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We believe that the ten Nansen Principles, extending succinctly from the summary provided by the very able chairperson of the conference, represent an important contribution to responding better to climate change and displacement.
We believe that the ten Nansen Principles, extending succinctly from the summary provided by the very able chairperson of the conference, represent an important contribution to responding better to climate change and displacement.
More information: The Conference' web site.
More information: The Conference' web site.
Climate Change and Displacement in the 21st Century, Oslo, 5-7 June
Climate Change and Displacement in the 21st Century, Oslo, 5.-7. juni
The EEA and Norway Grants – Status Report
The EEA and Norway Grants – Status Report
"Europe is going through a time of change.
- Europe is going through a time of change.
The worst predictions have not come true, but every European country will be marked by the financial crisis for years to come", writes Minister of Foreign Affairs, Espen Barth Eide, in his foreword.
The worst predictions have not come true, but every European country will be marked by the financial crisis for years to come, skriver utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide i forordet.
Europe is going through a time of change.
Europe is going through a time of change.
The worst predictions have not come true, but every European country will be marked by the financial crisis for years to come.
The worst predictions have not come true, but every European country will be marked by the financial crisis for years to come.
We are already seeing increasing social and economic disparities, as more and more people lose their jobs, even their homes.
We are already seeing increasing social and economic disparities, as more and more people lose their jobs, even their homes.
This not just a question of social justice; it could lead to political instability.
This not just a question of social justice; it could lead to political instability.
Democracy, human rights and the rule of law are common European values with deep roots in our history.
Democracy, human rights and the rule of law are common European values with deep roots in our history.
However we are seeing worrying trends.
However we are seeing worrying trends.
Minorities are being put under pressure.
Minorities are being put under pressure.
We hear more hate speech.
We hear more hate speech.
Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism are gaining ground.
Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and other forms of racism are gaining ground.
All European countries have committed themselves to protecting their citizens from discrimination and intolerance.
All European countries have committed themselves to protecting their citizens from discrimination and intolerance.
The donors of the EEA and Norway Grants attach particular importance to this effort, particularly in these turbulent times.
The donors of the EEA and Norway Grants attach particular importance to this effort, particularly in these turbulent times.
We focus on fighting discrimination and intolerance in all the programmes under the Grant scheme, with special attention to the inclusion of the Roma.
We focus on fighting discrimination and intolerance in all the programmes under the Grant scheme, with special attention to the inclusion of the Roma.
There are crucial concerns for achieving the scheme’s goal: reducing economic and social disparities in Europe and strengthening bilateral relations.
There are crucial concerns for achieving the scheme’s goal: reducing economic and social disparities in Europe and strengthening bilateral relations.
This annual report gives you an update on where we stand today.
This annual report gives you an update on where we stand today.
There are dedicated sections on environmental protection and climate change and promoting fundamental values and multicultural awareness.
There are dedicated sections on environmental protection and climate change and promoting fundamental values and multicultural awareness.
During the course of 2012 programmes were planned and designed.
During the course of 2012 programmes were planned and designed.
Several were also made operational.
Several were also made operational.
There were calls for project proposals and funding.
There were calls for project proposals and funding.
Judging by the huge number of applications and registered participants in matchmaking events and information briefings we can conclude that the Grants are needed and that there is growing interest in projects between partners in the beneficiary and donor countries.
Judging by the huge number of applications and registered participants in matchmaking events and information briefings we can conclude that the Grants are needed and that there is growing interest in projects between partners in the beneficiary and donor countries.
Download the report
Last ned rapporten /Download the report
Preface to report on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Forord til rapport om økonomiske, sosiale og kulturelle rettigheter
Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Environment and International Development Mr. Erik Solheim wrote this preface to the "Fifth Periodic Report submitted by the State Parties under Articles 16 and 17 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)".
Utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre og miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim skrev dette forordet til "Fifth Periodic Report submitted by the State Parties under Articles 16 and 17 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)".
Norway has a number of assets, the best known of which are probably our natural resources.
Norway has a number of assets, the best known of which are probably our natural resources.
But we also have another asset: the Nordic model.
But we also have another asset: the Nordic model.
This economic and social model is based on extensive, universal welfare services, close cooperation between government and the social partners, and a competitive private sector.
This economic and social model is based on extensive, universal welfare services, close cooperation between government and the social partners, and a competitive private sector.
The Nordic countries’ high standard of welfare, high productivity, economic growth and low unemployment are the result of close cooperation between an active public sector and the private sector, organisations and individual citizens.
The Nordic countries’ high standard of welfare, high productivity, economic growth and low unemployment are the result of close cooperation between an active public sector and the private sector, organisations and individual citizens.
