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Once again our meeting is taking place against a backdrop of widespread human rights violations.
Once again our meeting is taking place against a backdrop of widespread human rights violations.
If the UPR is to play a meaningful role and be an effective tool for improving the human rights situation in all parts of the world, it must be understood as an ongoing process where we focus on human rights every day.
If the UPR is to play a meaningful role and be an effective tool for improving the human rights situation in all parts of the world, it must be understood as an ongoing process where we focus on human rights every day.
Not just regarded as a meeting in Geneva with representatives of the country under review.
Not just regarded as a meeting in Geneva with representatives of the country under review.
We need to discuss how we best can follow up the recommendations emanating from the UPR process.
We need to discuss how we best can follow up the recommendations emanating from the UPR process.
Norway is a candidate to the Human Rights Council for the period 2009–2012.
Norway is a candidate to the Human Rights Council for the period 2009–2012.
We believe that a well functioning human rights body – with a global mandate based on international norms – is vital in our global efforts to strengthen human rights.
We believe that a well functioning human rights body – with a global mandate based on international norms – is vital in our global efforts to strengthen human rights.
We share a world where more than 1 billion people live in extreme poverty.
We share a world where more than 1 billion people live in extreme poverty.
This is totally unacceptable.
This is totally unacceptable.
Furthermore, the current economic and financial crisis is affecting women particularly hard.
Furthermore, the current economic and financial crisis is affecting women particularly hard.
It is the responsibility of governments to ensure that women are not discriminated against in times of structural change and economic recession.
It is the responsibility of governments to ensure that women are not discriminated against in times of structural change and economic recession.
The crisis emphasises the need to mainstream human rights and gender into all development programmes and strategies.
The crisis emphasises the need to mainstream human rights and gender into all development programmes and strategies.
Any solutions, whether short- or long-term, must take human rights and gender into account.
Any solutions, whether short- or long-term, must take human rights and gender into account.
Women and girls continue to be targets and victims of injustice, assaults and sexual violence in armed conflicts and in post-conflict situations.
Women and girls continue to be targets and victims of injustice, assaults and sexual violence in armed conflicts and in post-conflict situations.
And the issue of immunity for atrocities committed towards women and children remains largely unresolved.
And the issue of immunity for atrocities committed towards women and children remains largely unresolved.
The main responsibility for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 remains with the individual member states.
The main responsibility for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 remains with the individual member states.
The development of national action plans are a good way of initiating strategic actions.
The development of national action plans are a good way of initiating strategic actions.
Norway adopted a national action plan in 2006.
Norway adopted a national action plan in 2006.
We are pleased to note that the action plan has inspired similar processes among our partners.
We are pleased to note that the action plan has inspired similar processes among our partners.
We certainly recognise that since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights much progress has been made to eliminate discrimination against women.
We certainly recognise that since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights much progress has been made to eliminate discrimination against women.
However, both in law and in practice, discrimination against women and girls is still the rule rather than the exception.
However, both in law and in practice, discrimination against women and girls is still the rule rather than the exception.
Continued denial of basic rights condemns women to poverty, which in turn exposes hundreds of millions of girls and women to continued abuse.
Continued denial of basic rights condemns women to poverty, which in turn exposes hundreds of millions of girls and women to continued abuse.
A recent study commissioned by the OHCHR underscores the persistence of laws and customs that make women second-class citizens, and expose them to unpunished violence and inequality.
A recent study commissioned by the OHCHR underscores the persistence of laws and customs that make women second-class citizens, and expose them to unpunished violence and inequality.
The Council must do more on these issues.
The Council must do more on these issues.
One avenue we should explore is to establish a mechaninsm to address discriminatory laws.
One avenue we should explore is to establish a mechaninsm to address discriminatory laws.
With the adoption of resolution 6/30, the Human Rights Council affirmed its commitment to advancing women’s rights and gender equality.
