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Today, according to Amnesty International, 139 countries have decided against capital punishment.
Today, according to Amnesty International, 139 countries have decided against capital punishment.
This means that more than 70% of the countries in the world have chosen to refrain from using the death penalty.
This means that more than 70% of the countries in the world have chosen to refrain from using the death penalty.
It is no longer a question of if we will reach global abolition, but of when .
It is no longer a question of if we will reach global abolition, but of when .
One of the most important things we can do to further this positive trend is to ensure that the 5th World Congress against the Death Penalty to be held in Madrid in 2013 is a success.
One of the most important things we can do to further this positive trend is to ensure that the 5th World Congress against the Death Penalty to be held in Madrid in 2013 is a success.
Together with Spain, Norway will be actively engaged in organising this major event.
Together with Spain, Norway will be actively engaged in organising this major event.
The focus of the Congress will be on North Africa and the Middle East, and on awareness-raising among young people.
The focus of the Congress will be on North Africa and the Middle East, and on awareness-raising among young people.
We are engaging a cross-regional core group of countries, and hope to ensure participation at a high political level and strong commitments.
We are engaging a cross-regional core group of countries, and hope to ensure participation at a high political level and strong commitments.
In the UN we need to continue to embrace the cross-regional resolution on the moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
In the UN we need to continue to embrace the cross-regional resolution on the moratorium on the use of the death penalty.
We will work with others to ensure increasing support for each successive resolution, and hopefully secure record support when it is tabled later this year.
We will work with others to ensure increasing support for each successive resolution, and hopefully secure record support when it is tabled later this year.
Through these targeted and concerted efforts we are hoping to mobilise an increased level of commitment to the protection of the most fundamental right of all, namely the right to life.
Through these targeted and concerted efforts we are hoping to mobilise an increased level of commitment to the protection of the most fundamental right of all, namely the right to life.
The Arab Spring did not feed on identity or on religious or cultural politics, but was founded on the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: social justice and the freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly.
The Arab Spring did not feed on identity or on religious or cultural politics, but was founded on the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: social justice and the freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly.
Everywhere, respect for human rights was at the heart of the peoples’ claims.
Everywhere, respect for human rights was at the heart of the peoples’ claims.
As members of the Human Rights Council and of the international community we are clearly obliged to ensure these legitimate and fundamental claims are made a reality.
As members of the Human Rights Council and of the international community we are clearly obliged to ensure these legitimate and fundamental claims are made a reality.
Statement at the Human Rights Council 19 session High Level Segment
Innlegg på høynivåmøtet i FNs menneskerettighetsråd
State Secretary Marit Berger Røsland gave this statement at IAEA's 60th General Conference in Vienna.
Statssekretær Marit Berger Røsland holdt dette innlegget på Det internasjonale atomenergibyrået sin generalkonferanse i Wien.
I would like to congratulate you on assuming the Presidency of this year's General Conference.
I would like to congratulate you on assuming the Presidency of this year's General Conference.
I also commend Director General Amano and his staff for their dedication and excellent work.
I also commend Director General Amano and his staff for their dedication and excellent work.
Since the last General Conference, we have seen the successful implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran.
Since the last General Conference, we have seen the successful implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran.
Norway contributed actively and substantially to its timely implementation .
Norway contributed actively and substantially to its timely implementation .
We call on Iran to continue its full cooperation with the IAEA.
We call on Iran to continue its full cooperation with the IAEA.
We commend President Obama's leadership in putting the issue of nuclear security firmly on the international agenda through the Nuclear Security Summit process.
We commend President Obama's leadership in putting the issue of nuclear security firmly on the international agenda through the Nuclear Security Summit process.
The NSS has shown that collaboration among interested parties can lead to important improvements in nuclear security.
The NSS has shown that collaboration among interested parties can lead to important improvements in nuclear security.
The DPRK remains a matter of grave concern.
The DPRK remains a matter of grave concern.
We condemn the recent nuclear tests, which are undermining the international norm against the testing and proliferation of nuclear weapons, and are creating new obstacles in the efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
We condemn the recent nuclear tests, which are undermining the international norm against the testing and proliferation of nuclear weapons, and are creating new obstacles in the efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
Disarmament and non-proliferation remain high on the Norwegian foreign policy agenda.
Disarmament and non-proliferation remain high on the Norwegian foreign policy agenda.
The Norwegian Parliament has recently given our Government a strong and unanimous mandate to work actively for non-proliferation and disarmament.
