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Changing the unchangeable: the role of dialogue in transition 
Changing the unchangeable: the role of dialogue in transition
Oslo Forum, Losby gods, 18 June 2012 
Oslo Forum, Losby gods, 18. juni 2012
- We know how vulnerable activists are – even an activist who gains the majority at the ballot box can end up in house arrest for many years, Støre said in his introduction to the panel debate with Aung San Suu Kyi and Bono. 
- We know how vulnerable activists are – even an activist who gains the majority at the ballot box can end up in house arrest for many years, sa Støre i sin introduksjon til paneldebatten med Aung San Suu Kyi og Bono.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre based his introduction to the panel debate on the following points: 
Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre based his introduction to the panel debate on the following points:
Transition is a process that can take quite different forms: transition from war to peace, from civil war to national reconciliation, from dictatorship to democracy. 
Transition is a process that can take quite different forms: transition from war to peace, from civil war to national reconciliation, from dictatorship to democracy.
It is about ending strife, building institutions and a more stable and sustainable future. 
It is about ending strife, building institutions and a more stable and sustainable future.
Three key factors: 
Three key factors:
The role played by civil society, by the activist. 
The role played by civil society, by the activist.
Last year “the protester” was chosen by Time magazine as “person of the year”. 
Last year “the protester” was chosen by Time magazine as “person of the year”.
Both in bottom-up and top-down processes, the role of the activist is key. 
Both in bottom-up and top-down processes, the role of the activist is key.
At the same time we know how vulnerable activists are – even an activist who gains the majority at the ballot box can end up in house arrest for many years. 
At the same time we know how vulnerable activists are – even an activist who gains the majority at the ballot box can end up in house arrest for many years.
How can we, the outside world, support and interact with civil society and activists who are expressing legitimate needs and are often in great danger? 
How can we, the outside world, support and interact with civil society and activists who are expressing legitimate needs and are often in great danger?
The role of dialogue. 
The role of dialogue.
Not dialogue as a sign of weakness, of “giving in”, but as a tool that can be used by activists and governments, and by other different groups, to move from one place to another. 
Not dialogue as a sign of weakness, of “giving in”, but as a tool that can be used by activists and governments, and by other different groups, to move from one place to another.
Dialogue is the strategy of the brave. 
Dialogue is the strategy of the brave.
A range of brave people – from Nelson Mandela to you, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi – have chosen non-violent dialogue to fight for the needs of their countrymen. 
A range of brave people – from Nelson Mandela to you, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi – have chosen non-violent dialogue to fight for the needs of their countrymen.
How can we improve and develop our opportunities to support dialogue? 
How can we improve and develop our opportunities to support dialogue?
The role of institutions. 
The role of institutions.
Institutions are vital for ensuring that legislative processes are transparent, that legislation is implemented in practice, that corruption is addressed. 
Institutions are vital for ensuring that legislative processes are transparent, that legislation is implemented in practice, that corruption is addressed.
It is vital to strengthen the institutions that make democracy possible in countries in transition, be it in Myanmar/Burma, Afghanistan, Egypt, or in the broader Middle East. 
It is vital to strengthen the institutions that make democracy possible in countries in transition, be it in Myanmar/Burma, Afghanistan, Egypt, or in the broader Middle East.
How can we prevent a “gold rush” into countries in transition before they have the necessary institutions to ensure transparency and fair play? 
How can we prevent a “gold rush” into countries in transition before they have the necessary institutions to ensure transparency and fair play?
We already have tools – for example for monitoring the extractive industries. 
We already have tools – for example for monitoring the extractive industries.
How can we put these tools into play, and ensure their legitimacy and that they act as accelerators of positive change? 
How can we put these tools into play, and ensure their legitimacy and that they act as accelerators of positive change?
Mr Støre then introduced the next speakers, Aung San Suu Kyi and Bono. 
Mr Støre then introduced the next speakers, Aung San Suu Kyi and Bono.
Round Table: Looking at the way forward in implementing the expected outcome of the conference 
Round Table: Looking at the way forward in implementing the expected outcome of the conference
Your Royal Highness, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlement 
Your Royal Highness, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlement
Norway objectives for this conference has since the outset been an ambitious and action oriented outcome. 
Norway objectives for this conference has since the outset been an ambitious and action oriented outcome.
The closing of the negotiations yesterday provided us with the framework for the efforts in the area of sustainable development for the years to come. 
The closing of the negotiations yesterday provided us with the framework for the efforts in the area of sustainable development for the years to come.
The declaration contains many positive elements, but I must be frank and admit that from our part we were working for a more ambitious outcome. 
The declaration contains many positive elements, but I must be frank and admit that from our part we were working for a more ambitious outcome.
However, as we are moving into a new phase of the sustainable development agenda, our focus should be on effective implementation and making the most of our commitments for the future we want. 
