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Armed violence caused by conventional weapons is an important part of this picture: Every day more than 2 000 people die as a direct or indirect result of armed violence. 
Armed violence caused by conventional weapons is an important part of this picture: Every day more than 2 000 people die as a direct or indirect result of armed violence.
Armed violence: 
Armed violence:
prevents development, 
prevents development,
causes human rights violations and individual trauma, 
causes human rights violations and individual trauma,
creates an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, 
creates an atmosphere of fear and insecurity,
fosters a culture of impunity, 
fosters a culture of impunity,
undermines trust in key public institutions, 
undermines trust in key public institutions,
and undermines development efforts and the fabric of society. 
and undermines development efforts and the fabric of society.
The endorsement of the so-called Oslo Commitments on Armed Violence by more than 60 states in Geneva in May, proves that targeted efforts to address armed violence are beginning to bear fruit. 
The endorsement of the so-called Oslo Commitments on Armed Violence by more than 60 states in Geneva in May, proves that targeted efforts to address armed violence are beginning to bear fruit.
In partnership with other states, the UN, civil society and organisations such as the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC), Norway will give top priority to working towards preventing and reducing armed violence. 
In partnership with other states, the UN, civil society and organisations such as the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC), Norway will give top priority to working towards preventing and reducing armed violence.
We have asked ourselves: What must be done over the next five years if we are to achieve our goal of protecting civilians from armed violence? 
We have asked ourselves: What must be done over the next five years if we are to achieve our goal of protecting civilians from armed violence?
There is already a legal framework for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. 
There is already a legal framework for the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
However, while both the Mine Ban Convention and the Convention on Cluster Munitions strengthen international humanitarian law, the legal framework of international humanitarian law has come under pressure. 
However, while both the Mine Ban Convention and the Convention on Cluster Munitions strengthen international humanitarian law, the legal framework of international humanitarian law has come under pressure.
Core obligations are circumvented, unilaterally redefined or simply ignored, and conflict zones are sealed off to avoid public scrutiny. 
Core obligations are circumvented, unilaterally redefined or simply ignored, and conflict zones are sealed off to avoid public scrutiny.
One important challenge is the upcoming negotiations on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). 
One important challenge is the upcoming negotiations on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
The international arms trade must be controlled and regulated because of the human suffering caused by the use of conventional arms, including small arms. 
The international arms trade must be controlled and regulated because of the human suffering caused by the use of conventional arms, including small arms.
The ATT must be designed to prevent and reduce violations of international humanitarian and human rights law caused by the use of such weapons. 
The ATT must be designed to prevent and reduce violations of international humanitarian and human rights law caused by the use of such weapons.
The abolishment of nuclear weapons would be a major preventive humanitarian action. 
The abolishment of nuclear weapons would be a major preventive humanitarian action.
For this reason, I am pleased that the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC) has raised awareness about the humanitarian dimension of nuclear arms. 
For this reason, I am pleased that the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC) has raised awareness about the humanitarian dimension of nuclear arms.
Nuclear weapons are the most destructive, inhuman and indiscriminate weapons ever created. 
Nuclear weapons are the most destructive, inhuman and indiscriminate weapons ever created.
International humanitarian law has evolved dramatically since the end of World War II and the Cold War. 
International humanitarian law has evolved dramatically since the end of World War II and the Cold War.
We have banned the two other categories of weapons of mass destruction: biological and chemical weapons. 
We have banned the two other categories of weapons of mass destruction: biological and chemical weapons.
We have prohibited certain conventional weapons that cause unacceptable harm to civilians. 
We have prohibited certain conventional weapons that cause unacceptable harm to civilians.
In the long run, it is hard to justify an exemption for nuclear weapons. 
In the long run, it is hard to justify an exemption for nuclear weapons.
It is therefore encouraging that the humanitarian dimension was included in the final document of the NPT 2010 Review Conference. 
It is therefore encouraging that the humanitarian dimension was included in the final document of the NPT 2010 Review Conference.
We should also forge new partnerships with the business community. 
We should also forge new partnerships with the business community.
Lastly, as I have underlined, we need the critical and impatient voices of the NGO community. 
Lastly, as I have underlined, we need the critical and impatient voices of the NGO community.
We should support international networks of NGOs that monitor the implementation of the outcome of the NPT Review Conference. 
We should support international networks of NGOs that monitor the implementation of the outcome of the NPT Review Conference.
They hold us accountable. 
They hold us accountable.
In concluding, my main message is this: - Nuclear disarmament is essential for building and sustaining a robust non-proliferation regime. 
In concluding, my main message is this: - Nuclear disarmament is essential for building and sustaining a robust non-proliferation regime.
- While nuclear deterrence might have worked – albeit uneasily – during the Cold War, it is very difficult to argue in its favour today. 
