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In just two weeks’ time (23 September), Belarusians are going to the polls in the parliamentary elections.
In just two weeks’ time (23 September), Belarusians are going to the polls in the parliamentary elections.
Unfortunately there seems to be little prospect of a democratic election in any meaningful way.
Unfortunately there seems to be little prospect of a democratic election in any meaningful way.
Most of the opposition, such as Alexander Milinkevich, is not allowed to run.
Most of the opposition, such as Alexander Milinkevich, is not allowed to run.
It is one example of administrative and legal steps taken to stop the opposition from even running.
It is one example of administrative and legal steps taken to stop the opposition from even running.
And is represents a challenge: How should we, in another country, respond when elections are not free and fair?
And is represents a challenge: How should we, in another country, respond when elections are not free and fair?
How should we deal with a regime that year after year is weakening its legitimacy?
How should we deal with a regime that year after year is weakening its legitimacy?
Can we, as Europeans in 2012, accept this situation?
Can we, as Europeans in 2012, accept this situation?
Of course we do not accept it.
Of course we do not accept it.
But we have to admit that there is no simple solution.
But we have to admit that there is no simple solution.
One option is to limit our political contacts.
One option is to limit our political contacts.
Another is to impose targeted sanctions and restrictions on travel and trade.
Another is to impose targeted sanctions and restrictions on travel and trade.
Or a combination of the two.
Or a combination of the two.
How do we strike the balance?
How do we strike the balance?
We do not want to punish the ordinary citizens of Belarus.
We do not want to punish the ordinary citizens of Belarus.
Finding the right balance is such a delicate question that even the Belarusian opposition is divided on it.
Finding the right balance is such a delicate question that even the Belarusian opposition is divided on it.
Should they boycott the elections or should they participate?
Should they boycott the elections or should they participate?
Norway’s contribution to the elections will be to provide election observers as well as to support local observers through Belarus Watch.
Norway’s contribution to the elections will be to provide election observers as well as to support local observers through Belarus Watch.
III Teddy bears and civil society
III Teddy bears and civil society
President Lukashenko has been rattled by the recent “teddy bear” incident.
President Lukashenko has been rattled by the recent “teddy bear” incident.
But no fundamental changes for the better can be expected as a direct consequence.
But no fundamental changes for the better can be expected as a direct consequence.
Nevertheless, the regime’s reaction has had consequences for its relations with the EU.
Nevertheless, the regime’s reaction has had consequences for its relations with the EU.
Since December 2010 and during this year’s diplomatic crises we have seen a more unified Europe.
Since December 2010 and during this year’s diplomatic crises we have seen a more unified Europe.
And the expulsion of the Swedish Ambassador has not been accepted.
And the expulsion of the Swedish Ambassador has not been accepted.
Norway has aligned itself with the current sanctions, and will support future additions to these.
Norway has aligned itself with the current sanctions, and will support future additions to these.
Once again, I would like to underline that such measures need to be carefully calibrated to target the regime, not the people, of Belarus.
Once again, I would like to underline that such measures need to be carefully calibrated to target the regime, not the people, of Belarus.
IV The exile university in Vilnius
IV The exile university in Vilnius
As pointed out earlier, it is important to continue to invest in a future democratic Belarus.
As pointed out earlier, it is important to continue to invest in a future democratic Belarus.
We believe that the best way of doing this in today’s situation is to provide the European Humanities University in Vilnius with the long-term financial support it needs to guarantee its future.
We believe that the best way of doing this in today’s situation is to provide the European Humanities University in Vilnius with the long-term financial support it needs to guarantee its future.
It is a strategy with several dimensions.
It is a strategy with several dimensions.
First, supporting the EHU is a way of ensuring high class education to Belarusians.
First, supporting the EHU is a way of ensuring high class education to Belarusians.
Secondly, the EHU is a strong symbol of the struggle for a future democratic Belarus.
Secondly, the EHU is a strong symbol of the struggle for a future democratic Belarus.
To my knowledge, Belarus is the only country in the world with a university in exile.
To my knowledge, Belarus is the only country in the world with a university in exile.
[The University offers courses within the fields of political science, law, philosophy, media and journalism.
