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The post-disaster needs assessment identified the need for rehabilitation and reconstruction in the energy sector.
The post-disaster needs assessment identified the need for rehabilitation and reconstruction in the energy sector.
Part of Norway's 200 million NOK increase in funding for Nepal's energy sector are to support these endeavours.
Part of Norway's 200 million NOK increase in funding for Nepal's energy sector are to support these endeavours.
Nepal is close to achieving universal primary education.
Nepal is close to achieving universal primary education.
The progress that has already been made must not be lost.
The progress that has already been made must not be lost.
But rebuilding over 32.000 classrooms so that they can withstand natural disasters is an enormous task.
But rebuilding over 32.000 classrooms so that they can withstand natural disasters is an enormous task.
We therefore allocated some of our initial humanitarian funding to education, - and I am pleased to announce that we will be increasing our support for education in Nepal and the rebuilding of schools to 80 million NOK in 2016.
We therefore allocated some of our initial humanitarian funding to education, - and I am pleased to announce that we will be increasing our support for education in Nepal and the rebuilding of schools to 80 million NOK in 2016.
Emergency relief is never enough, said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon after the earthquakes.
Emergency relief is never enough, said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon after the earthquakes.
Emergency relief is only the necessary first step.
Emergency relief is only the necessary first step.
We must do more and better.
We must do more and better.
The Nepali authorities, the people, and particularly young people, have been pulling together, including in a huge voluntary effort to deal with this crisis.
The Nepali authorities, the people, and particularly young people, have been pulling together, including in a huge voluntary effort to deal with this crisis.
As you strive to recover and rebuild your country, we promise to stand by you.
As you strive to recover and rebuild your country, we promise to stand by you.
We will work with you – not only to build back, but to build back better.
We will work with you – not only to build back, but to build back better.
Only in this way will sustainable development be possible and your future be secure.
Only in this way will sustainable development be possible and your future be secure.
Kathmandu, 25 June 2015
Kathmandu, 25. juni 2015
Foreign Minister Børge Brende' statement at the International Conference on Nepal's Reconstructions in Kathmandu 25 June.
Utenriksminister Børge Brendes innlegg på gjenoppbyggingskonferansen for Nepal i Kathmandu 25. juni.
- We believe that good governance should be a standalone goal among the post-2015 SDGs.
- We believe that good governance should be a standalone goal among the post-2015 SDGs.
We will promote this in the course of this spring.
We will promote this in the course of this spring.
We want every country to deliver on good governance, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende in his statement at the Norad conference 2014: Democracy and human rights.
We want every country to deliver on good governance, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sitt innlegg på Norad-konferansen 2014: Demokrati og menneskerettigheter.
Developments at the global level
Developments at the global level
In a world facing numerous challenges, we must not forget the progress we have witnessed over the past decades.
In a world facing numerous challenges, we must not forget the progress we have witnessed over the past decades.
Not the least the halving of extreme poverty in only a few years.
Not the least the halving of extreme poverty in only a few years.
Who would have thought that possible 10 years ago.
Who would have thought that possible 10 years ago.
Global cooperation and a rules-based world order have been crucial for the progress that has been achieved.
Global cooperation and a rules-based world order have been crucial for the progress that has been achieved.
As human rights have evolved, they have played an increasingly important role in this context.
As human rights have evolved, they have played an increasingly important role in this context.
Today, however, human rights are under increasing pressure in a number of countries.
Today, however, human rights are under increasing pressure in a number of countries.
Peaceful protests are being suppressed.
Peaceful protests are being suppressed.
Minorities are being persecuted.
Minorities are being persecuted.
Censorship and political control of the media are widespread in many parts of the world.
Censorship and political control of the media are widespread in many parts of the world.
Journalists and human rights defenders have become the target of threats and intimidation or subject to arbitrary arrest.
Journalists and human rights defenders have become the target of threats and intimidation or subject to arbitrary arrest.
The political space for civil society is shrinking and civil society organisations are being more closely monitored.
The political space for civil society is shrinking and civil society organisations are being more closely monitored.
In addition, repressive legislation appears to be spreading.
In addition, repressive legislation appears to be spreading.
We must continue to defend human rights and to develop and strengthen strategic alliances – across regions and with civil society.
We must continue to defend human rights and to develop and strengthen strategic alliances – across regions and with civil society.
In international forums, human rights are subject to increasingly intense debates, which question the definition and content of these rights.
In international forums, human rights are subject to increasingly intense debates, which question the definition and content of these rights.
