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20 years ago, in the aftermath of the first Gulf war, there was a mass exodus of Kurds who were forced to flee from Northern Iraq as a result of attacks by the government of Saddam Hussein. 
20 years ago, in the aftermath of the first Gulf war, there was a mass exodus of Kurds who were forced to flee from Northern Iraq as a result of attacks by the government of Saddam Hussein.
The UNHCR was called on to rescue them – and it had the will to do so - but lacked the manpower. 
The UNHCR was called on to rescue them – and it had the will to do so - but lacked the manpower.
As the mass departure of Kurds continued over Easter, with more than 1.5 million people fleeing to the Turkish mountains, the UNHCR High Commissioner Ms Ogata happened to be on her first official visit to Copenhagen and presented the challenges then facing the UNHCR. 
As the mass departure of Kurds continued over Easter, with more than 1.5 million people fleeing to the Turkish mountains, the UNHCR High Commissioner Ms Ogata happened to be on her first official visit to Copenhagen and presented the challenges then facing the UNHCR.
This was the point of departure for the first humanitarian roster – created in partnership with the Danish and Norwegian Refugee Councils. 
This was the point of departure for the first humanitarian roster – created in partnership with the Danish and Norwegian Refugee Councils.
You will hear more about this story – presented more vividly and with deep insight – from Jan Egeland shortly. 
You will hear more about this story – presented more vividly and with deep insight – from Jan Egeland shortly.
20 years have passed, and for some of you the story of the roster – this undertaking - is intertwined with your personal history. 
20 years have passed, and for some of you the story of the roster – this undertaking - is intertwined with your personal history.
I salute you all! 
I salute you all!
Your efforts have been tremendous during these years. 
Your efforts have been tremendous during these years.
I want to thank you on behalf of the Norwegian Government. 
I want to thank you on behalf of the Norwegian Government.
This gratitude also goes to all of you who have been involved with the roster at its headquarters and elsewhere, making it a rapid and efficient emergency standby roster that can support the UN’s efforts in humanitarian crises. 
This gratitude also goes to all of you who have been involved with the roster at its headquarters and elsewhere, making it a rapid and efficient emergency standby roster that can support the UN’s efforts in humanitarian crises.
In line with developments in the humanitarian community at large, NORCAP today provides support not only for early emergency response – inspiring as such operations are - but also for disaster risk reduction and preparedness activities, transitions from humanitarian to development assistance and the strengthening of national and local capacities, within states and from one state to another. 
In line with developments in the humanitarian community at large, NORCAP today provides support not only for early emergency response – inspiring as such operations are - but also for disaster risk reduction and preparedness activities, transitions from humanitarian to development assistance and the strengthening of national and local capacities, within states and from one state to another.
NORCAP has also made it an objective to broaden its engagement, moving beyond service provision to becoming a strategic partner for the UN. 
NORCAP has also made it an objective to broaden its engagement, moving beyond service provision to becoming a strategic partner for the UN.
In his role as the Secretary-General’s Special Representative to East Timor, the late Sergio de Vieira de Mello once complained about the difficulties involved in bringing normality to the newly-independent state. 
In his role as the Secretary-General’s Special Representative to East Timor, the late Sergio de Vieira de Mello once complained about the difficulties involved in bringing normality to the newly-independent state.
He said: “In the first few months, we had all these people coming from New York who could write diplomatic cables, but nobody who could lay electrical cable.” 
He said: “In the first few months, we had all these people coming from New York who could write diplomatic cables, but nobody who could lay electrical cable.”
Mr de Mello was – as we all here know – a troubleshooter, but the same problem confronted him in his many other engagements as well, be it a lack of legal experts, plumbers, drivers or linguists. 
Mr de Mello was – as we all here know – a troubleshooter, but the same problem confronted him in his many other engagements as well, be it a lack of legal experts, plumbers, drivers or linguists.
The UN has countless highly competent staff members, but moving them quickly to the world’s hot spots is not its greatest strength. 
The UN has countless highly competent staff members, but moving them quickly to the world’s hot spots is not its greatest strength.
That is why we believe that stand-by capacity is such an important complementary instrument, which provides know-how of how to get things right. 
That is why we believe that stand-by capacity is such an important complementary instrument, which provides know-how of how to get things right.
This is not a controversial observation – the UN itself has undertaken an in-depth analysis of how it can make use of external stand-by capacity in order to meet the growing demand for a civilian UN presence worldwide, particularly in countries emerging from conflict. 
This is not a controversial observation – the UN itself has undertaken an in-depth analysis of how it can make use of external stand-by capacity in order to meet the growing demand for a civilian UN presence worldwide, particularly in countries emerging from conflict.
