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Historic UN debate on sexual orientation and gender identity
Historisk FN-debatt om seksuell orientering og kjønnsidentitet
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “This is a historic moment for the UN.
- Dette er et historisk øyeblikk for FN.
Norway supports Ban Ki-moon’s clear message that all countries should decriminalise homosexuality.
Norge støtter Ban Ki-moons klare oppfordring til land om å avkriminalisere homofili.
During the debate in the Human Rights Council, a report from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights was discussed.
Under debatten i menneskerettighetsrådet ble en rapport fra FNs høykommissær diskutert.
It maps massive and systematic violations of human rights on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Den kartlegger massive og systematiske menneskerettighetsbrudd på grunnlag av seksuell orientering og kjønnsidentitet.
It was South Africa that chaired the debate.
Det var Sør Afrika som ledet debatten.
“Many countries expressed a wish to share their experience of efforts to combat discrimination of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transpersons.
- Mange land uttrykte ønske om å dele sine erfaringer på arbeid mot diskriminering av lesbiske, homofile, bifile og transpersoner.
It is a major step forward that this experience is being shared in the UN.
Det er et stort fremskritt at disse erfaringene bringes frem i FN.
It gives us a strong departure point for taking action,” said Mr Støre.
Det gir oss et viktig utgangspunkt for handling, sier utenriksminister Støre.
We also support the High Commissioner’s recommendations to member states on combating impunity for killings and other serious abuses, as well as systematic registration of such crimes, and information and awareness-raising campaigns targeted at the police, the judiciary and the education sector.
Vi støtter også Høykommissærens anbefalinger til medlemsland om bekjempelse av straffefrihet for drap og andre alvorlige overgrep, systematisk registrering av slike overgrep, informasjons- og holdningskampanjer overfor politi, rettsvesen og i skolesektoren.
Our efforts to combat discrimination in Norway are based on the Government’s action plan on improving quality of life among lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transpersons.
Norge arbeider mot diskriminering i Norge gjennom regjeringens handlingsplan for lesbiske, homofile, bifile og transpersoner.
Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim commented, “Norway supports many brave people all over the world in their work for fundamental rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transpersons.
- Norge støtter mange modige mennesker verden over i deres arbeid for grunnleggende rettigheter for lesbiske, homofile, bifile og transpersoner.
UN calls on member states to stop executions
FN oppfordrer land til å stanse henrettelser
Norway, in cooperation with a group of countries from all parts of the world, led the initiative, which was supported by 107 countries.
Norge, i samarbeid med en gruppe land fra alle verdensdeler, ledet initiativet som ble støttet av hele 107 land.
The UN General Assembly today called on member states to establish a moratorium on executions as a step towards the abolition of the death penalty.
FNs generalforsamling oppfordret i dag medlemslandene til å stanse henrettelser som et skritt mot å avskaffe dødsstraff.
“Today’s resolution in the UN confirms that countries that support the death penalty are fighting a losing battle.
- Dagens vedtak i FN er en bekreftelse på at land som støtter dødsstraff er på vikende front.
But a UN resolution is by no means enough.
Men vedtak i FN er på ingen måte nok.
I am therefore pleased that we have managed to get this difficult debate back on a more constructive track that we can follow up in our contact with countries that are considering changing their policy on this issue,” Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.
Jeg er derfor glad for at vi har fått denne opprivende debatten inn på et mer konstruktivt spor som vi kan følge opp med land som vurderer å endre sin politikk, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway played a leading role in the negotiations in New York, together with countries such as Angola, Argentina, Belgium, Burundi, Croatia, East Timor, Micronesia and New Zealand.
Norge hadde en ledende rolle i forhandlingene i New York, sammen med blant annet Angola, Argentina, Belgia, Burundi, Kroatia, Mikronesia, New Zealand og Øst-Timor.
The resolution received broad support from countries in all parts of the world, reflecting a global trend towards the abolition of the death penalty.