A growing number of countries are working actively to gain acceptance for restrictive interpretations of human rights.
A growing number of countries are working actively to gain acceptance for restrictive interpretations of human rights.
And this is surprising, that in the 21st century, in international forums, they are forming strategic alliances to this end – often across regions, and across religious and political divides.
And this is surprising, that in the 21st century, in international forums, they are forming strategic alliances to this end – often across regions, and across religious and political divides.
We can never accept relativism when it comes to human rights.
We can never accept relativism when it comes to human rights.
Authorities must not be allowed to evade human rights obligations by referring to traditional values or the principle of non-intervention in domestic affairs.
Authorities must not be allowed to evade human rights obligations by referring to traditional values or the principle of non-intervention in domestic affairs.
Human rights and conflict
Human rights and conflict
The international community saw the signs in South Sudan.
The international community saw the signs in South Sudan.
But we didn’t act accordingly.
But we didn’t act accordingly.
Why didn’t we react sooner?
Why didn’t we react sooner?
We must learn to respond to human rights violations very timely, in order to prevent armed conflict and mass atrocities.
We must learn to respond to human rights violations very timely, in order to prevent armed conflict and mass atrocities.
To create a climate that is conducive to economic growth and development.
To create a climate that is conducive to economic growth and development.
And we must do so before conflict erupts.
And we must do so before conflict erupts.
This insight is embedded in the United Nations’ Human Rights Up Front initiative.
This insight is embedded in the United Nations’ Human Rights Up Front initiative.
Three years ago, a middle-income country.
Three years ago, a middle-income country.
Today, a humanitarian catastrophe.
Today, a humanitarian catastrophe.
This initiative calls for the UN to integrate human rights across the board.
This initiative calls for the UN to integrate human rights across the board.
It calls for a strengthening of the UN’s ability to respond adequately to complex challenges in the field.
It calls for a strengthening of the UN’s ability to respond adequately to complex challenges in the field.
We should recognise that any society will be fragile, unless it is built on the pillars of human rights and democracy.
We should recognise that any society will be fragile, unless it is built on the pillars of human rights and democracy.
White paper on human rights
White paper on human rights
The Government intends to present a white paper to the Storting tomorrow, which will be our own Human Rights Up Front initiative for integrating human rights into all aspects of Norway’s foreign and development policy.
The Government intends to present a white paper to the Storting tomorrow, which will be our own Human Rights Up Front initiative for integrating human rights into all aspects of Norway’s foreign and development policy.
This is the first white paper on human rights in 15 years.
This is the first white paper on human rights in 15 years.
We will work to narrow the gap between the human rights obligations countries are committed to and the reality that exists for individuals on the ground.
We will work to narrow the gap between the human rights obligations countries are committed to and the reality that exists for individuals on the ground.
This requires a concerted effort, and we will work with others multilaterally in the Human Rights Council, the Council of Europe, and in other arenas, and bilaterally.
This requires a concerted effort, and we will work with others multilaterally in the Human Rights Council, the Council of Europe, and in other arenas, and bilaterally.
A democratic society needs watchdogs: human rights defenders, independent media and civil society organisations.
A democratic society needs watchdogs: human rights defenders, independent media and civil society organisations.
We will strengthen our efforts to ensure that these watchdogs are empowered and listened to.
We will strengthen our efforts to ensure that these watchdogs are empowered and listened to.
We will build knowledge and respect for human rights through education and capacity building.
We will build knowledge and respect for human rights through education and capacity building.
The Government will be doubling Norway’s investment in education in developing countries.
The Government will be doubling Norway’s investment in education in developing countries.
With a special focus on girls.
With a special focus on girls.
We will develop and uphold institutions that enforce human rights.
We will develop and uphold institutions that enforce human rights.
We will promote the rule of law, and fair and effective legal systems.
We will promote the rule of law, and fair and effective legal systems.
We will promote the rights of girls and women.
We will promote the rights of girls and women.
Specifically, we will educate girls and fight child labour.
Specifically, we will educate girls and fight child labour.
We will battle early marriage and female genital mutilation.
We will battle early marriage and female genital mutilation.
We will counter discrimination against people who are vulnerable due to disabilities, religious beliefs, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
We will counter discrimination against people who are vulnerable due to disabilities, religious beliefs, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Norwegian support shall make it possible for states to ensure that all individuals have the same rights in practice.
Norwegian support shall make it possible for states to ensure that all individuals have the same rights in practice.
Human rights and development policy
Human rights and development policy
We apply a human rights-based approach to development.
We apply a human rights-based approach to development.
