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We will continue our efforts to ensure the participation of women in important areas such as conflict resolution and peace-building,” added Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
Vi vil jobbe videre for å sikre kvinners deltakelse på viktige områder som konfliktløsing og fredsbygging, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty 
Forhandlingsmøte om en våpenhandelsavtale (Arms Trade Treaty)
Statement by Norway’s Minister of International Development, Mr. Heikki Holmås, at the UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty in New York, 3 July 2012. 
Utviklingsminister Heikki Holmås sin tale ved åpningen av forhandlingsmøte om en våpenhandelsavtale (Arms Trade Treaty) i New York 3. juli 2012.
The UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, 3 July 2012 
The UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, 3 July 2012
The General Assembly has recognized that the absence of commonly agreed international standards for the transfer of conventional arms contributes to conflict, displacement, crime and terrorism, thereby also undermining peace, reconciliation, safety and stability. 
The General Assembly has recognized that the absence of commonly agreed international standards for the transfer of conventional arms contributes to conflict, displacement, crime and terrorism, thereby also undermining peace, reconciliation, safety and stability.
As a Minister of International Development, I have also seen the destructive force of weapons gone astray and how much they can disrupt vulnerable states. 
As a Minister of International Development, I have also seen the destructive force of weapons gone astray and how much they can disrupt vulnerable states.
One example is what we see in Mali right now. 
One example is what we see in Mali right now.
This creates ripples leading to increased arms spending in neighbouring states like Niger that should instead invest money on irrigation and education. 
This creates ripples leading to increased arms spending in neighbouring states like Niger that should instead invest money on irrigation and education.
I have also seen excessive military spending in authoritarian regimes which use the weapons to repress their own people instead of investing in the same peoples future. 
I have also seen excessive military spending in authoritarian regimes which use the weapons to repress their own people instead of investing in the same peoples future.
This forms the backdrop for our negotiations here these weeks. 
This forms the backdrop for our negotiations here these weeks.
The General Assembly resolution mandating the ATT process is why we are gathered here in New York to negotiate an Arms Trade Treaty. 
The General Assembly resolution mandating the ATT process is why we are gathered here in New York to negotiate an Arms Trade Treaty.
It also reflects the grave problems generated by armed violence in the world today. 
It also reflects the grave problems generated by armed violence in the world today.
I would like to thank the Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for emphasising the 800 humanitarian workers killed by armed violence. 
I would like to thank the Secretary General Ban Ki-moon for emphasising the 800 humanitarian workers killed by armed violence.
One of our Norwegian organisations, the NRC, just suffered such losses this very weekend. 
One of our Norwegian organisations, the NRC, just suffered such losses this very weekend.
Hence these negotiations should have a humanitarian objective. 
Hence these negotiations should have a humanitarian objective.
In Norway’s opinion, the overall goal of the ATT should be to prevent illicit or irresponsible arms trade that causes human suffering and armed violence, through responsible regulation of all international arms trade. 
In Norway’s opinion, the overall goal of the ATT should be to prevent illicit or irresponsible arms trade that causes human suffering and armed violence, through responsible regulation of all international arms trade.
This should be a guiding principle in our negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty in the coming weeks. 
This should be a guiding principle in our negotiations on the Arms Trade Treaty in the coming weeks.
Having said this, we are well aware that in addition to the humanitarian perspective the ATT also has important security and development aspects. 
Having said this, we are well aware that in addition to the humanitarian perspective the ATT also has important security and development aspects.
Our mandate is to negotiate a strong and robust treaty. 
Our mandate is to negotiate a strong and robust treaty.
We have a common responsibility to do our utmost to fulfil this objective, and Norway takes this responsibility seriously. 
We have a common responsibility to do our utmost to fulfil this objective, and Norway takes this responsibility seriously.
We must negotiate a meaningful treaty, a treaty that makes a difference and gives added value internationally. 
We must negotiate a meaningful treaty, a treaty that makes a difference and gives added value internationally.
As we have stated before, Norway believes that the Chair’s draft paper of 14 July 2011 is a good basis for these negotiations. 
As we have stated before, Norway believes that the Chair’s draft paper of 14 July 2011 is a good basis for these negotiations.
Although all parts of the treaty will be important, I will now focus on two elements that Norway considers to be at the core of the ATT, namely scope and criteria. 
Although all parts of the treaty will be important, I will now focus on two elements that Norway considers to be at the core of the ATT, namely scope and criteria.
If we get these elements right, we will have come a long way. 
If we get these elements right, we will have come a long way.
Regarding scope, we consider it vital to include all conventional arms, regardless of whether they are labelled military or non-military. 
Regarding scope, we consider it vital to include all conventional arms, regardless of whether they are labelled military or non-military.
I would like to underline the importance of including small arms and light weapons. 
I would like to underline the importance of including small arms and light weapons.