- While nuclear deterrence might have worked – albeit uneasily – during the Cold War, it is very difficult to argue in its favour today.
It will be even more difficult in the future. 
It will be even more difficult in the future.
Besides, a race is already on, between disarmament and proliferation. 
Besides, a race is already on, between disarmament and proliferation.
- The choice is not, as some seem to think, between status quo and proliferation, but between a world with many more nuclear weapons states and none at all. 
- The choice is not, as some seem to think, between status quo and proliferation, but between a world with many more nuclear weapons states and none at all.
- Disarmament will enhance European security and global security. 
- Disarmament will enhance European security and global security.
We have a common interest and obligation to engage in the NPT, the UN, NATO and other, new arenas, to create the conditions that will enable us to abolish the nuclear threat. 
We have a common interest and obligation to engage in the NPT, the UN, NATO and other, new arenas, to create the conditions that will enable us to abolish the nuclear threat.
Disarmament as a global challenge 
Disarmament as a globale change
I would like to thank you for the invitation to open this unique exhibition. 
I would like to thank you for the invitation to open this unique exhibition.
The works currently on display did not exist a few months ago. 
The works currently on display did not exist a few months ago.
Eleven Norwegian and Polish artists, without any particular knowledge of Yiddish language or culture, were asked to create new works for this exhibition. 
Eleven Norwegian and Polish artists, without any particular knowledge of Yiddish language or culture, were asked to create new works for this exhibition.
When modern artists are given the opportunity to express themselves through paintings, drawings, photographs and installations after only a brief introduction to Yiddish language and culture, the result is bound to be exciting. 
When modern artists are given the opportunity to express themselves through paintings, drawings, photographs and installations after only a brief introduction to Yiddish language and culture, the result is bound to be exciting.
I look forward to seeing how they present their newly acquired understanding of this rich language and culture. 
I look forward to seeing how they present their newly acquired understanding of this rich language and culture.
This exhibition is part of a three-year collaboration between Norwegian and Polish institutions financed through the EEA and Norway Grants. 
This exhibition is part of a three-year collaboration between Norwegian and Polish institutions financed through the EEA and Norway Grants.
The project 'Yiddish for all' seeks to increase knowledge of Yiddish language and culture, to contribute to increased interest in this culture and to combat stereotypical perceptions of Yiddish culture as irrelevant for today's Europe. 
The project 'Yiddish for all' seeks to increase knowledge of Yiddish language and culture, to contribute to increased interest in this culture and to combat stereotypical perceptions of Yiddish culture as irrelevant for today's Europe.
A prominent participant in the project in Poland is the Bente Kahan Foundation in Wroclaw; cooperating partners in Norway include the Oslo Jewish Museum, the Jewish Culture Festival in Trondheim and the Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities. 
A prominent participant in the project in Poland is the Bente Kahan Foundation in Wroclaw; cooperating partners in Norway include the Oslo Jewish Museum, the Jewish Culture Festival in Trondheim and the Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities.
A few months ago, an exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Oslo focused on the role of women as culture bearers in Yiddish culture and the shtetl tradition before the Second World War. 
A few months ago, an exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Oslo focused on the role of women as culture bearers in Yiddish culture and the shtetl tradition before the Second World War.
Europe's flourishing Yiddish culture was nearly wiped out in less than 100 years. 
Europe's flourishing Yiddish culture was nearly wiped out in less than 100 years.
The bustling cultural life associated with Yiddish almost disappeared during the Holocaust. 
The bustling cultural life associated with Yiddish almost disappeared during the Holocaust.
Extensive emigration from Europe before, during and after the Second World War also contributed to the process whereby Yiddish language and culture were about to be lost to oblivion. 
Extensive emigration from Europe before, during and after the Second World War also contributed to the process whereby Yiddish language and culture were about to be lost to oblivion.
Yiddish was the mother tongue of most of the Jews who came to Norway in the late 1800s and early 1900s. 
Yiddish was the mother tongue of most of the Jews who came to Norway in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Yiddish and their Ashkenazi heritage were important to Norwegian Jews, many of whom cultivated Yiddish literature, theatre and traditions. 
Yiddish and their Ashkenazi heritage were important to Norwegian Jews, many of whom cultivated Yiddish literature, theatre and traditions.
The project 'Yiddish for all' highlights the importance of Yiddish as a key element of the identity of Ashkenazi Jews. 
The project 'Yiddish for all' highlights the importance of Yiddish as a key element of the identity of Ashkenazi Jews.
The revival and preservation of Jewish heritage in Europe has been a priority in the use of EEA and Norway Grants. 
The revival and preservation of Jewish heritage in Europe has been a priority in the use of EEA and Norway Grants.
Prejudice and ignorance can be dislodged through art and education. 
Prejudice and ignorance can be dislodged through art and education.
These efforts are closely linked to the wider struggle against anti-Semitism – a frightening example of prejudice and hatred that persist not only for decades, but for centuries. 
