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The agreement text upholds the emission reduction targets from the Copenhagen agreement, and urges countries to cut emissions further.
Avtalen forankrer utslippsmålene fra Københavnavtalen og oppfordrer landene til å komme med sterkere utslippskutt.
In 2011, there will be negotiations on what form a comprehensive, global climate change agreement could take.
I 2011 skal det være forhandlinger om hvilken juridisk form vi kan få på en helhetlig og global klimaavtale.
The proposed Cancun text would take us a big step forwards.
Cancun-avtalen bringer oss et langt skritt videre.
Ms Espinosa and her capable team know the negotiation process well, including the background for the positions held by the various countries.
Espinosa og hennes dyktige medhjelpere har god kjennskap til forhandlingsprosessen og bakgrunnen for landenes standpunkter.
Mexico has learned from the experiences from Copenhagen, and has stressed that the process must be open and inclusive.
Mexico har lært av danskenes erfaringer og understreket at prosessen skal være åpen og inkluderende.
There are no secret groups or back-room deals here.
Her er ingen hemmelige grupper eller bakrom.
Ms Espinosa has repeatedly made this clear in Cancun.
Espinosa har gjentatt og gjentatt dette i Cancun.
The 52-year-old diplomat and Foreign Minister is friendly, authoritative and incredibly patient.
Den 52 år gamle diplomaten og utenriksministeren er vennlig, myndig og ufattelig tålmodig.
We have made every possible effort to draw up a text that takes everyone into account, says Ms Espinosa.
- Vi har gjort alle nødvendige anstrengelser for å få til gjennomslag for alle.
Now you will have a chance to give your views.
Nå skal dere få si deres mening om teksten.
Bolivia has asked for the floor .
Bolivia har bedt om ordet, sier Espinosa.
Bolivia’s chief negotiator Pablo Solón expresses deep dissatisfaction at having been met with closed doors, and adds that the document does not reflect the views of Bolivia, and he cannot give it his support.
Bolivias forhandlingsleder Pablo Solón har en dyp følelse av ubehag etter å ha møtt stengte dører, han mener dokumentet ikke inneholder synspunktene til Bolivia og kan ikke støtte det.
The room is silent.
Salen er tyst.
This is unusual; he tends to be well received by his Latin American allies.
Det er uvanlig, han pleier å få applaus fra sine allierte i Latin-Amerika.
Peru takes the floor and supports the text.
Peru tar ordet og støtter avtalen.
Enthusiastic applause.
Stor applaus.
Then it is Venezuela’s turn.
Så får Venezuela ordet.
Collectively, we hold our breath.
Vi holder pusten.
But now Bolivia stands alone.
Men nå blir Bolivia stående alene.
Pablo Solón reminds us that consensus is needed in the UN.
Pablo Solón minner om at FN krever enstemmighet.
The principle of consensus cannot be interpreted in such a way that one country has the right of veto when 193 countries have reached agreement after such strenuous efforts.
Konsensus-prinsippet kan ikke forstås slik at ett land har vetorett når 193 land er enige etter så mye hardt arbeid.
We spend a lot of time clapping this evening.
Vi klapper mye denne kvelden.
The night is rounded off with champagne at the Norwegian delegation’s office at five in the morning.
Natten blir avsluttet med champagne på det norske delegasjonskontoret klokken 5.
The climate negotiations are back on track, confidence in the UN system has been re-established, and if Patricia Espinosa were to stand as presidential candidate for the whole world, she would secure a great many votes.
Klimaforhandlingene er på sporet igjen, tilliten til FN-systemet er gjenopprettet og hvis Patricia Espinosa stilte til valg som president for hele verden, ville hun fått mange stemmer.
European conference in Budapest 27-28 November 2012
Europeisk konferanse i Budapest 27.-28. november 2012
- We are engaged in several ways – we work together with the Council of Europe and the European Union, and we also use the Norway Grants – now, in fact, the largest funding of civil society activities in the Central Europe – they are actively helping minorities, training bloggers, assisting civil society organizations, etc, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Eide in his message to the conference.
