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Extremely difficult for women The situation for women in Eastern Congo and DRC is extremely difficult.
Extremely difficult for women The situation for women in Eastern Congo and DRC is extremely difficult.
Women are poorly represented in political bodies and leadership positions.
Women are poorly represented in political bodies and leadership positions.
Despite the fact that the constitution establishes gender equality in theory, the legislation and practice lags far behind.
Despite the fact that the constitution establishes gender equality in theory, the legislation and practice lags far behind.
Women’s empowerment and participation is essential to address.
Women’s empowerment and participation is essential to address.
Through a collaboration with a local NGO – Fonds pour les Femmes Congolaises – we support for women's organizations working for increased political participation of women, and for training opportunities for women activists and candidates.
Through a collaboration with a local NGO – Fonds pour les Femmes Congolaises – we support for women's organizations working for increased political participation of women, and for training opportunities for women activists and candidates.
Sexual and gender based violence is a serious scourge all over the country.
Sexual and gender based violence is a serious scourge all over the country.
In the Eastern provinces violence and rape against women and girls are particularly associated with the conflict scenario.
In the Eastern provinces violence and rape against women and girls are particularly associated with the conflict scenario.
Norway has for years supported the activities of Norwegian Church Aid in the eastern Congo aimed at reducing gender based violence, and removing stigma towards victims of gender based violence.
Norway has for years supported the activities of Norwegian Church Aid in the eastern Congo aimed at reducing gender based violence, and removing stigma towards victims of gender based violence.
The target population of the NCA program in DRC are survivors (of gender based violence) and young women and men at risk of either becoming victims or perpetrators, while also doing advocacy work towards religious and official authorities.
The target population of the NCA program in DRC are survivors (of gender based violence) and young women and men at risk of either becoming victims or perpetrators, while also doing advocacy work towards religious and official authorities.
Preventing sexual violence in conflict is a matter of ensuring human rights and promoting gender equality.
Preventing sexual violence in conflict is a matter of ensuring human rights and promoting gender equality.
Gender inequalities are often exacerbated in a conflict.
Gender inequalities are often exacerbated in a conflict.
Besides, sexual violence is closely connected to the broader women, peace and security agenda, and cannot be dealt with in isolation from other issues.
Besides, sexual violence is closely connected to the broader women, peace and security agenda, and cannot be dealt with in isolation from other issues.
Women’s empowerment and participation is essential to address, respond to, and end sexual violence.
Women’s empowerment and participation is essential to address, respond to, and end sexual violence.
Further, sexual violence is a weapon that traumatises and destroys whole communities and in the end, the whole society.
Further, sexual violence is a weapon that traumatises and destroys whole communities and in the end, the whole society.
Men and boys are also victims and survivors of sexual violence and suffers from the physical and psychological injuries and stigmatisation equally to women and girls.
Men and boys are also victims and survivors of sexual violence and suffers from the physical and psychological injuries and stigmatisation equally to women and girls.
Combating conflict-related sexual violence Let me share a few reflections on combating conflict-related sexual violence, and how the priorities of the Norwegian Government in this area are reflected in our support to the DRC.
Combating conflict-related sexual violence Let me share a few reflections on combating conflict-related sexual violence, and how the priorities of the Norwegian Government in this area are reflected in our support to the DRC.
Firstly, perpetrators of sexual violence must be prosecuted.
Firstly, perpetrators of sexual violence must be prosecuted.
We cannot prevent new crimes unless we hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
We cannot prevent new crimes unless we hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
There must be no impunity for this type of crime, as has often been the case in the past.
There must be no impunity for this type of crime, as has often been the case in the past.
Through a collaboration with the American Bar Association we support a programme to strengthen the capacity of the Congolese justice sector to process sexual and gender based violence cases in a timely and effective manner.
Through a collaboration with the American Bar Association we support a programme to strengthen the capacity of the Congolese justice sector to process sexual and gender based violence cases in a timely and effective manner.
The programme includes the expansion and operation of a Case Database to ensure prosecutors and judges access to current, well-organized court records.
The programme includes the expansion and operation of a Case Database to ensure prosecutors and judges access to current, well-organized court records.
It further includes legal training of law school professors, judges, magistrates, prosecutors, and court administrative staff in the field of sexual violence.
It further includes legal training of law school professors, judges, magistrates, prosecutors, and court administrative staff in the field of sexual violence.
Secondly, equal access to the justice system is vital in the fight against impunity.
Secondly, equal access to the justice system is vital in the fight against impunity.
Norway therefore supports the work of mobile courts in South Kivu.
Norway therefore supports the work of mobile courts in South Kivu.
