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I believe we have ample evidence to show that these rights have led to change for the better: they have empowered people, they have protected individuals, and they have protected groups.
I believe we have ample evidence to show that these rights have led to change for the better: they have empowered people, they have protected individuals, and they have protected groups.
Nevertheless, they are being challenged.
Nevertheless, they are being challenged.
Some states keep arguing that they do not want values “imposed from outside”, “by the West”.
Some states keep arguing that they do not want values “imposed from outside”, “by the West”.
But human rights are also threatened because those who most openly advocate them are often guilty of applying double standards.
But human rights are also threatened because those who most openly advocate them are often guilty of applying double standards.
How can broader global ownership of fundamental humanitarian values and principles, as set out in the UN Charter and Geneva Conventions, be achieved?
How can broader global ownership of fundamental humanitarian values and principles, as set out in the UN Charter and Geneva Conventions, be achieved?
How can we promote inclusion and full participation in areas where exclusion has been the norm?
How can we promote inclusion and full participation in areas where exclusion has been the norm?
(For example women, minorities).
(For example women, minorities).
This is one of the main challenges facing societies all over the world.
This is one of the main challenges facing societies all over the world.
There is a need for a better sharing of responsibility for the humanitarian challenges we are facing today.
There is a need for a better sharing of responsibility for the humanitarian challenges we are facing today.
This leads to my third reflection: We need new approaches in international diplomacy in order to address urgent humanitarian challenges.
This leads to my third reflection: We need new approaches in international diplomacy in order to address urgent humanitarian challenges.
We need to engage the general public and civil society organisations, the non-state actors.
We need to engage the general public and civil society organisations, the non-state actors.
An example: This week we have held the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Oslo.
An example: This week we have held the Third Meeting of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions in Oslo.
75 states have ratified the Convention and 36 more have signed.
75 states have ratified the Convention and 36 more have signed.
Although some states have neither ratified nor signed the Convention, we can now see that it has created a powerful norm for these states too.
Although some states have neither ratified nor signed the Convention, we can now see that it has created a powerful norm for these states too.
Cluster munitions are seldom used, and those who use them are stigmatised.
Cluster munitions are seldom used, and those who use them are stigmatised.
Both the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Mine Ban Convention (1997) (“human disarmament issues”) represent victories for civilians, for victims of these weapons, for international humanitarian law, and for civil society.
Both the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the Mine Ban Convention (1997) (“human disarmament issues”) represent victories for civilians, for victims of these weapons, for international humanitarian law, and for civil society.
Partnerships.
Partnerships.
Civil society was involved early in the process, strong focus on the victims.
Civil society was involved early in the process, strong focus on the victims.
They are also victories for states and for political and diplomatic craftsmanship.
They are also victories for states and for political and diplomatic craftsmanship.
And, not least, they are victories for the power of dialogue – listening, learning and responding.
And, not least, they are victories for the power of dialogue – listening, learning and responding.
For processes built on trust.
For processes built on trust.
Not all states have ratified but norms and standards have been created, trade has been reduced, use been stigmatised.
Not all states have ratified but norms and standards have been created, trade has been reduced, use been stigmatised.
A new approach.
A new approach.
The participation of survivors and representatives of civil society in the processes was crucial – not least the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The participation of survivors and representatives of civil society in the processes was crucial – not least the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Insights and competence.
Insights and competence.
Their contributions helped change the perception and understanding of the humanitarian problems caused by these weapons.
Their contributions helped change the perception and understanding of the humanitarian problems caused by these weapons.
The processes stayed focused on the actual reality on the ground.
The processes stayed focused on the actual reality on the ground.
By supporting local actors, opportunities for achieving real change have been grasped.
By supporting local actors, opportunities for achieving real change have been grasped.
In sum, a bottom-up approach was used, which proved very effective.
In sum, a bottom-up approach was used, which proved very effective.
Other examples demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach (governments – civil society):
Other examples demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach (governments – civil society):
It was the families of the disappeared who fought for a treaty against enforced disappearances.
It was the families of the disappeared who fought for a treaty against enforced disappearances.
It was the disabled who led the process of drafting the treaty on their rights.
It was the disabled who led the process of drafting the treaty on their rights.
It was victims of torture who stood up against the atrocities they had suffered.
It was victims of torture who stood up against the atrocities they had suffered.
And due to the efforts of civil society and human rights defenders across the world, the International Criminal Court is now up and running.
And due to the efforts of civil society and human rights defenders across the world, the International Criminal Court is now up and running.
