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Norway has just decided that the programme will continue for another four years, as it has been very successful.
Norway has just decided that the programme will continue for another four years, as it has been very successful.
One ex-ample is the collaboration between the two institutions that are our hosts today.
One ex-ample is the collaboration between the two institutions that are our hosts today.
Both education and research activities have been part of the project activities of the Cooperation Programme.
Both education and research activities have been part of the project activities of the Cooperation Programme.
Both Norwegian and Russian institutions have accumulated considerable knowledge.
Both Norwegian and Russian institutions have accumulated considerable knowledge.
One important aspect of this project is the contact with enterprises.
One important aspect of this project is the contact with enterprises.
The student exchange program and emerging research have resulted in increased involvement of cooperating institutions, establishing contacts with domestic and international business enterprises and public organizations.
The student exchange program and emerging research have resulted in increased involvement of cooperating institutions, establishing contacts with domestic and international business enterprises and public organizations.
These contacts are not only beneficial for student exchange and re-search purposes, but also for employment of Russian graduates.
These contacts are not only beneficial for student exchange and re-search purposes, but also for employment of Russian graduates.
All graduates have been well accepted in the business community.
All graduates have been well accepted in the business community.
Through the cooperation Russian and Norwegian institutions have become more and more aware of the strengths on both sides.
Through the cooperation Russian and Norwegian institutions have become more and more aware of the strengths on both sides.
The best of engineering education in Russia has been combined with the best Scandinavian traditions in business administration.
The best of engineering education in Russia has been combined with the best Scandinavian traditions in business administration.
This result is an innovative combination of education needed by the industrial enterprise manager in the global knowledge based economy of today.
This result is an innovative combination of education needed by the industrial enterprise manager in the global knowledge based economy of today.
Enterprises ask for these combined competencies.
Enterprises ask for these combined competencies.
For future cooperation, we need more interdisciplinary study programs.
For future cooperation, we need more interdisciplinary study programs.
And even better joint study programs, which the Bologna Process emphasizes.
And even better joint study programs, which the Bologna Process emphasizes.
In this connection I welcome the cooperation established in the High North between Norwegian and Russian institutions, aiming at implementing recommendations from the Bologna Declaration in Russia.
In this connection I welcome the cooperation established in the High North between Norwegian and Russian institutions, aiming at implementing recommendations from the Bologna Declaration in Russia.
Next year is the International Polar Year.
Next year is the International Polar Year.
One of our flagships for Norwegian polar activities is Svalbard, the archipelago almost on the North Pole.
One of our flagships for Norwegian polar activities is Svalbard, the archipelago almost on the North Pole.
Over the last 20 years we have developed the societies there from dependence on coal based industry to cover also tourism, research and education.
Over the last 20 years we have developed the societies there from dependence on coal based industry to cover also tourism, research and education.
In Longyear City we have established UNIS, Svalbard University Centre, and in New Ålesund we have developed a research based station for re-searchers from all over the world.
In Longyear City we have established UNIS, Svalbard University Centre, and in New Ålesund we have developed a research based station for re-searchers from all over the world.
Through our re-search council we finance special grants for Russian researchers who are interested in placements on Svalbard, and I am glad that Russian students choose to study at UNIS.
Through our re-search council we finance special grants for Russian researchers who are interested in placements on Svalbard, and I am glad that Russian students choose to study at UNIS.
Researchers in New Ålesund have interesting cooperation with the Research Station in Barentsburg.
Researchers in New Ålesund have interesting cooperation with the Research Station in Barentsburg.
We have also revitalised Svalbard Science Foundation to explore cooperation and establish useful networks between researchers on Svalbard.
We have also revitalised Svalbard Science Foundation to explore cooperation and establish useful networks between researchers on Svalbard.
An increasing number of Russian students choose to study in Norway, and this is a trend Norwegian authorities would like to strengthen further.
An increasing number of Russian students choose to study in Norway, and this is a trend Norwegian authorities would like to strengthen further.
Through the Quota program about 200 Russian students yearly study in Norway on full degree program.
Through the Quota program about 200 Russian students yearly study in Norway on full degree program.
The mobility schemes Barentsplus, north2north and Nordplus Neighbour also make it possible for Norwegian higher education institutions to host Russian students.
The mobility schemes Barentsplus, north2north and Nordplus Neighbour also make it possible for Norwegian higher education institutions to host Russian students.
There is also an increasing number of Norwegian students studying in Russia.
There is also an increasing number of Norwegian students studying in Russia.