[The University offers courses within the fields of political science, law, philosophy, media and journalism.
There are a total of 1850 students at the EHU, 700 of whom are in Vilnius.]
There are a total of 1850 students at the EHU, 700 of whom are in Vilnius.]
Unfortunately, the EHU University in Vilnius cannot plan for a return to Minsk in the foreseeable future.
Unfortunately, the EHU University in Vilnius cannot plan for a return to Minsk in the foreseeable future.
Many of the EHU’s students go back to Belarus.
Many of the EHU’s students go back to Belarus.
And they take with them a strong academic basis for starting their professional lives.
And they take with them a strong academic basis for starting their professional lives.
However, many of them, particularly those trained in the social sciences, media studies and journalism, will face difficult challenges.
However, many of them, particularly those trained in the social sciences, media studies and journalism, will face difficult challenges.
Because we know that independent and critical journalism is under severe pressure in Belarus.
Because we know that independent and critical journalism is under severe pressure in Belarus.
Journalists are frequently harassed, threatened and imprisoned.
Journalists are frequently harassed, threatened and imprisoned.
Consequently, many practice self-censorship.
Consequently, many practice self-censorship.
Others take huge risks trying to keep people informed and present alternative ideas.
Others take huge risks trying to keep people informed and present alternative ideas.
They know that freedom of expression is not only a fundamental right in itself, but also essential for the realisation of other fundamental rights and freedoms, such as freedom of assembly and the right to access to information.
They know that freedom of expression is not only a fundamental right in itself, but also essential for the realisation of other fundamental rights and freedoms, such as freedom of assembly and the right to access to information.
They are demonstrating a remarkable sense of responsibility in promoting these rights and freedoms under such conditions.
They are demonstrating a remarkable sense of responsibility in promoting these rights and freedoms under such conditions.
Let me make this very clear: We greatly admire these brave men and women.
Let me make this very clear: We greatly admire these brave men and women.
I would also like take the opportunity here at the University of Oslo, to announce our intention to further increase Norway’s support to the European Humanities University.
I would also like take the opportunity here at the University of Oslo, to announce our intention to further increase Norway’s support to the European Humanities University.
I look forward to discussing the details with the University’s Board later today.
I look forward to discussing the details with the University’s Board later today.
We have to remind ourselves that Belarus is part of Europe – despite the fact that it is so different to the rest of Europa today.
We have to remind ourselves that Belarus is part of Europe – despite the fact that it is so different to the rest of Europa today.
Our Belarusian brothers and sisters deserve the same human rights, democratic standards and rule of law that we take for granted.
Our Belarusian brothers and sisters deserve the same human rights, democratic standards and rule of law that we take for granted.
Europe cannot afford a Belarus without a prospect of a democratic future much longer.
Europe cannot afford a Belarus without a prospect of a democratic future much longer.
We therefore intend to help you lay the foundation for a truly democratic Belarus.
We therefore intend to help you lay the foundation for a truly democratic Belarus.
Increased Norwegian support to Belarusian university in exile
Økt norsk støtte til hviterussisk universitet i eksil
How should we respond to Belarus?
How should we respond to Belarus?
How the Norwegian funds will be used
Slik brukes flompengene i Pakistan
The following overview shows how Norwegian funds will help flood victims in Pakistan.
Her finner du oversikten over hvordan de norske pengene til flomofrene i Pakistan brukes.
1.8 million homes and 9 000 schools have been destroyed.
1,8 millioner hus og 9000 skoler er ødelagt.
20 million people will return to their homes and seek to resume their lives.
20 millioner berørte mennesker skal gjenoppta livene sine der de bor.
Shelter, health care services, food security, water and sanitation, and education are all critical sectors in the current phase.
Husly, helsetjenester, matvaresikkerhet, vann og sanitær og utdanning er alle kritiske sektorer i denne fasen.
"We are giving priority to supporting relief organisations that have long experience of humanitarian work and are familiar with conditions in the country.
– Vi har prioritert å støtte hjelpeorganisasjoner med god erfaring og kunnskap om forholdene ute i felten.
Most of the emergency relief is being channelled through the UN to ensure that the efforts are well coordinated," said Mr Solheim.