Vedtaket fikk bred støtte fra land fra alle verdensdeler, og viser at det er en global trend i retning avskaffelse av dødsstraff.
A total of 107 countries voted in favour of the resolution, while 38 countries voted against and 36 abstained.
I alt 107 land stemte for initiativet, mens 38 land stemte imot og 36 avsto.
This time, ten fewer countries voted against the resolution than when the issue was considered by the UN General Assembly in 2008.
Hele ti færre land stemte mot initiativet sammenliknet med da FNs generalforsamling behandlet spørsmålet i 2008.
Then, a total of 105 countries supported the resolution.
Da støttet 105 land vedtaket.
Altogether, 58 countries still retain the death penalty in their penal legislation, while we know for certain that 18 countries carried out executions in 2009.
58 land har fremdeles dødsstraff i sitt lovverk, mens man vet med sikkerhet at 18 land gjennomførte henrettelser i 2009.
The text that was adopted today also calls on states to show greater transparency with regard to their use of the death penalty.
Teksten som i dag ble vedtatt oppfordrer også til større åpenhet om bruken av dødsstraff.
In the long term, this could foster an open debate based on facts,” Mr Støre commented.
Dette vil på sikt kunne føre til åpen debatt basert på fakta, sier utenriksminister Støre.
In connection with the debate on the resolution, a number of countries said that they were in the process of reducing the number of crimes that can carry the death penalty.
Flere land uttalte i forbindelse med vedtaket at de er i ferd med å redusere antallet forbrytelser som kan medføre dødsstraff.
Whether or not to continue executions is now being discussed in many countries, but the issue is still highly controversial in the UN.
Fortsatt bruk av henrettelser diskuteres nå i mange land, men temaet er fremdeles høyst kontroversielt i FN.
Some countries that still practise the death penalty insist that this is a domestic issue that should not be discussed in the UN.
Noen land som fortsatt praktiserer dødsstraff insisterer på at dette er et innenrikspolitisk anliggende som ikke skal diskuteres i FN.
“The death penalty is a human rights issue that affects us all.
- Dødsstraff er et menneskerettighetsspørsmål som angår alle.
At the end of the day it is up to individual countries to abolish the death penalty, but Norway’s view on the issue remains unchanged.
Det er til syvende og sist opp til enkeltland å avskaffe dødsstraff, men Norges syn ligger fast.
We raise Norway’s opposition to the death penalty at regular intervals in our talks with countries that still carry out executions.
Norsk motstand mot dødsstraff tas regelmessig opp i samtaler med land som fremdeles foretar henrettelser.
The campaign against the death penalty is a priority task for Norwegian missions abroad, both in individual countries and in international organisations,” Foreign Minister Støre said.
Kampen mot dødsstraff er en prioritert oppgave for norske utenriksstasjoner både i enkeltland og i internasjonale organisasjoner, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist, Foreign Minister Støre said in Norway's statement.
- The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist, sa utenriksminister Støre da han holdt Norges innlegg under generaldebatten i forbindelse med FNs 64. generalforsamling.
Distinguished representatives,
Distinguished representatives,
These weeks we are witnessing a resurrection of the authority of this Assembly and a new belief and commitment that multilateral cooperation can and must be made to work.
These weeks we are witnessing a resurrection of the authority of this Assembly and a new belief and commitment that multilateral cooperation can and must be made to work.
The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist.
The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist.
We must all seize this moment.
We must all seize this moment.
Every country – also the smallest and weakest - can make a difference.
Every country – also the smallest and weakest - can make a difference.
And building bridges means that we must all reach out from where we stand today as we struggle together with the crisis of finances, food, energy, climate and health.
And building bridges means that we must all reach out from where we stand today as we struggle together with the crisis of finances, food, energy, climate and health.
New efforts must be undertaken to break cycles of impasse – such as moving decisively to make peace in the Middle East and obtain a peace agreement that can deliver a Palestinian state which can live side by side with Israel in peace.