Reforming the UN takes time, and currently the UN is debating the issue, internally and with member states. 
Reforming the UN takes time, and currently the UN is debating the issue, internally and with member states.
On behalf of Norway I can only praise the initiative – in the light of what I have said - and say that we too are open to discussing ways and means of strengthening the UN’s civilian capacity. 
On behalf of Norway I can only praise the initiative – in the light of what I have said - and say that we too are open to discussing ways and means of strengthening the UN’s civilian capacity.
Openness in this context also means readiness to contribute. 
Openness in this context also means readiness to contribute.
Norway does its part and will continue to do so. 
Norway does its part and will continue to do so.
Our aim is to strengthen the international community’s capacity to assist countries emerging from disaster and conflict. 
Our aim is to strengthen the international community’s capacity to assist countries emerging from disaster and conflict.
That said, our goal must always be to deploy the right person to the right place at the right time by the right means. 
That said, our goal must always be to deploy the right person to the right place at the right time by the right means.
Let me highlight two main features of how we work to ensure this: 
Let me highlight two main features of how we work to ensure this:
Firstly, we actively seek to reach out and work with countries and regional organisations in Africa and Asia to establish rosters and training centres with a view to developing capacity in the Global South. 
Firstly, we actively seek to reach out and work with countries and regional organisations in Africa and Asia to establish rosters and training centres with a view to developing capacity in the Global South.
Some rosters, like NORCAP, already include members from the South as well as the North. 
Some rosters, like NORCAP, already include members from the South as well as the North.
Indeed, NORCAP is one of the few standby rosters to have a substantial proportion of active participants, currently 40% of the roster, from the Global South. 
Indeed, NORCAP is one of the few standby rosters to have a substantial proportion of active participants, currently 40% of the roster, from the Global South.
In addition, one third of the Norwegians recruited to the roster so far have a minority or immigrant background. 
In addition, one third of the Norwegians recruited to the roster so far have a minority or immigrant background.
They may come from other countries. 
They may come from other countries.
This is indeed one of NORCAP’s strengths and one reason for its success. 
This is indeed one of NORCAP’s strengths and one reason for its success.
The intention is that it should look international in its composition, not only Norwegian. 
The intention is that it should look international in its composition, not only Norwegian.
But our advice and assistance can be so much richer when partnered with know-how based on experiences that are unique to a region or to countries with a recent history of change and transition. 
But our advice and assistance can be so much richer when partnered with know-how based on experiences that are unique to a region or to countries with a recent history of change and transition.
We are therefore eager to build partnerships such as AFDEM and Training for Peace, and to explore opportunities for the kind of triangular cooperation that we have started in South Sudan. 
We are therefore eager to build partnerships such as AFDEM and Training for Peace, and to explore opportunities for the kind of triangular cooperation that we have started in South Sudan.
In cooperation with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), supported by UNDP and Norway, the Government of South Sudan will place 200 civil servants from IGAD Member States in key functions in South Sudan to fill immediate capacity gaps and to build further administrative capacity over time. 
In cooperation with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), supported by UNDP and Norway, the Government of South Sudan will place 200 civil servants from IGAD Member States in key functions in South Sudan to fill immediate capacity gaps and to build further administrative capacity over time.
We support this. 
We support this.
Secondly, Norway actively seeks to promote women’s inclusion in all aspects of peace and security processes. 
Secondly, Norway actively seeks to promote women’s inclusion in all aspects of peace and security processes.
This can be seen as a general follow-up and implementation of the Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security. 
This can be seen as a general follow-up and implementation of the Security Council resolutions on women, peace and security.
First and foremost because we believe that women should enjoy the same rights and responsibilities and opportunities as men. 
First and foremost because we believe that women should enjoy the same rights and responsibilities and opportunities as men.
But also – as studies show – because we know that women’s inclusion leads to more sustainable peace agreements and more effective peace operations. 
But also – as studies show – because we know that women’s inclusion leads to more sustainable peace agreements and more effective peace operations.
With women making up 42% of its members, NORCAP can more or less boast gender balance. 
With women making up 42% of its members, NORCAP can more or less boast gender balance.
Recruiting women from the Global South is a specific objective. 
Recruiting women from the Global South is a specific objective.
This makes the roster stronger. 
This makes the roster stronger.
I would like to add a third point, which is the importance of rosters being demand-driven and of demands being based on real and coordinated assessments. 
I would like to add a third point, which is the importance of rosters being demand-driven and of demands being based on real and coordinated assessments.
