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He put freedom of expression, protection of the environment, gender equality, human dignity, corruption and use of power on the agenda in a way that gives his plays relevance for us today, in Norway and in Japan. 
He put freedom of expression, protection of the environment, gender equality, human dignity, corruption and use of power on the agenda in a way that gives his plays relevance for us today, in Norway and in Japan.
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Japanese audiences to the 2010 International Ibsen Festival in Tokyo – a festival that seeks to highlight the relevance of the works of Ibsen for contemporary society today. 
It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Japanese audiences to the 2010 International Ibsen Festival in Tokyo – a festival that seeks to highlight the relevance of the works of Ibsen for contemporary society today.
This year, four theatre companies from Norway, Germany, Vietnam and Japan will perform modern interpretations of An Enemy of the People, A Doll’s House, The Wild Duck and When We Dead Awaken. 
This year, four theatre companies from Norway, Germany, Vietnam and Japan will perform modern interpretations of An Enemy of the People, A Doll’s House, The Wild Duck and When We Dead Awaken.
Four years ago we commemorated the centennial of Henrik Ibsen’s death by staging the largest Ibsen festival in Norway ever, as well as by supporting performances all over the world. 
Four years ago we commemorated the centennial of Henrik Ibsen’s death by staging the largest Ibsen festival in Norway ever, as well as by supporting performances all over the world.
Norway’s National Theatre – which first visited Japan in 1971 – is our foremost producer of Ibsen’s plays and I am especially pleased that this theatre company has been invited to participate in the festival in Tokyo. 
Norway’s National Theatre – which first visited Japan in 1971 – is our foremost producer of Ibsen’s plays and I am especially pleased that this theatre company has been invited to participate in the festival in Tokyo.
I wish you all an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience. 
I wish you all an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience.
Jonas Gahr Støre Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Oslo, October 2010 
Jonas Gahr Støre Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway Oslo, October 2010
The Azerbaijani authorities have recently arrested and brought charges against human rights defenders Rasul Jafarov and Leyla Yunus. 
Aserbajdsjan har nylig arrestert og siktet menneskerettighetsforkjemperne Rasul Jafarov og Leyla Yunus.
Human rights activists detained in Azerbaijan 
MR-aktivister fengslet i Aserbajdsjan
First verdict by the International Criminal Court 
Første domfellelse i Den internasjonale straffedomstolen
“The verdict against the Congolese militia leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is an important step forward in the fight against impunity for the most serious international crimes,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. 
- Dommen mot den kongolesiske militslederen Thomas Lubanga Diyolo er en viktig markering i kampen mot straffrihet for de alvorligste internasjonale forbrytelsene, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr Støre.
Today the International Criminal Court sentenced Thomas Lubanga Dyilo to 14 years’ imprisonment. 
Den internasjonale straffedomstolen (ICC) dømte i dag Thomas Lubanga Diyolo til 14 års fengsel.
This is the first verdict issued by the ICC since it was established in 2002. 
Det er den første domfellelsen siden domstolen ble etablert i 2002.
The judgment is not yet final and may be appealed by either the convicted person or the Prosecutor. 
Dommen er ennå ikke rettskraftig og kan ankes av både den domfelte og hovedanklager.
Launch of the ICDP publication “How States abolish the death penalty” 
Lansering av ICDP-rapporten "How States abolish the death penalty"
Oslo City Hall, 15 April 2013 
Oslo rådhus, 15. april 2013
- We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty, said State Secretary Gry Larsen when she launched the last ICDP report "How States abolish the death penalty". 
- We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty, sa statssekretær Gry Larsen da hun var med og lanserte ICDPs siste rapport "How States abolish the death penalty".
Dear Commissioners, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, 
Dear Commissioners, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is a great pleasure for me to host this evening’s reception in honour of the International Commission against the Death Penalty, and to take part in the launch of the publication on “How States abolish the death penalty”. 