Nuclear arms (have we “left this issue behind in the 1980s”?), disarmament,
Nuclear arms (have we “left this issue behind in the 1980s”?), disarmament,
the use of explosives in densely populated areas, urban warfare,
the use of explosives in densely populated areas, urban warfare,
respect for and compliance with international humanitarian law,
respect for and compliance with international humanitarian law,
protection of victims of other forms of violence, and
protection of victims of other forms of violence, and
the numerous threats against medical personnel, services and infrastructure.
the numerous threats against medical personnel, services and infrastructure.
There are still many issues that have, or may have, a humanitarian impact and that require creative thinking and active involvement on the part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement:
There are still many issues that have, or may have, a humanitarian impact and that require creative thinking and active involvement on the part of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement:
I would therefore like to emphasise the importance of joining forces – as individuals, as civil society organisations, and as states.
I would therefore like to emphasise the importance of joining forces – as individuals, as civil society organisations, and as states.
The importance of new arenas, new alliances, renewing the diplomacy.
The importance of new arenas, new alliances, renewing the diplomacy.
Norway’s cooperation with Cuba on Haiti after the earthquake,
Norway’s cooperation with Cuba on Haiti after the earthquake,
and now in the peace process in Colombia (bringing the parties together), and
and now in the peace process in Colombia (bringing the parties together), and
our collaboration with new partners for example in Indonesia, Argentina, Uganda and various civil society organisations on reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law.
our collaboration with new partners for example in Indonesia, Argentina, Uganda and various civil society organisations on reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law.
Alliances may differ according to the issue at stake.
Alliances may differ according to the issue at stake.
We should seek to identify good alliances in order to improve the humanitarian situation.
We should seek to identify good alliances in order to improve the humanitarian situation.
Examples:
Examples:
My fourth and final point: I want to stress (the obvious fact) that humanitarian problems must be solved politically.
My fourth and final point: I want to stress (the obvious fact) that humanitarian problems must be solved politically.
Governments, ministers.
Governments, ministers.
Knowledge (of humanitarian law, human rights, values.
Knowledge (of humanitarian law, human rights, values.
An up-hill struggle?).
An up-hill struggle?).
Time and again we see short-term solutions being used to address humanitarian crises.
Time and again we see short-term solutions being used to address humanitarian crises.
Long-term and sustainable solutions depend on strengthening local preparedness and resilience.
Long-term and sustainable solutions depend on strengthening local preparedness and resilience.
How can we improve in this area?
How can we improve in this area?
What role can the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies play in this context?
What role can the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies play in this context?
We can do more to build capacity in weaker societies and transfer experience, without taking over or “using” our partnership for reasons of self-interest.
We can do more to build capacity in weaker societies and transfer experience, without taking over or “using” our partnership for reasons of self-interest.
How can we build a more genuine and reciprocal partnership between Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies?
How can we build a more genuine and reciprocal partnership between Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies?
I believe this would strengthen ownership and participation and be an effective “forum for change”.
I believe this would strengthen ownership and participation and be an effective “forum for change”.
Together.
Together.
Let me revert to three important, issues: the nuclear arms issue, the threats to the health care system (access, inequalities), and the challenges of climate change and environmental issues.
Let me revert to three important, issues: the nuclear arms issue, the threats to the health care system (access, inequalities), and the challenges of climate change and environmental issues.
The potential for political conflicts.
The potential for political conflicts.
I wish you every success with this forum.
I wish you every success with this forum.
Strategic Opportunities in a Changing World
Strategic Opportunities in a Changing World
This is an unofficial translation of chapter one, with the title “Objective and Summary”.
Dette er en uoffisiell oversettelse av det første kapittelet som har tittelen "Mål og sammendrag".
Read chapter one here (pdf).
Den engelske oversettelsen (pdf).
Chapter one of the White Paper on petroleum activities available in English
Første kapittel av petroleumsmeldingen på engelsk
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva falls prey to fraud
Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue utsatt for underslag
The auditing firm KPMG, which was assigned to examine the matter, has estimated that NOK 24 million has been embezzled since 2004.
Revisjonsfirmaet KPMG, som fikk i oppdrag å gjøre undersøkelser etter at mistanken oppsto, har anslått underslaget til 24 millioner kroner siden 2004.
The Director of Finance and Administration, who has been dismissed, is currently under investigation by the Swiss police.
Finans- og administrasjonsdirektøren, som er oppsagt, etterforskes av sveitsisk politi.
Bergen, 21 October 2010
Bergen, 21. oktober 2010
- Changing attitudes is rarely easy, but always possible.
- Changing attitudes is rarely easy, but always possible.
And – checkpoints can be passed.
And – checkpoints can be passed.