However, as we are moving into a new phase of the sustainable development agenda, our focus should be on effective implementation and making the most of our commitments for the future we want.
I would like to focus on two of the areas of which Norway attaches great importance; Sustainable development goals and financing 
I would like to focus on two of the areas of which Norway attaches great importance; Sustainable development goals and financing
Norway has supported the idea of SDGs as we believe they have the potential to become a key instrument to focus our commitment and galvanize action. 
Norway has supported the idea of SDGs as we believe they have the potential to become a key instrument to focus our commitment and galvanize action.
And - they will push us to handle the three dimensions of sustainable development integrated and holistically. 
And - they will push us to handle the three dimensions of sustainable development integrated and holistically.
At the national and international level. 
At the national and international level.
The MDGs has thought us many useful lessons about measuring progress. 
The MDGs has thought us many useful lessons about measuring progress.
The successful experiences should guide how we set up the SDGs. 
The successful experiences should guide how we set up the SDGs.
This will require an institution with the capacity and strength to monitor and review progress. 
This will require an institution with the capacity and strength to monitor and review progress.
The SDGs should be global and have implication for every country but in different way. 
The SDGs should be global and have implication for every country but in different way.
For instance, there could be a global goal on food security. 
For instance, there could be a global goal on food security.
For many developing countries, the implication would be to produce more food. 
For many developing countries, the implication would be to produce more food.
For others - like Norway it could mean to waste less food. 
For others - like Norway it could mean to waste less food.
In this way , she SDGs can help us all make progress in different areas, but towards a common goal. 
In this way , she SDGs can help us all make progress in different areas, but towards a common goal.
In addition to food security, we think energy and water are obvious candidates for SDGs. 
In addition to food security, we think energy and water are obvious candidates for SDGs.
ODA is and should remain a crucial source for sustainable development. 
ODA is and should remain a crucial source for sustainable development.
But we all know that ODA does not suffice. 
But we all know that ODA does not suffice.
Norway has made positive experiences on how OdA can leverage private investments. 
Norway has made positive experiences on how OdA can leverage private investments.
We should strive to look for such possibilities and cooperation with private sector. 
We should strive to look for such possibilities and cooperation with private sector.
We also need to think creatively and investigate how innovative financing mechanisms can mobilize funding. 
We also need to think creatively and investigate how innovative financing mechanisms can mobilize funding.
Royalties to ARTICLE 19 
Royalties for salg av bøker til Article 19
Oslo, 3 June 2009 
CappelenDamm forlag, Oslo 3. juni 2009
- The royalties (in sum: NOK 1 million) of the books will be helpful – I hope – in assisting ARTICLE 19 with the implementation of its ambitious programme of work to defend freedom of expression, Foreign Minister Støre said in a speech at the Cappelen Damm Agency in Oslo on 3 June 2009. 
Under et arrangement i regi av CappelenDamm forlag i Oslo 3. juni 2009, overrakte utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre sin royalty (kr 1 009 501) fra salget av bøkene ”Å gjøre en forskjell” og ”Norske interesser” til Agnès Callamard, leder for ytringsfrihetsorganisasjonen Article 19.
The Minister’s speech was based on the following talking points 
The Minister’s speech was based on the following talking points
• My theme: how to make a difference? 
• My theme: how to make a difference?
And – how to manage differences? 
And – how to manage differences?
From the very beginning as Foreign Minister, I’ve encountered the challenges facing freedom of expression. 
From the very beginning as Foreign Minister, I’ve encountered the challenges facing freedom of expression.
Information is an empowerment right, which allows for the realisation of many other rights. 
Information is an empowerment right, which allows for the realisation of many other rights.
• I also encountered new challenges in Norway in this regard. 
• I also encountered new challenges in Norway in this regard.
Last winter, my book “Å gjøre en forskjell” (Making a difference), was published. 
Last winter, my book “Å gjøre en forskjell” (Making a difference), was published.
It reflects – among other topics – on minorities in Norwegian society. 
It reflects – among other topics – on minorities in Norwegian society.
We must stop talking about “them and us”. 
We must stop talking about “them and us”.
In my book, I focused on the new Norwegian “we”. 
In my book, I focused on the new Norwegian “we”.
• The royalties (in sum: NOK 1 million) of the books will be helpful – I hope – in assisting ARTICLE 19 with the implementation of its ambitious programme of work to defend freedom of expression. 
• The royalties (in sum: NOK 1 million) of the books will be helpful – I hope – in assisting Article 19 with the implementation of its ambitious programme of work to defend freedom of expression.
• ARTICLE 19 is an independent not-for-profit organisation (a charitable company limited by guarantee, based in the UK). 
• Article 19 is an independent not-for-profit organisation (a charitable company limited by guarantee, based in the UK).