New efforts must be undertaken to break cycles of impasse – such as moving decisively to make peace in the Middle East and obtain a peace agreement that can deliver a Palestinian state which can live side by side with Israel in peace.
Last month the UN Secretary-General visited Norway’s Arctic to study the impacts of global warming.
Last month the UN Secretary-General visited Norway’s Arctic to study the impacts of global warming.
As we approach Copenhagen, the pace of negotiation must increase.
As we approach Copenhagen, the pace of negotiation must increase.
Economy-wide reduction targets must be set for all developed countries.
Economy-wide reduction targets must be set for all developed countries.
Large and more advanced developing countries should commit themselves to measurable, reportable and verifiable actions.
Large and more advanced developing countries should commit themselves to measurable, reportable and verifiable actions.
Cuts in emissions from rainforest preservation must be institutionalized, as stipulated by the REDD project, funded and included in a new treaty.
Cuts in emissions from rainforest preservation must be institutionalized, as stipulated by the REDD project, funded and included in a new treaty.
Financing is key for success in Copenhagen.
Financing is key for success in Copenhagen.
Our Norwegian contributions and proposals may generate substantial new and additional financing for measures in developing countries, based on public finance and dedicated income from the global carbon market.
Our Norwegian contributions and proposals may generate substantial new and additional financing for measures in developing countries, based on public finance and dedicated income from the global carbon market.
The financial crisis have pushed millions of people back in the trenches of poverty, and staggered us in our pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals.
The financial crisis have pushed millions of people back in the trenches of poverty, and staggered us in our pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals.
Loss of income is placing public policies at a perilous risk, potentially undermining services on which the poorest and weakest depend the most, such as health and education.
Loss of income is placing public policies at a perilous risk, potentially undermining services on which the poorest and weakest depend the most, such as health and education.
Norway supports all the Millennium Development Goals.
Norway supports all the Millennium Development Goals.
We will for the second year in a row surpass 1 percent official development assistance.
We will for the second year in a row surpass 1 percent official development assistance.
We have increased our ODA in absolute terms after the financial crisis hit us to show solidarity with those who are less fortunate than we are.
We have increased our ODA in absolute terms after the financial crisis hit us to show solidarity with those who are less fortunate than we are.
We engage with a particular focus on areas where Norway can make a difference.
We engage with a particular focus on areas where Norway can make a difference.
We will continue to take on a special obligation with regard to the health related MDGs.
We will continue to take on a special obligation with regard to the health related MDGs.
We have tripled our contributions to health since the year 2000.
We have tripled our contributions to health since the year 2000.
Millions of lives have been saved through the efforts of a broad alliance of partners, private and public alike.
Millions of lives have been saved through the efforts of a broad alliance of partners, private and public alike.
We will continue to play a leading role until we have achieved these MDGs.
We will continue to play a leading role until we have achieved these MDGs.
The most disgraceful underachievement of the MDG effort today is the lack of progress to improve maternal health.
The most disgraceful underachievement of the MDG effort today is the lack of progress to improve maternal health.
While we can vaccinate children and give mothers a bed net under a tree at a particular time, what women need are round-the-clock services in clinics to ensure safe deliveries as well as preparedness for transfer to a hospital in the event of complications.
While we can vaccinate children and give mothers a bed net under a tree at a particular time, what women need are round-the-clock services in clinics to ensure safe deliveries as well as preparedness for transfer to a hospital in the event of complications.
Strengthening health services is key for reducing mother and child mortality, and is also a vital element in realising the rights of women and children.
Strengthening health services is key for reducing mother and child mortality, and is also a vital element in realising the rights of women and children.
New and dedicated effort to combat maternal mortality will now be mobilized.
New and dedicated effort to combat maternal mortality will now be mobilized.
The appalling rise of rape and other forms of sexual violence reveal an ugly story of men around the world still regarding women and children as secondary citizens.
