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Norway at the UN Commission on Human Rights and Human Rights Council

Recorded votes 1955–2012 · 256 votes · download CSV

Between 1955 and 2012, Norway cast 256 votes on resolutions and decisions of the Commission on Human Rights and the Human Rights Council that were decided by recorded vote: 46% Yes, 29% No and 25% abstentions. In this dataset it belongs to the Western Europe & Others group. It voted most often with Germany (96% agreement on shared votes) and least often with Syria (15%).

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Year by year

YearVotesYesNoAbstain
19552110
19721001
19743102
19862710611
1987331788
1988241068
1999261376
2000241482
20013315126
20096033
201019676
20113115106
2012271566

Every recorded vote

YearResolutionTitleVote
2012A/HRC/RES/21/33From rhetoric to reality : a global call for concrete action against racism, racial discriminatYes
2012A/HRC/RES/21/32The right to developmentYes
2012A/HRC/RES/21/26Human rights situation in the Syrian Arab RepublicYes
2012A/HRC/RES/21/9Promotion of a democratic and equitable international orderNo
2012A/HRC/RES/21/8The use of mercenaries as a mean of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the rigNo
2012A/HRC/RES/21/3Promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms through a better understanding of traditional vNo
2012A/HRC/RES/21/19Promotion and protection of the human rights of peasants and other people working in rural areaAbstain
2012A/HRC/RES/21/10Human rights and international solidarityNo
2012A/HRC/RES/20/22Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab RepublicYes
2012A/HRC/RES/20/15Promotion of the right to peaceAbstain
2012A/HRC/RES/20/13Situation of human rights in BelarusYes
2012A/HRC/RES/20/10The effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on Abstain
2012A/HRC/RES/S-19/1The deteriorating situation of human in the Syrian Arab Republic, and the recent killings in ElYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/38The negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origAbstain
2012A/HRC/RES/19/36Human rights, democracy and the rule of lawYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/34The right to developmentYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/32Human rights and unilateral coercive measuresNo
2012A/HRC/RES/19/22Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab RepublicYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/3Composition of staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsNo
2012A/HRC/RES/19/2Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri LankaYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/18Follow-up to the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza ConflictAbstain
2012A/HRC/RES/19/17Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in theYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/16Human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East JerusalemYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/15Right of the Palestinian people to self-determinationYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/14Human rights in the occupied Syrian GolanAbstain
2012A/HRC/RES/19/12Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
2012A/HRC/RES/19/1The escalating grave human rights violations and deteriorating humanitarian situation in the SyYes
2011A/HRC/RES/S-18/1The human rights situation in the Syrian Arab RepublicYes
2011A/HRC/RES/18/27From rhetoric to reality : global call for concrete action against racism, racial discriminatioYes
2011A/HRC/RES/18/26The right to developmentYes
2011A/HRC/DEC/18/120Human rights and unilateral coercive measuresNo
2011A/HRC/RES/18/6Promotion of a democratic and equitable international orderNo
2011A/HRC/RES/18/5Human rights and international solidarityNo
2011A/HRC/RES/18/4The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the riNo
2011A/HRC/RES/18/20Panel on the promotion and protection of human rights in a multicultural context including throYes
2011A/HRC/RES/S-17/1Situation of human rights in the Syrian Arab RepublicYes
2011A/HRC/RES/17/24Human rights situation  in BelarusYes
2011A/HRC/RES/17/23The negative impact of the non-repatriation of funds of illicit origin to the countries of origAbstain
2011A/HRC/RES/17/22Migrants and asylum seekers fleeing from events in North AfricaNo
2011A/HRC/RES/17/19Human rights, sexual orientation and gender identityYes
2011A/HRC/RES/17/16Promotion of the right of peoples to peaceNo
2011A/HRC/RES/17/10Follow-up the report of the Independent International Fact Finding Mission on the incident of tYes
2011A/HRC/RES/17/7The effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on Abstain
2011A/HRC/RES/17/6Mandate of the independent expert on human rights and international solidarityNo
2011A/HRC/RES/S-16/1The current human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic in the context of recent eventsYes
2011A/HRC/RES/16/32Follow-up to the report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza ConflictAbstain
2011A/HRC/RES/16/31Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in theYes
2011A/HRC/RES/16/30Right of the Palestinian people to self-determinationYes
2011A/HRC/RES/16/29The Human Rights Situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East JerusalemAbstain
2011A/HRC/RES/16/20Follow-up to the report of the independent international fact-finding mission on the incident oYes
2011A/HRC/DEC/16/118Postponement of the renewal of the mandate of the independent expert on human rights and internNo
2011A/HRC/DEC/16/117Right to developmentYes
2011A/HRC/RES/16/9Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
2011A/HRC/RES/16/8Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaYes
2011A/HRC/RES/16/3Promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms through a better understanding of traditional vNo
2011A/HRC/RES/16/17Human rights in the occupied Syrian GolanAbstain
2011A/HRC/RES/16/14Mandate of the independent experts on the effects of foreign debt and other related internationAbstain
2011A/HRC/RES/16/10Composition of staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsNo
2010A/HRC/RES/15/27Situation of human rights in the SudanYes
2010A/HRC/RES/15/26Open-ended intergovernmental working group to consider the possibility of elaborating an internAbstain
2010A/HRC/RES/15/25The right to developmentYes
2010A/HRC/RES/15/24Human rights and unilateral coercive measuresNo
2010A/HRC/RES/15/13Human rights and international solidarityNo
2010A/HRC/RES/15/12The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the riNo