Dedicated to the promotion of freedom of expression and access to information as a fundamental human right. 
Dedicated to the promotion of freedom of expression and access to information as a fundamental human right.
• The organisation works globally, defending and promoting freedom of expression at structural and policy levels. 
• The organisation works globally, defending and promoting freedom of expression at structural and policy levels.
In its mission statement, ARTICLE 19 seeks “to promote, protect, develop and fulfil freedom of expression and the free flow of information and ideas in order to strengthen global social justice and empower people to make autonomous choices.” 
In its mission statement, Article 19 seeks “to promote, protect, develop and fulfil freedom of expression and the free flow of information and ideas in order to strengthen global social justice and empower people to make autonomous choices.”
• You build capacity and set standards. 
• You build capacity and set standards.
You work in partnership with other organisations, build coalitions, share capacities and expertise, and develop collective positions. 
You work in partnership with other organisations, build coalitions, share capacities and expertise, and develop collective positions.
• You understand that social change and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression, come from the power of collective action and awareness, and that they need to be driven by a multitude of stakeholders, including from the most vulnerable groups. 
• You understand that social change and the protection of human rights, including freedom of expression, come from the power of collective action and awareness, and that they need to be driven by a multitude of stakeholders, including from the most vulnerable groups.
• ARTICLE 19 also advocates the implementation of access to information policies to ensure transparency and strengthen citizens’ participation. 
• Article 19 also advocates the implementation of access to information policies to ensure transparency and strengthen citizens’ participation.
ARTICLE 19 campaigns against the widespread use of defamation laws, restrictions on media and censorship. 
Article 19 campaigns against the widespread use of defamation laws, restrictions on media and censorship.
The organisation works tirelessly to safeguard pluralism and a diversity of views. 
The organisation works tirelessly to safeguard pluralism and a diversity of views.
ARTICLE 19 has access to the skills of eminent experts in freedom of information, expression and the media from all over the world. 
Article 19 has access to the skills of eminent experts in freedom of information, expression and the media from all over the world.
• You have understood the links between development and freedom of expression, between famine and censorship, between access to information and the realisation of the right to a safe environment and the right to health. 
• You have understood the links between development and freedom of expression, between famine and censorship, between access to information and the realisation of the right to a safe environment and the right to health.
The same approach has led you to explore the relationships between the right to equality and the right to be free from discrimination on the one hand, and the right to freedom of expression on the other. 
The same approach has led you to explore the relationships between the right to equality and the right to be free from discrimination on the one hand, and the right to freedom of expression on the other.
• ARTICLE 19 took an active part from the outset in Norway’s Global Inter-Media Dialogue with Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population. 
• Article 19 took an active part from the outset in Norway’s Global Inter-Media Dialogue with Indonesia, the country with the largest Muslim population.
Editors, journalists and NGOs – fruitful discussions. 
Editors, journalists and NGOs – fruitful discussions.
• We discussed freedom of expression, tolerance, mutual respect, defamation of religions and the need for more knowledge about each other. 
• We discussed freedom of expression, tolerance, mutual respect, defamation of religions and the need for more knowledge about each other.
And the media’s responsibility, ethical journalism when reporting conflicts, etc. 
And the media’s responsibility, ethical journalism when reporting conflicts, etc.
We also discussed hate speech and anti-terrorist laws. 
We also discussed hate speech and anti-terrorist laws.
You, ARTICLE 19, were there, present in all discussions. 
You, ARTICLE 19, were there, present in all discussions.
You produced interesting analyses. 
You produced interesting analyses.
• The royalties will allow ARTICLE 19’s legal and policy staff to respond to urgent requests from local civil society, for instance asking ARTICLE 19 to analyse draft or existing freedom of expression laws or policies and recommend changes and amendments to ensure they meet international human rights standards. 
• The royalties will allow Article 19’s legal and policy staff to respond to urgent requests from local civil society, for instance asking Article 19 to analyse draft or existing freedom of expression laws or policies and recommend changes and amendments to ensure they meet international human rights standards.
• The royalties will allow continued updating of the ARTICLE 19 Freedom of Expression Virtual Handbook, which outlines major standards and recent progressive policies and jurisprudence which activists around the world can use for policy advocacy. 
• The royalties will allow continued updating of the Article 19 Freedom of Expression Virtual Handbook, which outlines major standards and recent progressive policies and jurisprudence which activists around the world can use for policy advocacy.
• With the royalties, ARTICLE 19 will organise meetings in various countries around the world to promote an appropriate balance between free speech and the protection of equality and respect for differences. 
• With the royalties, Article 19 will organise meetings in various countries around the world to promote an appropriate balance between free speech and the protection of equality and respect for differences.
www.article19.org/ 
www.article19.org/
‘The agreement is in breach of principles of international law. 