These efforts are closely linked to the wider struggle against anti-Semitism – a frightening example of prejudice and hatred that persist not only for decades, but for centuries.
Anti-Semitic attitudes are not dependent on the presence of a large Jewish population; on the contrary, the strongest prejudices can sometimes be found in countries with a very small Jewish population. 
Anti-Semitic attitudes are not dependent on the presence of a large Jewish population; on the contrary, the strongest prejudices can sometimes be found in countries with a very small Jewish population.
All of us have a shared responsibility to combat harassment and hate speech targeting individuals and groups. 
All of us have a shared responsibility to combat harassment and hate speech targeting individuals and groups.
Although we have laws, conventions and declarations that provide protection against these phenomena, they alone cannot prevent the emergence of anti-Semitic attitudes and prejudices. 
Although we have laws, conventions and declarations that provide protection against these phenomena, they alone cannot prevent the emergence of anti-Semitic attitudes and prejudices.
Promoting multicultural understanding 
Promoting multicultural understanding
An interview survey that the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights conducted in 2013 among 6000 Jews in eight European countries revealed that about half of the respondents feared being subjected to harassment and hateful behaviour in public places. 
An interview survey that the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights conducted in 2013 among 6000 Jews in eight European countries revealed that about half of the respondents feared being subjected to harassment and hateful behaviour in public places.
Three-quarters of those surveyed responded that anti-Semitism had increased in their country, and just as many considered anti-Semitic remarks to be a problem today. 
Three-quarters of those surveyed responded that anti-Semitism had increased in their country, and just as many considered anti-Semitic remarks to be a problem today.
We have to take these results seriously. 
We have to take these results seriously.
We have used the EEA and Norway Grants to promote multicultural understanding and to combat discrimination and prejudice in Europe. 
We have used the EEA and Norway Grants to promote multicultural understanding and to combat discrimination and prejudice in Europe.
Such work will continue in the years ahead. 
Such work will continue in the years ahead.
Preservation and dissemination of Jewish heritage and history has been a priority in projects in Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary. 
Preservation and dissemination of Jewish heritage and history has been a priority in projects in Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary.
Synagogues and Jewish cultural centres have been restored in Poland, Lithuania, Spain and the Czech Republic. 
Synagogues and Jewish cultural centres have been restored in Poland, Lithuania, Spain and the Czech Republic.
In the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, which was established to present 1000 years of Jewish history in Poland, the EEA and Norway Grants support the museum's programme for education and knowledge exchange. 
In the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, which was established to present 1000 years of Jewish history in Poland, the EEA and Norway Grants support the museum's programme for education and knowledge exchange.
This has made it possible for the museum to offer lectures, courses for teachers and school visits. 
This has made it possible for the museum to offer lectures, courses for teachers and school visits.
We in Norway are not exempt from anti-Semitism and racism. 
We in Norway are not exempt from anti-Semitism and racism.
When a child is derisively called a 'Jew' in the schoolyard, or leaves his or her Star of David pendant at home to avoid harassment, this shows that anti-Semitism is still alive. 
When a child is derisively called a 'Jew' in the schoolyard, or leaves his or her Star of David pendant at home to avoid harassment, this shows that anti-Semitism is still alive.
A survey the Holocaust centre conducted in 2012 showed that 12.5 % of the Norwegian population had negative attitudes toward Jews. 
A survey the Holocaust centre conducted in 2012 showed that 12.5 % of the Norwegian population had negative attitudes toward Jews.
And a survey carried out by the Jewish community among its members showed that 54 % of Norwegian Jews have experienced anti-Semitism. 
And a survey carried out by the Jewish community among its members showed that 54 % of Norwegian Jews have experienced anti-Semitism.
Knowledge in itself does not prevent the emergence of such attitudes, but knowledge and learning respect for others are essential in efforts to eliminate these attitudes. 
Knowledge in itself does not prevent the emergence of such attitudes, but knowledge and learning respect for others are essential in efforts to eliminate these attitudes.
Highlighting the value of Jewish heritage as an integral, long standing and fundamental part of our European culture is an important aspect of this work. 
Highlighting the value of Jewish heritage as an integral, long standing and fundamental part of our European culture is an important aspect of this work.
It is not the responsibility of a minority to combat such prejudices. 
It is not the responsibility of a minority to combat such prejudices.
This is the responsibility of the majority. 
This is the responsibility of the majority.
The Government recognises the need for strengthened and systematic efforts to combat anti-Semitism in Norway. 
The Government recognises the need for strengthened and systematic efforts to combat anti-Semitism in Norway.
We are currently working on an action plan against anti-Semitism. 
We are currently working on an action plan against anti-Semitism.
One of the purposes of this action plan is to increase the general knowledge and awareness of anti-Semitism in today's Norway and in Europe. 