With the adoption of resolution 6/30, the Human Rights Council affirmed its commitment to advancing women’s rights and gender equality.
We have to translate this commitment into concrete steps and priorities to put women’s rights into practice and ensure their dignity.
We have to translate this commitment into concrete steps and priorities to put women’s rights into practice and ensure their dignity.
My message here today is that the greatest gains countries can achieve come with empowering women; ensuring equal opportunities, providing health care for all and increasing women’s active participation in working life.
My message here today is that the greatest gains countries can achieve come with empowering women; ensuring equal opportunities, providing health care for all and increasing women’s active participation in working life.
The countries that are most competitive and yield the best economic performance are those that offer women the most equal opportunities.
The countries that are most competitive and yield the best economic performance are those that offer women the most equal opportunities.
And those countries that manage to overcome existing cultural impediments to such policies – be it in the North or in the South – are going to grow and prosper.
And those countries that manage to overcome existing cultural impediments to such policies – be it in the North or in the South – are going to grow and prosper.
This is our experience.
This is our experience.
And it is supported by hard figures.
And it is supported by hard figures.
In 2006, Norway supported the decision of the UN General Assembly to review the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Plan of Action against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
In 2006, Norway supported the decision of the UN General Assembly to review the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Plan of Action against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.
The preparatory process has unfortunately not made the progress we expected.
The preparatory process has unfortunately not made the progress we expected.
Time is short.
Time is short.
We all have a responsibility to contribute to making the Review Conference a success.
We all have a responsibility to contribute to making the Review Conference a success.
The fight against racism is of vital importance to human dignity, and we cannot afford anything but a clear, relevant and consensual message from the UN on this.
The fight against racism is of vital importance to human dignity, and we cannot afford anything but a clear, relevant and consensual message from the UN on this.
Most agree that multiculturalism has come under severe strain in recent years.
Most agree that multiculturalism has come under severe strain in recent years.
There is a need to bridge the gap of misunderstanding and prevent the “clash of ignorance” that has led to increasing stereotyping of religious groups and others.
There is a need to bridge the gap of misunderstanding and prevent the “clash of ignorance” that has led to increasing stereotyping of religious groups and others.
No country is immune to human rights problems.
No country is immune to human rights problems.
We can all benefit from cooperating with the human rights mechanisms we have established and with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights.
We can all benefit from cooperating with the human rights mechanisms we have established and with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights.
We can all benefit from demonstrating openness and receptivity in facing up to human rights challenges.
We can all benefit from demonstrating openness and receptivity in facing up to human rights challenges.
And not least, it is essential that we take steps to promote democracy, human rights and good governance.
And not least, it is essential that we take steps to promote democracy, human rights and good governance.
We value freedom of expression because it is the foundation of self-fulfilment.
We value freedom of expression because it is the foundation of self-fulfilment.
Freedom is at the heart of the search for truth and the attainment of knowledge.
Freedom is at the heart of the search for truth and the attainment of knowledge.
Without free speech, no search for truth is possible, no discovery of truth is useful, and no progress is possible.
Without free speech, no search for truth is possible, no discovery of truth is useful, and no progress is possible.
Without freedom of inquiry and expression, there can be no scientific advance.
Without freedom of inquiry and expression, there can be no scientific advance.
For more than 60 years promoting human rights have been an essential task for the United Nations.
For more than 60 years promoting human rights have been an essential task for the United Nations.
We must ensure that it continues to be an essential task.
We must ensure that it continues to be an essential task.
For as Martin Luther King put it in a speech about civil rights legislation:
For as Martin Luther King put it in a speech about civil rights legislation:
“Morality cannot be legislated, but behaviour can be regulated.
“Morality cannot be legislated, but behaviour can be regulated.
Judicial decrees may not change the heart but they can restrain the heartless”.
Judicial decrees may not change the heart but they can restrain the heartless”.
