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The realm of hard politics and security is far from being gender-sensitive.
The realm of hard politics and security is far from being gender-sensitive.
While we have seen progress in some areas, the gender perspective has largely been absent from disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation processes.
While we have seen progress in some areas, the gender perspective has largely been absent from disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation processes.
A stronger gender approach to disarmament could give much needed momentum to the multilateral processes that have largely become irrelevant.
A stronger gender approach to disarmament could give much needed momentum to the multilateral processes that have largely become irrelevant.
Not only do we need a stronger gender perspective.
Not only do we need a stronger gender perspective.
We also need to take the humanitarian dimension into account.
We also need to take the humanitarian dimension into account.
If we look at the disarmament processes in which women and civil society have played vital roles, we see that new and successful approaches have been found.
If we look at the disarmament processes in which women and civil society have played vital roles, we see that new and successful approaches have been found.
The processes leading to the Mine Ban Convention and to the Convention on Cluster Munitions were successful because women and civil society actively participated and drove the processes forward.
The processes leading to the Mine Ban Convention and to the Convention on Cluster Munitions were successful because women and civil society actively participated and drove the processes forward.
And because it was recognised that the humanitarian costs outweigh the military utility of these weapons.
And because it was recognised that the humanitarian costs outweigh the military utility of these weapons.
The next step must be to take into account the humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons.
The next step must be to take into account the humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons.
That is why Norway will hold a conference in Oslo in the spring of 2013 to focus on the impact of nuclear detonations, whatever their cause.
That is why Norway will hold a conference in Oslo in the spring of 2013 to focus on the impact of nuclear detonations, whatever their cause.
In our partnerships with organisations on the ground, we emphasise the gender perspective.
In our partnerships with organisations on the ground, we emphasise the gender perspective.
Programmes that take into account the different needs and priorities of men, women, girls and boys, and that adjust their work accordingly, tend to be more effective.
Programmes that take into account the different needs and priorities of men, women, girls and boys, and that adjust their work accordingly, tend to be more effective.
And after all, it is effectiveness on the ground that is the real measure of success.
And after all, it is effectiveness on the ground that is the real measure of success.
This is why we support efforts to improve the living conditions of women and girls affected by armed violence.
This is why we support efforts to improve the living conditions of women and girls affected by armed violence.
And why we try to strengthen women’s participation in humanitarian disarmament processes, and integrate the gender perspective in projects on land mines, cluster munitions and the control of small arms.
And why we try to strengthen women’s participation in humanitarian disarmament processes, and integrate the gender perspective in projects on land mines, cluster munitions and the control of small arms.
Our partners in the field, such as Norwegian People’s Aid and Action on Armed Violence, point to the added value of having both men and women in mine clearance programmes.
Our partners in the field, such as Norwegian People’s Aid and Action on Armed Violence, point to the added value of having both men and women in mine clearance programmes.
Further, in projects working with cultural perceptions, we see that women are able to change attitudes and behaviour relating to weapon use and violence.
Further, in projects working with cultural perceptions, we see that women are able to change attitudes and behaviour relating to weapon use and violence.
Women living in conflict and war-torn societies are often disproportionally affected by armed gender-based violence.
Women living in conflict and war-torn societies are often disproportionally affected by armed gender-based violence.
Their perspectives must be included in international instruments such as an Arms Trade Treaty and the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons for them to be truly relevant.
Their perspectives must be included in international instruments such as an Arms Trade Treaty and the UN Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons for them to be truly relevant.
Norway is a strong defender of women’s participation in preventing and resolving conflicts.
Norway is a strong defender of women’s participation in preventing and resolving conflicts.
This is a matter of basic human rights and democratic principles.
This is a matter of basic human rights and democratic principles.
It is also a better way to build peace.
It is also a better way to build peace.
Women’s participation in peace processes can lead to broader and stronger local ownership and more comprehensive agreements.
Women’s participation in peace processes can lead to broader and stronger local ownership and more comprehensive agreements.
Still, when we take a look at peace and reconciliation processes around the world, we see that women are few and far between.
Still, when we take a look at peace and reconciliation processes around the world, we see that women are few and far between.
It is the warring parties that are trusted, not only to end the war, but also to build the peace.
It is the warring parties that are trusted, not only to end the war, but also to build the peace.
There are too many examples of weak peace agreements and faltering disarmament processes.
There are too many examples of weak peace agreements and faltering disarmament processes.
There are too many situations where war has ended, but women continue to suffer from gender-based and sexual violence, intensified by a high number of guns and arms in their communities.
There are too many situations where war has ended, but women continue to suffer from gender-based and sexual violence, intensified by a high number of guns and arms in their communities.
Emboldened by weapons and power, former combatants continue to rape and violate girls and women with impunity.