I see that the ambition of Checkpoints 2010 is to do just this.
I see that the ambition of Checkpoints 2010 is to do just this.
I wish you every success with the festival, said Foreign Minister Støre in his address to the Bergen International Filmfestival 2010.
I wish you every success with the festival, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. da han åpnet Bergen Internasjonale Filmfestival 2010.
Dear friends (film makers, human rights defenders, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, audience),
Dear friends (film makers, human rights defenders, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, audience),
Checkpoints – the human rights programme under the Bergen International Film Festival – brings to mind artificial borders between people.
Checkpoints – the human rights programme under the Bergen International Film Festival – brings to mind artificial borders between people.
Checkpoint Charlie – the crossing point between East and West in Berlin during the Cold War.
Checkpoint Charlie – the crossing point between East and West in Berlin during the Cold War.
A crossing point that could be passed (by some), but not easily.
A crossing point that could be passed (by some), but not easily.
The word checkpoint also makes me think of road blocks: the Balkans during the wars in the 90s, and the Middle East today – between Israel and Palestine.
The word checkpoint also makes me think of road blocks: the Balkans during the wars in the 90s, and the Middle East today – between Israel and Palestine.
Checkpoints may be something you’d prefer to avoid.
Checkpoints may be something you’d prefer to avoid.
You may have to spend several hours in uncertainty and anticipation at a checkpoint.
You may have to spend several hours in uncertainty and anticipation at a checkpoint.
But checkpoints can also represent a positive challenge – they can be exciting, there may be new views, opportunities and new people, on the other side.
But checkpoints can also represent a positive challenge – they can be exciting, there may be new views, opportunities and new people, on the other side.
And yet, another association is the lack of checkpoints: the long border between Norway and Sweden, where there is just a signpost for public information that says: “The border follows the river.”
And yet, another association is the lack of checkpoints: the long border between Norway and Sweden, where there is just a signpost for public information that says: “The border follows the river.”
And here we are, dear friends, at the opening of the Checkpoints programme in Bergen.
And here we are, dear friends, at the opening of the Checkpoints programme in Bergen.
Thank you for inviting me.
Thank you for inviting me.
Now, some 18 Checkpoints films will be screened, many of them documentaries: films that hopefully will reduce borders and bring people closer together; films that will increase our knowledge, our understanding of living conditions in other parts of the world – the realities that people face in their daily lives.
Now, some 18 Checkpoints films will be screened, many of them documentaries: films that hopefully will reduce borders and bring people closer together; films that will increase our knowledge, our understanding of living conditions in other parts of the world – the realities that people face in their daily lives.
In some countries this includes dictatorship – as recently documented in the Oscar-nominated Burma VJ.
In some countries this includes dictatorship – as recently documented in the Oscar-nominated Burma VJ.
In other countries people who fight for fair elections and changes in governance are persecuted and brought to silence by authoritarian regimes – as demonstrated in Iran last summer.
In other countries people who fight for fair elections and changes in governance are persecuted and brought to silence by authoritarian regimes – as demonstrated in Iran last summer.
During the turmoil that followed the elections, thousands of mobile phones and small digital cameras documented the repression by the regime.
During the turmoil that followed the elections, thousands of mobile phones and small digital cameras documented the repression by the regime.
We see that the new digital technology is making censorship increasingly difficult.
We see that the new digital technology is making censorship increasingly difficult.
I am quite sure that many authoritarian regimes will eventually have to relinquish control.
I am quite sure that many authoritarian regimes will eventually have to relinquish control.
However, we are not there yet, and I am convinced that documentary films have – and will continue to have – a crucial role to play in bearing witness to human rights violations.
However, we are not there yet, and I am convinced that documentary films have – and will continue to have – a crucial role to play in bearing witness to human rights violations.
Films document what happens.
Films document what happens.
Films can reveal and provide evidence of human rights abuses.
Films can reveal and provide evidence of human rights abuses.
In this way, film can be a strong tool for human rights defenders around the world, as demonstrated by the Norwegian film maker Maria Warsinski’s documentaries on war crimes in the Balkans.
In this way, film can be a strong tool for human rights defenders around the world, as demonstrated by the Norwegian film maker Maria Warsinski’s documentaries on war crimes in the Balkans.
I am also tempted to mention that the Israeli film Waltz With Bashir made a strong impression on me.
I am also tempted to mention that the Israeli film Waltz With Bashir made a strong impression on me.
It illustrated what war can do to people.
It illustrated what war can do to people.
A brave and timely film that has deservedly attracted a great deal of attention and fostered debate around the world.
A brave and timely film that has deservedly attracted a great deal of attention and fostered debate around the world.