Statement at Human Rights Council
Hovedinnlegg i FNs menneskerettighetsråd
Foreign Minister Støre welcomes US candidacy for the Human Rights Council
Utenriksministeren hilser USAs kandidatur til Menneskerettighetsrådet velkommen
According to the State Department press release, the decision is in keeping with the Obama Administration’s “new era of engagement” and the fact that human rights are an essential element of American foreign policy.
I den amerikanske pressemeldingen står det at beslutningen er i tråd med Obama-administrasjonens nye engasjementpolitikk og at menneskerettigheter er et viktig element i USAs utenrikspolitikk.
They feel that they can make the Council more effective by working from within.
De fremhever troen på at de kan gjøre rådet mer effektivt ved å arbeide innenfra.
The Council is the UN’s most important body for promoting and strengthening human rights.
Rådet er FNs viktigste organ for å fremme og styrke menneskerettighetene.
Eighteen of the seats on the Council will be up for election in New York on 12 May.
Ved valget i New York 12. mai står 18 av Rådets medlemmer for valg.
Of Western countries, Norway, Belgium and New Zealand launched their candidacy for three of the permanent seats reserved for this group.
Fra vestlige land har Norge, Belgia og New Zealand lansert sitt kandidatur til tre faste plasser for den vestlige gruppen.
Members of the Council are elected for a three-year period.
Medlemmer av rådet velges for en treårsperiode.
State Secretary Raymond Johansen criticises judgments against human rights defenders in Syria
Statssekretær Johansen kritiserer dommer mot menneskerettsforkjempere i Syria
The right to freedom of expression and freedom of association are fundamental in any democracy,” said State Secretary Raymond Johansen.
Ytrings- og forsamlingsfriheten er grunnleggende i et hvert demokrati, sier statssekretær Johansen.
I therefore urge the Syrian Government to fulfil their international obligations and overturn these judgments,” said Mr Johansen.
Jeg oppfordrer derfor syriske myndigheter til å overholde sine internasjonale forpliktelser og oppheve dommene, fastslår statssekretær Raymond Johansen.
Important support for human rights defenders
Viktig støtte til menneskerettighetsforkjempere
National legislation that restricts the legitimate work and activities of human rights defenders is unacceptable.
Nasjonal lovgivning som begrenser menneskerettighetsforkjemperes legitime arbeid er uakseptabelt.
“The adoption of this resolution sends an important signal of support to all the courageous people who are fighting against human rights violations all over the world,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
- Vedtaket sender et viktig signal om støtte til alle modige personer som kjemper mot menneskerettighetsovergrep verden over, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
This contrasts with the situation in many countries where human rights activists are under increasing pressure.
Dette står i kontrast til situasjonen i mange land hvor menneskerettighetsaktivister er under et stadig sterkere press.
The resolution on protecting human rights defenders, which was put forward on the initiative of Norway, was adopted unanimously.
Resolusjonen som ble fremmet etter initiativ av Norge ble enstemmig vedtatt.
A total of 64 countries from all regions of the world co-sponsored the resolution.
Hele 64 land, fra alle regioner, tegnet seg som medforslagsstillere.
Human rights defenders are individuals and organisations that are fighting against discrimination and for justice throughout the world.
Menneskerettighetsforkjempere er enkeltmennesker og organisasjoner som kjemper mot diskriminering og for menneskerettigheter og rettferdighet verden over.
They include democracy activists, journalists, writers, trade union leaders, lawyers, and campaigners for gay and lesbian rights and for freedom of religion and religious minorities’ rights.
Det handler om demokratiaktivister, journalister, forfattere, fagforeningsledere, advokater, forkjempere for lesbiske og homofiles rettigheter, forkjempere for religionsfrihet og religiøse minoriteters rettigheter.
No.: 159-06 Date: 09.11.2006
Nr.: 159-06 Dato: 09.11.06
With Prime Minister Luisa Diogo of Mocambique they have been co-chairing a high level panel on how the UN can most effectively respond to the challenges of the 21st century.