These mobile courts hold trials in districts where abuses have been committed, which makes it easier for victims in remote areas to access the judicial system.
These mobile courts hold trials in districts where abuses have been committed, which makes it easier for victims in remote areas to access the judicial system.
We also support local and international NGOs providing legal aid services to survivors of sexual and gender based violence.
We also support local and international NGOs providing legal aid services to survivors of sexual and gender based violence.
Last, but not least, we support projects providing medical assistance and psycho-social counselling to survivors of sexual and gender based violence, as well as vocational and livelihood skills training.
Last, but not least, we support projects providing medical assistance and psycho-social counselling to survivors of sexual and gender based violence, as well as vocational and livelihood skills training.
The projects vary from large projects like the building of the Kyeshero Hospital in Goma, a hospital that specializes in the treatment of women who are victims of sexual violence, to smaller - like our support to the local NGO, SOFEPEDI, that provides comprehensive assistance to sexual violence survivors at the only health clinic in Bunia.
The projects vary from large projects like the building of the Kyeshero Hospital in Goma, a hospital that specializes in the treatment of women who are victims of sexual violence, to smaller - like our support to the local NGO, SOFEPEDI, that provides comprehensive assistance to sexual violence survivors at the only health clinic in Bunia.
Let me end on a positive note.
Let me end on a positive note.
The PSC Framework and the intensified efforts by the Congolese armed forces and MONUSCO to fight armed rebel groups, provide a window of opportunity to end on of the deadliest conflict since World War II.
The PSC Framework and the intensified efforts by the Congolese armed forces and MONUSCO to fight armed rebel groups, provide a window of opportunity to end on of the deadliest conflict since World War II.
The Government of the DRC, the neighboring countries, civil society, religious groups and the international community – we must all seize this opportunity to improve the lives of millions of people.
The Government of the DRC, the neighboring countries, civil society, religious groups and the international community – we must all seize this opportunity to improve the lives of millions of people.
About the Conflict in Eastern Congo
Om konflikten i Øst-Kongo
The Christian Council of Norway's conference, 22 August 2014
Norges Kristne Råds konferanse, 22. august 2014
"We want to see a strong message of gender equality and empowerment of girls and women coming out of this year´s Commission on the Status of Women.
- We want to see a strong message of gender equality and empowerment of girls and women coming out of this year´s Commission on the Status of Women.
We need this input to the ongoing discussion on a post-2015 sustainable development framework", said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his address.
We need this input to the ongoing discussion on a post-2015 sustainable development framework, sa statssekretær Hans Brattskar under sitt innlegg på møtet i FNs kvinnekommisjon.
Mr President,
Mr President,
The UN Commission on the Status of Women is the single most important venue for discussion of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
The UN Commission on the Status of Women is the single most important venue for discussion of gender equality and the empowerment of women.
It is a meeting place for member states, UN agencies and civil society.
It is a meeting place for member states, UN agencies and civil society.
It is also an arena for advancing the agenda, holding countries accountable to their obligations and making new commitments.
It is also an arena for advancing the agenda, holding countries accountable to their obligations and making new commitments.
The UN has been a driving force behind international recognition of women´s rights and gender equality.
The UN has been a driving force behind international recognition of women´s rights and gender equality.
Our strongest legal and political references points are UN documents such as the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women from 1979, the Program of Action of the Cairo Conference on Population and Development in 1994 and the Declaration and Platform of Action from the Beijing World Conference on Women in 1995.
Our strongest legal and political references points are UN documents such as the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women from 1979, the Program of Action of the Cairo Conference on Population and Development in 1994 and the Declaration and Platform of Action from the Beijing World Conference on Women in 1995.
We are here to be held accountable for the commitments we have already made.
We are here to be held accountable for the commitments we have already made.
And we are here to commit ourselves to further advancements of women’s rights.
And we are here to commit ourselves to further advancements of women’s rights.
Considering that 20 years have passed since our landmark agreements in Cairo and Beijing, it is disappointing that we have not progressed further.
Considering that 20 years have passed since our landmark agreements in Cairo and Beijing, it is disappointing that we have not progressed further.
In fact, some delegations to the CSW question the very notion of women’s rights.
In fact, some delegations to the CSW question the very notion of women’s rights.
Let me make it clear: Women´s rights are human rights.
Let me make it clear: Women´s rights are human rights.
Our legal and political commitments to gender equality aim for nothing less - and nothing more – than women´s full enjoyment of their human rights.
Our legal and political commitments to gender equality aim for nothing less - and nothing more – than women´s full enjoyment of their human rights.
The UN Millennium Declaration from 2000 built on the major summits and conferences of the 1990s.