I would also like to underline the importance of including ammunition. 
I would also like to underline the importance of including ammunition.
Some states have expressed doubts as to whether ammunition should be included in the scope. 
Some states have expressed doubts as to whether ammunition should be included in the scope.
We believe that it must. 
We believe that it must.
An ATT that does not cover ammunition will not be the strong and robust treaty that the General Assembly resolution has mandated us to negotiate. 
An ATT that does not cover ammunition will not be the strong and robust treaty that the General Assembly resolution has mandated us to negotiate.
We need to include small arms and light weapons as well as ammunition if we are to achieve the goals and objectives set out in that resolution. 
We need to include small arms and light weapons as well as ammunition if we are to achieve the goals and objectives set out in that resolution.
Concerning criteria, it is important that the treaty clearly states that states parties shall not authorise transfers of conventional arms or ammunition if there is a substantial risk that those arms would be used to undermine peace or stability or violate international law, such as international humanitarian law or human rights law. 
Concerning criteria, it is important that the treaty clearly states that states parties shall not authorise transfers of conventional arms or ammunition if there is a substantial risk that those arms would be used to undermine peace or stability or violate international law, such as international humanitarian law or human rights law.
I would like to emphasize SC resolution 1325, and the use of armed violence against women. 
I would like to emphasize SC resolution 1325, and the use of armed violence against women.
As a former elected spokesman in the Norwegian Armed Forces, I remember rallying in solidarity with women being systematically raped during the wars on Balkan. 
As a former elected spokesman in the Norwegian Armed Forces, I remember rallying in solidarity with women being systematically raped during the wars on Balkan.
Here too, we consider the chair’s draft paper and its language to be a good basis for the discussions. 
Here too, we consider the chair’s draft paper and its language to be a good basis for the discussions.
This gender perspective should be reflected in the text. 
This gender perspective should be reflected in the text.
It is important that the Arms Trade Treaty contains strong and binding language that will bring about significant reductions of arms transfers that cause armed violence and human suffering. 
It is important that the Arms Trade Treaty contains strong and binding language that will bring about significant reductions of arms transfers that cause armed violence and human suffering.
A number of other elements also need to be addressed and incorporated in the Arms Trade Treaty. 
A number of other elements also need to be addressed and incorporated in the Arms Trade Treaty.
Over the coming weeks, Norway will take an active part in the negotiations on all aspects of the treaty, including implementation issues, such as reporting and marking, and the inclusion of end user certificates. 
Over the coming weeks, Norway will take an active part in the negotiations on all aspects of the treaty, including implementation issues, such as reporting and marking, and the inclusion of end user certificates.
We will also focus on practical measures and on the provisions on international cooperation and assistance, including such important issues as the victims’ perspective. 
We will also focus on practical measures and on the provisions on international cooperation and assistance, including such important issues as the victims’ perspective.
Norway looks forward to participating in the negotiations and to contributing to ensure that a strong and robust ATT is negotiated in the weeks ahead. 
Norway looks forward to participating in the negotiations and to contributing to ensure that a strong and robust ATT is negotiated in the weeks ahead.
And I wish you luck, Mr Chair, in the process of negotiating a strong treaty. 
And I wish you luck, Mr Chair, in the process of negotiating a strong treaty.
This we owe the General Assembly and all those facing the consequenses of weapons being in the wrong hands every day. 
This we owe the General Assembly and all those facing the consequenses of weapons being in the wrong hands every day.
Historic UN debate on sexual orientation and gender identity 
Historisk FN-debatt om seksuell orientering og kjønnsidentitet
Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “This is a historic moment for the UN. 
- Dette er et historisk øyeblikk for FN.
Norway supports Ban Ki-moon’s clear message that all countries should decriminalise homosexuality. 
Norge støtter Ban Ki-moons klare oppfordring til land om å avkriminalisere homofili.
During the debate in the Human Rights Council, a report from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights was discussed. 
Under debatten i menneskerettighetsrådet ble en rapport fra FNs høykommissær diskutert.
It maps massive and systematic violations of human rights on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. 
Den kartlegger massive og systematiske menneskerettighetsbrudd på grunnlag av seksuell orientering og kjønnsidentitet.
It was South Africa that chaired the debate. 
Det var Sør Afrika som ledet debatten.
“Many countries expressed a wish to share their experience of efforts to combat discrimination of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transpersons. 
- Mange land uttrykte ønske om å dele sine erfaringer på arbeid mot diskriminering av lesbiske, homofile, bifile og transpersoner.
It is a major step forward that this experience is being shared in the UN. 
Det er et stort fremskritt at disse erfaringene bringes frem i FN.
It gives us a strong departure point for taking action,” said Mr Støre. 
Det gir oss et viktig utgangspunkt for handling, sier utenriksminister Støre.