Den største delen av nødhjelpen går til FN, for å sikre god koordinering av innsatsen, sier miljø- og utviklingsminister Erik Solheim.
Norway has focused its relief efforts on measures in the following three areas.
Norge har lagt spesielt vekt på tre sektorer for vår hjelpeinnsats:
Protection of vulnerable groups.
Beskyttelse av sårbare grupper.
Single persons, widows, women and children are particularly vulnerable, and priority is being given to actors that have special focus on these groups.
Enslige, enker, kvinner og barn er spesielt utsatt og aktører med spesielt fokus på disse prioriteres.
The gender perspective is key.
Kjønnsperspektivet står sentralt.
Providing shelter and education is important in order to give these groups better protection.
Husly og utdanning er to viktige tiltak for å sikre disse gruppene bedre beskyttelse.
Water and sanitation measures.
Vann og sanitær-tiltak.
These are among the most important measures to prevent the spread of epidemics and disease.
Dette er et av de viktigste bidragene for å hindre at epidemier og sykdommer sprer seg.
Health/nutrition.
Helse/ernæring.
This is closely linked with measures to provide clean water and sanitation facilities.
Dette henger nøye sammen med tiltakene for reint vann og sanitærforhold.
One-third of the crops have been destroyed.
En tredjedel av avlingene er ødelagt.
Measures to prevent malnourishment are therefore important.
Derfor er forebyggende tiltak for å hindre underernæring viktig.
Thousands of clinics have been destroyed.
Flere tusen helseklinikker er ødelagt.
There is a great need for rebuilding existing health facilities and establishing mobile clinics.
Behovet for gjenoppbygging og mobile helseklinikker er stort.
In these three areas, the organisations will devote their efforts both to immediate emergency relief and early recovery measures in areas where the water has receded.
Innen disse sektorene vil organisasjonene fordele innsatsen både til akutt nødhjelp og til tidlige gjenoppbyggingstiltak i områdene hvor vannmassene har tørket opp.
How the Norwegian funds will be used The following overview shows the organisation that will receive funds from Norway to help flood victims in Pakistan as of 12 November 2010:
Slik brukes pengene Her er oversikten over hvilke organisasjoner som får norsk støtte til flomarbeidet i Pakistan, per 12. november 2010:
Focus
Tiltak
Amount in NOK
Støttebeløp i kr
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
FNs barnefond (Unicef)
Water and sanitation, nutrition, health, education and protection of children
Vann og sanitær, ernæring, helsetiltak, utdanning og beskyttelse av barn
73 million (USD 12.2 million)
73 millioner
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
FNs høykommissær for flyktninger (UNHCR)
Shelter, distribution of tents and plastic sheets, protection of vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and women
Husly, utdeling av telt og presenninger, beskyttelsestiltak for sårbare grupper som barn, eldre og kvinner
71 million (USD, 11.8 million)
71 millioner
The Norwegian Red Cross, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Norges Røde Kors, Pakistans Røde Halvmåne og Det internasjonale Røde Kors
Distribution of food, water, sanitation facilities and emergency medical services.
Utdeling av mat, vann og sanitære tiltak og akuttmedisinsk tilsyn.
Mobile field hospitals with 18 health workers
Mobilt feltsykehus med 18 helsearbeidere
63 million (USD 10.5 million)
63 millioner
Distribution of tents and non-food items (NFIs)
Telt/husly og materiell til livsopphold (NFIs)
32 million (USD 5.3 million)
32 millioner
World Health Organisation (WHO)
Verdens helseorganisasjon (WHO)
Rebuilding health care facilities, distribution of medicines, monitoring the situation to detect signs of malnutrition and outbreaks of serious diseases
Gjennoppbygging av helsevesen, utdeling av medisiner, overvåke signaler på underernæring og alvorlig sykdomsutbrudd.
30 million (USD 5 million)
30 millioner
United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
FNs nødhjelpsfond (CERF)
Provides support for humanitarian efforts by various UN organisations
FNs nødhjelpsfond gir støtte til humanitære tiltak til FN organisasjoner.
