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There are government restrictions on news and information in a number of countries, also in Europe.
There are government restrictions on news and information in a number of countries, also in Europe.
And censorship is taking a variety of new forms.
And censorship is taking a variety of new forms.
The list of challenges is long and daunting.
The list of challenges is long and daunting.
New information technology holds the potential to strengthen the opportunity to exercise the freedom of expression.
New information technology holds the potential to strengthen the opportunity to exercise the freedom of expression.
But it is also true that new obstacles emerge as technology develops.
But it is also true that new obstacles emerge as technology develops.
We see cases of Internet censorship and surveillance.
We see cases of Internet censorship and surveillance.
We see cases of You Tube being blocked.
We see cases of You Tube being blocked.
We see violence, imprisonment and harassment of journalists.
We see violence, imprisonment and harassment of journalists.
We see organised crime and impunity for human rights abuses.
We see organised crime and impunity for human rights abuses.
We see restrictions on access to information.
We see restrictions on access to information.
We see defamation suits, unlawful fining by the tax authorities and strict media laws.
We see defamation suits, unlawful fining by the tax authorities and strict media laws.
We see restrictions on radio broadcasts by foreign radio stations and the withdrawal of broadcasting licenses.
We see restrictions on radio broadcasts by foreign radio stations and the withdrawal of broadcasting licenses.
We see new kinds of authoritarianism in countries undergoing economic liberalisation.
We see new kinds of authoritarianism in countries undergoing economic liberalisation.
And we see media and information challenges in the wake of the so-called war on terror.
And we see media and information challenges in the wake of the so-called war on terror.
The contemporary challenges are manifold.
The contemporary challenges are manifold.
Concentration of media ownership, for example through mergers and acquisitions, may define the room for expression and the exchange of opinions.
Concentration of media ownership, for example through mergers and acquisitions, may define the room for expression and the exchange of opinions.
And, finally, the financial crisis has hit many media companies and publishing houses hard during the last year.
And, finally, the financial crisis has hit many media companies and publishing houses hard during the last year.
All of these trends may indicate that the space, the room, for freedom of expression is not growing wider.
All of these trends may indicate that the space, the room, for freedom of expression is not growing wider.
Perhaps it is rather growing smaller, more narrow, more complicated and more restrictive.
Perhaps it is rather growing smaller, more narrow, more complicated and more restrictive.
I hope I am wrong.
I hope I am wrong.
Our mission – during this week and in the weeks and months and years to come – should be to strengthen freedom of expression in general and independent media in particular.
Our mission – during this week and in the weeks and months and years to come – should be to strengthen freedom of expression in general and independent media in particular.
The award winners have engaged in that mission.
The award winners have engaged in that mission.
Let us use this week to exchange ideas and perspectives to enhance, anchor and promote freedom of opinion and expression.
Let us use this week to exchange ideas and perspectives to enhance, anchor and promote freedom of opinion and expression.
And let us challenge the free media to do their part of the job.
And let us challenge the free media to do their part of the job.
By telling the stories of people’s struggle, pain and courage, the media can empower vulnerable and voiceless groups in society.
By telling the stories of people’s struggle, pain and courage, the media can empower vulnerable and voiceless groups in society.
Independent media are crucial in our efforts to promote democracy, prevent war and violent conflict, and fight corruption.
Independent media are crucial in our efforts to promote democracy, prevent war and violent conflict, and fight corruption.
When independent media function well, governments and politicians – like myself – are held accountable.
When independent media function well, governments and politicians – like myself – are held accountable.
The media can put a spotlight on intolerance and expose injustice, discrimination and corruption.
The media can put a spotlight on intolerance and expose injustice, discrimination and corruption.
Dear friends, honoured laureates,
Dear friends, honoured laureates,
Please continue your important work.
Please continue your important work.
Please do not loose your courage.
Please do not loose your courage.
Please go on exercising your right to freedom of expression.
Please go on exercising your right to freedom of expression.
I’ll conclude by quoting the obituary of Anna Politkovskaya (published in The Times on 9 October 2006): “She told the stories of people, in Chechnya and the Caucasus.
I’ll conclude by quoting the obituary of Anna Politkovskaya (published in The Times on 9 October 2006): “She told the stories of people, in Chechnya and the Caucasus.
She was motivated not by political conviction but by the determination to report what she saw accurately.
She was motivated not by political conviction but by the determination to report what she saw accurately.
She never compromised her journalistic analysis for political purposes.
She never compromised her journalistic analysis for political purposes.
As somebody who refused to be silenced by bribery or threats, Anna Politkovskaya was for many in power an awkward presence on the media scene”.
