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- The success and credibility of international norms will be measured by the impact they have on the ground.
- The success and credibility of international norms will be measured by the impact they have on the ground.
I am honoured to welcome you to this year’s Trygve Lie symposium, which will focus on reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law.
I am honoured to welcome you to this year’s Trygve Lie symposium, which will focus on reclaiming the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law.
The face of war has changed over the past decades.
The face of war has changed over the past decades.
Increasingly, civilians are caught in the midst of armed conflicts, at the centre of targeted attacks.
Increasingly, civilians are caught in the midst of armed conflicts, at the centre of targeted attacks.
They are killed, maimed, raped and abused.
They are killed, maimed, raped and abused.
The protection of civilians is weakened, and international humanitarian law is being undermined.
The protection of civilians is weakened, and international humanitarian law is being undermined.
International humanitarian law regulating war and conflict was founded on lessons learned from inter-state wars in the 19th and 20th centuries.
International humanitarian law regulating war and conflict was founded on lessons learned from inter-state wars in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Today, conflicts and wars are seldom fought on the classic battlefield, but mainly take place in the civilian sphere.
Today, conflicts and wars are seldom fought on the classic battlefield, but mainly take place in the civilian sphere.
No one will disagree on the obligation to respect international humanitarian law.
No one will disagree on the obligation to respect international humanitarian law.
And no one will argue that civilians are not entitled to protection in armed conflicts.
And no one will argue that civilians are not entitled to protection in armed conflicts.
In too many conflicts, we are witnessing actual erosion of the protection of civilians.
In too many conflicts, we are witnessing actual erosion of the protection of civilians.
We are witnessing a widening of the definition of “legitimate targets” and a too liberal interpretation of the rule of proportionality.
We are witnessing a widening of the definition of “legitimate targets” and a too liberal interpretation of the rule of proportionality.
We are witnessing deliberate attacks against civilians, including the use of sexual violence, and armed non-state actors using methods of warfare that run counter to IHL.
We are witnessing deliberate attacks against civilians, including the use of sexual violence, and armed non-state actors using methods of warfare that run counter to IHL.
The challenge is not to redraft IHL.
The challenge is not to redraft IHL.
We have the legal tools – but they must not be left unused in the toolbox.
We have the legal tools – but they must not be left unused in the toolbox.
Although there are real challenges, they do not legitimise the undermining of IHL.
Although there are real challenges, they do not legitimise the undermining of IHL.
They do not legitimise the failure to protect civilians in armed conflict.
They do not legitimise the failure to protect civilians in armed conflict.
One of the urgent challenges we must address is how to apply international norms in a new context.
One of the urgent challenges we must address is how to apply international norms in a new context.
We need a broad discussion on how IHL should be interpreted and implemented in the context of modern armed conflicts so that adequate protection for civilians is ensured.
We need a broad discussion on how IHL should be interpreted and implemented in the context of modern armed conflicts so that adequate protection for civilians is ensured.
We also need to ensure that those responsible for violations of IHL are held accountable and perpetrators stigmatised.
We also need to ensure that those responsible for violations of IHL are held accountable and perpetrators stigmatised.
Our main focus must be on the situation for civilians, and on measures that will effectively strengthen their protection.
Our main focus must be on the situation for civilians, and on measures that will effectively strengthen their protection.
This Symposium is of course too short to go into these issues in depth.
This Symposium is of course too short to go into these issues in depth.
But I hope we can agree on strengthening our common commitment to reclaim the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law.
But I hope we can agree on strengthening our common commitment to reclaim the protection of civilians under international humanitarian law.
I would like to propose that we consider conducting a series of field studies, both on how IHL is in fact applied on the ground, and on the humanitarian and developmental consequences.
I would like to propose that we consider conducting a series of field studies, both on how IHL is in fact applied on the ground, and on the humanitarian and developmental consequences.
Contributions from other field experts, including from the UN and civil society would also be essential.
Contributions from other field experts, including from the UN and civil society would also be essential.
Lessons learned from such field studies could constitute the basis for further analysis and consideration of new initiatives.
Lessons learned from such field studies could constitute the basis for further analysis and consideration of new initiatives.
The field studies could be followed up with a series of regional meetings.
The field studies could be followed up with a series of regional meetings.
