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We need to see children as legitimate participants in democratic processes – with their own ideas and contributions to how issues impacting on their lives can be addressed.
We need to see children as legitimate participants in democratic processes – with their own ideas and contributions to how issues impacting on their lives can be addressed.
We are happy to have UNICEF with us in this area where, both our countries are striving for improvements.
We are happy to have UNICEF with us in this area where, both our countries are striving for improvements.
Among the issues we look forward to discussing in this field are the juvenile justice system and how to meet the special needs of children in conflict with the law, how to prevent children from getting in conflict with the law in the first place, and how to find alternatives to placing them in institutions.
Among the issues we look forward to discussing in this field are the juvenile justice system and how to meet the special needs of children in conflict with the law, how to prevent children from getting in conflict with the law in the first place, and how to find alternatives to placing them in institutions.
Human rights form the basis of what I often call the Norwegian policy of engagement.
Human rights form the basis of what I often call the Norwegian policy of engagement.
We are working to abolish death penalty globally.
We are working to abolish death penalty globally.
We are promoting freedom of expression and the protection of human rights defenders.
We are promoting freedom of expression and the protection of human rights defenders.
The UN is an important platform in this work.
The UN is an important platform in this work.
I have underlined the importance Norway attaches to open and transparent discussions on core issues.
I have underlined the importance Norway attaches to open and transparent discussions on core issues.
No forum is better suited to setting the international human rights agenda than the UN.
No forum is better suited to setting the international human rights agenda than the UN.
This is why we took active part in the preparations for the Durban Review Conference.
This is why we took active part in the preparations for the Durban Review Conference.
I wish to stress the need I see for concerted action to defend and promote the UN platform.
I wish to stress the need I see for concerted action to defend and promote the UN platform.
We see it coming under attack from various circles.
We see it coming under attack from various circles.
We – Indonesia and Norway - should deepen our dialogue in Geneva and in New York – as well as between Jakarta and Oslo – in order to support the integrity of the UN.
We – Indonesia and Norway - should deepen our dialogue in Geneva and in New York – as well as between Jakarta and Oslo – in order to support the integrity of the UN.
And this is why we have put forward our candidature for the Human Rights Council for the period 2009 – 2012.
And this is why we have put forward our candidature for the Human Rights Council for the period 2009 – 2012.
We see membership of the Human Rights Council as an opportunity to take active part in shaping an international human rights policy, which is so urgently needed.
We see membership of the Human Rights Council as an opportunity to take active part in shaping an international human rights policy, which is so urgently needed.
We see this as a responsibility – the responsibility to contribute to efforts to close the gap between international norms and implementation on the ground.
We see this as a responsibility – the responsibility to contribute to efforts to close the gap between international norms and implementation on the ground.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation of Indonesia’s promised support at the election in May.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my appreciation of Indonesia’s promised support at the election in May.
In conclusion, Norway greatly values this opportunity to work with Indonesia on issues of common concern.
In conclusion, Norway greatly values this opportunity to work with Indonesia on issues of common concern.
Our two nations already enjoy excellent bilateral relations, which continue to grow stronger.
Our two nations already enjoy excellent bilateral relations, which continue to grow stronger.
Human rights are in focus today and constitute a cornerstone in our cooperation: a broad cooperation that covers energy, climate change, the environment, trade, peace and democracy building, health and the fulfilment of the Millennium Development Goals.
Human rights are in focus today and constitute a cornerstone in our cooperation: a broad cooperation that covers energy, climate change, the environment, trade, peace and democracy building, health and the fulfilment of the Millennium Development Goals.
During our working lunch later today, Mr Wirajuda and I will discuss the possibility of extending this cooperation even further.
During our working lunch later today, Mr Wirajuda and I will discuss the possibility of extending this cooperation even further.
In addition to strengthening human rights in both our countries, our human rights dialogue also enhances our bilateral relations and our mutual understanding.
In addition to strengthening human rights in both our countries, our human rights dialogue also enhances our bilateral relations and our mutual understanding.
We are facing different situations and challenges.
We are facing different situations and challenges.
However, we share a common wish to promote human rights and the rule of law.
However, we share a common wish to promote human rights and the rule of law.
Let us continue to work together, continue to advance the cause of human rights in our countries.
Let us continue to work together, continue to advance the cause of human rights in our countries.
Terima kasih.
Terima kasih.
Opening address at the 8th Round of the Indonesia–Norway Human Rights Dialogue
Utenriksministerens åpningsinnlegg under den 8. runden av menneskerettsdialogen mellom Indonesia og Norge
- Today our human rights dialogue represents a cornerstone in our bilateral relationship, Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said when he opened the 10th Human Rights Dialogue between Indonesia and Norway.