We also support the High Commissioner’s recommendations to member states on combating impunity for killings and other serious abuses, as well as systematic registration of such crimes, and information and awareness-raising campaigns targeted at the police, the judiciary and the education sector. 
Vi støtter også Høykommissærens anbefalinger til medlemsland om bekjempelse av straffefrihet for drap og andre alvorlige overgrep, systematisk registrering av slike overgrep, informasjons- og holdningskampanjer overfor politi, rettsvesen og i skolesektoren.
Our efforts to combat discrimination in Norway are based on the Government’s action plan on improving quality of life among lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transpersons. 
Norge arbeider mot diskriminering i Norge gjennom regjeringens handlingsplan for lesbiske, homofile, bifile og transpersoner.
Norwegian Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim commented, “Norway supports many brave people all over the world in their work for fundamental rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transpersons. 
- Norge støtter mange modige mennesker verden over i deres arbeid for grunnleggende rettigheter for lesbiske, homofile, bifile og transpersoner.
UN calls on member states to stop executions 
FN oppfordrer land til å stanse henrettelser
Norway, in cooperation with a group of countries from all parts of the world, led the initiative, which was supported by 107 countries. 
Norge, i samarbeid med en gruppe land fra alle verdensdeler, ledet initiativet som ble støttet av hele 107 land.
The UN General Assembly today called on member states to establish a moratorium on executions as a step towards the abolition of the death penalty. 
FNs generalforsamling oppfordret i dag medlemslandene til å stanse henrettelser som et skritt mot å avskaffe dødsstraff.
“Today’s resolution in the UN confirms that countries that support the death penalty are fighting a losing battle. 
- Dagens vedtak i FN er en bekreftelse på at land som støtter dødsstraff er på vikende front.
But a UN resolution is by no means enough. 
Men vedtak i FN er på ingen måte nok.
I am therefore pleased that we have managed to get this difficult debate back on a more constructive track that we can follow up in our contact with countries that are considering changing their policy on this issue,” Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said. 
Jeg er derfor glad for at vi har fått denne opprivende debatten inn på et mer konstruktivt spor som vi kan følge opp med land som vurderer å endre sin politikk, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Norway played a leading role in the negotiations in New York, together with countries such as Angola, Argentina, Belgium, Burundi, Croatia, East Timor, Micronesia and New Zealand. 
Norge hadde en ledende rolle i forhandlingene i New York, sammen med blant annet Angola, Argentina, Belgia, Burundi, Kroatia, Mikronesia, New Zealand og Øst-Timor.
The resolution received broad support from countries in all parts of the world, reflecting a global trend towards the abolition of the death penalty. 
Vedtaket fikk bred støtte fra land fra alle verdensdeler, og viser at det er en global trend i retning avskaffelse av dødsstraff.
A total of 107 countries voted in favour of the resolution, while 38 countries voted against and 36 abstained. 
I alt 107 land stemte for initiativet, mens 38 land stemte imot og 36 avsto.
This time, ten fewer countries voted against the resolution than when the issue was considered by the UN General Assembly in 2008. 
Hele ti færre land stemte mot initiativet sammenliknet med da FNs generalforsamling behandlet spørsmålet i 2008.
Then, a total of 105 countries supported the resolution. 
Da støttet 105 land vedtaket.
Altogether, 58 countries still retain the death penalty in their penal legislation, while we know for certain that 18 countries carried out executions in 2009. 
58 land har fremdeles dødsstraff i sitt lovverk, mens man vet med sikkerhet at 18 land gjennomførte henrettelser i 2009.
The text that was adopted today also calls on states to show greater transparency with regard to their use of the death penalty. 
Teksten som i dag ble vedtatt oppfordrer også til større åpenhet om bruken av dødsstraff.
In the long term, this could foster an open debate based on facts,” Mr Støre commented. 
Dette vil på sikt kunne føre til åpen debatt basert på fakta, sier utenriksminister Støre.
In connection with the debate on the resolution, a number of countries said that they were in the process of reducing the number of crimes that can carry the death penalty. 
Flere land uttalte i forbindelse med vedtaket at de er i ferd med å redusere antallet forbrytelser som kan medføre dødsstraff.
Whether or not to continue executions is now being discussed in many countries, but the issue is still highly controversial in the UN. 
Fortsatt bruk av henrettelser diskuteres nå i mange land, men temaet er fremdeles høyst kontroversielt i FN.
Some countries that still practise the death penalty insist that this is a domestic issue that should not be discussed in the UN. 
Noen land som fortsatt praktiserer dødsstraff insisterer på at dette er et innenrikspolitisk anliggende som ikke skal diskuteres i FN.
“The death penalty is a human rights issue that affects us all. 
- Dødsstraff er et menneskerettighetsspørsmål som angår alle.
At the end of the day it is up to individual countries to abolish the death penalty, but Norway’s view on the issue remains unchanged. 