Such a process could also provide valuable input to the commendable work that is being done on this issue in the Security Council.
Such a process could also provide valuable input to the commendable work that is being done on this issue in the Security Council.
As a start, it could be beneficial to organise an international conference to discuss how such a process could be organised – to support the efforts being made elsewhere in the UN system, not replace them.
As a start, it could be beneficial to organise an international conference to discuss how such a process could be organised – to support the efforts being made elsewhere in the UN system, not replace them.
If participants so wish, I would be willing to facilitate such a conference in Oslo.
If participants so wish, I would be willing to facilitate such a conference in Oslo.
Reclaiming protection of civilians
Krav om at sivile igjen må gis beskyttelse
“I would also like to congratulate Mehdi Jomaa on his appointment as interim prime minister.
- Jeg vil også benytte anledningen til å gratulere Mehdi Jômaa med utnevnelsen til statsministerposten.
Foreign Minister Brende congratulates Tunisia on constitution
Brende gratulerer Tunisia med ny grunnlov
Hopes for democratic change in Tunisia
Håp for demokratisk utvikling i Tunisia
President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali left Tunisia on 14 January.
President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali forlot Tunisia 14. januar.
“Events have unfolded very quickly in the past few days, and the situation in the country is still tense and unresolved.
- Utviklingen har gått svært fort de siste dagene og situasjonen i landet er fortsatt spent og uavklart.
“The upheaval in Tunisia underscores that economic and political reforms must go hand in hand, and that fundamental human rights must be respected.
- Omveltningene i Tunisia understreker at økonomiske og politiske reformer må gå hånd i hånd, og at grunnleggende menneskerettigheter må respekteres.
It is now crucial that everyone joins forces to ensure a peaceful transition to lasting democratic rule in Tunisia,” said the Foreign Minister.
Det er nå avgjørende at alle krefter bidrar til en fredelig overgang til et varig demokratisk styre i Tunisia, sier utenriksministeren.
“At the same time, the events in Tunisia demonstrate the challenges faced by many authoritarian regimes in that part of the world.
- Hendelsene i Tunisa viser samtidig utfordringene for mange autoritære regimer i denne delen av verden.
Authoritarian rule and the absence of democratic legitimacy make it more difficult to deal with economic and social challenges,” said Foreign Minister Støre.
Autoritært styresett og manglende demokratisk legitimitet gjør det mer krevende å håndtere økonomiske og sosiale utfordringer, sier utenriksminister Støre.
The Situation in Tunisia
Situasjonen i Tunisia
Most of the demonstrators are young people protesting against unemployment, difficult living conditions, corruption and violations of human rights.
De fleste av demonstrantene er unge mennesker som protesterer mot arbeidsledighet, vanskelige levekår, korrupsjon og brudd på menneskeretttighetene.
“The Tunisian authorities must respect the right to freedom of expression and assembly, which the country has committed itself to in the UN Human Rights Council.
Tunisiske myndigheter må respektere forsamlings- og ytringsfriheten, noe landet også har forpliktet seg til i FNs menneskrettighetsråd.
Norway urges the authorities to release the bloggers and journalists who have been imprisoned.
Norge oppfordrer videre myndighetene til å slippe fri bloggere og journalister som er blitt fengslet.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault: 300 visited the seed vault
Svalbard Globale frøhvelv: 300 besøkte frøhvelvet
Picetures from Open Day 17.11.2007
Se bilder fra Åpen dag 17.11.2007
They had their opportunity on Saturday.
Det fikk de anledning til lørdag.
Considerable interest More than 300 people turned up for the three guided tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Betydelig interesse Vel 300 mennesker møtte fram på tre omvisningene, kl 13.00, 14.00 og 15.00.
This was far more than what one usually expects for this type of event.
Dette var langt over det man ellers forventer på denne type arrangementer.
Geir Dalholt from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food (head of the controlling group) welcomed the guests and provided information on the organisation of the work and the role of the government in the project.
Geir Dalholt fra Landbruks- og matdepartementet (leder i styringsgruppen) ønsket velkommen og orienterte om organiseringen av arbeidet og statens rolle i prosjektet.
Per Kyrre, acting environmental adviser with the district governor of Svalbard, then held a short welcome speech.