- Today our human rights dialogue represents a cornerstone in our bilateral relationship, sa utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre blant annet da han åpnet den 10. menneskerettsdialogen med Indonesia.
Director General Retno Marsudi, Director General Harkristuti Harkrisnowo, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
Director General Retno Marsudi, Director General Harkristuti Harkrisnowo, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
It is a great honour to welcome you all to Oslo and to the 10th round of the Indonesia–Norway human rights dialogue.
It is a great honour to welcome you all to Oslo and to the 10th round of the Indonesia–Norway human rights dialogue.
My colleague Marty Natalegawa had to in the last minute remain in office in Jakarta due to urgent political matters in the Parliament – and, as you know, when the Parliament “calls” then you have to stay – that is how democracy works.
My colleague Marty Natalegawa had to in the last minute remain in office in Jakarta due to urgent political matters in the Parliament – and, as you know, when the Parliament “calls” then you have to stay – that is how democracy works.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of our bilateral human rights dialogue.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of our bilateral human rights dialogue.
When the dialogue first started, Indonesia had just embarked on its journey towards democracy after years of autocratic rule.
When the dialogue first started, Indonesia had just embarked on its journey towards democracy after years of autocratic rule.
Today, in democracies, we should consider all ministers to be human rights ministers.
Today, in democracies, we should consider all ministers to be human rights ministers.
And human rights are universal obligations.
And human rights are universal obligations.
And so, 10 years ago, the annual human rights dialogue between our two countries was born.
And so, 10 years ago, the annual human rights dialogue between our two countries was born.
In just a decade and a half, Indonesia’s development has been remarkable.
In just a decade and a half, Indonesia’s development has been remarkable.
The Indonesia – in political terms – that I visited with Prime Minister Harlem Brundtland in 1995 no longer exists, if I may say so.
The Indonesia – in political terms – that I visited with Prime Minister Harlem Brundtland in 1995 no longer exists, if I may say so.
Indeed, Indonesia has become one of the world’s largest democracies and a major political and economic force in ASEAN – which is a fact that inspires us with a mixture of admiration, curiosity and respect.
Indeed, Indonesia has become one of the world’s largest democracies and a major political and economic force in ASEAN – which is a fact that inspires us with a mixture of admiration, curiosity and respect.
It plays a key role in promoting human rights in the Asia–Pacific region and actively participates in international forums and world politics.
It plays a key role in promoting human rights in the Asia–Pacific region and actively participates in international forums and world politics.
All of this gives Indonesia a greater voice.
All of this gives Indonesia a greater voice.
I would like to congratulate you on your country’s significant progress.
I would like to congratulate you on your country’s significant progress.
Yet challenges still remain.
Yet challenges still remain.
Just as they do in Norway, if not necessarily in the same areas.
Just as they do in Norway, if not necessarily in the same areas.
Among the issues been discussed with UN bodies in that regard are – for Norway – related to integration, discrimination against vulnerable groups and violence against women.
Among the issues been discussed with UN bodies in that regard are – for Norway – related to integration, discrimination against vulnerable groups and violence against women.
Anyone who has travelled between Indonesia and Norway can testify to the distance and differences between our two countries.
Anyone who has travelled between Indonesia and Norway can testify to the distance and differences between our two countries.
Yet there are many similarities; we face many of the same foreign policy challenges, and we are both working to promote peaceful solutions in areas of conflict – issues that we will be discussing in bilateral meetings later this week.
Yet there are many similarities; we face many of the same foreign policy challenges, and we are both working to promote peaceful solutions in areas of conflict – issues that we will be discussing in bilateral meetings later this week.
Today our human rights dialogue represents a cornerstone in our bilateral relationship.
Today our human rights dialogue represents a cornerstone in our bilateral relationship.
Firmly based on mutual understanding, respect and partnership, it has laid the foundation for our close cooperation on a wide range of other issues – from non-proliferation to health and foreign policy, climate change, democracy and human rights.
Firmly based on mutual understanding, respect and partnership, it has laid the foundation for our close cooperation on a wide range of other issues – from non-proliferation to health and foreign policy, climate change, democracy and human rights.
I would like to highlight three examples.
I would like to highlight three examples.
Last November, Foreign Minister Natalegawa and I co-hosted a regional Workshop on International Humanitarian Law and the Protection of Civilians in Jakarta.
Last November, Foreign Minister Natalegawa and I co-hosted a regional Workshop on International Humanitarian Law and the Protection of Civilians in Jakarta.
