Plenary Meetings

“Children are the Only True Experts on Children”

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:45 GMT

“I call upon you always to consult us, the children, before you make decisions that affect us”, Child Delegate Camilla van Paaschen (18) stated in the General Assembly at the Follow-up to the Outcome of the UN Special Session On Children.

Listen to the Children

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:37 GMT

"Child participation is probably the least implemented of the child rights worldwide. Their participation is essential for improving children’s quality of life", said Norwegian State Secretary Rita Skjaervik in a statement at the Follow-up Meeting to the outcome of the UN Special Session on Children in the General Assembly.

"Our Oceans are Changing"

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:16 GMT

-Too little has been done to implement the Law of the Sea regime and protect marine biodiversity. We already have the tools at our disposal, let us use them, Ambassador Johan L. Lovald stated in a debate on the Law of the Sea in the General Assembly.

"Reform is Timely and Necessary"

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:12 GMT

–We are open to discuss any proposals that can bring the discussion on reform forward, Ambassador Johan L. Løvald stated in a General Assembly debate on reform of the Security Council. Norways position is that the SC should reflect todays configuration of the UNs membership.

Call for Action Against Sexual Violence in War

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:09 GMT

"There must be an end to the impunity for these severe crimes”, Ambassador Mona Juul stated in a General Assembly debate on strengthening the emergency humanitarian assistance of the UN. Ms Juul also called for unhindered access for humanitarian actors to assist civilians in conflicts.

The Need to End Impunity

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:23 GMT

”The success of the ICC should never be evaluated solely on the basis of the number of cases it hears. We must remember that the mere existence of the ICC is making an impact on national systems, which are increasingly geared towards prevention and prosecution”, Ambassador Mona Juul stated.

A Need for Good Governance

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:01:54 GMT

"The Norwegian Government believes and has experienced that good governance is the single most important requirement for strong economic growth and sustainable development", stated State Secretary Anne Stenhammer at the High-level dialogue on Financing for Development.

Perpetrators and Criminal Tribunals

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:00 GMT

“Member States must fulfil their obligation to arrest and transfer fugitives to the Criminal Tribunals without delay”, stated Norwegian Ambassador Johan L. Løvald as the General Assembly debated the annual reports of The International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the Former Yugoslavia.

“Water Should Never be Regarded as a Commodity”

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:06 GMT

Marianne Nerland (22) and Erlend Fuglum (29), are among 25 youth delegates from across the world, gathering this week at the UN in New York. The main theme of the week is "Youth in the Global Economy". In their speech to the General Assembly, the youth delegates adressed the issue of young peoples right to clean water.

Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue for the promotion of Peace and Tolerance

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:01:00 GMT

"Norway believes in the potential of Interreligious and intercultural dialogue", Ambassador Mona Juul said in her speech at the UN's High-level Dialogue on Interreligious and Intercultural Understanding and Cooperation for Peace.

Agenda item 113: Norwegian Statement on Follow-up to the outcome of the Millennium Summit

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:59:55 GMT

Ambassador Løvald adressed issues regarding the Millennium Summit, stating that: “At the heart of the High-level panel report is the recommendation to establish, where appropriate, “One UN” in each country. With governments in the driver’s seat and on a voluntary basis, there should be one leader, one programme, one budget framework and one office, where feasible. As one of the UN’s staunchest supporters, the Norwegian government will provide USD 25 mill in additional resources to fund the eight “One UN” pilots this year.”

Informal Thematic Debate on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:01:58 GMT

"Promoting human rights means promoting women’s rights and gender equality

" said State Secretary Anne F. Stenhammer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway in a statement in an

Informal Thematic Debate on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women