- We are engaged in several ways – we work together with the Council of Europe and the European Union, and we also use the Norway Grants – now, in fact, the largest funding of civil society activities in the Central Europe – they are actively helping minorities, training bloggers, assisting civil society organizations, etc, sa utenriksminister Eide i sin hilsen til konferansen.
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(Why is Norway engaged in the fight against hate speech online?)
(Why is Norway engaged in the fight against hate speech online?)
We are engaged in this work because we feel that we are responsible for contributing to more awareness about what is a growing problem in today’s Europe.
We are engaged in this work because we feel that we are responsible for contributing to more awareness about what is a growing problem in today’s Europe.
I think we have to recognize that the times we are living in – difficult times for many countries – there is a breeding ground for people's thoughts and activities which are counter to the values of tolerance in Europe.
I think we have to recognize that the times we are living in – difficult times for many countries – there is a breeding ground for people's thoughts and activities which are counter to the values of tolerance in Europe.
(How is Norway engaged in this?)
(How is Norway engaged in this?)
We are engaged in several ways.
We are engaged in several ways.
We work together with the Council of Europe and the European Union, but we also use the Norway Grants – now, in fact, the largest financing of civil society activities in the Central Europe – they are actively helping minorities, training bloggers, assisting civil society organizations who want to engage in this locally – and I think this is a very meaningful use of the financial sources we have with the Norway Grants.
We work together with the Council of Europe and the European Union, but we also use the Norway Grants – now, in fact, the largest financing of civil society activities in the Central Europe – they are actively helping minorities, training bloggers, assisting civil society organizations who want to engage in this locally – and I think this is a very meaningful use of the financial sources we have with the Norway Grants.
(Given your focus on countries in economic crises, is hate speech most present there?)
(Given your focus on countries in economic crises, is hate speech most present there?)
We have a very sad experience in Europe; when the economic situation gets tougher, people move away from tolerant approaches and move to nationalist or racist ideology.
We have a very sad experience in Europe; when the economic situation gets tougher, people move away from tolerant approaches and move to nationalist or racist ideology.
Also in Norway, one of Europe’s richer countries, with low rate of unemployment, we have seen elements of this – which proves that it is not only countries in trouble that are affected – and the horrific massacres at Utøya Island and in the center of Oslo last year – they were committed by a man who is now convicted as a far right extremist – promoting hate speech and extremist ideology against minorities – so we know that even in our countries this is possible – and of course this makes us more conscious about this problem as a European problem.
Also in Norway, one of Europe’s richer countries, with low rate of unemployment, we have seen elements of this – which proves that it is not only countries in trouble that are affected – and the horrific massacres at Utøya Island and in the center of Oslo last year – they were committed by a man who is now convicted as a far right extremist – promoting hate speech and extremist ideology against minorities – so we know that even in our countries this is possible – and of course this makes us more conscious about this problem as a European problem.
(In your view, what is the best way to combat hate speech online?)
(In your view, what is the best way to combat hate speech online?)
I think – that although we can do something on the law side – the main work has to be done on how people think and actually promote values of tolerance, promote values of shared responsibility, of understanding between majorities and minorities, and of people from different backgrounds – and this is something we can do, as politicians – but also as individual citizens.
I think – that although we can do something on the law side – the main work has to be done on how people think and actually promote values of tolerance, promote values of shared responsibility, of understanding between majorities and minorities, and of people from different backgrounds – and this is something we can do, as politicians – but also as individual citizens.
It is everyone’s responsibility to react – but if we allow the "small" expressions of hate speech to continue, they will soon grow strong.
It is everyone’s responsibility to react – but if we allow the "small" expressions of hate speech to continue, they will soon grow strong.
And this is something we can do in our community – when we hear people say or do things we cannot tolerate – we should speak up against it – and "bad words" are best met with "better words".
And this is something we can do in our community – when we hear people say or do things we cannot tolerate – we should speak up against it – and "bad words" are best met with "better words".
(So law enforcement and legislations cannot handle this alone?)