Emboldened by weapons and power, former combatants continue to rape and violate girls and women with impunity.
This has far-reaching implications for efforts to build peace, security and development.
This has far-reaching implications for efforts to build peace, security and development.
We need new momentum and new approaches to disarmament, arms-control and non-proliferation.
We need new momentum and new approaches to disarmament, arms-control and non-proliferation.
Let’s listen to women and civil society.
Let’s listen to women and civil society.
Let’s listen to those who live with the consequences of conflict and violence every day, they just might have the solutions we need.
Let’s listen to those who live with the consequences of conflict and violence every day, they just might have the solutions we need.
Norway provides NOK 60 million to promote women’s rights
Norge gir 60 millioner kroner til kvinnekamp
“The UN plays a key role in mobilising broad and coordinated efforts against all forms of gender-based and sexual violence.
FN spiller en viktig rolle i å mobilisere til bred og samordnet innsats mot alle former for kjønnsbasert og seksualisert vold.
In addition, Norway is to give NOK 20 million to the UN Joint Programme on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting, which is managed by UNFPA and UNICEF.
I tillegg gir Norge 20 millioner kroner til FNs fond mot kjønnslemlestelse.
Between 100 and 140 million women and girls, the majority of them in Africa, have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM).
Kjønnslemlestelse berører mellom 100 og 140 millioner kvinner og jenter, flesteparten i Afrika.
The UN’s efforts to promote social change at the local level in Senegal, for example, have yielded good results.
I Senegal har FNs bidrag til sosial endring på lokalt plan gitt gode resultater.
Here, 3300 villages have so far declared that they will abolish the practice of FGM.
Her har 3300 landsbyer så langt erklært at de vil avskaffe kjønnslemlestelse av jenter.
“Female genital mutilation is an extreme way of controlling girls’ sexuality and fertility.
Kjønnslemlestelse er et ekstremt uttrykk for kontroll med jenters seksualitet og fruktbarhet.
Eradicating deeply-entrenched power structures and traditions such as female circumcision will take time and must be promoted from within the local community,” Mr Solheim said.
Å avskaffe dypt rotfestede maktforhold og tradisjoner som kvinnelig omskjæring, er et langsiktig arbeid som må fremmes innenfra det enkelte lokalsamfunn, sier Solheim.
Through its allocation to the UN, Norway is seeking to enable actors at grassroots level and other agents of change to follow up national and international commitments to eliminate gender-based violence.
Gjennom støtten til FN ønsker Norge å bidra til at aktører på grasrota og andre endringsaktører kan følge opp nasjonale og internasjonale forpliktelser til å avskaffe kjønnsbasert vold.
The women’s shelter movement and the fight for the right to abortion on demand are examples from our recent past,” Mr Solheim commented.
Krisesenterbevegelsen og kampen for selvbestemt abort er eksempler fra vår nære fortid, sier Solheim.
In 2008, Norway provided NOK 4.8 billion (USD 850 million) in gender-focused development aid.
I 2008 bidro Norge med 4,8 milliarder kroner i kvinnerettet bistand.
“The free trade agreement will promote greater economic cooperation between Norway and Colombia,” says Minister of Trade and Industry Monica Mæland.
– Frihandelsavtalen vil bidra til mer økonomisk samarbeid mellom Norge og Colombia, sier næringsminister Monica Mæland.
On June 19 the Storting gave its consent to ratification of a free trade agreement and an agricultural agreement with Colombia.
Stortinget har gitt samtykke til å inngå en frihandelsavtale og en landbruksavtale med Colombia.
This will be beneficial for Norwegian competitiveness,” says Minister of Trade and Industry Monica Mæland.
Det er bra for norsk konkurransekraft, sier næringsminister Monica Mæland.
The free trade agreement has been criticised for not including more binding provisions on labour rights.
Frihandelsavtalen har fått kritikk for å ikke inneholde mer forpliktende bestemmelser om arbeidstakerrettigheter.
“In February the Government signed an agreement with Colombia to advance political consultations.
Regjeringen inngikk i februar en avtale med Colombia om politiske konsultasjoner.
Labour rights and human rights will be among the topics in that context.
Der skal arbeidstakerrettigheter og menneskerettigheter være tema.
We are working to incorporate labour rights in the free trade agreement as well,” says Ms Mæland.
Vi jobber for å innarbeide arbeidstakerrettigheter i frihandelsavtalen også, sier Mæland.
Norway will complete its ratification procedures so that the agreement can enter into force on 1 September 2014.
Norge vil gjøre ferdig sine ratifikasjonsprosedyrer slik at avtalene kan tre i kraft 1. september 2014.
“This historic agreement will encourage increased trade and economic cooperation, which entails significantly better access for Norwegian manufactured goods and fish on the Colombian market.