One of the purposes of this action plan is to increase the general knowledge and awareness of anti-Semitism in today's Norway and in Europe.
Efforts will be directed towards schools, institutions of higher education, public agencies, NGOs and the media. 
Efforts will be directed towards schools, institutions of higher education, public agencies, NGOs and the media.
The plan will be based on the most updated knowledge. 
The plan will be based on the most updated knowledge.
In addition, we will draw on the experience of other countries. 
In addition, we will draw on the experience of other countries.
Jewish communities in Norway are also involved in this work. 
Jewish communities in Norway are also involved in this work.
We cannot legislate attitudes, nor can laws and regulations create tolerance, appreciation of diversity and equality. 
We cannot legislate attitudes, nor can laws and regulations create tolerance, appreciation of diversity and equality.
However, we are determined, through the dissemination of knowledge and other awareness campaigns, to combat all forms of racism and hate speech and actions. 
However, we are determined, through the dissemination of knowledge and other awareness campaigns, to combat all forms of racism and hate speech and actions.
Fortunately, there are reasons for hope. 
Fortunately, there are reasons for hope.
When young Muslims took the initiative to form a ring of solidarity around the synagogue in Oslo by joining hands, this showed a heartfelt commitment against all forms of racism and intolerance. 
When young Muslims took the initiative to form a ring of solidarity around the synagogue in Oslo by joining hands, this showed a heartfelt commitment against all forms of racism and intolerance.
Coming in the wake of the terrorist attack in Copenhagen in February, this manifestation of shared humanity by Norwegian youths of different ethnic backgrounds resonated across Europe. 
Coming in the wake of the terrorist attack in Copenhagen in February, this manifestation of shared humanity by Norwegian youths of different ethnic backgrounds resonated across Europe.
Once more, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to open this exhibition. 
Once more, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to open this exhibition.
It is the tangible manifestation of an exciting project, and one from which we can all increase our knowledge of Yiddish language and culture. 
It is the tangible manifestation of an exciting project, and one from which we can all increase our knowledge of Yiddish language and culture.
Opening of the Exhibition «Yiddish far ale – Jiddish for alle» 
Åpning av utstillingen «Yiddish far ale – Jiddish for alle»
Oslo, 3 September 2015 
Oslo, 3. september 2015
Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen's opening statement to the exhibition "Yiddish far ale - Jiddish for alle" at The Center for Studies of the Holocaust and Religious Minorities in Oslo 3 September. 
Statsråd Vidar Helgesens åpningsinnlegg til utstillingen "Yiddish far ale - Jiddish for alle" ved Senter for studier av Holocaust og livssynsminoriteter i Oslo 3. september.
If someone had told me, during independence celebration in 2011, that at the UN General Assembly in 2015 would have a meeting on a level 3 humanitarian crisis in South Sudan - partly caused by infighting within the SPLM - I would not have believed them. 
If someone had told me, during independence celebration in 2011, that at the UN General Assembly in 2015 would have a meeting on a level 3 humanitarian crisis in South Sudan - partly caused by infighting within the SPLM - I would not have believed them.
But unfortunately that is the situation we are facing now. 
But unfortunately that is the situation we are facing now.
This not only saddens me, -- but it also makes me determined not to let this continue. 
This not only saddens me, -- but it also makes me determined not to let this continue.
The people of South Sudan deserves better than this – they deserve a future of reconciliation and mutual understanding, they deserve social and economic development. 
The people of South Sudan deserves better than this – they deserve a future of reconciliation and mutual understanding, they deserve social and economic development.
It has been a horrific war. 
It has been a horrific war.
The atrocities will be investigated by an African Union hybrid tribunal. 
The atrocities will be investigated by an African Union hybrid tribunal.
Those responsible will be held accountable. 
Those responsible will be held accountable.
Despite the signing of the IGAD Peace Agreement, fighting has continued. 
Despite the signing of the IGAD Peace Agreement, fighting has continued.
There is no real trust, goodwill or cooperation between the parties. 
There is no real trust, goodwill or cooperation between the parties.
I have four main messages here today: 
I have four main messages here today:
First: With South Sudan on the brink of disaster, the Peace Agreement is the only way back from the edge. 
First: With South Sudan on the brink of disaster, the Peace Agreement is the only way back from the edge.
Second: The transitional period should serve as a springboard for the reconciliation. 
Second: The transitional period should serve as a springboard for the reconciliation.
It is time to put the people first. 
It is time to put the people first.
Personal ambitions and narrow interests - be they ethnic or political - must be put aside. 
Personal ambitions and narrow interests - be they ethnic or political - must be put aside.
Third: the UN appeal remains severely underfunded. 
Third: the UN appeal remains severely underfunded.
Only about 50 % of the funds needed have been provided. 
Only about 50 % of the funds needed have been provided.