Today around 150 students participated in Russian pro-grams, mostly in humanities and social sciences.
Today around 150 students participated in Russian pro-grams, mostly in humanities and social sciences.
I would encourage more Norwegian students and scholars to study in Russia.
I would encourage more Norwegian students and scholars to study in Russia.
Russia and Norway have been good neighbours for more than a thousand years.
Russia and Norway have been good neighbours for more than a thousand years.
Unfortunately, in the last century a great number of opportunities were lost.
Unfortunately, in the last century a great number of opportunities were lost.
Together we now face a great number of different challenges, and in my view education and re-search will be decisive in the future development.
Together we now face a great number of different challenges, and in my view education and re-search will be decisive in the future development.
My vision is to make the High North a region characterized by knowledge and competence, where sustainability is our guiding star.
My vision is to make the High North a region characterized by knowledge and competence, where sustainability is our guiding star.
The High North is an area of big contrasts, from the missing daylight during winter to the white nights of summer.
The High North is an area of big contrasts, from the missing daylight during winter to the white nights of summer.
My hope is that we can become inspired by the Northern Lights, making the High North the land of opportunity and progress.
My hope is that we can become inspired by the Northern Lights, making the High North the land of opportunity and progress.
Higher Education and Research: Visions and Challenges in perspectives of the High North
Higher Education and Research: Visions and Challenges in perspectives of the High North
Geneva, 28 February 2011
Geneve, 28. februar 2011
"Norway pays tribute to the thousands and thousands across the world who are taking such daunting risks by standing up to their legitimate universal rights.
- Norway pays tribute to the thousands and thousands across the world who are taking such daunting risks by standing up to their legitimate universal rights.
They should feel a strong and clear message of support from this session", Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre said in his speech in Geneva on 28 February.
They should feel a strong and clear message of support from this session, sa Støre i sin tale i Geneve 28. februar.
I believe it is appropriate to start my intervention on behalf of Norway by saluting the capacity of response of the United Nations.
I believe it is appropriate to start my intervention on behalf of Norway by saluting the capacity of response of the United Nations.
We meet here in Geneva as the drama in Libya continues to unfold – and as millions across the Arab world rise up to demand full respect of their legitimate human rights.
We meet here in Geneva as the drama in Libya continues to unfold – and as millions across the Arab world rise up to demand full respect of their legitimate human rights.
Norway welcomed the timely Special Session on Libya held here in the Council on Friday – demonstrating the ability of the Council to react urgently and sending a clear message that the ruthless use of violence against peaceful protesters is entirely unacceptable.
Norway welcomed the timely Special Session on Libya held here in the Council on Friday – demonstrating the ability of the Council to react urgently and sending a clear message that the ruthless use of violence against peaceful protesters is entirely unacceptable.
Norway compliments the 15 members of the UN Security Council for having reacted swiftly, with precision and unanimity to the acts of madness carried out by the Gaddafi regime – a regime that has lost by all standards of legitimacy and that should conclude urgently that the time to go has come.
Norway compliments the 15 members of the UN Security Council for having reacted swiftly, with precision and unanimity to the acts of madness carried out by the Gaddafi regime – a regime that has lost by all standards of legitimacy and that should conclude urgently that the time to go has come.
Norway compliments UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for his determined leadership in the promotion and protection of universal human rights.
Norway compliments UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for his determined leadership in the promotion and protection of universal human rights.
The Secretary-General is right in reminding us of the need to pay attention to the full spectrum of rights with equal force – civil, cultural, economic, social and political.
The Secretary-General is right in reminding us of the need to pay attention to the full spectrum of rights with equal force – civil, cultural, economic, social and political.
Norway commends the determined efforts of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Navi Pillay, and her office.
Norway commends the determined efforts of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mrs Navi Pillay, and her office.
The world – all states and all citizens – needs a strong, independent and courageous High Commissioner.
The world – all states and all citizens – needs a strong, independent and courageous High Commissioner.
Finally – and above all – Norway pays tribute to the thousands and thousands across the world who are taking such daunting risks by standing up for their legitimate universal rights.
Finally – and above all – Norway pays tribute to the thousands and thousands across the world who are taking such daunting risks by standing up for their legitimate universal rights.
They should feel a strong and clear message of support from this session.
They should feel a strong and clear message of support from this session.
The Libyan authorities must prevent further deterioration of the crisis.
The Libyan authorities must prevent further deterioration of the crisis.
We reiterate our call for an immediate end to the violence and for steps to be taken to address the legitimate demands of the population.