It is a great pleasure for me to host this evening’s reception in honour of the International Commission against the Death Penalty, and to take part in the launch of the publication on “How States abolish the death penalty”.
We are therefore honoured to support and assist the ICDP in our current role as president of the ICDP cross-regional support group, and grateful that the Commission chose to hold its 7th meeting in Oslo, which is taking place today and tomorrow. 
We are therefore honoured to support and assist the ICDP in our current role as president of the ICDP cross-regional support group, and grateful that the Commission chose to hold its 7th meeting in Oslo, which is taking place today and tomorrow.
There are many reasons why we need to put an end to the death penalty. 
There are many reasons why we need to put an end to the death penalty.
Let me point to a few: 
Let me point to a few:
Capital punishment is cruel and a violation of human dignity. 
Capital punishment is cruel and a violation of human dignity.
Execution completely negates the principle of rehabilitation and is incompatible with the principle of humane treatment. 
Execution completely negates the principle of rehabilitation and is incompatible with the principle of humane treatment.
Because a state that endorses the death penalty sends the message that killing is an acceptable way of solving problems. 
Because a state that endorses the death penalty sends the message that killing is an acceptable way of solving problems.
There is no conclusive evidence that the death penalty is an effective deterrent - Nor does it bring justice to the victims of violent crimes. 
There is no conclusive evidence that the death penalty is an effective deterrent - Nor does it bring justice to the victims of violent crimes.
Figures from countries that have abolished the death penalty confirm that doing so does not lead to an increase in crime. 
Figures from countries that have abolished the death penalty confirm that doing so does not lead to an increase in crime.
Capital punishment is irrevocable. 
Capital punishment is irrevocable.
All judicial systems make mistakes, and as long as the death penalty persists, innocent people will be executed. 
All judicial systems make mistakes, and as long as the death penalty persists, innocent people will be executed.
Any execution resulting from a miscarriage of justice is an irreparable and unacceptable loss of human life. 
Any execution resulting from a miscarriage of justice is an irreparable and unacceptable loss of human life.
For me the choice whether to abolish or retain the death penalty is in fact a choice about the kind of society we want to live in and the values we want to uphold. 
For me the choice whether to abolish or retain the death penalty is in fact a choice about the kind of society we want to live in and the values we want to uphold.
The coalition of States taking a clear stand against the Death Penalty has been steadily growing over the last few years. 
The coalition of States taking a clear stand against the Death Penalty has been steadily growing over the last few years.
A great majority of UN Member States have abolished the death penalty or have introduced a moratorium, either in law or in practice. 
A great majority of UN Member States have abolished the death penalty or have introduced a moratorium, either in law or in practice.
In December last year the UN General Assembly was able to secure record support for the moratorium resolution (111 votes in favour), reflecting the worldwide trend towards abolition. 
In December last year the UN General Assembly was able to secure record support for the moratorium resolution (111 votes in favour), reflecting the worldwide trend towards abolition.
The resolution drew new support from Central African Republic, Chad, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Tunisia. 
The resolution drew new support from Central African Republic, Chad, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Sudan and Tunisia.
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia moved from a negative vote to abstention. 
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia moved from a negative vote to abstention.
This broad trend towards abolition is encouraging. 
This broad trend towards abolition is encouraging.
Regrettably however, there has been a series of bad news lately: 
Regrettably however, there has been a series of bad news lately:
Executions are continuing to take place in a number of countries at an alarming rate, including in the top five executioners United States, China, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. 
Executions are continuing to take place in a number of countries at an alarming rate, including in the top five executioners United States, China, Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
In addition, executions have been resumed in countries such as Gambia, Indonesia, India and Kuwait, countries that had previously observed a de-facto moratorium for several years, and reminding us that a moratorium is not enough. 
In addition, executions have been resumed in countries such as Gambia, Indonesia, India and Kuwait, countries that had previously observed a de-facto moratorium for several years, and reminding us that a moratorium is not enough.