The Norwegian Parliament has recently given our Government a strong and unanimous mandate to work actively for non-proliferation and disarmament.
The IAEA continues to be an important partner in this endeavour.
The IAEA continues to be an important partner in this endeavour.
The Agency is a cornerstone of the global non-proliferation architecture.
The Agency is a cornerstone of the global non-proliferation architecture.
Norway underlines the importance of the Agency being prepared to carry out potential future verification tasks under nuclear disarmament or arms control agreements, as set out in the Medium-Term Strategy.
Norway underlines the importance of the Agency being prepared to carry out potential future verification tasks under nuclear disarmament or arms control agreements, as set out in the Medium-Term Strategy.
The Agency's system of safeguards is a fundamental component of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
The Agency's system of safeguards is a fundamental component of the nuclear non-proliferation regime.
A standardised, universal regime is the best guarantee against proliferation.
A standardised, universal regime is the best guarantee against proliferation.
We call for universal access to the NPT and for all Member States to conclude Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements with the Agency, and to sign and ratify the Additional Protocol.
We call for universal access to the NPT and for all Member States to conclude Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements with the Agency, and to sign and ratify the Additional Protocol.
Norway commends the Agency on the way it is implementing its safeguards mandate, and welcomes the ongoing work to implement the State Level Concept.
Norway commends the Agency on the way it is implementing its safeguards mandate, and welcomes the ongoing work to implement the State Level Concept.
Safeguards are essential for fostering greater confidence and supporting nuclear disarmament.
Safeguards are essential for fostering greater confidence and supporting nuclear disarmament.
The Agency plays a key role in coordinating nuclear security efforts.
The Agency plays a key role in coordinating nuclear security efforts.
The entry into force of the 2005 amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material this year is an important step forward.
The entry into force of the 2005 amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material this year is an important step forward.
Norway strongly advocates minimising and eliminating the use and stockpiling of highly enriched uranium (HEU), by converting to non-HEU alternatives.
Norway strongly advocates minimising and eliminating the use and stockpiling of highly enriched uranium (HEU), by converting to non-HEU alternatives.
According to some sources, more than 80 per cent of the world's HEU is found in the non-civilian sector.
According to some sources, more than 80 per cent of the world's HEU is found in the non-civilian sector.
In addition, the security of high activity radioactive sources and emerging challenges to nuclear security are issues that we should address at the International Conference on Nuclear Security in December.
In addition, the security of high activity radioactive sources and emerging challenges to nuclear security are issues that we should address at the International Conference on Nuclear Security in December.
We look forward to a strong ministerial declaration that reaffirms the crucial role of the IAEA in nuclear security.
We look forward to a strong ministerial declaration that reaffirms the crucial role of the IAEA in nuclear security.
On Friday, the Nuclear Security Contact Group met for the first time.
On Friday, the Nuclear Security Contact Group met for the first time.
This network of senior officials will facilitate cooperation and sustain engagement on nuclear security.
This network of senior officials will facilitate cooperation and sustain engagement on nuclear security.
Their work will underpin governments´ and leaders´ efforts to move beyond the achievements of the Nuclear Security Summit.
Their work will underpin governments´ and leaders´ efforts to move beyond the achievements of the Nuclear Security Summit.
We need to improve safety and emergency preparedness by further developing both the IAEA's and our national capacities in this area.
We need to improve safety and emergency preparedness by further developing both the IAEA's and our national capacities in this area.
We must enhance coordination in order to make effective use of existing expertise.
We must enhance coordination in order to make effective use of existing expertise.
We must continue to seek universal adherence to On Friday, the Nuclear Security Contact Group met for the first time.
We must continue to seek universal adherence to On Friday, the Nuclear Security Contact Group met for the first time.
This network of senior officials will facilitate cooperation and sustaining engagement on nuclear security.
This network of senior officials will facilitate cooperation and sustaining engagement on nuclear security.
Transport safety remains an issue of high importance.
Transport safety remains an issue of high importance.
The informal dialogue between coastal states on transport has proved valuable for fostering mutual understanding, building confidence and enhancing communication.
The informal dialogue between coastal states on transport has proved valuable for fostering mutual understanding, building confidence and enhancing communication.
We encourage all interested member states to participate.
We encourage all interested member states to participate.
We also look forward to the finalisation of the document on "Safety of transport of radioactive material".
We also look forward to the finalisation of the document on "Safety of transport of radioactive material".