Sammen med Mosambiks statsminister Louisa Diogo har de to ledet et høynivåpanel som har sett nærmere på hvordan FN kan møte det 21. århundres utfordringer.
The report was presented to Secretary-General Kofi Annan and the UN General Assembly.
Rapporten ble overrakt til generalsekretær Kofi Annan og deretter presentert for FNs hovedforsamling.
Humanitarian assistance To improve the UN's role in humanitarian disasters and emergencies the High Level Panel recommends stronger coordination between the UN, national governments and NGOs.
Humanitær hjelp For å bedre FNs innsats under humanitære katastrofer, foreslår høynivåpanelet sterkere samordning mellom FN, nasjonale regjeringer og frivillige organisasjoner.
The High Level Panel underlines that its recommendations represents a whole.
Høynivåpanelet understreker at forslagene utgjør en helhet.
In addition to Prime Ministers Stoltenberg, Aziz and Diogo, the High Level Panel has consisted of among others British Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown, Chilean former President Ricardo Lagos and Tanzanian former President Benjamin William Mkapa.
Foruten statsministrene Stoltenberg, Aziz og Diogo, har høynivåpanelet bestått av blant andre Storbritannias finansminister Gordon Brown, Chiles tidligere president Ricardo Lagos og Tanzanias tidligere president Benjamin William Mkapa.
Executive summary of the High Level Panel's report
Engelsk sammendrag av høynivåpanelets rapport
Prime Minister Stoltenberg's talking points at the launch of "Delivering as One" report to UN General Assembly
Statsminister Jens Stoltenbergs tale
Launch of "Delivering as One" report to UN General Assembly 2006
Launch of "Delivering as One" report to UN General Assembly 2006
See the brochure Sustainable Cities Programme (PDF)
Brosjyre om Miljøbyprogrammet (pdf)
Department for Planning E-mail: postmottak@kmd.dep.no Phone: +47 22 24 59 01/02 Address: Postboks 8112 Dep., 0032 Oslo Visitor address: Akersgt.
Planavdelingen E-post: postmottak@kmd.dep.no Telefon: 22 24 59 01/02 Adresse: Postboks 8112 Dep., 0032 Oslo Besøksadresse: Akersgt.
59, Oslo
59, Oslo
T-1354 The Sustainable Cities Programme
T-1352 Anbefalingene fra Miljøbyprogrammet
The Sustainable Cities Programme
Anbefalingene fra Miljøbyprogrammet
HRH Crown Prince Haakon to Forest Europe
H.K.H.
Norway is hosting the conference.
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Learn more about Forest Europe and the ministerial conference in Oslo
Les mer om Forest Europe og ministerkonferansen i Oslo
Forest Europe Ministerial Conference - day 1 session 1
Nett-TV: Forest Europe Ministerial Conference - dag 1 del 1
The international Young Leaders Summit 2009 on Aids will take place at Losby Manor outside Oslo on 23–25 June 2009.
Den internasjonale aidskonferansen Young Leader Summit II finner sted på Losby Gods 23.–25. juni 2009.
Young people are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection, and it is therefore important that young leaders are engaged in HIV/Aids-related efforts.
Unge mennesker er spesielt utsatt for hiv, og det er derfor spesielt viktig med ungt lederskap i det hiv- og aidsrelaterte arbeidet.
The participants will represent both grass roots organisations and decision-making bodies.
Deltakerne representerer både grasrotorganisasjoner og beslutningsorganer.
The aim is to help to build a new generation of young leaders in a new phase of the global fight against HIV/Aids.
Målet er å bidra til å bygge opp en ny generasjon unge ledere i en ny fase av den globale kampen mot aids.
Read more on the aids2031 website.
Les mer på Prosjekt aids2031s nettsider
It gives me great pleasure to take part in your 20th anniversary celebrations today.
It gives me great pleasure to take part in your 20th anniversary celebrations today.
And it is a privilege to address so many people who have shown such commitment to protecting human rights.