In a nightmarish landscape of war, we witness a young soldier who is almost unable to recall events from the 1982 invasion of Lebanon.
In a nightmarish landscape of war, we witness a young soldier who is almost unable to recall events from the 1982 invasion of Lebanon.
For me, Waltz With Bashir is the ultimate anti-war film.
For me, Waltz With Bashir is the ultimate anti-war film.
I know that one of the Checkpoints 2010 films – Gaza’s tårer, Vibeke Løkkeberg’s new film – has also been described by the international press as the ultimate anti-war film.
I know that one of the Checkpoints 2010 films – Gaza’s tårer, Vibeke Løkkeberg’s new film – has also been described by the international press as the ultimate anti-war film.
I could mention other films that have made a strong impression on me, for example Cry Freedom about Steve Biko’s fight against apartheid, and Hotel Rwanda, which used fiction to bring the genocide in 1994 to the attention of a broad public worldwide.
I could mention other films that have made a strong impression on me, for example Cry Freedom about Steve Biko’s fight against apartheid, and Hotel Rwanda, which used fiction to bring the genocide in 1994 to the attention of a broad public worldwide.
The films presented here during Checkpoints 2010 give voice to the struggle for human rights in many different forms.
The films presented here during Checkpoints 2010 give voice to the struggle for human rights in many different forms.
For example the right not to be abused as a child soldier.
For example the right not to be abused as a child soldier.
I am referring here to the film Grace, Milly and Lucy.
I am referring here to the film Grace, Milly and Lucy.
And the right to decent living conditions even if you are born in a poor country – as in the film Hunger.
And the right to decent living conditions even if you are born in a poor country – as in the film Hunger.
Human rights films expand our understanding of how wide-ranging human rights are.
Human rights films expand our understanding of how wide-ranging human rights are.
They show us that personal commitment can make a real difference.
They show us that personal commitment can make a real difference.
Their stories are at once personal and universal in significance.
Their stories are at once personal and universal in significance.
Therefore, I think that film is one of the most effective tools for reaching out to people - both within and beyond the borders of repressive regimes.
Therefore, I think that film is one of the most effective tools for reaching out to people - both within and beyond the borders of repressive regimes.
Human rights films demonstrate that no regime in the world can deprive human beings of the right to think, dream and hope.
Human rights films demonstrate that no regime in the world can deprive human beings of the right to think, dream and hope.
And hope fosters new and powerful alliances of film makers, human rights defenders, artists, journalists and others who can use independent documentary film to bring about social change in their communities.
And hope fosters new and powerful alliances of film makers, human rights defenders, artists, journalists and others who can use independent documentary film to bring about social change in their communities.
The day-to-day struggle to protect human rights is a struggle to make these rights a reality for those who are suffering abuse.
The day-to-day struggle to protect human rights is a struggle to make these rights a reality for those who are suffering abuse.
Films enable us to do just that – to make connections between our own lives and the lives of people who suffer human rights abuses.
Films enable us to do just that – to make connections between our own lives and the lives of people who suffer human rights abuses.
And once these connections have been made, we can better advocate international human rights standards for people in other parts of the world.
And once these connections have been made, we can better advocate international human rights standards for people in other parts of the world.
Furthermore, film is an oral medium – it reaches out to illiterate and literate alike.
Furthermore, film is an oral medium – it reaches out to illiterate and literate alike.
We know that promoting human rights through art can also be dangerous – yes, even deadly.
We know that promoting human rights through art can also be dangerous – yes, even deadly.
On 25 August 2010, the Guatemalan (Maya) teacher, artist and human rights defender Leonardo Lisandro Guarcax was kidnapped on his way to work.
On 25 August 2010, the Guatemalan (Maya) teacher, artist and human rights defender Leonardo Lisandro Guarcax was kidnapped on his way to work.
He had just turned 32.
He had just turned 32.
He was tortured and killed and his body was found the next day.
He was tortured and killed and his body was found the next day.
Leonardo promoted human rights through art, theatre, music and dance, and he was a tireless promoter of indigenous art at the national level.
Leonardo promoted human rights through art, theatre, music and dance, and he was a tireless promoter of indigenous art at the national level.
He had many friends in Norway.
He had many friends in Norway.
Norway is a staunch defender of human rights for all and the principle of non-discrimination is at the core of all our efforts.
Norway is a staunch defender of human rights for all and the principle of non-discrimination is at the core of all our efforts.
Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is no exception.
Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is no exception.
It is a shocking fact that homosexuality is prohibited by law in over 60 countries in the world today.
It is a shocking fact that homosexuality is prohibited by law in over 60 countries in the world today.