Per Kyrre, konst. miljørådgiver hos Sysselmannen på Svalbard, holdt så en kort hilsningstale.
The attendants were then divided into groups and given a thorough briefing on the purpose of the vault and the selection of seeds (by seed vault project manager Grethe Evjen), about the work on choosing the location for the plant (by Statsbygg project manager Magnus Bredeli Tveiten) and about the construction’s technical details (Dag Rindal Brox from Barlinghaug).
Deretter ble de frammøtte delt i grupper som fikk grundigere orientering om hvelvets funksjon og om utvelgelse av frø (prosjektleder frøhvelvet Grethe Evjen), om arbeidet med lokalisering av anleggsted (prosjektleder Statsbygg Magnus Bredeli Tveiten) og om tekniske detaljer i konstruksjonen (Dag Rindal Brox, Barlinghaug).
Questions, from both adults and children, revealed great interest in the project.
Spørsmålene, både fra store og små, vitnet om stor interesse for prosjektet.
The last civilians The locals were thus the last ”civilians” to visit the vault.
De siste sivile Lokalbefolkningen ble dermed også de siste ”sivile” personene til å se seg om i hvelvet.
Immediately following the conclusion of Open Day, the plant was closed to visitors.
Umiddelbart etter avslutningen av Åpen Dag ble anlegget stengt for besøk.
On 26 Februar 2008 everything will be ready for the opening ceremony.
26. februar 2008 skal alt være klart til åpningsseremoni.
Svalbard Globale Seed Vault november 2007.
Svalbard Globale frøhvelv november 2007.
Photo Marie Tefre.
Foto Mari Tefre.
NATO condemns shooting down of Turkish plane
Nato fordømmer nedskyting av tyrkisk fly
Today, the North Atlantic Council discussed Syria’s shooting down of a Turkish plane on 22 June.
Natos råd har i dag tatt opp Syrias nedskyting av et tyrkisk fly 22. juni.
Norway’s Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “Norway supports NATO’s condemnation of the shooting down of the Turkish plane.
- Norge stiller seg bak Natos fordømmelse av nedskytingen av det tyrkiske flyet.
In a joint statement after the meeting, NATO condemned the incident and emphasised the Alliance’s solidarity with Turkey.
I fellesuttalelsen etter møtet fordømte Nato nedskytingen og understreket alliansens solidaritet med Tyrkia.
NATO sees this as yet another example of the Syrian authorities’ lack of respect for international norms, peace and security and human life.
Nato ser dette som nok et eksempel på syriske myndigheters manglende respekt for internasjonale normer, fred og sikkerhet og menneskeliv.
NATO will continue to follow the situation closely and will keep up-to-date with developments.
Nato vil fortsette å følge situasjonen nøye og vil holde seg oppdatert om den videre utviklingen.
“I have expressed Norway’s condemnation of the incident and our solidarity with Turkey directly to my Turkish colleague, Foreign Minister Davutoglu,” said Støre.
- Jeg har selv formidlet Norges fordømmelse av nedskytingen direkte til min tyrkiske kollega, utenriksminister Davutoglu, og samtidig gitt uttrykk for vår solidaritet med Tyrkia, sier Støre.
Historic turning point for Libya
Historisk vendepunkt i Libya
The interim Libyan Prime Minister, Mahmoud Jibril, confirmed today that the rebel forces now have full control over the city of Sirte and that Muammar Gaddafi was killed in the fighting.
Den libyske statsministeren, Mahmoud Jibril, har i dag bekreftet at byen Sirt nå er under full kontroll av opprørstyrkene og at Muammar Gaddafi er drept i kampene.
The circumstances of Colonel Gaddafi’s death are still unclear.
Omstendighetene knyttet til Gaddafis død er fortsatt uklare.
“Gaddafi’s reluctance to engage in dialogue with his own people has helped to perpetuate a conflict that has caused great suffering among the civilian population,” said Mr Støre.
- Gaddafis motvilje mot å gå i dialog med sitt eget folk har bidratt til en langvarig konflikt med store lidelser for sivilbefolkningen, sier utenriksminister Støre.
“I hope that Libya’s liberation will be announced soon.
- Jeg håper at en frigjøringserklæring kommer innen kort tid.
“Norway will support Libya in the important reconciliation and reconstruction efforts that must now get under way.