(So law enforcement and legislations cannot handle this alone?)
No, not alone.
No, not alone.
I definitely think that many European countries have – and should have – some regulations on regulating the most extreme expressions of hate speech, of course – but I think this is also a more "social" challenge – and has to be met by free and independent media, by a strong civil society, by strong organizations representing the minorities, for instance, and people with special needs, and also a society that is generally inclusive in nature.
I definitely think that many European countries have – and should have – some regulations on regulating the most extreme expressions of hate speech, of course – but I think this is also a more "social" challenge – and has to be met by free and independent media, by a strong civil society, by strong organizations representing the minorities, for instance, and people with special needs, and also a society that is generally inclusive in nature.
(How about your responsibility as a political leader as a foreign minister?)
(How about your responsibility as a political leader as a foreign minister?)
Well, as a foreign minister I have a particularly responsibility to make sure that this is an issue at international conferences – like this one in Budapest – and in the efforts we are doing in relevant international organizations – be it the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the United Nations.
Well, as a foreign minister I have a particularly responsibility to make sure that this is an issue at international conferences – like this one in Budapest – and in the efforts we are doing in relevant international organizations – be it the OSCE, the Council of Europe, the United Nations.
But I also think that we – as political leaders – has a responsibility at home speaking up, which is something I do quite often – when I see or listen to hate expressions against minorities in my own country, be they against Jews or Muslims or homosexuals, or whatever minority is in question – for there are some people who want us all to be absolutely similar and have no tolerance for differences.
But I also think that we – as political leaders – has a responsibility at home speaking up, which is something I do quite often – when I see or listen to hate expressions against minorities in my own country, be they against Jews or Muslims or homosexuals, or whatever minority is in question – for there are some people who want us all to be absolutely similar and have no tolerance for differences.
Living together, tackling hate speech
Living together, tackling hate speech
The Plan of Action is divided into three themes:
Tiltakene i handlingsplanen retter seg inn mot tre hovedområder:
SEE: Make Sami languages visible in the public sphere through media, culture and use of Sami place-names.
Se: Synliggjøre samiske språk i det offentlige rom gjennom media, kultur og bruk av samiske stedsnavn.
Plan of Action to strengthen Sami languages (PDF)
Handlingsplan for samiske språk (PDF)
Plan of Action to strengthen Sami languages
Handlingsplan for samiske språk
Statement by Norway on the integration of a gender perspective in the Universal Periodic Review
Innlegg i FNs menneskerettighetsråd om kjønns- og likestillingsperspektivet
Geneva, 28 September 2009
Genève, 28. september 2009
Statement given at annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective in the work of the HRC Integration of a gender perspective in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), by State Secretary Gry Larsen.
Statssekretær Gry Larsen holdt Norges innlegg som var en del av Menneskerettighetsrådets årlige diskusjon om hvordan kjønns- og likestillingsperspektivet kan integreres bedre i Rådets arbeid.
I welcome this opportunity to discuss practical ways to integrate a gender perspective in the UPR process.
I welcome this opportunity to discuss practical ways to integrate a gender perspective in the UPR process.
Gender equality is given high priority by my government.
Gender equality is given high priority by my government.
Norway has recently submitted its first UPR-report.
Norway has recently submitted its first UPR-report.
It will be reviewed in December.
It will be reviewed in December.
The UPR provides us with a unique opportunity to critically and comprehensively assess our implementation of human rights.
The UPR provides us with a unique opportunity to critically and comprehensively assess our implementation of human rights.
A gender based approach becomes an imperative, if the process is to render a report representative of all parties.
A gender based approach becomes an imperative, if the process is to render a report representative of all parties.
Discrimination based on gender takes place in Norway.
Discrimination based on gender takes place in Norway.
Institutional, structural and cultural factors in our society are underlying contributors to de facto discrimination.
Institutional, structural and cultural factors in our society are underlying contributors to de facto discrimination.
The Norwegian report discusses these challenges.
The Norwegian report discusses these challenges.
The report focuses on several issues posing gender related challenges.
The report focuses on several issues posing gender related challenges.