The appalling rise of rape and other forms of sexual violence reveal an ugly story of men around the world still regarding women and children as secondary citizens.
My fellow delegates, we must never rest as long as women are denied the services and rights that we men take for granted.
My fellow delegates, we must never rest as long as women are denied the services and rights that we men take for granted.
Nothing less than our claim to civilization is at stake.
Nothing less than our claim to civilization is at stake.
Today, the Security Council is debating the situation in Afghanistan after the elections and the need for a new Afghan government to connect more strongly with its people, fight corruption and narcotics, empower state institutions, protect human rights in particular women’s rights, so that the day may come – soon – when Afghans take care of Afghanistan’s security and when Afghan men and women can run a democratic Afghanistan.
Today, the Security Council is debating the situation in Afghanistan after the elections and the need for a new Afghan government to connect more strongly with its people, fight corruption and narcotics, empower state institutions, protect human rights in particular women’s rights, so that the day may come – soon – when Afghans take care of Afghanistan’s security and when Afghan men and women can run a democratic Afghanistan.
We must continue to support UNAMA which has a mandate to coordinate the international assistance with the Afghan Government.
We must continue to support UNAMA which has a mandate to coordinate the international assistance with the Afghan Government.
UNAMA requires additional resources as well as a strong commitment on the part of all UN member states to the coordination of efforts under Afghan leadership.
UNAMA requires additional resources as well as a strong commitment on the part of all UN member states to the coordination of efforts under Afghan leadership.
We stand on the threshold of a new era of nuclear disarmament.
We stand on the threshold of a new era of nuclear disarmament.
The Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty next year must set a clear and specific agenda for the elimination of the existing nuclear arsenals, and for ensuring that nuclear technologies are only applied peacefully, to the benefit of mankind.
The Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty next year must set a clear and specific agenda for the elimination of the existing nuclear arsenals, and for ensuring that nuclear technologies are only applied peacefully, to the benefit of mankind.
Recent information cast new doubt on Iran’s nuclear ambition.
Recent information cast new doubt on Iran’s nuclear ambition.
Iran itself has the opportunity and responsibility to remove this doubt and it is imperative that it does so.
Iran itself has the opportunity and responsibility to remove this doubt and it is imperative that it does so.
And then, while nuclear weapons pose a threat of mass destruction, actual destruction of mass proportions do indeed happen every year, by small arms, cluster munitions and landmines.
And then, while nuclear weapons pose a threat of mass destruction, actual destruction of mass proportions do indeed happen every year, by small arms, cluster munitions and landmines.
Norway is committed to humanitarian disarmament, motivated by the unacceptable harm these weapons cause to civilians.
Norway is committed to humanitarian disarmament, motivated by the unacceptable harm these weapons cause to civilians.
We urge all states to accede to the Convention on Cluster Munitions and to join intensifying efforts to control small arms and arms trade.
We urge all states to accede to the Convention on Cluster Munitions and to join intensifying efforts to control small arms and arms trade.
Norway is honoured to have been elected member of the Human Rights Council and will work with others to raise the credibility, effectiveness and visibility of that important body.
Norway is honoured to have been elected member of the Human Rights Council and will work with others to raise the credibility, effectiveness and visibility of that important body.
Last week Norway submitted its first report to the council of the human rights situation in Norway, taking a critical look at our own record and inviting constructive criticism.
Last week Norway submitted its first report to the council of the human rights situation in Norway, taking a critical look at our own record and inviting constructive criticism.
We encourage all states to submit similar constructive criticism of their own records – so that the review process becomes substantive and meaningful.
We encourage all states to submit similar constructive criticism of their own records – so that the review process becomes substantive and meaningful.
Here in New York, we welcome the decision to establish a new and enhanced gender entity and hope to see it operational as soon as possible.
Here in New York, we welcome the decision to establish a new and enhanced gender entity and hope to see it operational as soon as possible.