Both because it is the right thing to do, and because it works.
Both because it is the right thing to do, and because it works.
Norwegian development assistance will strengthen the ability of partner governments to implement their human rights obligations, and the population’s ability to claim their rights.
Norwegian development assistance will strengthen the ability of partner governments to implement their human rights obligations, and the population’s ability to claim their rights.
Rights-based development is sustainable development.
Rights-based development is sustainable development.
Democratic and transparent societies tend to be less corrupt, more peaceful and more open to innovation.
Democratic and transparent societies tend to be less corrupt, more peaceful and more open to innovation.
Good governance, respect for human rights and development are interlinked.
Good governance, respect for human rights and development are interlinked.
Therefore, our development partners must demonstrate willingness to govern in accordance with the principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Therefore, our development partners must demonstrate willingness to govern in accordance with the principles of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
We work in close partnership with development partners.
We work in close partnership with development partners.
Where we provide substantial aid, we will also be more actively engaged.
Where we provide substantial aid, we will also be more actively engaged.
This is a matter of mutual obligations and mutual benefits.
This is a matter of mutual obligations and mutual benefits.
We commit to being an active partner and a predictable donor.
We commit to being an active partner and a predictable donor.
Our partners commit to meeting their obligations.
Our partners commit to meeting their obligations.
We expect them to pursue policies that promote gender equality, respect for human rights and the rule of law.
We expect them to pursue policies that promote gender equality, respect for human rights and the rule of law.
Serious violations of basic conditions for development assistance will have consequences.
Serious violations of basic conditions for development assistance will have consequences.
We will not subsidise bad policies.
We will not subsidise bad policies.
In countries where developments are negative, we will consider reducing bilateral aid, or look into alternative channels for support.
In countries where developments are negative, we will consider reducing bilateral aid, or look into alternative channels for support.
Nevertheless, we acknowledge the difficulties this may involve, and our aim is to stay engaged while holding our partners accountable.
Nevertheless, we acknowledge the difficulties this may involve, and our aim is to stay engaged while holding our partners accountable.
At the global level, we call for human rights to be at the heart of the new sustainable development goals, the post-2015 development agendathat the UN General Assembly will adopt in September next year.
At the global level, we call for human rights to be at the heart of the new sustainable development goals, the post-2015 development agendathat the UN General Assembly will adopt in September next year.
The intergovernmental process has begun.
The intergovernmental process has begun.
Referring to meeting in Addis Ababa.
Referring to meeting in Addis Ababa.
We believe that good governance should be a standalone goal among the post-2015 SDGs.
We believe that good governance should be a standalone goal among the post-2015 SDGs.
We want every country to deliver on good governance.
We want every country to deliver on good governance.
I took it for granted – that good governance would be highlighted this way.
I took it for granted – that good governance would be highlighted this way.
But it is not, and so we will have to work on that.
But it is not, and so we will have to work on that.
Strengthening human rights and good governance is about human dignity and equal opportunities.
Strengthening human rights and good governance is about human dignity and equal opportunities.
But it is also about sustainable peace and inclusive growth.
But it is also about sustainable peace and inclusive growth.
This is why this conference and our new white paper is so timely.
This is why this conference and our new white paper is so timely.
Statement at the Norad Conference 2014
Innlegg på Norad-konferansen 2014
Oslo, 11 December 2014
Oslo, 11. desember 2014
'With the current critical situation in Europe, I am really looking forward to hearing his (Edgars Rinkevics) perspectives on the European role and the need for European leadership in addressing these challenges', said Minister Vidar Helgesen in his introduction of the Latvian foreign minister at Norwegian Institute of International Affairs' seminar 19 March.
- With the current critical situation in Europe, I am really looking forward to hearing his (Edgars Rinkevics) perspectives on the European role and the need for European leadership in addressing these challenges, sa statsråd Vidar Helgesen da han introduserte Latvias utenriksminister på Nupis seminar 19. mars.
Thank you, and good morning.
Thank you, and good morning.
It is a great pleasure for me to introduce Foreign Minister Rinkevics, who is here to speak to us today.
It is a great pleasure for me to introduce Foreign Minister Rinkevics, who is here to speak to us today.
Given that Latvia currently holds the Presidency of the EU, he is at the very heart of European leadership.
Given that Latvia currently holds the Presidency of the EU, he is at the very heart of European leadership.
Europe is indeed facing significant challenges.
Europe is indeed facing significant challenges.
To the south, a belt of instability.
To the south, a belt of instability.