A robust safety and security regime enables the peaceful use of nuclear energy and technology.
A robust safety and security regime enables the peaceful use of nuclear energy and technology.
It is vital that the statutory activities of the Agency continue to receive necessary funding.
It is vital that the statutory activities of the Agency continue to receive necessary funding.
The Agency has an important role to play in the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we welcome its decision to host this year's scientific forum on how nuclear technology can help us to meet the SDGs.
The Agency has an important role to play in the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we welcome its decision to host this year's scientific forum on how nuclear technology can help us to meet the SDGs.
Finally, we call on all member states to pay their contributions to the Agency on time and in full.
Finally, we call on all member states to pay their contributions to the Agency on time and in full.
In addition to its contribution to the Agency's regular budget and Technical Cooperation Fund, Norway contributes to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund and to the Peaceful Uses Initiative.
In addition to its contribution to the Agency's regular budget and Technical Cooperation Fund, Norway contributes to the IAEA Nuclear Security Fund and to the Peaceful Uses Initiative.
Statement at IAEA's General Conference
Innlegg på IAEAs generalkonferanse
Vienna, 28 September 2016
Wien, 28. september 2016
Kampala, 31 May 2010
Kampala, 31. mai 2010
Let us agree on the fundamentals: justice is not possible without peace, and sustainable peace is not possible without justice, Foreign Minister Støre said in his statement at the ICC review conference.
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre holdt Norges innlegg da Den internasjonale straffedomstolen for krigsforbrytelser og folkemord (ICC) hadde sitt møte i Kampala, Uganda, 31. mai.
Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,
We are here in Kampala to review the Rome Statute that paved the way for the International Criminal Court.
We are here in Kampala to review the Rome Statute that paved the way for the International Criminal Court.
We should review – but also celebrate - both the ICC and the political, diplomatic and legal work it took to create it.
We should review – but also celebrate - both the ICC and the political, diplomatic and legal work it took to create it.
On this occasion, I wish to sincerely thank the Government of Uganda for the kind hospitality it is showing us in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Victoria.
On this occasion, I wish to sincerely thank the Government of Uganda for the kind hospitality it is showing us in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Victoria.
We are in the region of the Great Lakes, where we are reminded, at the same time, not only of past history, but also of recent events that give us ample reason to pause and reflect.
We are in the region of the Great Lakes, where we are reminded, at the same time, not only of past history, but also of recent events that give us ample reason to pause and reflect.
We are invited to direct our reflections not solely at the contributions of the Rome Statute – we also have a responsibility to fully assess our concrete commitments to it.
We are invited to direct our reflections not solely at the contributions of the Rome Statute – we also have a responsibility to fully assess our concrete commitments to it.
The Rome Statute is the manifestation of a call for justice and a response to impunity in the face of mass atrocities.
The Rome Statute is the manifestation of a call for justice and a response to impunity in the face of mass atrocities.
We know the corrosive effect of cultures of impunity for such crimes.
We know the corrosive effect of cultures of impunity for such crimes.
We do not need further evidence of how pervasive impunity can, in the long term, threaten peace and security.
We do not need further evidence of how pervasive impunity can, in the long term, threaten peace and security.
We need no further reminders of how it may, silently but insidiously, plant the seeds of renewed violence amongst efforts of reconciliation.
We need no further reminders of how it may, silently but insidiously, plant the seeds of renewed violence amongst efforts of reconciliation.
We need not recall that cultures of impunity directly contradict the protection of human rights and development.
We need not recall that cultures of impunity directly contradict the protection of human rights and development.
Impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole is clearly contrary to international law.
Impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole is clearly contrary to international law.
We have a common obligation to prevent and end impunity for international crimes.
We have a common obligation to prevent and end impunity for international crimes.
It was this obligation, combined with the hard work of our delegates at the Diplomatic Conference in Rome in 1998, that resulted in the creation of the Rome Statute and ultimately the establishment of the International Criminal Court.
It was this obligation, combined with the hard work of our delegates at the Diplomatic Conference in Rome in 1998, that resulted in the creation of the Rome Statute and ultimately the establishment of the International Criminal Court.
It is this obligation, refined by the entry into force of the Statute, and the continued need for hard work that have brought us all here to Kampala today.
It is this obligation, refined by the entry into force of the Statute, and the continued need for hard work that have brought us all here to Kampala today.
Seen in a broader perspective, the creation of the ICC illustrates that the international community has proven its ability to rise to the occasion.