Norway scores high in international comparisons of the way different societies are organised.
Norway scores high in international comparisons of the way different societies are organised.
Therefore, there may be an interest in an account of how the Norwegian Government’s policies safeguard economic, social and cultural rights through a combination of high innovative capacity, competitiveness, a strong public sector and corporate social responsibility.
Therefore, there may be an interest in an account of how the Norwegian Government’s policies safeguard economic, social and cultural rights through a combination of high innovative capacity, competitiveness, a strong public sector and corporate social responsibility.
Norway’s fifth periodic report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) reflects the importance we attach to these human rights.
Norway’s fifth periodic report to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) reflects the importance we attach to these human rights.
Norway considers all human rights to be universal, indivisible and mutually reinforcing.
Norway considers all human rights to be universal, indivisible and mutually reinforcing.
We have incorporated both the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights into our national legislation.
We have incorporated both the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights into our national legislation.
The provisions of both Covenants many be invoked directly in national courts and are to take precedence over any other provisions of national legislation that may conflict them.
The provisions of both Covenants many be invoked directly in national courts and are to take precedence over any other provisions of national legislation that may conflict them.
In the preparation of the report, the Government has established a website, conducted open meetings and shown transparency in order to facilitate the active participation of civil society actors throughout the process.
In the preparation of the report, the Government has established a website, conducted open meetings and shown transparency in order to facilitate the active participation of civil society actors throughout the process.
This reflects the important role played by civil society actors – including the social partners – in the fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights.
This reflects the important role played by civil society actors – including the social partners – in the fulfilment of economic, social and cultural rights.
Foreign Minister comments on UN report on torture
Utenriksministeren om FN-rapport om bruk av tortur
“The report gives cause for great concern.
- Rapporten er svært bekymringsfull.
Efforts to advance human rights are undermined if the advocates of these rights also violate them,” Mr Støre said.
Innsatsen for menneskerettighetene svekkes hvis pådrivere for disse rettighetene samtidig bryter dem, sier utenriksministeren.
“The prohibition of torture is absolute and may not be contravened under any circumstances.
- Forbudet mot tortur er absolutt og kan ikke fravikes under noen omstendighet.
According to Special Rapporteur Manfred Nowak, there are widespread and routine violations of the prohibition of torture all over the world.
Spesialrapportør Manfred Nowak mener at det skjer jevnlige og rutinemessig brudd på torturforbudet verden over.
He identifies impunity as one of the root causes of this trend.
Han fremhever straffefrihet som en av hovedårsakene til denne utviklingen.
This is cause for serious concern.
Dette er alvorlig.
Norway will raise the issue of use of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment during the Universal Periodic Review of the US under the auspices of the UN Human Rights Council next week.
Norge vil ta opp bruken av tortur og umenneskelig behandling i FNs menneskerettighetsråds høring av USA som finner sted neste uke.
Reports on active management of the Government Pension Fund Global
Rapporter om aktiv forvaltning av Statens pensjonsfond utland
A report prepared by three internationally acknowledged experts.
En rapport utarbeidet av tre internasjonalt anerkjente eksperter.
Two reports from Mercer that have studied how other funds make use of active management and looked at the connection between active management and exercise of ownership.
To rapporter fra konsulentselskapet Mercer som har studert hvordan andre fond benytter seg av aktiv forvaltning, og sett på sammenhengen mellom aktiv forvaltning og eierskapsutøvelse.
Letter from Norges Bank (the central bank) about active management of the Fund.
Brev fra Norges Bank om aktiv forvaltning av Statens pensjonsfond utland.
The reports are available here.
Rapportene om aktiv forvaltning er tilgjengelige her.
The reports will be presented and discussed at a seminar about the Government Pension Fund organised by the Ministry of Finance on 20 January 2010.
Rapportene vil bli presentert og diskutert på et seminar i regi av Finansdepartementet om forvaltningen av Statens pensjonsfond 20. januar 2010.
Emma Hunt emma.hunt@mercer.com +44 207 178 6930
Emma Hunt emma.hunt@mercer.com +44 207 178 6930
Published 18 December 2009 - updated 23 December 2009
Publisert 18. desember 2009 - oppdatert 23. desember 2009
Seminar on acive management of the Government Pension Fund Global
Seminar om aktiv forvaltning av Statens pensjonsfond utland (SPU)
This brochure will tell you more about the areas in which Norway and the EU cooperate, and the extent of our cooperation.
This brochure will tell you more about the areas in which Norway and the EU cooperate, and the extent of our cooperation.
The scope and depth of our relations may surprise you.
The scope and depth of our relations may surprise you.