2010A/HRC/RES/15/6Follow-up to the report of the Committee of independent experts in international humanitarian aAbstain
2010A/HRC/RES/15/1Follow-up to the report of the independent international  fact-finding mission on the incident Abstain
2010A/HRC/RES/14/4The effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on Abstain
2010A/HRC/RES/14/3Promotion of the right of peoples to peaceNo
2010A/HRC/RES/14/1The grave attacks by Israeli forces against the humanitarian boat convoyYes
2010A/HRC/RES/13/9Follow-up to the report of the United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission onAbstain
2010A/HRC/RES/13/16Combating defamation of religionsNo
2010A/HRC/RES/13/14Situation of human rights in the Democratic People’s Republic of KoreaYes
2010A/HRC/RES/13/8The grave human rights violations by Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including EaNo
2010A/HRC/RES/13/7Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in theYes
2010A/HRC/RES/13/6Right of the Palestinian people to self-determinationYes
2010A/HRC/RES/13/5Human rights in the occupied Syrian GolanAbstain
2010A/HRC/RES/13/1Composition of staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsNo
2009A/HRC/RES/S-12/1The human rights situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East JerusalemAbstain
2009A/HRC/RES/12/23The right to developmentAbstain
2009A/HRC/RES/12/22Human rights and unilateral coercive measuresNo
2009A/HRC/RES/12/21Promoting human rights and fundamental freedom through a better understanding of traditional vaNo
2009A/HRC/DEC/12/119The effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on Abstain
2009A/HRC/RES/12/9Human rights and international solidarityNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/78Composition of the staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/76Equitable geographical distribution of the membership of the human rights treaty bodiesNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/73Human rights and international solidarityNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/70ImpunityYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/69Promotion of the right of peoples to peaceNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/68The question of the death penaltyYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/65Promotion of a democratic and equitable international orderNo
2001E/CN.4/DEC/2001/115Human rights and human responsibilitiesAbstain
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/47The right to freedom of opinion and expressionYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/41Continuing dialogue on measures to promote and consolidate democracyYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/37Human rights and terrorismNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/36Strengthening of popular participation, equity, social justice and non-discrimination as essentAbstain
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/35Adverse effects of the illicit movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes Abstain
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/33Access to medication in the context of pandemics such as HIV/AIDSYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/32Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rightsNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/27Effects of structural adjustment policies and foreign debt on the full enjoyment of all human rNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/26Human rights and unilateral coercive measuresNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/25The right to foodYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/24Situation in the Republic of Chechnya of the Russian FederationYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/23Situation of human rights in RwandaNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/18Situation of human rights in the SudanYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/17Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/9The right to developmentYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/8Israeli settlements in the occupied Arab territoriesYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/7Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineAbstain
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/6Human rights in the occupied Syrian GolanAbstain
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/4Combating defamation of religions as a means to promote human rights, social harmony and religiNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/16Situation of human rights in CubaYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/14Situation of human rights in IraqYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/12Situation of human rights in parts of South-Eastern EuropeYes
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/10Human rights situation of the Lebanese detainees in IsraelAbstain
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/3The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the riNo
2001E/CN.4/RES/2001/2Situation in occupied PalestineYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/S-5/1Grave and massive violations of the human rights of the Palestinian people by IsraelNo
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/87Establishment of a Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/82Effects of structural adjustment policies and foreign debt on the full enjoyment of all human rNo
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/73Composition of the staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsNo
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/72Adverse effects of the illicit movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes No
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/65The question of the death penaltyYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/64The role of good governance in the promotion of human rightsYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/63Human rights and human responsibilitiesNo
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/62Promotion of the right to a democratic and equitable international orderNo