This reminds us of the importance of our campaign, and the need to work even harder to mobilize against the Death Penalty in the years to come. 
This reminds us of the importance of our campaign, and the need to work even harder to mobilize against the Death Penalty in the years to come.
The more familiar people are with the facts surrounding the death penalty, the more favourable they are to its abolition. 
The more familiar people are with the facts surrounding the death penalty, the more favourable they are to its abolition.
Public awareness-raising must therefore be an integral part of our strategy. 
Public awareness-raising must therefore be an integral part of our strategy.
We also know that governments - and individual politicians - need to take the lead in national debates on issues of this nature. 
We also know that governments - and individual politicians - need to take the lead in national debates on issues of this nature.
Finally, we know that civil society has a key role to play in influencing governments to take the right path. 
Finally, we know that civil society has a key role to play in influencing governments to take the right path.
This leads me to reminding you all of the upcoming World Congress against the Death Penalty in Madrid on 12-15 June. 
This leads me to reminding you all of the upcoming World Congress against the Death Penalty in Madrid on 12-15 June.
Norway is proud to be one of the main partners and sponsors of the Congress. 
Norway is proud to be one of the main partners and sponsors of the Congress.
I believe that the World Congress is a crucial opportunity to mobilize public support. 
I believe that the World Congress is a crucial opportunity to mobilize public support.
I hope to see you all there. 
I hope to see you all there.
We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty. 
We must make sure that countries choose to be part of this international movement away from the death penalty.
I believe that the work of the Commission in general and this publication in particular will be an important contribution to this end. 
I believe that the work of the Commission in general and this publication in particular will be an important contribution to this end.
Statement by the International Commission against the Death Penalty: 7th meeting in Oslo 
Statement by the International Commission against the Death Penalty: 7th meeting in Oslo
Another step in the efforts to abolish the death penalty 
Nytt steg i arbeidet mot dødsstraff
Royal Geographical Society, London 1 December 2011 
Royal Geographical Society, London 1. desember 2011
So this is our approach today – drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years: two words come to my mind: From competition to cooperation, Foreign Minister Støre said at the lunch seminar "Celebrating the Roald Amundsen South Pole Expedition Centenary: Breaking the Ice – Exploring Polar Potentials". 
So this is our approach today – drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years: two words come to my mind: From competition to cooperation, sa utenriksminister Støre bl.a. under lunsjseminaret "Celebrating the Roald Amundsen South Pole Expedition Centenary: Breaking the Ice – Exploring Polar Potentials".
Intro slide: Amundsen and his men in 1911 at the South Pole, Norwegian flag and a dog. 
Intro slide: Amundsen and his men in 1911 at the South Pole, Norwegian flag and a dog.
Ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies, 
Ladies and gentlemen, Excellencies,
Honour for me to speak here at the Royal Geographical Society in London. 
Honour for me to speak here at the Royal Geographical Society in London.
I feel humble, being a minister with limited expedition experience, to follow in a line of Norwegian explorers and national heroes like Thor Heyerdahl, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen, who have all given lectures here. 
I feel humble, being a minister with limited expedition experience, to follow in a line of Norwegian explorers and national heroes like Thor Heyerdahl, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen, who have all given lectures here.
Let me also pay tribute to this distinguished institution for all its work and achievements during so many years – or indeed centuries. 
Let me also pay tribute to this distinguished institution for all its work and achievements during so many years – or indeed centuries.
Thank you for offering me the podium at this seminar. 
Thank you for offering me the podium at this seminar.
In Norway, 2011 is being celebrated as the Nansen–Amundsen Year, marking the 100th anniversary of the first Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole – Roald Amundsen and his four companions (Hanssen, Hassel, Bjaaland and Wisting) and their dogs, on 14 December 1911 – and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Norwegian polar explorer (scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Laureate) Fridtjof Nansen. 