Det er til syvende og sist opp til enkeltland å avskaffe dødsstraff, men Norges syn ligger fast.
We raise Norway’s opposition to the death penalty at regular intervals in our talks with countries that still carry out executions. 
Norsk motstand mot dødsstraff tas regelmessig opp i samtaler med land som fremdeles foretar henrettelser.
The campaign against the death penalty is a priority task for Norwegian missions abroad, both in individual countries and in international organisations,” Foreign Minister Støre said. 
Kampen mot dødsstraff er en prioritert oppgave for norske utenriksstasjoner både i enkeltland og i internasjonale organisasjoner, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist, Foreign Minister Støre said in Norway's statement. 
- The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist, sa utenriksminister Støre da han holdt Norges innlegg under generaldebatten i forbindelse med FNs 64. generalforsamling.
Distinguished representatives, 
Distinguished representatives,
These weeks we are witnessing a resurrection of the authority of this Assembly and a new belief and commitment that multilateral cooperation can and must be made to work. 
These weeks we are witnessing a resurrection of the authority of this Assembly and a new belief and commitment that multilateral cooperation can and must be made to work.
The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist. 
The new tone of voice we have heard from the United States here in New York is setting forceful persuasion above persuasive force and extending a hand to those who are willing to unclench a fist.
We must all seize this moment. 
We must all seize this moment.
Every country – also the smallest and weakest - can make a difference. 
Every country – also the smallest and weakest - can make a difference.
And building bridges means that we must all reach out from where we stand today as we struggle together with the crisis of finances, food, energy, climate and health. 
And building bridges means that we must all reach out from where we stand today as we struggle together with the crisis of finances, food, energy, climate and health.
New efforts must be undertaken to break cycles of impasse – such as moving decisively to make peace in the Middle East and obtain a peace agreement that can deliver a Palestinian state which can live side by side with Israel in peace. 
New efforts must be undertaken to break cycles of impasse – such as moving decisively to make peace in the Middle East and obtain a peace agreement that can deliver a Palestinian state which can live side by side with Israel in peace.
Last month the UN Secretary-General visited Norway’s Arctic to study the impacts of global warming. 
Last month the UN Secretary-General visited Norway’s Arctic to study the impacts of global warming.
As we approach Copenhagen, the pace of negotiation must increase. 
As we approach Copenhagen, the pace of negotiation must increase.
Economy-wide reduction targets must be set for all developed countries. 
Economy-wide reduction targets must be set for all developed countries.
Large and more advanced developing countries should commit themselves to measurable, reportable and verifiable actions. 
Large and more advanced developing countries should commit themselves to measurable, reportable and verifiable actions.
Cuts in emissions from rainforest preservation must be institutionalized, as stipulated by the REDD project, funded and included in a new treaty. 
Cuts in emissions from rainforest preservation must be institutionalized, as stipulated by the REDD project, funded and included in a new treaty.
Financing is key for success in Copenhagen. 
Financing is key for success in Copenhagen.
Our Norwegian contributions and proposals may generate substantial new and additional financing for measures in developing countries, based on public finance and dedicated income from the global carbon market. 
Our Norwegian contributions and proposals may generate substantial new and additional financing for measures in developing countries, based on public finance and dedicated income from the global carbon market.
The financial crisis have pushed millions of people back in the trenches of poverty, and staggered us in our pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals. 
The financial crisis have pushed millions of people back in the trenches of poverty, and staggered us in our pursuit of the Millennium Development Goals.
Loss of income is placing public policies at a perilous risk, potentially undermining services on which the poorest and weakest depend the most, such as health and education. 
Loss of income is placing public policies at a perilous risk, potentially undermining services on which the poorest and weakest depend the most, such as health and education.
Norway supports all the Millennium Development Goals. 
Norway supports all the Millennium Development Goals.
We will for the second year in a row surpass 1 percent official development assistance. 
We will for the second year in a row surpass 1 percent official development assistance.
We have increased our ODA in absolute terms after the financial crisis hit us to show solidarity with those who are less fortunate than we are. 
We have increased our ODA in absolute terms after the financial crisis hit us to show solidarity with those who are less fortunate than we are.
We engage with a particular focus on areas where Norway can make a difference. 
We engage with a particular focus on areas where Norway can make a difference.
We will continue to take on a special obligation with regard to the health related MDGs. 
We will continue to take on a special obligation with regard to the health related MDGs.
We have tripled our contributions to health since the year 2000. 
We have tripled our contributions to health since the year 2000.
Millions of lives have been saved through the efforts of a broad alliance of partners, private and public alike. 
Millions of lives have been saved through the efforts of a broad alliance of partners, private and public alike.
We will continue to play a leading role until we have achieved these MDGs. 
We will continue to play a leading role until we have achieved these MDGs.