Just a decade after the painful process of Timor Leste’s independence, Indonesia has become a close partner in this context, strongly supporting Timor Leste’s quest for membership of ASEAN.
Just a decade after the painful process of Timor Leste’s independence, Indonesia has become a close partner in this context, strongly supporting Timor Leste’s quest for membership of ASEAN.
The Global Intermedia Dialogue is another example.
The Global Intermedia Dialogue is another example.
It was initiated by Indonesia’s President – and supported by Norway’s Prime Minister – after the cartoon controversy, and resulted in a series of meetings hosted by Norway and Indonesia that examined tolerance, freedom of expression and the role and responsibilities of the media in a globalised world.
It was initiated by Indonesia’s President – and supported by Norway’s Prime Minister – after the cartoon controversy, and resulted in a series of meetings hosted by Norway and Indonesia that examined tolerance, freedom of expression and the role and responsibilities of the media in a globalised world.
Today it continues, with a regional focus and links to the Bali Democracy Forum.
Today it continues, with a regional focus and links to the Bali Democracy Forum.
And thirdly, in 2010, Indonesia and Norway signed a letter of intent regarding the conservation of Indonesia’s rain forest – a milestone event.
And thirdly, in 2010, Indonesia and Norway signed a letter of intent regarding the conservation of Indonesia’s rain forest – a milestone event.
Although the main focus is on climate change, this kind of cooperation could not have taken place without our human rights dialogue.
Although the main focus is on climate change, this kind of cooperation could not have taken place without our human rights dialogue.
However, these things are difficult to measure.
However, these things are difficult to measure.
A decade ago this would have been difficult to imagine.
A decade ago this would have been difficult to imagine.
Indonesia is an important country, and Norway wants to deepen and strengthen our relationship further in the years to come.
Indonesia is an important country, and Norway wants to deepen and strengthen our relationship further in the years to come.
Since the Second World War, the United Nations has provided us with a number of important guiding principles and tools.
Since the Second World War, the United Nations has provided us with a number of important guiding principles and tools.
Of particular importance is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948.
Of particular importance is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948.
This, together with the various conventions, instruments and special procedures that we as member states have developed over the years, helps us respect, protect and fulfil fundamental freedoms and human rights.
This, together with the various conventions, instruments and special procedures that we as member states have developed over the years, helps us respect, protect and fulfil fundamental freedoms and human rights.
We need concerted action to defend and promote the UN platform.
We need concerted action to defend and promote the UN platform.
I met this morning with the UN Foundation, an impressive group of global leaders, who said that the historic achievements of the UN (international law, UNCLOS, universal human rights, etc.) could probably not have been made today.
I met this morning with the UN Foundation, an impressive group of global leaders, who said that the historic achievements of the UN (international law, UNCLOS, universal human rights, etc.) could probably not have been made today.
Today the UN needs reform, but how do we reform the organisation in the best way?
Today the UN needs reform, but how do we reform the organisation in the best way?
And there are cultural and ideological reasons for viewing human rights differently.
And there are cultural and ideological reasons for viewing human rights differently.
This work is often marked by polarisation between regional groups, and increasingly we have to fight for principles we thought were firmly established.
This work is often marked by polarisation between regional groups, and increasingly we have to fight for principles we thought were firmly established.
We – Indonesia and Norway – should deepen our dialogue in Geneva and in New York, as well as between Jakarta and Oslo, with a view to supporting the integrity of the UN and the UN platform.
We – Indonesia and Norway – should deepen our dialogue in Geneva and in New York, as well as between Jakarta and Oslo, with a view to supporting the integrity of the UN and the UN platform.
One important step in this regard was our first bilateral security dialogue in January.
One important step in this regard was our first bilateral security dialogue in January.
Promoting and safeguarding universal human rights is the responsibility of every state.
Promoting and safeguarding universal human rights is the responsibility of every state.
At the same time, violation of these rights is of common concern to all members of the international community.
At the same time, violation of these rights is of common concern to all members of the international community.
Human rights are therefore not just a matter of national interest, but a set of standards that unites us all, as human beings.
Human rights are therefore not just a matter of national interest, but a set of standards that unites us all, as human beings.
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) represents a unique opportunity to undertake a general and critical review of the human rights situation, also in Norway – as for Indonesia and very soon for all states.
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) represents a unique opportunity to undertake a general and critical review of the human rights situation, also in Norway – as for Indonesia and very soon for all states.
We received 91 recommendations (73 of which were accepted and 18 rejected), and we have now embarked on the work to prepare a midterm report, to be submitted to the Human Rights Council during the first half of 2012.