In Norway, 2011 is being celebrated as the Nansen–Amundsen Year, marking the 100th anniversary of the first Antarctic expedition to reach the South Pole – Roald Amundsen and his four companions (Hanssen, Hassel, Bjaaland and Wisting) and their dogs, on 14 December 1911 – and the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Norwegian polar explorer (scientist, diplomat, humanitarian and Nobel Laureate) Fridtjof Nansen.
We also commemorate Captain Scott’s brave expedition, reaching the South Pole in January 1912 and his courageous and fatal struggle to return to his ship with his men. 
We also commemorate Captain Scott’s brave expedition, reaching the South Pole in January 1912 and his courageous and fatal struggle to return to his ship with his men.
As we speak, numerous expeditions are struggling to reach the South Pole – in the tracks of Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton. 
As we speak, numerous expeditions are struggling to reach the South Pole – in the tracks of Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton.
Even today, that journey requires the very best of women and men – physically and mentally. 
Even today, that journey requires the very best of women and men – physically and mentally.
But their efforts can hardly be compared with the expeditions a hundred years ago. 
But their efforts can hardly be compared with the expeditions a hundred years ago.
Talking about anniversaries, I should mention that 1 December, today, is also the anniversary of the signing of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, in which Norway is a consultative party, and – together with UK – one of the seven states with territorial claims in Antarctica. 
Talking about anniversaries, I should mention that 1 December, today, is also the anniversary of the signing of the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, in which Norway is a consultative party, and – together with UK – one of the seven states with territorial claims in Antarctica.
So we can detect a Norwegian–British line in the southern hemisphere – a cooperation that we are now taking forward in renewed cooperation on polar issues. 
So we can detect a Norwegian–British line in the southern hemisphere – a cooperation that we are now taking forward in renewed cooperation on polar issues.
So this is our approach today. 
So this is our approach today.
Drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years, two words come to my mind: from competition to cooperation. 
Drawing the line from 1911 to 2011, one hundred years, two words come to my mind: from competition to cooperation.
I think this is what my address is about: how the human activities in the polar areas today are marked by international cooperation, legal frameworks, treaties and international laws, joint expeditions, research villages of many nationalities. 
I think this is what my address is about: how the human activities in the polar areas today are marked by international cooperation, legal frameworks, treaties and international laws, joint expeditions, research villages of many nationalities.
Cooperation, not a race. 
Cooperation, not a race.
Politics – I hope – at its best! 
Politics – I hope – at its best!
Let me first share with you a Norwegian perspective – or rather a historical context of where Norway “comes from” – 1911: only six years after Norway became independent. 
Let me first share with you a Norwegian perspective – or rather a historical context of where Norway “comes from” – 1911: only six years after Norway became independent.
It should be remembered and understood how our polar explorers and polar history formed an extremely important part of Norwegian identity, Norwegian history and the whole Norwegian narrative. 
It should be remembered and understood how our polar explorers and polar history formed an extremely important part of Norwegian identity, Norwegian history and the whole Norwegian narrative.
As a new generation of historians will recall, it was as if Norwegians went on skis to national independence. 
As a new generation of historians will recall, it was as if Norwegians went on skis to national independence.
In 1905, when Norway gained independence and its own foreign service, our first Ambassador to London was no other than Fridtjof Nansen (Mr Polar Explorer himself) – the first among Norwegians was sent to the first among capitals, our close ally. 
In 1905, when Norway gained independence and its own foreign service, our first Ambassador to London was no other than Fridtjof Nansen (Mr Polar Explorer himself) – the first among Norwegians was sent to the first among capitals, our close ally.
We were – in 1911 – a very young nation, a vulnerable nation, and a poor nation. 
We were – in 1911 – a very young nation, a vulnerable nation, and a poor nation.
A total of two million people. 
A total of two million people.
During the 19th century, more than a million Norwegians had immigrated to the US and Canada. 
During the 19th century, more than a million Norwegians had immigrated to the US and Canada.
Child mortality was high in Norway. 