As somebody who refused to be silenced by bribery or threats, Anna Politkovskaya was for many in power an awkward presence on the media scene”.
In memory of her.
In memory of her.
www.fritt-ord.no
www.fritt-ord.no
‘The award to Agora and Mr Chikov is an important recognition of the work of human rights defenders at a difficult time.
- Prisen til Agora og Tsjikover en viktig anerkjennelse til menneskerettighetsforkjempere i en vanskelig tid.
Agora seeks to have a constructive dialogue with Russian authorities.
Agora har som målsetting å ha en konstruktiv dialog med russiske myndigheter.
The prize is awarded by the Rafto Foundation
Prisen deles ut av Raftostiftelsen.
Foreign Minister Brende congratulates Rafto Prize winner
Brende gratulerer årets Raftopris-vinner
‘I would like to congratulate the Russian human rights association Agora and its chair, Pavel Chikov, as this year’s recipients of the Rafto Prize,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende.
- Jeg vil gratulere den russiske menneskerettighetsorganisasjonen Agora og dens leder Pavel Tsjikov med årets Raftopris, sier utenriksminister Børge Brende.
Freedom of association in practise: Lessons learned
Freedom of association in practise: Lessons learned
Speech held by State Secretary Jan-Erik Støstad at the 97th Session of the International Labour Conference, 28 May - 13 June 2008.
Innlegg av statssekretær Jan-Erik Støstad på 97th Session of the International Labour Conference, 28 May - 13 June 2008.
The speech was held during the session 'Global Report: Freedom of association in practice: Lessons learned', 6 June 2008.
Innlegget ble holdt under plenumsdebatt om Global Report: Freedom of association in practice: Lessons learned, 6. juni 2008.
It is particularly timely.
It is particularly timely.
As we celebrate the ten year anniversary of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the 60th anniversary of ILO convention 87, the report in front of us should remind us all of the following:
As we celebrate the ten year anniversary of the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the 60th anniversary of ILO convention 87, the report in front of us should remind us all of the following:
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are fundamental values and human rights that should apply to all.
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are fundamental values and human rights that should apply to all.
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are preconditions for the balance of power in the labour market.
Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are preconditions for the balance of power in the labour market.
And as such, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are preconditions for social justice, sustainable growth – and for democracy working in practice.
And as such, freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are preconditions for social justice, sustainable growth – and for democracy working in practice.
Only by respecting the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, can we facilitate meaningful social dialogue between governments and workers and employers organizations, thus making sure the fruits of growth and development are enjoyed by all.
Only by respecting the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining, can we facilitate meaningful social dialogue between governments and workers and employers organizations, thus making sure the fruits of growth and development are enjoyed by all.
But this is also a question of economic growth and achieving high income levels.
But this is also a question of economic growth and achieving high income levels.
We believe it is no coincidence that so many of the richest countries in the world for a long time have recognized freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, while so many countries where people have been denied these fundamental rights, remain among the poorest.
We believe it is no coincidence that so many of the richest countries in the world for a long time have recognized freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining, while so many countries where people have been denied these fundamental rights, remain among the poorest.
There is growing evidence that fundamental principles and rights at work have played an important part to improve economic development and productivity, better management of enterprises and the functioning of the labour market.
There is growing evidence that fundamental principles and rights at work have played an important part to improve economic development and productivity, better management of enterprises and the functioning of the labour market.
Already in 2000 OECD found that countries that strengthened the observance of core labour standards can increase economic efficiency by raising the skill levels of the workforce and by creating an environment that encourages productivity growth and innovation.
Already in 2000 OECD found that countries that strengthened the observance of core labour standards can increase economic efficiency by raising the skill levels of the workforce and by creating an environment that encourages productivity growth and innovation.
But freedom of association is not only about growth, development and social justice.
But freedom of association is not only about growth, development and social justice.
For too many, it can also be a question of life and death.
For too many, it can also be a question of life and death.
We regret to note that serious threats to workers and employers seeking to organize – including killings, detention and violence - still persist in some countries.
We regret to note that serious threats to workers and employers seeking to organize – including killings, detention and violence - still persist in some countries.
We appreciate the role of the ILO in revealing such atrocities, and the efforts to bring them to an end.
We appreciate the role of the ILO in revealing such atrocities, and the efforts to bring them to an end.
But we must acknowledge that the power of the ILO, and thus the international community, to bring an end to these violations, remain frustratingly limited.
But we must acknowledge that the power of the ILO, and thus the international community, to bring an end to these violations, remain frustratingly limited.
I must admit, this is a cause for great concern to Norway.
