At the end of the nineteenth century, one quarter of the Icelandic population emigrated to Canada and the United States. Iceland was one of the poorest countries in Europe, and people were seeking a better life for themselves and their families. The image of the struggling Icelander — crossing the o…
Allow me to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this timely debate on a matter of vital importance. I would also like to pay tribute to the co-organization by Switzerland and the United Nations of the Geneva Conference on Preventing Violent Extremism in April. We also look forward to the conclu…