In addition to a broader chapter on gender equality, we address issues such as trafficking, forced marriages, multiple forms of discrimination, lack of women on the boards of limited companies and gender based differences in wages.
In addition to a broader chapter on gender equality, we address issues such as trafficking, forced marriages, multiple forms of discrimination, lack of women on the boards of limited companies and gender based differences in wages.
Norway prepared for the review through a broad consultation process at the national level and with all relevant stakeholders.
Norway prepared for the review through a broad consultation process at the national level and with all relevant stakeholders.
We made sure to include stakeholders from both government and civil society.
We made sure to include stakeholders from both government and civil society.
Our aim is to ensure that gender perspectives and gender equality is central in all stages of the UPR-process.
Our aim is to ensure that gender perspectives and gender equality is central in all stages of the UPR-process.
However, integrating gender issues remains a challenge.
However, integrating gender issues remains a challenge.
In some sectors we note that gender is still seen as an “add-on” – and not as an integral part of the process.
In some sectors we note that gender is still seen as an “add-on” – and not as an integral part of the process.
The level of real commitment to and understanding of gender mainstreaming within government agencies varies.
The level of real commitment to and understanding of gender mainstreaming within government agencies varies.
This will affect the outcome.
This will affect the outcome.
We found that establishing ownership of gender issues in society as a whole was a challenge in our reporting process.
We found that establishing ownership of gender issues in society as a whole was a challenge in our reporting process.
In closing I would like to put forward the following questions to the panelists:
In closing I would like to put forward the following questions to the panelists:
What further steps can countries like mine take to ensure ownership of gender issues within all sectors of society?
What further steps can countries like mine take to ensure ownership of gender issues within all sectors of society?
Can we come up with improved methods to highlight the benefits of a gender approach across society?
Can we come up with improved methods to highlight the benefits of a gender approach across society?
And finally, what are the key factors facilitating gender mainstreaming in sectors of society that do not have gender issues as their primary concern?
And finally, what are the key factors facilitating gender mainstreaming in sectors of society that do not have gender issues as their primary concern?
UN report calls for greater effort on sustainable development
FN-rapport vil øke satsingen på bærekraftig utvikling
Today the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched this year’s Human Development Report.
FNs utviklingsprogram (UNDP) har lansert årets «Human Development Report».
The report includes the 2011 Human Development Index, which measures countries’ ability to provide opportunities for people to improve their living conditions.
Samtidig kommer indeksen som måler et lands evne til å gi befolkningen muligheter til bedre levekår.
Norway is at the top of this index.
På denne indeksen rangeres Norge på topp.
Today the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched this year’s Human Development Report.
FNs utviklingsprogram (UNDP) lanserer i dag årets «Human Development Report».
UNDP has reported on human development for 20 years.
FNs utviklingsprogram har i 20 år rapportert om menneskelig utvikling.
This year’s report recommends a substantial increase in funding for sustainable development to ensure better living conditions for all.
Årets rapport anbefaler en sterk økning i finansiering av bærekraftig utvikling for å sikre bedre levekår for alle.
This is the most important thing we can do for people in poor countries.
Det er det viktigste vi kan gjøre for folk i fattige land.
Otherwise we will lose on both fronts.”
Ellers taper vi på begge fronter, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
The Human Development Index was launched together with the report.
Sammen med rapporten lanseres også Human Development Index.
It shows the status of human development today.
Den gjør opp status for menneskelig utvikling.
Once again, Norway is at the top.
Norge ligger igjen øverst på lista.
“This is of course good news for those of us who live in Norway,” commented Mr Solheim.
– Det er jo gledelig for oss som bor her i Norge.
“But it also shows the major challenges facing rich and poor parts of the world alike.
Men det viser også de store utfordringene den rike og den fattige delen av verden har felles.
We must ensure a better future for everyone.”
Vi må sikre en bedre fremtid for alle, sier Solheim.
This year’s report shows how sustainable development is closely linked to equity and quality of life.