We saw what happened even in the most promising country, yesterday, in Tunisia.
We saw what happened even in the most promising country, yesterday, in Tunisia.
Few will be better able to address the new and far more dangerous situation to the east, than a Latvian foreign minister.
Few will be better able to address the new and far more dangerous situation to the east, than a Latvian foreign minister.
Europe is also facing challenges to the west.
Europe is also facing challenges to the west.
The looming question is what the UK will do following the election this spring.
The looming question is what the UK will do following the election this spring.
But there are also promises to the west, in the TTIP negotiations and the opportunities and prospects for revitalising trans-Atlantic cooperation.
But there are also promises to the west, in the TTIP negotiations and the opportunities and prospects for revitalising trans-Atlantic cooperation.
But as we see the TTIP negotiations unfold, and as we follow the public debates around Europe, it is clear that this too is an issue demanding European leadership.
But as we see the TTIP negotiations unfold, and as we follow the public debates around Europe, it is clear that this too is an issue demanding European leadership.
Europe is at the same time facing significant internal challenges.
Europe is at the same time facing significant internal challenges.
Economic problems that have translated into social problems, and that in turn have translated into political extremism and disturbing political developments in many European countries.
Economic problems that have translated into social problems, and that in turn have translated into political extremism and disturbing political developments in many European countries.
And we have seen how these political elements are fishing in murky waters – regarding the situation to the south of Europe, as well as to the east.
And we have seen how these political elements are fishing in murky waters – regarding the situation to the south of Europe, as well as to the east.
So, there is a holistic complex of challenges facing Europe.
So, there is a holistic complex of challenges facing Europe.
The EU – as a body – is being challenged.
The EU – as a body – is being challenged.
But over the last year, it has also demonstrated more unity than many of us would have guessed a year ago.
But over the last year, it has also demonstrated more unity than many of us would have guessed a year ago.
For Norway, it is obviously quite a challenge that, faced with aggression from our largest neighbouring country, much of the discussion about the western response to that situation is now taking place in the European Union.
For Norway, it is obviously quite a challenge that, faced with aggression from our largest neighbouring country, much of the discussion about the western response to that situation is now taking place in the European Union.
When security was last a big issue in Europe, Nato was the table that mattered.
When security was last a big issue in Europe, Nato was the table that mattered.
Nato still matters.
Nato still matters.
Nato is still our ultimate security guarantee.
Nato is still our ultimate security guarantee.
It is a very important backer of EU diplomatic efforts as well.
It is a very important backer of EU diplomatic efforts as well.
But more and more of the political deliberations – the ongoing calibration of European policy and dialogue between Europe and the US on these critical challenges – is now taking place around the European Union table.
But more and more of the political deliberations – the ongoing calibration of European policy and dialogue between Europe and the US on these critical challenges – is now taking place around the European Union table.
And we are not at the table when decisions that greatly affect us and our security are being discussed.
And we are not at the table when decisions that greatly affect us and our security are being discussed.
So evidently, in that context, it is of great importance for Norway, not only to have the EEA Agreement as our economic lifeline to the single market, but also to increase and step up our engagement with the EU in the area of foreign, security and defence policy.
So evidently, in that context, it is of great importance for Norway, not only to have the EEA Agreement as our economic lifeline to the single market, but also to increase and step up our engagement with the EU in the area of foreign, security and defence policy.
Which is an added reason why having Mr Rinkevics here during Latvia's EU Presidency is a great opportunity.
Which is an added reason why having Mr Rinkevics here during Latvia's EU Presidency is a great opportunity.
Mr Rinkevics has been a prominent figure not only in his own country, but also in Europe, ever since he entered politics at the end of the 1990s, a time of profound change.
Mr Rinkevics has been a prominent figure not only in his own country, but also in Europe, ever since he entered politics at the end of the 1990s, a time of profound change.
And with the current critical situation in Europe, I am really looking forward to hearing his perspectives on the European role and the need for European leadership in addressing these challenges.
And with the current critical situation in Europe, I am really looking forward to hearing his perspectives on the European role and the need for European leadership in addressing these challenges.
Minister, the floor is yours.
Minister, the floor is yours.
European leadership in a time of crisis
European leadership in a time of crisis
Oslo, 19 March 2015
Oslo (Nupi), 19. mars 2015
'Policies to address Healthy and sustainable food systems, food loss and waste and policies for Climate Smart Agriculture are important steps to this end.
- Policies to address Healthy and sustainable food systems, food loss and waste and policies for Climate Smart Agriculture are important steps to this end.