I must admit, this is a cause for great concern to Norway.
In the advocacy work of the ILO it is also important to give real life examples of employers and workers exercising their rights and achieving results.
In the advocacy work of the ILO it is also important to give real life examples of employers and workers exercising their rights and achieving results.
Information should be gathered on concrete cases of good practices in collective bargaining and social dialogue that others will wish to imitate.
Information should be gathered on concrete cases of good practices in collective bargaining and social dialogue that others will wish to imitate.
The ILO should also work closely, on a tripartite basis, with the non-ratifying countries to seek the means to overcome obstacles to ratification.
The ILO should also work closely, on a tripartite basis, with the non-ratifying countries to seek the means to overcome obstacles to ratification.
The Global report shows that since the Declaration on fundamental principles and rights was adopted ten years ago, we have seen progress towards universal ratification of Conventions 87 and 98.
The Global report shows that since the Declaration on fundamental principles and rights was adopted ten years ago, we have seen progress towards universal ratification of Conventions 87 and 98.
The number of ratifications is 148 and 158 [1], respectively, out of a total number of 182 Member States.
The number of ratifications is 148 and 158 [1], respectively, out of a total number of 182 Member States.
Still that does not help workers and employers in the remaining countries that do not enjoy protection under Conventions 87 and 98.
Still that does not help workers and employers in the remaining countries that do not enjoy protection under Conventions 87 and 98.
The fact remains, that this comprise about half of the world's workers and employers.
The fact remains, that this comprise about half of the world's workers and employers.
Some groups are facing particular difficulties in exercising their fundamental rights.
Some groups are facing particular difficulties in exercising their fundamental rights.
Many of those working in agriculture and in Export Processing Zones, many migrant and domestic workers and those in the informal sector are facing a difficult situation even in countries that have already ratified the Conventions.
Many of those working in agriculture and in Export Processing Zones, many migrant and domestic workers and those in the informal sector are facing a difficult situation even in countries that have already ratified the Conventions.
Labour legislation is the foundation for respect of freedom of association and recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
Labour legislation is the foundation for respect of freedom of association and recognition of the right to collective bargaining.
The ILO has longstanding experience in assisting Member States with labour law reform.
The ILO has longstanding experience in assisting Member States with labour law reform.
It is utmost important that the organization continues to have enough capacity in this field to be able to meet requests for assistance from Member States.
It is utmost important that the organization continues to have enough capacity in this field to be able to meet requests for assistance from Member States.
Decent work for all and a fair distribution of the benefits of globalisation are the most important objectives of the ILO in our time.
Decent work for all and a fair distribution of the benefits of globalisation are the most important objectives of the ILO in our time.
The Report of the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalisation demonstrated that we have a long way to go in this respect.
The Report of the World Commission on the Social Dimension of Globalisation demonstrated that we have a long way to go in this respect.
We believe that one most important step on that path is to give all workers and employers the right to organise and to collective bargaining.
We believe that one most important step on that path is to give all workers and employers the right to organise and to collective bargaining.
As pointed out in the Report, however, sustainable change depends on the commitment of the government and the social partners of each country and their ability to achieve a strong joint ownership of the agreed course of action.
As pointed out in the Report, however, sustainable change depends on the commitment of the government and the social partners of each country and their ability to achieve a strong joint ownership of the agreed course of action.
The aim must be to use these fundamental rights as a foundation for democratic development.
The aim must be to use these fundamental rights as a foundation for democratic development.
I thank you for your attention.
I thank you for your attention.
87= Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise – ratified by Norway - 98 = Right to Organzie and Collective Bargaining – ratified by Norway.
87= Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise –ratifisert av Norge - 98 = Right to Organzie and Collective Bargaining – ratifisert av Norge.
“I am deeply concerned about freedom of the press in Egypt.
- Jeg er svært bekymret for pressefriheten i Egypt.
“The Egyptian authorities should reconsider their decision to prosecute journalists.
- Egyptiske myndigheter bør revurdere beslutningen om å straffeforfølge journalister.
Those arrested should be released.
De arresterte må løslates.
It is crucial that the media can report on events without fear for their own safety.
Det er avgjørende at mediene fritt kan rapportere uten frykt for egen sikkerhet.
This is the authorities’ responsibility,” said Mr Brende.
Dette er myndighetenes ansvar, sier utenriksministeren.
Oslo, 3 June 2009
Oslo, 3. juni 2009
I’ll start with the Tank Man.
I’ll start with the Tank Man.
A photograph, a few seconds of a film clip, transmitted all over the world of a man in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in June 1989 – 20 years ago.