The UN Millennium Declaration from 2000 built on the major summits and conferences of the 1990s.
The eight Millennium Development Goals inspired by it have been a road map to monitor progress.
The eight Millennium Development Goals inspired by it have been a road map to monitor progress.
Goal number 3 in particular sent an important signal that gender equality and women´s empowerment are a global priority.
Goal number 3 in particular sent an important signal that gender equality and women´s empowerment are a global priority.
We strongly support the efforts of the Secretary-General´s Advocacy Group for the Millennium Development Goals for a last push for the unfinished business.
We strongly support the efforts of the Secretary-General´s Advocacy Group for the Millennium Development Goals for a last push for the unfinished business.
Norway´s commitment is illustrated by the fact that our Prime Minister, Ms Erna Solberg, co-chairs the group.
Norway´s commitment is illustrated by the fact that our Prime Minister, Ms Erna Solberg, co-chairs the group.
Women and girls make up a majority of those who still lag behind.
Women and girls make up a majority of those who still lag behind.
We have to realize that gender equality will not follow automatically from poverty alleviation and economic development.
We have to realize that gender equality will not follow automatically from poverty alleviation and economic development.
Rather, we have to start in the other end, and recognize that gender equality and women´s empowerment is in fact a prerequisite for social and economic development.
Rather, we have to start in the other end, and recognize that gender equality and women´s empowerment is in fact a prerequisite for social and economic development.
Let me illustrate this argument: 40 years ago, women’s participation in the work force in Norway was lower than in almost every other European country.
Let me illustrate this argument: 40 years ago, women’s participation in the work force in Norway was lower than in almost every other European country.
Birthrates were declining.
Birthrates were declining.
Today Norwegian women top these statistics.
Today Norwegian women top these statistics.
Almost 70% of women participate in the work force, and birth rates are among the highest in Europe (1.85 per woman).
Almost 70% of women participate in the work force, and birth rates are among the highest in Europe (1.85 per woman).
This change was brought about by political decisions, and by investments in education, health and care.
This change was brought about by political decisions, and by investments in education, health and care.
Development requires investing in the most valuable resource of any country: its population.
Development requires investing in the most valuable resource of any country: its population.
It is time to increase our investment in women and girls.
It is time to increase our investment in women and girls.
This means ensuring certain basic rights, such as education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, freedom from violence in all its forms, including domestic violence.
This means ensuring certain basic rights, such as education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, freedom from violence in all its forms, including domestic violence.
It means protecting girls from early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
It means protecting girls from early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation.
There is a close link between women and girls´ right to decide when to marry and when to become mothers, and their ability to pursue an education.
There is a close link between women and girls´ right to decide when to marry and when to become mothers, and their ability to pursue an education.
There is a close link between women’s level of education and their participation in social and economic development.
There is a close link between women’s level of education and their participation in social and economic development.
Two thirds of the world´s illiterate are women.
Two thirds of the world´s illiterate are women.
If every girl completed primary school, there would be 64% fewer child brides.
If every girl completed primary school, there would be 64% fewer child brides.
The number of children dying before the age of 5 would drop by 15%, and 1.7 million children would be saved from malnutrition and stunting.
The number of children dying before the age of 5 would drop by 15%, and 1.7 million children would be saved from malnutrition and stunting.
There is also a close link between women’s participation and sustainable peace.
There is also a close link between women’s participation and sustainable peace.
We strongly believe that when women are part of peace processes, solutions are often more durable and has broader ownership.
We strongly believe that when women are part of peace processes, solutions are often more durable and has broader ownership.
We have made great strides in the women, peace and security agenda since 2000.
We have made great strides in the women, peace and security agenda since 2000.
But if we are serious about contributing to the development of fragile and conflict-affected countries, we need to get serious about implementing Security Council resolution 1325 and its follow-up resolutions on women, peace and security.
But if we are serious about contributing to the development of fragile and conflict-affected countries, we need to get serious about implementing Security Council resolution 1325 and its follow-up resolutions on women, peace and security.
We want to see a strong message of gender equality and empowerment of girls and women coming out of this year´s Commission on the Status of Women.
We want to see a strong message of gender equality and empowerment of girls and women coming out of this year´s Commission on the Status of Women.
We need this input to the ongoing discussion on a post-2015 sustainable development framework.
We need this input to the ongoing discussion on a post-2015 sustainable development framework.
Norway supports a transformative stand-alone goal on gender equality and empowerment of women, and the integration of a gender perspective in all other development goals through targets and indicators.
Norway supports a transformative stand-alone goal on gender equality and empowerment of women, and the integration of a gender perspective in all other development goals through targets and indicators.