We received 91 recommendations (73 of which were accepted and 18 rejected), and we have now embarked on the work to prepare a midterm report, to be submitted to the Human Rights Council during the first half of 2012.
(As I already mentioned, some of the challenges Norway’s report will address are related to integration, discrimination against vulnerable groups and violence against women).
(As I already mentioned, some of the challenges Norway’s report will address are related to integration, discrimination against vulnerable groups and violence against women).
I am pleased to note that one of the many things that connect our two countries is our common commitment to protecting universal human rights – and to promoting democracy.
I am pleased to note that one of the many things that connect our two countries is our common commitment to protecting universal human rights – and to promoting democracy.
In all the world’s states, including Indonesia and Norway, there may be a gap between the pledges and commitments made at the international level in international conventions and realities on the ground.
In all the world’s states, including Indonesia and Norway, there may be a gap between the pledges and commitments made at the international level in international conventions and realities on the ground.
The purpose of our dialogue is to help to reduce and bridge this gap.
The purpose of our dialogue is to help to reduce and bridge this gap.
Both our countries aim to fully implement national legislation and international law on human rights.
Both our countries aim to fully implement national legislation and international law on human rights.
We can only meet our common commitments if we work together, share our best practices and take part in open and frank discussions in the pursuit of appropriate solutions.
We can only meet our common commitments if we work together, share our best practices and take part in open and frank discussions in the pursuit of appropriate solutions.
The format of our dialogue with Indonesia includes consultations at political level, a comprehensive exchange of views at expert and civil society level – of which there are many representatives in this room – and last but not least, concrete project cooperation in the field.
The format of our dialogue with Indonesia includes consultations at political level, a comprehensive exchange of views at expert and civil society level – of which there are many representatives in this room – and last but not least, concrete project cooperation in the field.
Our bilateral dialogue has covered a wide variety of topics, ranging from corruption and economic crime to the role of the judiciary in democracy, human rights education, freedom of religion and human rights in the security sector.
Our bilateral dialogue has covered a wide variety of topics, ranging from corruption and economic crime to the role of the judiciary in democracy, human rights education, freedom of religion and human rights in the security sector.
As you know, there are three topics on the agenda for our dialogue this year, building on previous dialogues:
As you know, there are three topics on the agenda for our dialogue this year, building on previous dialogues:
First, human rights and the armed forces,
First, human rights and the armed forces,
Second, interfaith dialogue and a culture of tolerance, and
Second, interfaith dialogue and a culture of tolerance, and
Third, the promotion and protection of the rights of children in conflict with the law.
Third, the promotion and protection of the rights of children in conflict with the law.
They are all important, and require – in our experience – a continuous, and at times challenging and dedicated process.
They are all important, and require – in our experience – a continuous, and at times challenging and dedicated process.
The topics are also examples of global interconnectedness: they are as relevant for Norway as they are for Indonesia, although they present themselves in different shapes or guises.
The topics are also examples of global interconnectedness: they are as relevant for Norway as they are for Indonesia, although they present themselves in different shapes or guises.
We have still many challenges to address, and I am certain that there will also be a 11th, 12th and 13th round of dialogue.
We have still many challenges to address, and I am certain that there will also be a 11th, 12th and 13th round of dialogue.
Ladies and gentlemen, having talked about the background and our expectations for the dialogue these coming days, I would like to share a few thoughts on the future of the dialogue.
Ladies and gentlemen, having talked about the background and our expectations for the dialogue these coming days, I would like to share a few thoughts on the future of the dialogue.
In Norway there is regular public debate about our human rights dialogues – on whether they are useful and effective and the results they achieve.
In Norway there is regular public debate about our human rights dialogues – on whether they are useful and effective and the results they achieve.
In addition to this very comprehensive dialogue with Indonesia, we also have human rights dialogues with China and with Vietnam.
In addition to this very comprehensive dialogue with Indonesia, we also have human rights dialogues with China and with Vietnam.
Questions raised the public debate are: Should they be continued?
Questions raised the public debate are: Should they be continued?
Do they make a real difference?
Do they make a real difference?
Do they produce tangible change and results?
Do they produce tangible change and results?
In my opinion they do, as our dialogue with Indonesia clearly demonstrates.
In my opinion they do, as our dialogue with Indonesia clearly demonstrates.
Our dialogue has resulted in many concrete project activities, many of which are described in the 10th anniversary brochure for the Indonesia programme, at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, will be handed out to you tomorrow.
Our dialogue has resulted in many concrete project activities, many of which are described in the 10th anniversary brochure for the Indonesia programme, at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, will be handed out to you tomorrow.