Norway and the EU - Partners for Europe (pdf)
Norway and the EU - Partners for Europe (pdf)
Norway and the EU
Norges samarbeid med EU
Norway and the EU - Partners for Europe
Norway and the EU - Partners for Europe
Norway shares a common set of values with the EU and its member states, and we are working together to find joint solutions to common challenges.
Norway shares a common set of values with the EU and its member states, and we are working together to find joint solutions to common challenges.
Norway has submitted its UPR report to the UN Human Rights Council
Norge har levert UPR-rapporten til FNs menneskerettighetsråd
Click here to read the report (pdf).
Du kan lese hele rapporten her (pdf).
The scheme, which is called the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), is one of the Council’s most innovative initiatives.
Ordningen har fått navnet Universal Periodic Review (UPR) og er en av de viktigste nyskapingene ved opprettelsen av Menneskerettighetsrådet.
Norway will be reviewed during the council’s December session.
Som del av denne prosessen skal Norge høres under Menneskerettighetsrådets sesjon i desember 2009.
It sets out the results achieved and examples of good practice, as well as challenges and difficulties that we are facing.
Det vises til resultater på menneskerettighetsfeltet, gode eksempler, men også til utfordringer og vanskeligheter vi står overfor.
Basic facts about the UPR
Basic facts about the UPR
NGOs and national human rights institutions
NGOer og nasjonale menneskerettighetsinstitusjoner
In the revised budget, the Government has proposed to increase Norway's support for promoting sexual and reproductive health by a further NOK 32 million,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
I revidert nasjonalbudsjett foreslår regjeringen å øke Norges støtte til seksuell og reproduktiv helse med ytterligere 32 millioner kroner, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Earlier this year, the Government increased its support for promoting sexual and reproductive health by NOK 85 million.
Tidligere i år økte regjeringen støtten til seksuell og reproduktiv helse med 85 millioner kroner.
Today's proposal means that the total increase in funding for this area, compared with the allocation in 2016, will be NOK 117 million.
Med dagens forslag vil økningen være på 117 millioner kroner sammenliknet med 2016.
The additional funds will be channelled through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and international NGOs.
Støtten vil gå til FNs befolkningsprogram (UNFPA) og internasjonale frivillige organisasjoner.
In this way, the Government will help UNFPA to remain a strong and relevant actor, both globally and at country level.
Med dette bidrar regjeringen til at UNFPA forblir en sterk og relevant aktør globalt og på landnivå.
'Norway is continuing to play a leading role in promoting women's health internationally.
- Norge fortsetter å være en pådriver for kvinnehelse internasjonalt.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), close to 47 000 women die every year as a result of unsafe abortions, and 225 million girls and women do not have access to contraceptives.
Ifølge Verdens helseorganisasjon dør nær 47.000 kvinner hvert år som følge av farlige aborter, og 225 millioner jenter og kvinner har ikke tilgang til prevensjon.
Government increases support for sexual and reproductive health
Regjeringen øker støtten til seksuell og reproduktiv helse
Oslo, 12.11.2009
Oslo, 12.11.2009
State secretary Gry Larsen's speech at an iternational expert meeting on sexual and reproductive health and rights in Oslo 12 November 2009.
Statssekretær Gry Larsens innlegg under et internasjonalt ekspertmøte om seksuell og reproduktiv helse og likestilling i Oslo 12.11.09.
Ladies and gentlemen, dear participants,
Ladies and gentlemen, dear participants,
It is a great pleasure and an honour to welcome all of you to this international expert meeting in Oslo.
It is a great pleasure and an honour to welcome all of you to this international expert meeting in Oslo.
I extend this welcome on behalf of all the organisers – the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Norad, together with our colleagues in Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden.
I extend this welcome on behalf of all the organisers – the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Norad, together with our colleagues in Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden.
It is no coincidence that the five Nordic countries have joined forces to explore and promote politically sensitive agendas such as sexual and reproductive health and rights, with an emphasis on rights.
It is no coincidence that the five Nordic countries have joined forces to explore and promote politically sensitive agendas such as sexual and reproductive health and rights, with an emphasis on rights.
The five countries share a firm commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality.
The five countries share a firm commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality.
This has been a key factor in the organisation of our modern welfare states and has also been a core value in our foreign policy and international development cooperation for many years.
This has been a key factor in the organisation of our modern welfare states and has also been a core value in our foreign policy and international development cooperation for many years.
This meeting emanates from the personal commitment of the Norwegian Minister of International Development Erik Solheim and his Swedish colleague Gunilla Carlsson to scale up joint initiatives on women’s rights and gender equality in development cooperation.
This meeting emanates from the personal commitment of the Norwegian Minister of International Development Erik Solheim and his Swedish colleague Gunilla Carlsson to scale up joint initiatives on women’s rights and gender equality in development cooperation.
