’s prisons.
Suddenly he was right in the midst of these dramatic events and is now detained in one of Gaddafi’s prisons.
We are doing everything we can to get him out, I hope he will be back in Norway soon.
We are doing everything we can to get him out, I hope he will be back in Norway soon.
Now, I also want to say, initially, on “why we are here”, that Norway has devoted considerable resources (both nationally and internationally) to the protection of human rights, and the promotion of respect for human dignity.
Now, I also want to say, initially, on “why we are here”, that Norway has devoted considerable resources (both nationally and internationally) to the protection of human rights, and the promotion of respect for human dignity.
As a member of the Human Rights Council, we are strongly committed to issues like the protection of human rights defenders – who they are, and the fact that they deserve our attention – and freedom of expression and the elimination of all forms of discrimination.
As a member of the Human Rights Council, we are strongly committed to issues like the protection of human rights defenders – who they are, and the fact that they deserve our attention – and freedom of expression and the elimination of all forms of discrimination.
It is all about people: about voices.
It is all about people: about voices.
During the past few months we have all witnessed – through your excellent stories and reports – people across the Middle East and North Africa take to the streets in peaceful protest, demanding human rights, the right to assemble, the right to meet.
During the past few months we have all witnessed – through your excellent stories and reports – people across the Middle East and North Africa take to the streets in peaceful protest, demanding human rights, the right to assemble, the right to meet.
We have sensed a new unity and solidarity that gives hope for a better future.
We have sensed a new unity and solidarity that gives hope for a better future.
I was at the Tahrir Square a few weeks ago, the mood and people there, unique.
I was at the Tahrir Square a few weeks ago, the mood and people there, unique.
Rarely have we seen this expressed so clearly as in North Africa.
Rarely have we seen this expressed so clearly as in North Africa.
The people are calling for economic development, a better life and self-determination, freedom.
The people are calling for economic development, a better life and self-determination, freedom.
And they know they are entitled to open, responsible and accountable political systems and politicians.
And they know they are entitled to open, responsible and accountable political systems and politicians.
They are calling for the right to assembly, the right to share their thoughts and experiences and speak their minds without fear.
They are calling for the right to assembly, the right to share their thoughts and experiences and speak their minds without fear.
They are calling for the opportunity to use their education in the service of society.
They are calling for the opportunity to use their education in the service of society.
Now, far too often journalists are targeted by the parties to conflicts.
Now, far too often journalists are targeted by the parties to conflicts.
This is why the adoption of Security Council resolution 1738 back in 2006 was an important step forward.
This is why the adoption of Security Council resolution 1738 back in 2006 was an important step forward.
It condemns, as you know, intentional attacks on journalists and other media professionals and associated personnel in situations of armed conflict, and calls on all parties to put an end to such practices.
It condemns, as you know, intentional attacks on journalists and other media professionals and associated personnel in situations of armed conflict, and calls on all parties to put an end to such practices.
It also urges all states to comply with the relevant obligations under international law to end impunity, and to prosecute those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law.
It also urges all states to comply with the relevant obligations under international law to end impunity, and to prosecute those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law.
However, we still have a long way to go before the resolution is respected by all states, and impunity for those who do not respect the resolution 1738 has come to an end.
However, we still have a long way to go before the resolution is respected by all states, and impunity for those who do not respect the resolution 1738 has come to an end.
I believe that increasing knowledge of the resolution and the responsibilities of states could be one first step on the long road to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
I believe that increasing knowledge of the resolution and the responsibilities of states could be one first step on the long road to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
I am inspired by the fact that you have chosen to come from Doha to Oslo in the midst of the wave of uprisings sweeping across North Africa and the Middle East.
I am inspired by the fact that you have chosen to come from Doha to Oslo in the midst of the wave of uprisings sweeping across North Africa and the Middle East.
Many Norwegians have been following the dramatic changes taking place by watching Al Jazeera and by reading your website during these dramatic months.
Many Norwegians have been following the dramatic changes taking place by watching Al Jazeera and by reading your website during these dramatic months.
You bring the events to us.
You bring the events to us.
You enable us to learn, understand and appreciate the many commonalities that characterise the hopes and dreams of people in Norway, North Africa and the Middle East.
You enable us to learn, understand and appreciate the many commonalities that characterise the hopes and dreams of people in Norway, North Africa and the Middle East.
I want to commend Al Jazeera for the important position it has created for itself in the Middle East.
I want to commend Al Jazeera for the important position it has created for itself in the Middle East.
You are quickly becoming one of the preferred channels for many of us who are following the situation in the region.
You are quickly becoming one of the preferred channels for many of us who are following the situation in the region.
And Al Jazeera seems to be putting great emphasis on providing the viewer with in-depth coverage of the conflicts in the region.
And Al Jazeera seems to be putting great emphasis on providing the viewer with in-depth coverage of the conflicts in the region.
You have put a large number of well qualified journalists on the ground, and we can profit from your knowledge, perspective and language skills.
You have put a large number of well qualified journalists on the ground, and we can profit from your knowledge, perspective and language skills.
We benefit from the thorough analyses provided by experts in the region who are interviewed by Al Jazeera.
We benefit from the thorough analyses provided by experts in the region who are interviewed by Al Jazeera.
Some have even called Al Jazeera’s coverage of these events heroic, meaning that the cost of being present in a hot spot, in a conflict zone, can be very high.
Some have even called Al Jazeera’s coverage of these events heroic, meaning that the cost of being present in a hot spot, in a conflict zone, can be very high.