Child mortality was high in Norway.
Child labour figures were high too, as was unemployment. 
Child labour figures were high too, as was unemployment.
Now, think about imperial Britain, Germany and Russia, and our old “masters” Denmark and Sweden. 
Now, think about imperial Britain, Germany and Russia, and our old “masters” Denmark and Sweden.
Contrasts. 
Contrasts.
Norway needed heroes. 
Norway needed heroes.
Norway needed men who took risks, broke records, survived, returned to their fatherland and won – frontrunners, symbols and icons showing that “we can do it”. 
Norway needed men who took risks, broke records, survived, returned to their fatherland and won – frontrunners, symbols and icons showing that “we can do it”.
These polar expeditions, and there are quite a few of them from the 1880s to 1920s, helped to build our nation. 
These polar expeditions, and there are quite a few of them from the 1880s to 1920s, helped to build our nation.
They strengthened our independence and democracy, the position of our newly arrived king and queen, gave people Norwegian idols, heroes. 
They strengthened our independence and democracy, the position of our newly arrived king and queen, gave people Norwegian idols, heroes.
These adventures wrote chapters in the history, the tale, the story, of Norway. 
These adventures wrote chapters in the history, the tale, the story, of Norway.
Pre-1905: just consider the pride of identifying yourself with Norwegians – from a country that was not yet a state – who competed and won against explorers from the great powers. 
Pre-1905: just consider the pride of identifying yourself with Norwegians – from a country that was not yet a state – who competed and won against explorers from the great powers.
The polar explorers gave Norway an image, a reputation, an identity. 
The polar explorers gave Norway an image, a reputation, an identity.
The saying goes – at least in Norway – that Norwegians are born with skis and that Norwegians froze themselves to (gaining) independence. 
The saying goes – at least in Norway – that Norwegians are born with skis and that Norwegians froze themselves to (gaining) independence.
So, our nation’s story is quite different from the United Kingdom’s in the 1910s. 
So, our nation’s story is quite different from the United Kingdom’s in the 1910s.
You had the empire. 
You had the empire.
We had been close to being a colony for centuries. 
We had been close to being a colony for centuries.
Norway and the UK – close in geography – but quite different when it came to mood, identity and outlook. 
Norway and the UK – close in geography – but quite different when it came to mood, identity and outlook.
Slide: From the ship deck, dogs. 
Slide: From the ship deck, dogs.
Talking about dogs, as you are aware, Roald Amundsen chose the Royal Geographical Society for his first talk on his expedition to the South Pole. 
Talking about dogs, as you are aware, Roald Amundsen chose the Royal Geographical Society for his first talk on his expedition to the South Pole.
He addressed the Society on 15 November 1912 and included the following report from his journey the previous year, exactly 100 years ago, on 1 December 1911: 
He addressed the Society on 15 November 1912 and included the following report from his journey the previous year, exactly 100 years ago, on 1 December 1911:
“On December 1 we had left behind us this crevassed glacier, so full of holes and bottomless chasm. 
“On December 1 we had left behind us this crevassed glacier, so full of holes and bottomless chasm.
Our altitude was 9100 feet. 
Our altitude was 9100 feet.
Ahead of us, and looking as a frozen sea in the fog and snowdrift, was a sloping ice-plateau studded with hummocks. 
Ahead of us, and looking as a frozen sea in the fog and snowdrift, was a sloping ice-plateau studded with hummocks.
The march over “The Devil’s Dancing room” was not entirely pleasant. 
The march over “The Devil’s Dancing room” was not entirely pleasant.
Gales from south-east, followed by snowdrift, were of daily occurrence. 
Gales from south-east, followed by snowdrift, were of daily occurrence.
We saw nothing, absolutely nothing. 
We saw nothing, absolutely nothing.
The ground below us was hollow, and it sounded as if we were walking on the bottom of empty barrels. 
The ground below us was hollow, and it sounded as if we were walking on the bottom of empty barrels.