– Avtalen er i strid med folkerettslige prinsipper.
Russia must renounce its recognition of the Georgian breakaway regions as independent states and withdraw its military forces from Georgia,’ said Mr Brende. 
Russland må gå tilbake på sin anerkjennelse av de georgiske utbryterområdene som uavhengige stater og trekke ut sine militære styrker fra Georgia, sier utenriksministeren.
Foreign Minister Brende deplores ‘agreement’ between Russia and Abkhazia 
Brende tar avstand fra «avtale» mellom Russland og Abkhasia i Georgia
Russia and Norway sign agreement on local border traffic regime 
Noreg og Russland underteiknar avtale om grensebuarbevis
The holder will be permitted to stay for up to 15 days at a time in the border area of the other state without a visa. 
Innehavarar kan opphalde seg i opptil 15 dagar i strekk i grenseområdet i den andre staten utan visum.
About 9 000 persons in Sør-Varanger municipality on the Norwegian side and 45 000 persons in Pechenga rayon on the Russian side will be covered by the agreement. 
Avtalen vil omfatte opptil 9 000 personar i Sør-Varanger kommune og opptil 45 000 personar i Petsjenga rajon på russisk side.
A lot can still be done to improve the current arrangements. 
Ennå kan mykje gjerast for å betre dagens ordningar.
The two foreign ministers will follow up on the work on the areas covered by the joint declaration at their regular meetings. 
De to utanriksministrane vil følgje opp arbeide under erklæringa i sine regelmessige møter.
I would like to thank the hosts for the opportunity to speak at this conference on “relations and cooperations” between Russia and the Nordic countries. 
I would like to thank the hosts for the opportunity to speak at this conference on “relations and cooperations” between Russia and the Nordic countries.
This is a most timely conference. 
This is a most timely conference.
I am therefore pleased to see such a number of prominent – and competent – people among the guests and speakers. 
I am therefore pleased to see such a number of prominent – and competent – people among the guests and speakers.
This is, I am sure, largely thanks to Thorvald Stoltenberg’s tireless dedication to furthering Nordic cooperation and to exploring the potential for cooperation between the Nordic countries and other countries and regions. 
This is, I am sure, largely thanks to Thorvald Stoltenberg’s tireless dedication to furthering Nordic cooperation and to exploring the potential for cooperation between the Nordic countries and other countries and regions.
Unfortunately, we have to discuss our relations with Russia against a political backdrop that has changed considerably compared with only a few years ago. 
Unfortunately, we have to discuss our relations with Russia against a political backdrop that has changed considerably compared with only a few years ago.
That is why this conference is important. 
That is why this conference is important.
We all need to discuss how to achieve and preserve a stable, well-functioning and good relationship with neighbouring Russia under the circumstances we are currently facing. 
We all need to discuss how to achieve and preserve a stable, well-functioning and good relationship with neighbouring Russia under the circumstances we are currently facing.
The Nordic countries are bound together by history, culture, people-to-people bonds, and, of course, geography. 
The Nordic countries are bound together by history, culture, people-to-people bonds, and, of course, geography.
You will be hard put to find a region of sovereign states more closely intertwined. 
You will be hard put to find a region of sovereign states more closely intertwined.
One can speak of a Nordic identity in addition to our national and, increasingly global identity. 
One can speak of a Nordic identity in addition to our national and, increasingly global identity.
Since the end of the Cold War, we have experienced a significant development of a Nordic security community based on our joint values and interests. 
Since the end of the Cold War, we have experienced a significant development of a Nordic security community based on our joint values and interests.
Throughout Norwegian and Nordic history, Russia has been – and will naturally continue to be – an essential part of our immediate neighbourhood. 
Throughout Norwegian and Nordic history, Russia has been – and will naturally continue to be – an essential part of our immediate neighbourhood.
The various Nordic countries relations with Russia have differed as a result of their foreign policy orientations and choices. 
The various Nordic countries relations with Russia have differed as a result of their foreign policy orientations and choices.
For a long time we faced the challenge of existing in the shadow of European great power politics. 
For a long time we faced the challenge of existing in the shadow of European great power politics.
Then, during the Cold War, we more or less unwittingly created what has aptly been called “the Nordic Balance”. 
Then, during the Cold War, we more or less unwittingly created what has aptly been called “the Nordic Balance”.
Nonetheless, despite the Nordic foreign policy diversity, the Nordic countries and citizens have gradually grown closer and closer. 
Nonetheless, despite the Nordic foreign policy diversity, the Nordic countries and citizens have gradually grown closer and closer.
And after the end of the Cold War, the Nordic countries shared a strong sense of optimism about the possibility of more political and economic integration between East and West. 
And after the end of the Cold War, the Nordic countries shared a strong sense of optimism about the possibility of more political and economic integration between East and West.