We will pursue the UN reform agenda of system-wide coherence and the delivering as one agenda.
We will pursue the UN reform agenda of system-wide coherence and the delivering as one agenda.
The UN should take pride from being subject to more public scrutiny.
The UN should take pride from being subject to more public scrutiny.
Reform must be an ongoing effort.
Reform must be an ongoing effort.
Only such an approach will allow us to keep lending the UN all the support it deserves.
Only such an approach will allow us to keep lending the UN all the support it deserves.
Norway's statement to the 64th General Assembly
Norges hovedinnlegg på FNs 64. generalforsamling
UN adopts Norwegian proposal regarding human rights defenders
FN vedtok norsk forslag om MR-forsvarere
“Norway has been giving high priority to supporting the efforts of human rights defenders for a number of years,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
- Det har vært en merkesak for Norge i flere år å støtte arbeidet for menneskerettighetsforsvarerne, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“The fact that we have secured the broad support of the UN for this mandate is essential for their further efforts.
- At vi nå har sikret fortsatt bred støtte i FN til dette mandatet er viktig for deres videre arbeid.
Many countries would like to restrict human rights defenders’ activities and manoeuvrability.
Mange land ønsker å begrense menneskerettighetsforsvarernes virksomhet og handlingsrom.
It was therefore very difficult to reach agreement on the text, which was unanimously adopted in the UN Human Rights Council.
Det var derfor svært krevende å oppnå enighet om teksten, som ble enstemmig vedtatt i FNs menneskerettighetsråd.
The Special Rapporteur conducts country visits and responds to a great many enquiries from human rights defenders all over the world.
Spesialrapportøren gjennomfører landbesøk og reagerer på en lang rekke henvendelser fra menneskerettighetsforsvarere fra hele verden.
“The Council’s decision provides a good basis for the UN Special Rapporteur’s important efforts to protect human rights defenders.
- Vedtaket danner et godt grunnlag for det viktige arbeidet FNs spesialrapportør skal utføre for å beskytte menneskerettighetsforsvarere.
The mandate is an important step in enhancing the international community’s ability to react to human rights violations and oppression,” said the Foreign Minister.
Mandatet er et viktig ledd i å styrke det internasjonale samfunnets evne til å reagere på menneskerettighetsbrudd og undertrykking, sier utenriksminister Støre.
State secretary Erlend Grimstad
Pressebilder av Statssekretær Erlend Grimstad
Norway’s participation in the UN Human Rights Council
Norge med i FNs menneskerettighetsråd
The Human Rights Council opened its 12th session this week.
MR-rådet åpnet denne uken sin 12. sesjon.
This is Norway’s first session as a member of the Council.
Dette er Norges første sesjon som medlem i Rådet.
Norway was elected as a member in May this year together with a number of other countries including the US and Belgium.
Norge ble valgt inn i mai i år sammen med blant annet USA og Belgia.
In its statement Norway argued in favour of establishing an initiative to strengthen efforts to eliminate discriminatory legislation.
I innlegget argumenterte Norge blant annet for et konkret initiativ for å styrke arbeidet mot diskriminerende lovgivning.
The proposal will be presented later in the session.
Forslaget legges frem senere i sesjonen.
Angell-Hansen requested that the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights prioritise work on this issue.
Angell-Hansen ba FNs høykommissær for menneskerettigheter prioritere dette arbeidet.
The Human Rights Council session will be concluded on 2 October.
MR-rådets sesjon avsluttes 2. oktober.
Statements by Norway are published on an ongoing basis on www.regjeringen.no/ud.
Norske innlegg publiseres fortløpende på UDs nettsider.
See also the website of the Human Rights Council here.
Se også lenke til FNs menneskerettighetsråd.
UN important for safeguarding Norway’s interests
FN er viktig for norske interesser
The Government presented a new white paper on Norway and the UN today.
Regjeringen la 21. september fram en ny melding til Stortinget om Norge og FN.