24 million (USD 4 million)
24 millioner
Water and sanitation, distribution of non-food items (NFIs)
Vann og sanitær, utdeling av materiell til livsopphold (NFIs)
17 million (USD 2.8 million)
17 millioner
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
FNs befolkningsfond (UNFPA)
Women’s reproductive health, hygiene and sanitation for pregnant women and children
Kvinners reproduktive helse, hygiene og sanitære tiltak til gravide kvinner og barn
15 million (USD 2.5 million)
15 millioner
Measures to provide children with protection and education
Beskyttelsestiltak og utdanning for barn
Emergency Response Fund (ERF) for Pakistan, which is administered by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Pakistans nødhjelpsfond (ERF) styrt av FNs kontor for samordning av humanitære aktiviteter (OCHA)
Support for emergency relief efforts on the basis of local needs assessments
Humanitært fond som tildeler støtte til akutte nødhjelpstiltak basert på lokale behovsvurderinger
10 million (USD 1.7 million)
10 millioner
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
FNs kontor for samordning av humanitære aktiviteter (OCHA)
For OCHA’s efforts to coordinate and assess needs for humanitarian assistance in Pakistan and its advocacy efforts in connection with its work in Pakistan
Til OCHAs arbeid med koordinering, kartlegging og talsmannsarbeid for humanitær innsats i Pakistan
Aga Khan – Focus
Aga Khan – Focus
Food, non-food items (NFI), measures to prevent new natural disasters, hygiene and education
Mat, livsopphold (NFI), forebygging av nye naturkatastrofer, hygiene og utdanning
9 million (USD 1.5 million)
9 millioner
Rahma Islamic Relief Fund
Rahma Islamic Relief Fund
Distribution of food and clean water, hygiene measures and establishment of safe areas for children to play
Utdeling av mat, rent vann, hygienetiltak og etablering av trygge leke/oppholdsplasser for barn
8 million (USD 1.3 million)
8 millioner
NORCAP – Norwegian Capacity to international operations (administered by the Norwegian Refugee Council)
Norcap – Norwegian Capacity to international operations (administrert av Flyktninghjelpen)
Secondment of experts on humanitarian operations to UN organisations
Sekundering av eksperter innen humanitære operasjoner til FN-organisasjoner
5 million (USD 840 000)
5 millioner
4 million (USD 670 000)
4 millioner
National Disaster Management Authority Pakistan
National Disaster Management Authority Pakistan
Efforts to strengthen the capacity of the Pakistani authorities to respond to the needs of flood victims
Styrke pakistanske myndigheters evne til å koordinere og svare på behovene ved flomkatastrofen
3.5 million (USD 580 000)
3,5 millioner
Remainder
Utestående tildelinger
Various emergency relief measures
Diverse nødhjelpstiltak
10.5 million (USD 1.8 million)
10,5 millioner
Total humanitarian assistance from Norway
Total norsk humanitær bistand
400 million (USD 70 million)
400 millioner
Head of LTTE political wing has been killed
LTTEs politiske leder er død
The leader of the LTTE negotiating team and head of the LTTE political wing, Mr S.P. Tamilselvan, was killed this morning, in an air strike outside Kilinochchi.
Lederen av LTTEs forhandlingsdelegasjon og lederen av dens politiske ving, S.P.
He participated in the negotiations on the ceasefire agreement in February 2002, and in the subsequent peace talks in 2002 and 2003.
Han deltok i forhandlingene av våpenhvileavtalen i februar 2002, og i fredsforhandlingene som fulgte i 2002-03.
He played a central role in negotiating a cooperation mechanism for reconstruction after the tsunami (P-TOMS).
Han spilte en viktig rolle i forhandlingen om en fellesmekanisme for gjenreisning etter flodbølgekatastrofen.
“I have known Mr Tamilselvan for nearly a decade,” says Erik Solheim, Minister of the Environment and Development Cooperation.
- Jeg har kjent Tamilselvan i snart et tiår.
How to tackle the consequences of the financial crisis?
Hvordan takle konsekvensene av finanskrisen?
- Speech at ILO regional meeting
- Innlegg på ILOs regionale møte
Oslo, 8 April 2013
Oslo, 8. april 2013
- We need to implement measures now to avoid a major social crisis and political backlash.