A photograph, a few seconds of a film clip, transmitted all over the world of a man in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in June 1989 – 20 years ago.
The anonymous man, in a white shirt, dark trousers and carrying a small bag in his left hand, stands right in front of a column of Chinese Type 59 tanks.
The anonymous man, in a white shirt, dark trousers and carrying a small bag in his left hand, stands right in front of a column of Chinese Type 59 tanks.
The tanks have halted.
The tanks have halted.
What now?
What now?
We do not know if the man spoke.
We do not know if the man spoke.
But his courageous moves were in themselves a powerful act of expression.
But his courageous moves were in themselves a powerful act of expression.
Then the tanks move, and he moves, and then another halt.
Then the tanks move, and he moves, and then another halt.
And we are all deeply moved as well.
And we are all deeply moved as well.
A very vivid image of these protests – the “4 June events” – in China, now 20 years ago.
A very vivid image of these protests – the “4 June events” – in China, now 20 years ago.
The Tank Man.
The Tank Man.
The Unknown Rebel.
The Unknown Rebel.
I have been told that one of the most widely reproduced versions of this photograph was taken by Jeff Widener of the Associated Press, from the sixth floor of the Beijing Hotel, about 800 metres from the scene, through a 400-millimetre lens.
I have been told that one of the most widely reproduced versions of this photograph was taken by Jeff Widener of the Associated Press, from the sixth floor of the Beijing Hotel, about 800 metres from the scene, through a 400-millimetre lens.
Other photographers, from Magnum Photos and Newsweek, as well as CNN and BBC film crews transmitted the same scene.
Other photographers, from Magnum Photos and Newsweek, as well as CNN and BBC film crews transmitted the same scene.
An extremely powerful symbol at the end of the Cold War era.
An extremely powerful symbol at the end of the Cold War era.
The photo didn’t change the world.
The photo didn’t change the world.
Or perhaps it did?
Or perhaps it did?
It formed world opinion and continues to do so.
It formed world opinion and continues to do so.
We will remember it for the rest of our lives.
We will remember it for the rest of our lives.
Honoured participants, ladies and gentlemen,
Honoured participants, ladies and gentlemen,
Words can kill.
Words can kill.
And you can be killed by words.
And you can be killed by words.
Words can heal and words can reconcile.
Words can heal and words can reconcile.
“I fear the newspapers more than a hundred thousand bayonets,” Napoleon Bonaparte once said, according to an unknown source.
“I fear the newspapers more than a hundred thousand bayonets,” Napoleon Bonaparte once said, according to an unknown source.
Last autumn we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Last autumn we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The Universal Declaration establishes freedom of expression as a fundamental right.
The Universal Declaration establishes freedom of expression as a fundamental right.
Universal and fundamental.
Universal and fundamental.
All of us gathered here today know, however, that in reality, being universal and fundamental depends on the context.
All of us gathered here today know, however, that in reality, being universal and fundamental depends on the context.
Governments around the world are bound by universal standards.
Governments around the world are bound by universal standards.
But the realities – should I say on the ground – can differ radically.
But the realities – should I say on the ground – can differ radically.
That in itself is a convincing reason for addressing freedom of expression at international settings such as here in Oslo this week.
That in itself is a convincing reason for addressing freedom of expression at international settings such as here in Oslo this week.
You know better than many others what freedom of expression really means, why it matters and how situations on the ground may differ.
You know better than many others what freedom of expression really means, why it matters and how situations on the ground may differ.
As human rights defenders and activists, many of you defend free speech in your own country or globally, every day, and all too many pay a high price in doing so.
As human rights defenders and activists, many of you defend free speech in your own country or globally, every day, and all too many pay a high price in doing so.
You may live in a country affected by armed conflict, or in a country where democracy is falling apart, or in a country with widespread corruption.
You may live in a country affected by armed conflict, or in a country where democracy is falling apart, or in a country with widespread corruption.
You may have been put in prison or taken to court.
You may have been put in prison or taken to court.
You may have had to leave your home country.
You may have had to leave your home country.
You may have risked your own life.
You may have risked your own life.
You may even have family members and loved ones who have paid the ultimate price.
You may even have family members and loved ones who have paid the ultimate price.
Or you may live and work here in Norway where the debate boils down to the following question: How do we exercise this fundamental right as responsible citizens?
Or you may live and work here in Norway where the debate boils down to the following question: How do we exercise this fundamental right as responsible citizens?
With the exception of incitement to hatred, there is no longer any legal or other kind of limitation to freedom of speech in my country.
With the exception of incitement to hatred, there is no longer any legal or other kind of limitation to freedom of speech in my country.