We reiterate our call for an immediate end to the violence and for steps to be taken to address the legitimate demands of the population.
We strongly support the call for an independent international investigation into the violent suppression of protests in the country.
We strongly support the call for an independent international investigation into the violent suppression of protests in the country.
Unlawful acts of violence will not go unpunished.
Unlawful acts of violence will not go unpunished.
The aspirations of the millions throughout the Arab world go to the core of the business of the Human Rights Council.
The aspirations of the millions throughout the Arab world go to the core of the business of the Human Rights Council.
The world at large is learning a powerful lesson on how the force of legitimate popular demands can rise to the surface and cause authoritarian regimes – even those with powerful police and security forces – to falter.
The world at large is learning a powerful lesson on how the force of legitimate popular demands can rise to the surface and cause authoritarian regimes – even those with powerful police and security forces – to falter.
Universal human rights are enshrined in international conventions.
Universal human rights are enshrined in international conventions.
Their full implementation cannot be limited by choice.
Their full implementation cannot be limited by choice.
But neither can a political model be imposed from outside.
But neither can a political model be imposed from outside.
We now need to make available all relevant experiences to those populations who seek to enter and complete the transition towards democracy and full respect for all human rights.
We now need to make available all relevant experiences to those populations who seek to enter and complete the transition towards democracy and full respect for all human rights.
Norway stands ready to play its part.
Norway stands ready to play its part.
Let me add this: The fulfilment of the aspirations of Libyans may come back to challenge the UN.
Let me add this: The fulfilment of the aspirations of Libyans may come back to challenge the UN.
A power vacuum in that country will not do anyone any good.
A power vacuum in that country will not do anyone any good.
I urge the UN Security Council to start reflecting on how the international community can step in and assure the rights of the people – and the future prospects of stability and democracy.
I urge the UN Security Council to start reflecting on how the international community can step in and assure the rights of the people – and the future prospects of stability and democracy.
Global poverty is our gravest human rights challenge today.
Global poverty is our gravest human rights challenge today.
We must promote economic, social and cultural rights to the same extent as civil and political rights.
We must promote economic, social and cultural rights to the same extent as civil and political rights.
They are inherently interconnected.
They are inherently interconnected.
Access to safe drinking water and adequate food are key rights for health and welfare.
Access to safe drinking water and adequate food are key rights for health and welfare.
We are reminded of this fact by the reports from current events in the Middle East.
We are reminded of this fact by the reports from current events in the Middle East.
Our contributions to human rights must also be seen in the context of fighting poverty and promoting development – and mobilising the political will to confront climate change.
Our contributions to human rights must also be seen in the context of fighting poverty and promoting development – and mobilising the political will to confront climate change.
Donor countries must live up to their obligations.
Donor countries must live up to their obligations.
Norway is doing its part through its annual international development budget of 1% gross national income.
Norway is doing its part through its annual international development budget of 1% gross national income.
At the same time, we call upon developing countries to mobilise more of their domestic resources for development.
At the same time, we call upon developing countries to mobilise more of their domestic resources for development.
Universal human rights are included in each and every one of the Millennium Development Goals.
Universal human rights are included in each and every one of the Millennium Development Goals.
The world is making progress towards reaching these goals, but daunting challenges remain, first and foremost in the field of child and women’s health.
The world is making progress towards reaching these goals, but daunting challenges remain, first and foremost in the field of child and women’s health.
Every minute a woman dies from the complications of pregnancy or childbirth.
Every minute a woman dies from the complications of pregnancy or childbirth.
Norway has made this an area of priority, through active engagement in the global initiative on MDGs 4 and 5, and we encourage other partners to join forces.
Norway has made this an area of priority, through active engagement in the global initiative on MDGs 4 and 5, and we encourage other partners to join forces.
Sadly, in many places discrimination against women and girls is still the rule rather than the exception.
Sadly, in many places discrimination against women and girls is still the rule rather than the exception.
As a result, many women are condemned to poverty, which again exposes them to further abuse.
As a result, many women are condemned to poverty, which again exposes them to further abuse.
Several states have made commitments with respect to women’s rights in the context of their Universal Periodic Review.
Several states have made commitments with respect to women’s rights in the context of their Universal Periodic Review.
This is encouraging.
This is encouraging.
One of the main achievements of the Human Rights Council last year was the decision to establish a working group to address discrimination against women.
One of the main achievements of the Human Rights Council last year was the decision to establish a working group to address discrimination against women.