- We need to implement measures now to avoid a major social crisis and political backlash.
This is the main political challenge we face in Europe today, prime minister Stoltenberg said at ILOs regional meeting in Oslo today.
This is the main political challenge we face in Europe today, sa statsminister Jens Stoltenberg under ILOs regionale møte i Oslo i dag.
President, Director General, Secretary General, Ladies and gentlemen,
President, Director General, Secretary General, Ladies and gentlemen,
Thank you very much for the introduction.
Thank you very much for the introduction.
It is great to meet so many representatives of European employers and employees here in Oslo.
It is great to meet so many representatives of European employers and employees here in Oslo.
I am especially happy to welcome you to Oslo today.
I am especially happy to welcome you to Oslo today.
This morning the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise reached an important agreement on wage formation, again demonstrating the benefits of cooperation between the social partners.
This morning the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions and the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise reached an important agreement on wage formation, again demonstrating the benefits of cooperation between the social partners.
This is very beneficial for the Norwegian economy - and for this conference.
This is very beneficial for the Norwegian economy - and for this conference.
The mood here would have been quite different if some of the participants would have been elsewhere organising a strike.
The mood here would have been quite different if some of the participants would have been elsewhere organising a strike.
The crisis in Europe is dramatic.
The crisis in Europe is dramatic.
A financial crisis has now turned into a jobs crisis.
A financial crisis has now turned into a jobs crisis.
The level of unemployment in the Europe is now at record levels.
The level of unemployment in the Europe is now at record levels.
In some countries there is now a lost generation of young people.
In some countries there is now a lost generation of young people.
Out of work.
Out of work.
Out of training.
Out of training.
And out of the market.
And out of the market.
More people are becoming permanently inactive and unemployable.
More people are becoming permanently inactive and unemployable.
Even with renewed economic growth, many people will find themselves without work – maybe for their whole life.
Even with renewed economic growth, many people will find themselves without work – maybe for their whole life.
Therefore, we need to implement measures now to avoid a major social crisis and political backlash.
Therefore, we need to implement measures now to avoid a major social crisis and political backlash.
This is the main political challenge we face in Europe today.
This is the main political challenge we face in Europe today.
The International Labour Organization has a crucial role to play in formulating a response, both globally and in Europe.
The International Labour Organization has a crucial role to play in formulating a response, both globally and in Europe.
Norway is a strong supporter of the ILO.
Norway is a strong supporter of the ILO.
And we are proud to contribute by hosting this event.
And we are proud to contribute by hosting this event.
So what policies are needed?
So what policies are needed?
Five elements are of the utmost importance:
Five elements are of the utmost importance:
Firstly, we must combine equitable distribution and economic growth.
Firstly, we must combine equitable distribution and economic growth.
There is no contradiction between high growth and fair distribution.
There is no contradiction between high growth and fair distribution.
On the contrary: equitable distribution promotes efficiency.
On the contrary: equitable distribution promotes efficiency.
In the Nordic countries, we have proven that it is possible to combine economic growth with a comprehensive welfare system, high labour force participation, low unemployment and even income distribution.
In the Nordic countries, we have proven that it is possible to combine economic growth with a comprehensive welfare system, high labour force participation, low unemployment and even income distribution.
We refer to this as the Nordic model, and we have demonstrated its advantages.
We refer to this as the Nordic model, and we have demonstrated its advantages.
Secondly, we need active labour market policies.
Secondly, we need active labour market policies.
Social safety nets and active labour market policies make the labour market more flexible and the economy less vulnerable to shocks.
Social safety nets and active labour market policies make the labour market more flexible and the economy less vulnerable to shocks.
We call this flexicurity.
We call this flexicurity.
We have also sought to avoid rigid employment protection legislation.
We have also sought to avoid rigid employment protection legislation.
It is important to avoid creating highly segmented labour markets.
It is important to avoid creating highly segmented labour markets.
We must prevent high unemployment from becoming persistent.
We must prevent high unemployment from becoming persistent.
The key is to focus on active labour market programmes that help people to keep their skills up to date.
The key is to focus on active labour market programmes that help people to keep their skills up to date.