Årets rapport fra UNDP analyserer hvordan bærekraftig utvikling er knyttet til rettferdighet og livskvalitet.
“People in poor countries carry a double burden of deprivation.
– Folk i fattige land bærer en dobbelt fattigdomsbyrde.
They are more vulnerable to environmental degradation and are poorly equipped to deal with environmental problems.
De er mer sårbare for miljøødeleggelser og dårligere rustet til å mestre dem.
The report warns that the progress we have seen in recent years could stop or be reversed.
Rapporten advarer mot at den positive utviklingen vi har sett de siste årene kan stoppe eller snu.
We must address the serious environmental risks and the major inequalities,” said Mr Solheim.
Vi må ta tak i de alvorlige miljørisikoene og de store ulikhetene, sier Solheim.
The report points out that 1.5 billion people do not have access to electricity.
Rapporten peker på at 1,5 milliarder mennesker mangler tilgang til strøm.
In addition, 2.7 billion people lack access to clean cooking facilities.
2,7 milliarder mennesker mangler tilgang til rene kokemuligheter.
Therefore gender equality and women’s rights are also a vital factor for development in poor countries.
Derfor er likestilling og kvinners rettigheter viktig for utvikling i fattige land.
“One of Norway’s main priorities in the fight against poverty is ensuring that more people have access to renewable and efficient sources of energy,” said Mr Solheim.
– En av hovedsatsingene i Norges kamp mot fattigdom er at flere skal få tilgang til fornybar og effektiv energi, sier Solheim
Read the report here
Les rapporten her
Press Duty Officer, international development, mobile phone: +47 913 95 000 (no text messages).
Pressekontakt: Pressevakten for utviklingssaker, tlf 913 95 000 (ikke sms).
Health-care workers in conflict areas must be protected
Eide: - Helsearbeidere i konflikt må beskyttes
“I am deeply concerned by the fact that increasing numbers of health-care workers and hospitals are being attacked and threatened by warring parties.
- Jeg er dypt bekymret for at helsearbeidere og sykehus i økende grad angripes og trues av krigførende parter.
The ICRC has recently documented 644 violent incidents targeting health-care workers and health-care facilities in 16 countries over a two-year period.
Den internasjonale Røde Kors-komitéen (ICRC) har nylig dokumentert 644 voldelige hendelser mot helsearbeidere og helseinstallasjoner i 16 land over en toårsperiode.
The incidents described in the report Health Care in Danger include the use of explosive weapons, the destruction of ambulances, and the kidnapping and killing of health-care personnel.
Bruk av eksplosive våpen, ødeleggelse av ambulanser, kidnapping og drap av helsepersonell er noen av hendelsene som nevnes i rapporten Health Care in Danger.
The ICRC is one of Norway’s most important partners in providing humanitarian assistance in crisis and conflict situations.
ICRC er en av Norges viktigste samarbeidspartnerne for humanitær innsats i krise- og konfliktsituasjoner.
The ICRC is also an important player in efforts to develop a well-functioning humanitarian system based on international humanitarian law.
ICRC er også den viktigste enkeltaktøren for å sikre et velfungerende humanitært system basert på internasjonal humanitærrett.
I am often impressed by its ability to help people where others have to admit defeat, as we are now seeing in Syria, Gaza, Mali and DR Congo,” Mr Eide said.
Jeg er imponert over deres evne til å hjelpe mennesker hvor andre ofte må gi tapt, slik vi nå ser i Syria, Gaza, Mali og Kongo, sier utenriksministeren.
“I am therefore pleased to be able to announce that Norway will allocate an additional NOK 60 million to the work of the ICRC in conflict areas all over the world,” Mr Eide said.
- Jeg er derfor glad for å kunngjøre nye 60 millioner kroner til Røde Kors’ arbeid i konflikter verden over, sier Eide.
Seminar: "The Role and Responsibility of National Societies to Deliver Safe Health Care in Armed Conflict and other Emergencies", 3 December 2012
Seminar: "The Role and Responsibility of National Societies to Deliver Safe Health Care in Armed Conflict and other Emergencies", 3. desember 2012