And when we mentioned this to our Finnish, Icelandic and Danish colleagues, they did not hesitate to join in.
And when we mentioned this to our Finnish, Icelandic and Danish colleagues, they did not hesitate to join in.
During the UN Commission on the Status of women in February/March in New York, Sweden and Norway organised a well-attended side-event on sexual and reproductive health and rights, with the excellent facilitation of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).
During the UN Commission on the Status of women in February/March in New York, Sweden and Norway organised a well-attended side-event on sexual and reproductive health and rights, with the excellent facilitation of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).
Some of you may have been there.
Some of you may have been there.
Access to safe abortion, LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender] rights, and engaging men and boys as partners for gender equality – these key topics were highlighted at the CSW event and will also be addressed at this meeting.
Access to safe abortion, LGBT [lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender] rights, and engaging men and boys as partners for gender equality – these key topics were highlighted at the CSW event and will also be addressed at this meeting.
We know that for some they are sensitive and controversial issues.
We know that for some they are sensitive and controversial issues.
But they are nevertheless important.
But they are nevertheless important.
They are also areas where the Nordic countries have developed similar policy responses at home as well as policies to promote them internationally and bilaterally.
They are also areas where the Nordic countries have developed similar policy responses at home as well as policies to promote them internationally and bilaterally.
I believe this gives us both the position and the responsibility to spearhead these agendas.
I believe this gives us both the position and the responsibility to spearhead these agendas.
But in order to do so successfully, we must approach the task of promoting these issues in very diverse cultural and religious settings with prudence and respect.
But in order to do so successfully, we must approach the task of promoting these issues in very diverse cultural and religious settings with prudence and respect.
If we are not careful, our efforts may well result in the opposite of what was intended.
If we are not careful, our efforts may well result in the opposite of what was intended.
Therefore, I am very pleased that Thoraya Obaid has agreed to address this meeting.
Therefore, I am very pleased that Thoraya Obaid has agreed to address this meeting.
I know that a culturally sensitive approach to difficult issues is a hallmark of her leadership of UNFPA.
I know that a culturally sensitive approach to difficult issues is a hallmark of her leadership of UNFPA.
I wish to highlight four topics that I believe are important to focus on:
I wish to highlight four topics that I believe are important to focus on:
women’s right to control their own fertility and sexuality;
women’s right to control their own fertility and sexuality;
sexual and gender based violence is a major barrier to the achievement of sexual and reproductive health and rights;
sexual and gender based violence is a major barrier to the achievement of sexual and reproductive health and rights;
patriarchal structures and perceptions of masculinity; and
patriarchal structures and perceptions of masculinity; and
an integrated approach to MDG3 on women’s empowerment and to the health MDGs.
an integrated approach to MDG3 on women’s empowerment and to the health MDGs.
Firstly, women’s right to control their own fertility and sexuality.
Firstly, women’s right to control their own fertility and sexuality.
Let me start by a reference to the political debate concerning sexual and reproductive health and rights in Norway.
Let me start by a reference to the political debate concerning sexual and reproductive health and rights in Norway.
In the 1970s, Norwegian women and some men took to the streets campaigning for safe abortion on demand.
In the 1970s, Norwegian women and some men took to the streets campaigning for safe abortion on demand.
This was a highly contentious issue at the time.
This was a highly contentious issue at the time.
The slogan “No more knitting needles!” referred to the reality of unsafe abortions.
The slogan “No more knitting needles!” referred to the reality of unsafe abortions.
Following a heated political debate, abortion on demand was granted in 1978.
Following a heated political debate, abortion on demand was granted in 1978.
In 1984, a High Court decision established marital rape as a crime.
In 1984, a High Court decision established marital rape as a crime.
Again, women’s groups and activists had been at the forefront, raising awareness and fostering debate.
Again, women’s groups and activists had been at the forefront, raising awareness and fostering debate.
The very concept of marital rape reflects the understanding that sex is neither a wife’s obligation nor a husband’s right, but subject to mutual consent and a matter of mutual pleasure.
The very concept of marital rape reflects the understanding that sex is neither a wife’s obligation nor a husband’s right, but subject to mutual consent and a matter of mutual pleasure.
It is a long way from here to the reality faced by many women across the world.
It is a long way from here to the reality faced by many women across the world.
For African women, getting married or becoming sexually active is often not a matter of choice but of social obligation and survival, as testified by Lesley Ann Foster and Amanitare Sexual Rights Network.
For African women, getting married or becoming sexually active is often not a matter of choice but of social obligation and survival, as testified by Lesley Ann Foster and Amanitare Sexual Rights Network.