We need to achieve this balance. 
We need to achieve this balance.
In order to ensure this, Norway supports the establishment of an online platform for broadcasting civilian needs and available capacities. 
In order to ensure this, Norway supports the establishment of an online platform for broadcasting civilian needs and available capacities.
Such a platform could serve as a resource base for the Secretariat on available civilian capacities as well as providing general information on the needs and demands for civilian capacities in the field. 
Such a platform could serve as a resource base for the Secretariat on available civilian capacities as well as providing general information on the needs and demands for civilian capacities in the field.
Communication technology is important here – the internet for example – an issue I discussed yesterday in Geneva. 
Communication technology is important here – the internet for example – an issue I discussed yesterday in Geneva.
Moreover, such a platform could provide a link between the Secretariat and the UN funds and programmes on civilian capacities, as well as providing a source of information for member states and other partners to tap into and contribute to. 
Moreover, such a platform could provide a link between the Secretariat and the UN funds and programmes on civilian capacities, as well as providing a source of information for member states and other partners to tap into and contribute to.
And, fourth, as mentioned, I will add the importance of good partnerships (NGOs, the NRC and others). 
And, fourth, as mentioned, I will add the importance of good partnerships (NGOs, the NRC and others).
I hope today’s conference will generate discussion on many of these important issues, which are quite concrete issues: 
I hope today’s conference will generate discussion on many of these important issues, which are quite concrete issues:
How can standby partners become a strategic aid in accelerating UN reform and fostering civilian capacity? 
How can standby partners become a strategic aid in accelerating UN reform and fostering civilian capacity?
How can they be used to enhance national ownership and strengthen national institutions? 
How can they be used to enhance national ownership and strengthen national institutions?
How can standby partners be a tool for fostering women’s participation and promoting gender balance? 
How can standby partners be a tool for fostering women’s participation and promoting gender balance?
In answering these questions, I can only recommend that we strive to emulate the innovative approach and creative thinking that characterised the start-up of the standby mechanism. 
In answering these questions, I can only recommend that we strive to emulate the innovative approach and creative thinking that characterised the start-up of the standby mechanism.
I wish you a successful conference. 
I wish you a successful conference.
Read more about Norcap 
Les mer om Norcap
Welcoming address at the conference: NORCAP marks 20 years 
Åpningstale ved Norcaps 20-årsmarkering
"Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating. 
- Nordem’s 20 years’ anniversary is really worth celebrating.
But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest", said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Børge Brende, in his opening speech. 
But the nature of your work gives us no time to rest, sa utenriksminister Børge Brende i sin åpningstale ved markeringen av jubileet.
When I saw the photo from Liberia on the cover of your anniversary report, I came to think of those famous words of Abraham Lincoln: “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.” 
When I saw the photo from Liberia on the cover of your anniversary report, I came to think of those famous words of Abraham Lincoln: “The ballot is stronger than the bullet.”
They say a lot about what we believe in and why we are here today to celebrate Nordem. 
They say a lot about what we believe in and why we are here today to celebrate Nordem.
But before I turn to the history and the important achievements of Nordem, please allow me to start with the big picture. 
But before I turn to the history and the important achievements of Nordem, please allow me to start with the big picture.
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law are core values that we share with people all over the world. 
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law are core values that we share with people all over the world.
The UN has asked one million people from more than 190 countries what kind of world they want. 
The UN has asked one million people from more than 190 countries what kind of world they want.
The answers are clear: People want a good education, better healthcare and an “honest and responsive government”. 
The answers are clear: People want a good education, better healthcare and an “honest and responsive government”.
These are the top three priorities for the development goals beyond 2015. 
These are the top three priorities for the development goals beyond 2015.
The message they send is strong. 
The message they send is strong.
Development cannot be separated from human rights, democracy and good governance. 
Development cannot be separated from human rights, democracy and good governance.
They are closely linked. 
They are closely linked.
We must promote them all. 
We must promote them all.
We know this is the right thing to do. 
We know this is the right thing to do.
Not only from a moral perspective. 
Not only from a moral perspective.
Not only because we have obligations and duties under international law. 
Not only because we have obligations and duties under international law.
But because it delivers great results. 
But because it delivers great results.
The most developed countries in the world are all democracies. 
The most developed countries in the world are all democracies.
No conflict-ridden country has yet achieved a single Millennium Development Goal. 
No conflict-ridden country has yet achieved a single Millennium Development Goal.
And we know that there is nothing that harms development more than conflicts and war. 
And we know that there is nothing that harms development more than conflicts and war.