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/61Human rights defendersYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/58Situation in the Republic of Chechnya of the Russian FederationYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/47Promoting and consolidating democracyYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/28Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/26Situation of human rights in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the ReYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/25Situation of human rights in CubaYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/17Situation of human rights in IraqYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/16Human rights situation in southern Lebanon and west BakaaYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/8Israeli settlements in the occupied Arab territoriesYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/7Human rights in the occupied Syrian GolanAbstain
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/6Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineAbstain
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/11Human rights and unilateral coercive measuresNo
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/10The right to foodYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/4Situation in occupied PalestineYes
2000E/CN.4/RES/2000/3The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the riNo
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/S-4/1Situation of human rights in East TimorYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/73Mainstreaming technical cooperation in all areas of human rightsNo
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/70Composition of the staff of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human RightsNo
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/67Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of GenocideYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/61Question of the death penaltyYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/59Globalization and its impact on the full enjoyment of all human rightsAbstain
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/58Impunity of perpetrators of violations of economic, social and cultural rightsAbstain
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/57Promotion of the right to democracyYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/55Situation in occupied PalestineYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/46Contemporary forms of slaveryAbstain
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/43Abduction of children from northern UgandaYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/27Human rights and terrorismAbstain
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/23Adverse effects of the illicit movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes No
1999E/CN.4/DEC/1999/104Effects of structural adjustment programmes on the full enjoyment of human rightsNo
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/8Human rights in CubaYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/7Israeli settlements in the occupied Arab territoriesYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/6Human rights in the occupied Syrian GolanAbstain
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/5Question of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineAbstain
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/3The use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the riNo
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/22Effects on the full enjoyment of human rights of the economic adjustment policies arising from No
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/21Human rights and unilateral coercive measuresNo
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/18The situation of human rights in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), thYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/14Situation of human rights in IraqYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/13Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/12Human rights situation in southern Lebanon and west BekaaYes
1999E/CN.4/RES/1999/2Situation of human rights in KosovoYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/78Question of human rights in ChileYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/69Human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/67Question of human rights and fundamental freedoms in AfghanistanYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/66Situation of human rights in southern LebanonAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/61Human rights and scientific and technological developmentsAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/60Human rights and scientific and technological developmentsNo
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/24Realization of the right to adequate housingAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/22Realization of economic, social and cultural rightsNo
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/19The impact of property on the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedomsNo
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/17Situation of human rights in AlbaniaYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/9Situation of human rights in South AfricaYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/14Implementation of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime oAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/13Adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic and othAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/12Adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic and othAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/10Situation of human rights in NamibiaYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/8Situation in Southern AfricaYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/7The use of mercenaries as a means of impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-deteNo
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/6Situation in KampucheaYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/5Question of Western SaharaYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/4Situation in AfghanistanYes
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/3Situation in occupied PalestineNo
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/2Human rights in occupied Syrian territoryAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/1BQuestion of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineAbstain
1988E/CN.4/RES/1988/1AQuestion of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineNo
1987E/CN.4/DEC/1987/112Draft provisional agenda for the 44th session of the CommissionNo
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/59Dissemination of information on human rightsYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/58Question of human rights and fundamental freedoms in AfghanistanYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/55Human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/54Situation of human rights in southern LebanonAbstain