- Norge vil bidra til å støtte Libya i det viktige forsonings- og gjenoppbyggingsarbeidet som nå må begynne.
This must be a broad, inclusive process in order to lay the best possible basis for a unified and democratic Libya.
Denne prosessen må være bred og inkluderende slik at et best mulig grunnlag kan legges for et samlet og demokratisk Libya.
We expect the National Transitional Council to respect international law and humanitarian law in its further efforts to ensure national unity,” said the Foreign Minister.
Vi forventer at Overgangsrådet respekterer folkeretten og humanitærretten i det videre arbeidet med å sikre nasjonal enhet, sier utenriksministeren.
Today we have received tragic news from Hordaland county.
Vi har i dag mottatt svært triste nyheter fra Hordaland.
A helicopter en route from the North Sea to Bergen Airport (Flesland) crashed.
Et helikopter på vei fra Nordsjøen til Flesland lufthavn styrtet.
13 people were on board.
13 mennesker var om bord.
Unfortunately there are no signs of survivors.
Dessverre er det ingen tegn til overlevende.
To all who feel anxious and unsafe, and all who feel loss and pain.
Til alle dem som føler uro og utrygghet, savn og smerte.
Please know: You are not alone in your grief.
Dere skal vite: Dere er ikke alene i sorgen.
Our thoughts also go out to all of you who work on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Våre tanker går også til alle dere som jobber på norsk sokkel.
We share with you the loss of your friends and colleagues.
Vi føler med dere i tapet av venner og kolleger.
This afternoon I have spoken with Statoil’s management.
Jeg har i ettermiddag snakket med ledelsen i Statoil.
I expressed my sorrow and compassion.
Jeg uttrykte min sorg og medfølelse.
The Government is receiving continual updates on the efforts ahead, both by Statoil and by others involved.
Regjeringen blir løpende orientert om det videre arbeidet, både fra Statoil og andre involverte.
The emergency services and a variety of other resources arrived quickly at the scene.
Nødetatene og en rekke ressurser var raskt på stedet.
I wish to thank everyone who has taken part.
Jeg vil takke alle som bidrar.
It has been a long time since we have experienced such a serious accident.
Det er lenge siden en så alvorlig ulykke har rammet.
This is a heavy day.
Dette er en tung dag.
But it is heaviest for those who have lost loved ones.
Men aller tyngst er dagen for dem som har mistet noen av sine nærmeste.
Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at a press conference in Oslo 29 April 2016.
Statsministerens innlegg på pressekonferansen i Regjeringens representasjonsanlegg etter helikopterhendelsen på Sotra 29. april 2016.
He succeeds Mr. Rolf Erik Tveten, who has resigned from the post.
Hansson overtar etter Rolf Erik Tveten, som slutter i stillingen.
To Prime Minister Erna Solberg (C) Mr. Hans Christian Hansson (C) Ms. Benedicte Staalesen (C) – 20 per cent
For statsminister Erna Solberg (H) Hans Christian Hansson (H) Benedicte Staalesen (H) – 20 prosent
The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Hans Christian Hansson (33) as political adviser to Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
Statsministerens kontor har ansatt seniorrådgiver Hans Christian Hansson (33), Oslo, som politisk rådgiver for statsminister Erna Solberg.
State Secretary Harald Oskar Buttedahl
Statssekretær Harald Oskar Buttedahl (Sp)
1989: 5 month engagement as scientific assistant at Apelsvoll Research Station, Østre Toten.
1989: 5 mnd engasjement som vitenskapelig assistent ved Apelsvoll Forskingsstasjon, Østre Toten.
Read more on the Council of Europe's website.
Les mer på Europarådets nettside.
Two bidders are invited to further negotiations for new SAR helicopters
Går videre med to tilbydere av redningshelikoptre
Norway intends to procure up to 16 new SAR helicopters with an option for additional 6.
Norge planlegger å anskaffe inntil 16 nye redningshelikoptre med opsjon på ytterligere 6.