– Med denne historiske avtalen vil vi stimulere til økt handel og økonomisk samarbeid.
The agreement also provides a good framework for Norwegian export of services, including the right of establishment in most sectors in Colombia.
Avtalen gir også gode betingelser for norsk eksport av tjenester, inkludert rett til etablering i de fleste sektorer i Colombia.
Trade between the two countries is limited at present, but there is great potential,” says Ms Mæland.
Handelen er beskjeden i dag, men potensialet stort, sier Mæland.
The EFTA Ministerial Meeting in June 2010 agreed to include the environment and labour rights in future agreements.
EFTAs ministermøte ble i juni 2010 enige om å inkludere miljø og arbeidstakerrettigheter i fremtidige avtaler.
Norway will work to incorporate a chapter on trade and sustainable development in the free trade agreement with Colombia.
Norge vil arbeide for at handel og bærekraftig utvikling tas inn i frihandelsavtalen med Colombia.
Trade in goods between Colombia and Norway in 2013 totalled NOK 787 million.
Handelen med varer mellom Colombia og Norge i 2013 var på 787 millioner kroner.
Norway exported goods for NOK 222 million in 2013.
Norge eksporterte varer for 222 millioner kroner i 2013.
This is an increase of 71 per cent over the previous year.
Det er en økning på 71 prosent fra året før.
Norwegian exports to Colombia consist mainly of fertiliser and machinery.
Norsk eksport til Colombia består i hovedsak av kunstgjødsel og maskiner.
Norway primarily imports agricultural products such as coffee, flowers and fruit from Colombia.
Norge importerer hovedsakelig landbruksprodukter som kaffe, blomster og frukt fra Colombia.
Colombia has the fifth largest economy in Latin America.
Colombia er Latin-Amerikas femte største økonomi.
The country covers an area twice the size of France and has a population of approximately 43 million.
Colombia strekker seg over et område to ganger større enn Frankrike og har en befolking på om lag 43 millioner.
The Storting has now given its consent to ratification of the free trade agreement between Colombia and the EFTA member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and the bilateral agricultural agreement between Norway and Colombia.
Stortinget har nå gitt samtykke til å ratifisere frihandelsavtalen mellom Colombia og EFTA-statene Island, Liechtenstein, Sveits og Norge og den bilaterale landbruksavtalen mellom Norge og Colombia.
The agreements were signed in 2008.
Avtalene ble undertegnet i 2008.
Colombia is the third South American country to sign a free trade agreement with EFTA.
Colombia er det tredje søramerikanske landet EFTA inngår en handelsavtale med.
EFTA also has free trade agreements with Mexico and Chile, and is currently in negotiations with Peru.
EFTA har også handelsavtaler med Mexico og Chile, og forhandler for tiden med Peru.
Free trade agreement with Colombia
Inngår frihandelsavtale med Colombia
The free trade agreement with Colombia is expected to increase the region’s significance for Norwegian trade and industry in the future.
Det forventes at handelsavtalen med Colombia vil styrke regionens betydning for norsk næringsliv i fremtiden.
New York, 29 September 2010
New York, 29. september 2010
Norway's statement in the General Debate was presented by Norway's Deputy Permanent Representative, Ambassador Tine Mørch Smith.
Norges hovedinnlegg i Generalforsamlingen ble presentert av ambassadør Tine Mørch Smith 29. september 2010.
Among the issues raised in the statement were Norway's commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals, in particular improving maternal health and reducing child mortality.
Innlegget tok blant for seg Norges vedvarende engasjement på tusenårsmål 4 og 5, barne- og mødredødelighet.
Mr President, Excellencies,
Mr President, Excellencies,
Last week we reaffirmed our commitment to the Millennium Development Goals.
Last week we reaffirmed our commitment to the Millennium Development Goals.
Developing countries themselves carry the main responsibility for achieving the MDGs, and the international community has a responsibility to assist by means of development aid and debt relief where appropriate.
Developing countries themselves carry the main responsibility for achieving the MDGs, and the international community has a responsibility to assist by means of development aid and debt relief where appropriate.
Norway is and will continue to be a solid and reliable partner in development.
Norway is and will continue to be a solid and reliable partner in development.
We will keep our development aid at the present and substantial level, including our significant support through the UN funds and programs.
We will keep our development aid at the present and substantial level, including our significant support through the UN funds and programs.
This year in particular, we are heartened to see strong support for improving maternal health and reducing child mortality, the goals that are lagging behind the most.
This year in particular, we are heartened to see strong support for improving maternal health and reducing child mortality, the goals that are lagging behind the most.
Norway will work with the Secretary-General to ensure that his Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health is transformed into action on the ground.
Norway will work with the Secretary-General to ensure that his Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health is transformed into action on the ground.