Look at the appalling situation in Syria, with more than six million internally displaced persons and more than two million refugees, and with no real access for humanitarian assistance. 
Look at the appalling situation in Syria, with more than six million internally displaced persons and more than two million refugees, and with no real access for humanitarian assistance.
In less than a couple of years, a middle income country has turned into a developing country. 
In less than a couple of years, a middle income country has turned into a developing country.
And we know that democracy, human rights and elections really do work. 
And we know that democracy, human rights and elections really do work.
For me, one of the strongest illustrations of this was when – as Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross – I landed on Hispaniola, this island in the Caribbean, in 2010, when Haiti was hit by this awful earthquake. 
For me, one of the strongest illustrations of this was when – as Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross – I landed on Hispaniola, this island in the Caribbean, in 2010, when Haiti was hit by this awful earthquake.
On Hispaniola we have the Dominican Republic on one side and Haiti on the other. 
On Hispaniola we have the Dominican Republic on one side and Haiti on the other.
In the 1950s Haiti was a richer country than DR, but after the Duvalier family had run the country for almost three decades, we know that the growth and living standards in DR were five to six times what it is currently the case in Haiti. 
In the 1950s Haiti was a richer country than DR, but after the Duvalier family had run the country for almost three decades, we know that the growth and living standards in DR were five to six times what it is currently the case in Haiti.
The same island, pretty much the same natural resources. 
The same island, pretty much the same natural resources.
It was a question of governance, democracy and elections. 
It was a question of governance, democracy and elections.
I am not saying that DR is a perfect democracy, but I am saying that it is also a question of governance; it is a question of sticking to some fundamental standards. 
I am not saying that DR is a perfect democracy, but I am saying that it is also a question of governance; it is a question of sticking to some fundamental standards.
Democratic countries are less corrupt, according to Transparency International’s latest corruption index. 
Democratic countries are less corrupt, according to Transparency International’s latest corruption index.
And democracy makes a country more sustainable. 
And democracy makes a country more sustainable.
But democracy will not be sustainable unless all human rights of all people are respected. 
But democracy will not be sustainable unless all human rights of all people are respected.
Nordem 
Nordem
Nordem has contributed greatly to the promotion of the values that bring development and better lives for thousands of people, all over the world. 
Nordem has contributed greatly to the promotion of the values that bring development and better lives for thousands of people, all over the world.
For 20 years, Nordem has been sending civilian experts abroad. 
For 20 years, Nordem has been sending civilian experts abroad.
You have helped to build democracies and strengthen respect for human rights in the field. 
You have helped to build democracies and strengthen respect for human rights in the field.
Nordem has become a model for other mechanisms of this kind, both in Norway and abroad. 
Nordem has become a model for other mechanisms of this kind, both in Norway and abroad.
When Nordem was established at the beginning of the 1990s, Norway wanted to support countries on the path from authoritarian rule to democracy. 
When Nordem was established at the beginning of the 1990s, Norway wanted to support countries on the path from authoritarian rule to democracy.
The state of human rights and democracy 
The state of human rights and democracy
Unfortunately, there is still a need for capacities like Nordem. 
Unfortunately, there is still a need for capacities like Nordem.
We cannot take human rights and democracy for granted. 
We cannot take human rights and democracy for granted.
The gap between human rights obligations and the reality on the ground is unfortunately growing. 
The gap between human rights obligations and the reality on the ground is unfortunately growing.
Authoritarian regimes continue to pay lip service to political and civil rights. 
Authoritarian regimes continue to pay lip service to political and civil rights.
At the same time, they are reducing the space for civil society, individuals and NGOs. 
At the same time, they are reducing the space for civil society, individuals and NGOs.
To ensure that we comply with the high standards set in different international treaties, we need strong regional organisations that make sure that countries walk the talk. 
To ensure that we comply with the high standards set in different international treaties, we need strong regional organisations that make sure that countries walk the talk.
The role of the OSCE 
The role of the OSCE
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is such an organisation. 
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is such an organisation.
It has played a major role in this respect in our part of the world. 
It has played a major role in this respect in our part of the world.
The OSCE works along three dimensions: security, the human dimension and the economic and environmental dimension. 
The OSCE works along three dimensions: security, the human dimension and the economic and environmental dimension.
The reason is simple: there can be no security for a nation without security for each and every citizen. 
The reason is simple: there can be no security for a nation without security for each and every citizen.
Chairmanship of the OSCE’s Human Dimension Committee 
Chairmanship of the OSCE’s Human Dimension Committee
The Norwegian Government puts great emphasis on this. 
The Norwegian Government puts great emphasis on this.