Two companies - Wal-Mart and Freeport - are being excluded from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund - Global’s investment universe
Two companies - Wal-Mart and Freeport - are being excluded from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund - Global’s investment universe
No.: 44/2006 Date: 06.06.2006 Contacts: Runar Malkenes, telephone 22 24 41 09 / mobile phone 95 21 42 83, Anders Lande, telephone 22 24 41 05 / mobile phone 48 05 33 51
No.: 44/2006 Date: 06.06.2006 Contacts: Runar Malkenes, telephone 22 24 41 09 / mobile phone 95 21 42 83, Anders Lande, telephone 22 24 41 05 / mobile phone 48 05 33 51
Two companies - Wal-Mart and Freeport - are being excluded from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund – Global’s investment universe
Two companies - Wal-Mart and Freeport - are being excluded from the Norwegian Government Pension Fund – Global’s investment universe
The recommendation to exclude Wal-Mart cites serious/systematic violations of human rights and labour rights.
The recommendation to exclude Wal-Mart cites serious/systematic violations of human rights and labour rights.
The recommendation to exclude Freeport is based on serious environmental damage.
The recommendation to exclude Freeport is based on serious environmental damage.
- The Council’s assessments deal with issues under the Ethical Guidelines which have not been dealt with by previous recommendations, such as violations of human rights, labour rights and complicity in serious damage to the environment.
- The Council’s assessments deal with issues under the Ethical Guidelines which have not been dealt with by previous recommendations, such as violations of human rights, labour rights and complicity in serious damage to the environment.
The exclusions reflect our refusal to contribute to serious, systematic or gross violations of ethical norms in these areas through our investments in the Government Pension Fund – Global, says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen.
The exclusions reflect our refusal to contribute to serious, systematic or gross violations of ethical norms in these areas through our investments in the Government Pension Fund – Global, says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen.
- The Council’s recommendations represent a thoroughgoing piece of work which provides a good basis for the ministry’s consideration of these cases and its resulting decisions.
- The Council’s recommendations represent a thoroughgoing piece of work which provides a good basis for the ministry’s consideration of these cases and its resulting decisions.
These companies are excluded because, in view of their practices, investing in them entails an unacceptable risk that the Fund may be complicit in serious, systematic or gross violations of norms, says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen.
These companies are excluded because, in view of their practices, investing in them entails an unacceptable risk that the Fund may be complicit in serious, systematic or gross violations of norms, says Minister of Finance Kristin Halvorsen.
Wal-Mart The Council on Ethics has considered allegations that Wal-Mart is implicit in violations of human rights and labour rights in its business operations.
Wal-Mart The Council on Ethics has considered allegations that Wal-Mart is implicit in violations of human rights and labour rights in its business operations.
Wal-Mart is the world’s largest retailer, posting a turnover of USD 285 billion in 2005.
Wal-Mart is the world’s largest retailer, posting a turnover of USD 285 billion in 2005.
Point 4.4., second paragraph, first bullet point of the Ethical Guidelines, reads:
Point 4.4., second paragraph, first bullet point of the Ethical Guidelines, reads:
“The Council shall issue recommendations on the exclusion of one or several companies from the investment universe because of acts or omissions that constitute an unacceptable risk of the Fund contributing to: serious or systematic human rights violations, such as murder, torture, deprivation of liberty, forced labour, the worst forms of child labour and other forms of child exploitation.”
“The Council shall issue recommendations on the exclusion of one or several companies from the investment universe because of acts or omissions that constitute an unacceptable risk of the Fund contributing to: serious or systematic human rights violations, such as murder, torture, deprivation of liberty, forced labour, the worst forms of child labour and other forms of child exploitation.”
According to the Council on Ethics’ recommendation of 15 November 2005 “An extensive body of material indicates that Wal-Mart consistently and systematically employs minors in contravention of international rules, that working conditions at many of its suppliers are dangerous or health-hazardous, that workers are pressured into working overtime without compensation, that the company systematically discriminates against women in pay, that all attempts to unionise by the company’s employees are stopped, that employees are in a number of cases unreasonably punished and locked in, along with a number of other circumstances…”.
According to the Council on Ethics’ recommendation of 15 November 2005 “An extensive body of material indicates that Wal-Mart consistently and systematically employs minors in contravention of international rules, that working conditions at many of its suppliers are dangerous or health-hazardous, that workers are pressured into working overtime without compensation, that the company systematically discriminates against women in pay, that all attempts to unionise by the company’s employees are stopped, that employees are in a number of cases unreasonably punished and locked in, along with a number of other circumstances…”.