And it is a privilege to address so many people who have shown such commitment to protecting human rights.
Kofi Annan once said:
Kofi Annan once said:
'Humanity will not enjoy security without development, it will not enjoy development without security, and it will not enjoy either without respect for human rights.'
'Humanity will not enjoy security without development, it will not enjoy development without security, and it will not enjoy either without respect for human rights.'
To this we could add that respect for human rights will not be achieved without the work of human rights defenders.
To this we could add that respect for human rights will not be achieved without the work of human rights defenders.
By tirelessly and courageously calling our attention to states' violations of human rights, you play a vital role.
By tirelessly and courageously calling our attention to states' violations of human rights, you play a vital role.
Not only do you promote and protect the human rights of the citizens of your countries.
Not only do you promote and protect the human rights of the citizens of your countries.
You also contribute to a more secure and prosperous world for us all.
You also contribute to a more secure and prosperous world for us all.
Human rights under pressure
Human rights under pressure
Regrettably, in many countries we see a growing gap between the state's formal commitment to human rights and the situation on the ground.
Regrettably, in many countries we see a growing gap between the state's formal commitment to human rights and the situation on the ground.
You know this all too well: human rights are coming under increasing pressure in many regions of the world.
You know this all too well: human rights are coming under increasing pressure in many regions of the world.
In some cases, human rights obligations are not implemented because states are too weak and lack the means to do so.
In some cases, human rights obligations are not implemented because states are too weak and lack the means to do so.
But just as often, this is due to lack of political will.
But just as often, this is due to lack of political will.
Human rights are being actively undermined.
Human rights are being actively undermined.
In some of the countries where you operate, developments are particularly worrying.
In some of the countries where you operate, developments are particularly worrying.
Let me mention a few examples:
Let me mention a few examples:
In Azerbaijan, we have seen an unprecedented crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders.
In Azerbaijan, we have seen an unprecedented crackdown on civil society and human rights defenders.
The Human Rights House in Baku had scarcely opened before it had to close.
The Human Rights House in Baku had scarcely opened before it had to close.
Sadly, there are only a few ways in which our Embassy in Baku can still support human rights defenders; observing trials against activists is one of them.
Sadly, there are only a few ways in which our Embassy in Baku can still support human rights defenders; observing trials against activists is one of them.
In Belarus, the situation remains precarious.
In Belarus, the situation remains precarious.
We welcome the recent release of political prisoners.
We welcome the recent release of political prisoners.
But arbitrary arrests and releases also illustrate the fact that civil society is subject not to the rule of law, but to the whims of the ruler.
But arbitrary arrests and releases also illustrate the fact that civil society is subject not to the rule of law, but to the whims of the ruler.
In the Russian Federation, the laws on so-called 'foreign agents' and 'undesirable organisations' are seriously undermining the space for civil society.
In the Russian Federation, the laws on so-called 'foreign agents' and 'undesirable organisations' are seriously undermining the space for civil society.
Conflicts and political crises are dominating the headlines.
Conflicts and political crises are dominating the headlines.
Not since the Second World War have so many people been forced to flee their homes.
Not since the Second World War have so many people been forced to flee their homes.
This is a humanitarian tragedy.
This is a humanitarian tragedy.
But it is also a symptom of the deep challenges many countries face in safeguarding the rights of their citizens.
But it is also a symptom of the deep challenges many countries face in safeguarding the rights of their citizens.
Indeed, if recent history has taught us anything, it is that political crises and human rights violations are part of the same story.
Indeed, if recent history has taught us anything, it is that political crises and human rights violations are part of the same story.
Where there is a political crisis, human rights come under pressure.
Where there is a political crisis, human rights come under pressure.
And where human rights are under pressure, a crisis is often brewing.
And where human rights are under pressure, a crisis is often brewing.
But conflicts and crises are never an excuse to ignore human rights violations.
But conflicts and crises are never an excuse to ignore human rights violations.