The many successful and inspiring meetings last week also illustrate that the challenges facing the world, and which are increasingly global in character, require inclusive global forums to address them.
The many successful and inspiring meetings last week also illustrate that the challenges facing the world, and which are increasingly global in character, require inclusive global forums to address them.
That means engaging in dialogue with others – often with those who have different views.
That means engaging in dialogue with others – often with those who have different views.
The UN is not designed to comfort different leaders in their own convictions - it is the place to confront and surpass differences.
The UN is not designed to comfort different leaders in their own convictions - it is the place to confront and surpass differences.
It is therefore highly inappropriate when this podium is abused to promote extreme views or unfounded claims.
It is therefore highly inappropriate when this podium is abused to promote extreme views or unfounded claims.
The challenges before us are too great to allow us to be derailed by attempts to incite conflict.
The challenges before us are too great to allow us to be derailed by attempts to incite conflict.
We must never forget we are a global community by virtue of the shared risks that stand before us, the shared threats that challenge us and the shared values that bind us together.
We must never forget we are a global community by virtue of the shared risks that stand before us, the shared threats that challenge us and the shared values that bind us together.
Climate change threatens all our social and economic aspirations.
Climate change threatens all our social and economic aspirations.
Let me point to two important and dynamic processes which are among the most promising as we look for potential results in Cancun: Limiting emissions from deforestation and financing.
Let me point to two important and dynamic processes which are among the most promising as we look for potential results in Cancun: Limiting emissions from deforestation and financing.
The Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing which the Prime Minister of Norway chairs together with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia is working hard to identify sources which can enable us to raise the funds we committed to in Copenhagen.
The Secretary General’s Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing which the Prime Minister of Norway chairs together with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia is working hard to identify sources which can enable us to raise the funds we committed to in Copenhagen.
We need to define workable and acceptable sources, both private and public, and help pave the way for a new international climate agreement.
We need to define workable and acceptable sources, both private and public, and help pave the way for a new international climate agreement.
We urge you all to study the report we will receive this fall with an open mind, and to build on this important work taking place at the initiative of the Secretary-General, as we prepare for Cancun and the period beyond.
We urge you all to study the report we will receive this fall with an open mind, and to build on this important work taking place at the initiative of the Secretary-General, as we prepare for Cancun and the period beyond.
Norway is leading support schemes for reducing emissions from deforestation.
Norway is leading support schemes for reducing emissions from deforestation.
In Bali in 2007 Norway pledged to provide up to 500 million US dollars on an annual basis to halt deforestation.
In Bali in 2007 Norway pledged to provide up to 500 million US dollars on an annual basis to halt deforestation.
We are working with key partners such as Brazil, Indonesia and Guyana to develop concrete methods to do this in practice.
We are working with key partners such as Brazil, Indonesia and Guyana to develop concrete methods to do this in practice.
Such measures are effective as means of mitigation and provide strong leverage for new and additional financing for developing countries.
Such measures are effective as means of mitigation and provide strong leverage for new and additional financing for developing countries.
They take effect immediately.
They take effect immediately.
I call on other countries to join in this great endeavor.
I call on other countries to join in this great endeavor.
Ten years ago we reaffirmed the connection between the three pillars of the UN: development, security and human rights.
Ten years ago we reaffirmed the connection between the three pillars of the UN: development, security and human rights.
Human rights are an integral part of the UN vision and charter, and should be mainstreamed in the work of the UN in all areas, as previously called for by this Assembly.
Human rights are an integral part of the UN vision and charter, and should be mainstreamed in the work of the UN in all areas, as previously called for by this Assembly.
Norway will continue to be active in the Human Rights Council and promote a human rights based approach in the UN’s development work.
Norway will continue to be active in the Human Rights Council and promote a human rights based approach in the UN’s development work.
We will continue to work with partner countries from the north and south to this end, as we successfully did last week with the Trygve Lie Symposium on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms focused on business and human rights.
We will continue to work with partner countries from the north and south to this end, as we successfully did last week with the Trygve Lie Symposium on Fundamental Rights and Freedoms focused on business and human rights.
This year also marks the ten year anniversary of another major UN building block: Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
This year also marks the ten year anniversary of another major UN building block: Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.
Women’s empowerment is not only a crucial factor in sustainable development, but also in sustainable peace.
Women’s empowerment is not only a crucial factor in sustainable development, but also in sustainable peace.
It is time to make good on commitments made and follow-through on promises that will enable women to take an active role in situations that are a matter of life and death, not only for them, but for their families, communities, even nations.
It is time to make good on commitments made and follow-through on promises that will enable women to take an active role in situations that are a matter of life and death, not only for them, but for their families, communities, even nations.
When we take stock in October – we should focus on action taken – and above all on action that needs to be taken.
When we take stock in October – we should focus on action taken – and above all on action that needs to be taken.