Seen in a broader perspective, the creation of the ICC illustrates that the international community has proven its ability to rise to the occasion.
The establishment of the Court has strengthened our pledge to secure the dignity of women, men and children.
The establishment of the Court has strengthened our pledge to secure the dignity of women, men and children.
This Review Conference should help us deliver on that pledge.
This Review Conference should help us deliver on that pledge.
Twelve years after the adoption of the Statute, and eight years after its entry into force, how can we best measure its success?
Twelve years after the adoption of the Statute, and eight years after its entry into force, how can we best measure its success?
Let me share a few Norwegian perspectives.
Let me share a few Norwegian perspectives.
First, the Statute has already triggered a silent, but irreversible process of legal reform.
First, the Statute has already triggered a silent, but irreversible process of legal reform.
Criminal codes are increasingly being reviewed and modernised in light of the Statute.
Criminal codes are increasingly being reviewed and modernised in light of the Statute.
National prosecution authorities are being re-assessed, in terms of both their organisation and priorities in the field of international cooperation.
National prosecution authorities are being re-assessed, in terms of both their organisation and priorities in the field of international cooperation.
Military manuals and operating procedures are being redrafted – not hampered, but aided by the increased legal clarity provided by the Statute.
Military manuals and operating procedures are being redrafted – not hampered, but aided by the increased legal clarity provided by the Statute.
Second, regional cooperation is increasing in this field, as reflected in the frequent references by the Security Council of the United Nations to the rule of law and criminal justice as an integral element of international peace efforts.
Second, regional cooperation is increasing in this field, as reflected in the frequent references by the Security Council of the United Nations to the rule of law and criminal justice as an integral element of international peace efforts.
In this field, there has been a sea change.
In this field, there has been a sea change.
The Statute is both a catalyst and a reflection of this change.
The Statute is both a catalyst and a reflection of this change.
Norms are changing.
Norms are changing.
It has never been envisaged that the success of the Rome Statute should be measured by the number of international prosecutions and sentences by the International Criminal Court.
It has never been envisaged that the success of the Rome Statute should be measured by the number of international prosecutions and sentences by the International Criminal Court.
The Statute is intended, including through its principle of complementarity between the Court and national jurisdictions, to act as a spearhead to end impunity.
The Statute is intended, including through its principle of complementarity between the Court and national jurisdictions, to act as a spearhead to end impunity.
Being a spearhead does, however, not make it a substitute for effective action at national levels.
Being a spearhead does, however, not make it a substitute for effective action at national levels.
Let us be clear also on this point: it has never been expected that implementation of the Rome Statute would be effortless and automatic, or would be possible without full cooperation and support at national levels.
Let us be clear also on this point: it has never been expected that implementation of the Rome Statute would be effortless and automatic, or would be possible without full cooperation and support at national levels.
Of course, the Court cannot be immune to criticism and scrutiny.
Of course, the Court cannot be immune to criticism and scrutiny.
The success of the Court itself will be measured by the quality of its work.
The success of the Court itself will be measured by the quality of its work.
And by quality I mean the application of the highest legal standards.
And by quality I mean the application of the highest legal standards.
But criticism of the Court for its lack of effectiveness could in some cases be reformulated as criticism of national implementation and compliance.
But criticism of the Court for its lack of effectiveness could in some cases be reformulated as criticism of national implementation and compliance.
This Review Conference provides an opportunity for further reflection on this interface between the international and the national levels.
This Review Conference provides an opportunity for further reflection on this interface between the international and the national levels.
The reasons for celebration are thus not reasons for complacency.
The reasons for celebration are thus not reasons for complacency.
Our goals are bold.
Our goals are bold.
They also include achieving universality of the Rome Statute.
They also include achieving universality of the Rome Statute.
I am very pleased to note that, with the entry into force of the Rome Statute for Bangladesh, there are now 111 States Parties to the Statute.
I am very pleased to note that, with the entry into force of the Rome Statute for Bangladesh, there are now 111 States Parties to the Statute.
It is a remarkable achievement that so many States from all regions have ratified the Statute in such a short period of time.
It is a remarkable achievement that so many States from all regions have ratified the Statute in such a short period of time.
But we need to move on, and we call on all States that have not yet done so to become parties to the Statute.
But we need to move on, and we call on all States that have not yet done so to become parties to the Statute.
Mr President, this Review Conference will devote effort to the consideration of the crime of aggression.
Mr President, this Review Conference will devote effort to the consideration of the crime of aggression.