The media have interviewed courageous protesters, soldiers who have deserted and soldiers who are very close to the line of fire.
The media have interviewed courageous protesters, soldiers who have deserted and soldiers who are very close to the line of fire.
Some reporters have risked their lives and freedom while trying to do their job.
Some reporters have risked their lives and freedom while trying to do their job.
Now, my final point is this, more like a challenge, a task: I invite you to focus more on international humanitarian law (IHL), with reference to the situation in Libya and other countries.
Now, my final point is this, more like a challenge, a task: I invite you to focus more on international humanitarian law (IHL), with reference to the situation in Libya and other countries.
It is a solid body of law, and it should be studied more closely by journalists, including the way states practise and implement it.
It is a solid body of law, and it should be studied more closely by journalists, including the way states practise and implement it.
Look at the benchmarks.
Look at the benchmarks.
No country is above international humanitarian law; it protects citizens, gives a voice for the weak.
No country is above international humanitarian law; it protects citizens, gives a voice for the weak.
It is a Norwegian foreign policy priority and we are cooperating with other countries to increase focus on it (seminar in New York 2009-2010).
It is a Norwegian foreign policy priority and we are cooperating with other countries to increase focus on it (seminar in New York 2009-2010).
We all recognise the importance of reporters being present in situations where dramatic, historic events and developments are taking place.
We all recognise the importance of reporters being present in situations where dramatic, historic events and developments are taking place.
Someone has to be there, despite the many dangers.
Someone has to be there, despite the many dangers.
Someone has to be an eyewitness and report the facts on the ground.
Someone has to be an eyewitness and report the facts on the ground.
Journalists all over the world are facing mounting difficulties in carrying out their duties.
Journalists all over the world are facing mounting difficulties in carrying out their duties.
The Norwegian Government gives priority to the safety of media personnel, so that they can do their job, be eyewitnesses and inform the public.
The Norwegian Government gives priority to the safety of media personnel, so that they can do their job, be eyewitnesses and inform the public.
We support – among other things – the work being done by the International News Safety Institute, the International Federation of Journalists, the Norwegian Union of Journalists and Article 19, especially with regard to the safety and protection of journalists.
We support – among other things – the work being done by the International News Safety Institute, the International Federation of Journalists, the Norwegian Union of Journalists and Article 19, especially with regard to the safety and protection of journalists.
Some of you were on the spot as the most dramatic events of the past few months unfolded.
Some of you were on the spot as the most dramatic events of the past few months unfolded.
I hope you will share your experiences with us here at the seminar and when you meet Norwegian journalists and colleagues in Oslo.
I hope you will share your experiences with us here at the seminar and when you meet Norwegian journalists and colleagues in Oslo.
Human Rights and Press Freedom
Human Rights and Press Freedom
'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', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his remarks at the press conference.
Denne konferansen har vært viktig fordi partene har sørget for finansielle ressurser til gjenoppbygging av Gaza - i tråd med den palestinske regjeringens planer, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende da han møtte pressen etter om Gaza-konferansen i Kairo.
Thank you, Minister Shoukry.
Thank you, Minister Shoukry.
Let me first of all thank Egypt for your hospitality.
Let me first of all thank Egypt for your hospitality.
This conference was important.
This conference was important.
It was important because participants came to Cairo to support the people of Gaza.
It was important because participants came to Cairo to support the people of Gaza.
Already in July, I called for an international conference to address the challenges in Gaza within its broader Palestinian context.
Already in July, I called for an international conference to address the challenges in Gaza within its broader Palestinian context.
I did so because the people of Gaza simply cannot wait.
I did so because the people of Gaza simply cannot wait.
There is no more time to lose.
There is no more time to lose.
Nearly 90 countries and international organizations responded to the call.
Nearly 90 countries and international organizations responded to the call.
They came to show their solidarity with the Palestinian people and to mobilise support for Gaza.
They came to show their solidarity with the Palestinian people and to mobilise support for Gaza.
This conference was important because the donor countries decided to move forward.
This conference was important because the donor countries decided to move forward.
World leaders and high-officials came in large numbers.
World leaders and high-officials came in large numbers.
We agreed that there can be no going back.
We agreed that there can be no going back.
We must find a radically new way of dealing with the whole Gaza equation.
We must find a radically new way of dealing with the whole Gaza equation.
This conference was important because the donor countries made their requirements clear.
This conference was important because the donor countries made their requirements clear.
They called on Israel to reverse the closure regime.
They called on Israel to reverse the closure regime.
Security and prosperity must be sought for both peoples – on equal terms.
Security and prosperity must be sought for both peoples – on equal terms.
The materials necessary for large-scale reconstruction must be delivered into Gaza.
The materials necessary for large-scale reconstruction must be delivered into Gaza.
The wheels of the Gazan economy must be set in motion.
The wheels of the Gazan economy must be set in motion.
We must find find ways of tapping the potential of the private sector both in Gaza and in the West Bank.
We must find find ways of tapping the potential of the private sector both in Gaza and in the West Bank.
Gaza’s entrepreneurs need access to internal and foreign markets.
Gaza’s entrepreneurs need access to internal and foreign markets.
They must be able to trade with the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the outside world.
They must be able to trade with the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the outside world.
A fundamental turnaround in Gaza requires the reintegration of the whole Palestinian Territory under one effective authority.
A fundamental turnaround in Gaza requires the reintegration of the whole Palestinian Territory under one effective authority.
All Palestinian factions were called upon to facilitate this reintegration.
All Palestinian factions were called upon to facilitate this reintegration.