We are encouraged by the large number of Member States who see this as crucial in achieving sustainable peace and development for all.
We are encouraged by the large number of Member States who see this as crucial in achieving sustainable peace and development for all.
Millennium Development Goals for women and girls
Millennium Development Goals for women and girls
Protect Women Human Rights Defenders: From Resolution to Implementation
Protect Women Human Rights Defenders: From Resolution to Implementation
Address at UN Commission on the Status of Women
Innlegg på møtet til FNs kvinnekommisjon
New York, 11 March 2014
New York, 11. mars 2014
- Norway is well placed to keep an open and honest dialogue with Asmara on the direction of the country.
- Norway is well placed to keep an open and honest dialogue with Asmara on the direction of the country.
We continue to believe that we can play a constructive although limited role and we think that we by continuing a dialogue are serving the interests of the Eritrean people, said State Secretary Hans Brattskar in his address at the meeting.
We continue to believe that we can play a constructive although limited role and we think that we by continuing a dialogue are serving the interests of the Eritrean people, sa statssekretær Hans Brattskar da han innledet på møtet.
Thank you so much for inviting me to this open meeting on Eritrea.
Thank you so much for inviting me to this open meeting on Eritrea.
The meeting is a confirmation of the strong interest and engagement for Eritrea in Norway.
The meeting is a confirmation of the strong interest and engagement for Eritrea in Norway.
And I am pleased to have this opportunity speak on the relations between Norway and Eritrea.
And I am pleased to have this opportunity speak on the relations between Norway and Eritrea.
I would like to begin with the relationship between our two peoples.
I would like to begin with the relationship between our two peoples.
Recent history tell us a lot about the people-to-people contact between Norwegians and Eritreans.
Recent history tell us a lot about the people-to-people contact between Norwegians and Eritreans.
A relationship that has survived the persistent hardship of the Eritrean people over the last decade.
A relationship that has survived the persistent hardship of the Eritrean people over the last decade.
Based on our long maritime traditions, the Norwegian Government helped establish an Ethiopian Navy in the 1950’s.
Based on our long maritime traditions, the Norwegian Government helped establish an Ethiopian Navy in the 1950’s.
From 1955 until 1966 hundreds of Norwegian officers and their families came to Massawa and the Norwegian colony in Embatcalla to establish an Ethiopian Navy.
From 1955 until 1966 hundreds of Norwegian officers and their families came to Massawa and the Norwegian colony in Embatcalla to establish an Ethiopian Navy.
The Norwegians based in Massawa saw the beginning of the struggle to free Eritrea.
The Norwegians based in Massawa saw the beginning of the struggle to free Eritrea.
They became witnesses to the Ethiopian misrule in Eritrea, and many of them established friendly relations with Eritreans.
They became witnesses to the Ethiopian misrule in Eritrea, and many of them established friendly relations with Eritreans.
They shared their stories when they returned home, and over time Norwegian public opinion on the Ethiopian-Eritrean issue changed substantially.
They shared their stories when they returned home, and over time Norwegian public opinion on the Ethiopian-Eritrean issue changed substantially.
Later some of these individuals joined humanitarian organizations and gained influence when Norwegian civil society was forcefully engaged in the Eritrean issue.
Later some of these individuals joined humanitarian organizations and gained influence when Norwegian civil society was forcefully engaged in the Eritrean issue.
Eritrean-Norwegian solidarity organizations and movements mushroomed during the 1970s and 80s.
Eritrean-Norwegian solidarity organizations and movements mushroomed during the 1970s and 80s.
Associations and unions all over Norway competed to be the staunchest supporters of Eritrea.
Associations and unions all over Norway competed to be the staunchest supporters of Eritrea.
In 1977 Norwegian Church Aid took the lead when the Eritrean Relief Desk, ERD, was established in Khartoum to provide humanitarian assistance to liberated areas of Eritrea.
In 1977 Norwegian Church Aid took the lead when the Eritrean Relief Desk, ERD, was established in Khartoum to provide humanitarian assistance to liberated areas of Eritrea.
This became one of the world`s largest humanitarian operations ever.
This became one of the world`s largest humanitarian operations ever.
The ERD, as well as solidarity organizations in Norway, were supported by many highly engaged individuals.
The ERD, as well as solidarity organizations in Norway, were supported by many highly engaged individuals.
There are still a great number of Eritrean “ambassadors” in Norway.
There are still a great number of Eritrean “ambassadors” in Norway.
The humanitarian organizations eventually paved the way for a more official engagement.
The humanitarian organizations eventually paved the way for a more official engagement.