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/51Situation of human rights in El SalvadorYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/50Question of human rights in CyprusAbstain
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/49Situation in the Palestinian refugee camps in LebanonYes
1987E/CN.4/DEC/1987/107Question of the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people of AfghanistanYes
1987E/CN.4/DEC/1987/106Policy of human rights violations of the Government of the United States of AmericaNo
1987E/CN.4/DEC/1987/105Situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in CubaNo
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/46Conscientious objection to military serviceYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/45The role of youth in the promotion and protection of human rightsYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/44The role of youth in the field of human rights, particularly in achieving the objectives of theYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/42Strengthening of international co-operation in the field of human rightsYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/22Realization of the right to adequate housingYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/19Realization of economic, social and cultural rightsNo
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/18The impact of property on the economic and social development of Members StatesNo
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/17Respect for the right of everyone to own property alone as well as in association with others aYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/16The use of mercenaries as a means of impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-deteNo
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/14Situation of human rights in South AfricaYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/9The adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic andAbstain
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/8Situation of human rights in NamibiaYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/11Implementation of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime oAbstain
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/10Adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic and othAbstain
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/7Situation in southern AfricaAbstain
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/6Situation in KampucheaYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/5Situation in AfghanistanYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/4Situation in occupied PalestineNo
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/3Question of Western SaharaYes
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/2BQuestion of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineAbstain
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/2AQuestion of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineNo
1987E/CN.4/RES/1987/1Human rights in occupied Syrian territoryAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/49Hostage-takingYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/43Situation in southern LebanonAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/41Human rights situation in the Islamic Republic of IranYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/40Question of human rights and fundamental freedoms in AfghanistanYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/36Realization of the right to adequate housingYes
1986E/CN.4/DEC/1986/105Situation of human rights in EthiopiaNo
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/33Situation in the Arab territories occupied by IsraelNo
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/29Relationship between disarmament, peace and developmentAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/26The use of mercenaries as a means to impede the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/25Situation in KampucheaYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/24Situation in siuthern AfricaAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/23Situation in AfghanistanYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/22Situation in occupied PalestineNo
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/21Question of Western SaharaAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/20Implementation of the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of DiscrimYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/16The right to developmentAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/15Realization of economic, social and cultural rightsNo
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/11Human rights and scientific and technological developmentsAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/10Human rights and scientific and technological developmentsNo
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/7Implementation of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime oAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/6Adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic and othYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/5The adverse consequences for the enjoyment of human rights of political, military, economic andAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/4Situation of human rights in South AfricaYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/3Situation of human rights in NamibiaYes
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/2Human rights in occupied Syrian territoryAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/1BQuestion of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineAbstain
1986E/CN.4/RES/1986/1AQuestion of the violation of human rights in the occupied Arab territories, including PalestineNo
1974E/CN.4/RES/19(XXIX)Report of the Ad Hoc Working Group of ExpertsYes
1974E/CN.4/RES/4(XXIX)Question of the violations of human rights in the territories occupied as a result of hostilitiAbstain
1974E/CN.4/RES/1(XXX)Question of the violations of human rights in the territories occupied as a result of hostilitiAbstain
1972E/CN.4/RES/3(XXVIII)Question of the violation of human rights in the territories occupied as a result of hostilitieAbstain
1955E/CN.4/RES/VII[XI]Recommendations concerning international respect for the right of peoples and nations to self-dNo
1955E/CN.4/RES/VI[XI]Programme of work for future sessionsYes