We have high expectations of the working group’s contribution to the fight against gender discrimination.
We have high expectations of the working group’s contribution to the fight against gender discrimination.
Let us apply this perspective: Empowering women is not only right, it is also sound – economically as well as politically, ensuring equal opportunities, providing good health care, and increasing the ratio of women in working life – and thus making a forceful contribution to a stronger economy.
Let us apply this perspective: Empowering women is not only right, it is also sound – economically as well as politically, ensuring equal opportunities, providing good health care, and increasing the ratio of women in working life – and thus making a forceful contribution to a stronger economy.
Let us take this occasion to bring the courageous human rights defenders to the centre of the stage.
Let us take this occasion to bring the courageous human rights defenders to the centre of the stage.
They bring to light the realities on the ground, without which national and international efforts would be ineffective.
They bring to light the realities on the ground, without which national and international efforts would be ineffective.
They play a crucial part in the democratic process, but equally important, they serve as an indicator of democratisation and an engine for further development.
They play a crucial part in the democratic process, but equally important, they serve as an indicator of democratisation and an engine for further development.
Across the globe, from Belarus to Iran, from Myanmar to the Ivory Coast, from the streets of occupied territories, courageous human rights defenders – be they journalists, lawyers, members of human rights NGOs or others – work tirelessly to promote the rights to health, food and education, and to fight racism, torture and all other forms of human rights violations.
Across the globe, from Belarus to Iran, from Myanmar to the Ivory Coast, from the streets of occupied territories, courageous human rights defenders – be they journalists, lawyers, members of human rights NGOs or others – work tirelessly to promote the rights to health, food and education, and to fight racism, torture and all other forms of human rights violations.
All too often the risk is enormous.
All too often the risk is enormous.
We are deeply concerned about the increase in attacks against human rights defenders.
We are deeply concerned about the increase in attacks against human rights defenders.
We know that the attention and support of the international community not only encourage human rights defenders to keep up their efforts, but also provide effective protection.
We know that the attention and support of the international community not only encourage human rights defenders to keep up their efforts, but also provide effective protection.
The cause of these brave women and men is now highlighted by both the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner.
The cause of these brave women and men is now highlighted by both the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner.
This is indeed to be welcomed.
This is indeed to be welcomed.
During this session of the Council, Norway will introduce a resolution to renew the mandate on the situation of the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders.
During this session of the Council, Norway will introduce a resolution to renew the mandate on the situation of the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders.
We call for the broadest possible endorsement of this resolution.
We call for the broadest possible endorsement of this resolution.
We are learning valuable lessons from our membership of the UN Human Rights Council.
We are learning valuable lessons from our membership of the UN Human Rights Council.
We see great value in the stronger attention to the human situation at country level – closer to people, closer to the daily reality where rights are to be enjoyed.
We see great value in the stronger attention to the human situation at country level – closer to people, closer to the daily reality where rights are to be enjoyed.
The Universal Periodic Review mechanism is a crucial improvement towards relevance - as is the ability to react swiftly to the situation in Libya, as we have seen demonstrated in recent days.
The Universal Periodic Review mechanism is a crucial improvement towards relevance - as is the ability to react swiftly to the situation in Libya, as we have seen demonstrated in recent days.
Norway is committed to use its membership to ensure that every individual is better protected against discrimination and abuse.
Norway is committed to use its membership to ensure that every individual is better protected against discrimination and abuse.
Our aim is to give meaning to the words of the Secretary-General: Human rights are equally valid to all people, in all countries, at all times.
Our aim is to give meaning to the words of the Secretary-General: Human rights are equally valid to all people, in all countries, at all times.
Statement at the 16th Session of the Human Rights Council
Innlegg i FNs menneskerettighetsråds 16. sesjon
Norway and Bulgaria strengthen cooperation on fight against human trafficking
Norge og Bulgaria styrker samarbeidet mot menneskehandel
Funds from the EEA and Norway Grants will be used in the fight against organised crime and human trafficking in Bulgaria.
Norske EØS-midler skal brukes i kampen mot organisert kriminalitet og menneskehandel i Bulgaria.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “The fight against human trafficking and organised crime can only be won through international cooperation.
– Kampen mot menneskehandel og organisert kriminalitet vinnes kun gjennom internasjonalt samarbeid.
These criminal bands are mobile and respect no boundaries.
Disse kriminelle bandene er mobile og kjenner ingen grenser.
The Norwegian Police Directorate is involved in this cooperation.
Politidirektoratet er norsk samarbeidspartner.