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Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s session of the Council of State, the King has made changes in the list of state secretaries.

Changes in the Government

In the session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Fourth Norwegian Action Plan - Open Government Partnership (OGP)

This is the Fourth Norwegian Open Government Partnership Action Plan.

Norwegian initiative will strengthen global prevention and treatment of hepatitis C

The UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs has adopted a Norwegian resolution calling for strengthened measures to treat and prevent hepatitis C among people who use drugs.

Norway increases funding for humanitarian efforts in the wake of Cyclone Idai

The UN has asked for a substantial increase in funding for the humanitarian response to Cyclone Idai. ‘The needs are huge. Norway is therefore increasing its support for humanitarian efforts in the wake of the cyclone to a total of NOK 47 million,’

NOU 2019: 7 - Work and benefits

Measures to increase employment

A Society For All

The government’s strategy for the equality of persons with disabilities for the period 2020-2030

Report on cases of financial irregularities in 2018

Foreign Service Control Unit

The Foreign Service Control Unit deals with cases involving breaches of Foreign Service rules, unless responsibility for following up a specific type of irregularity has been assigned to a different unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Guidelines for Whistleblowing and Handling Issues of Concern in the Foreign Service

Here you will find the guidelines for whistleblowing in the Foreign Service and how you should handle different issues of concern.

Guidelines for dealing with suspected financial irregularities in the Foreign Service

Zero tolerance of financial irregularitiesmeans that the Foreign Service is to respond to any deviations from the rules and conditions that form the basis for the management of the Ministry’s funds, including agreements relating to operational

Zero tolerance and financial irregularities in practice

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a policy of zero tolerance of financial irregularities in connection with the use of funds allocated to the Ministry by the Storting (Norwegian parliament). The principle of zero tolerance applies to both

Opening remarks at the launch of State of Artistic Freedom

State Secretary Marianne Hagen's opening remarks at the launch of Freemuse’ annual report State of Artistic Freedom.

By State Secretary Marianne Hagen Oslo, 26 March

Norway's proposed forestry accounting plan for 2021-2025 finalised

Land use, land use change and forestry will be a part of the proposed agreement between Norway and EU on joint fulfilment of our 2030 emission targets.

Resolution on environmental human rights defenders adopted in UN Human Rights Council

A Norwegian-led resolution on environmental human rights defenders was adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Council yesterday. - I am very pleased that we have succeeded in reaching agreement on a strongly worded text, in such a complex area,

What Defines an Indigenous People?

No general, internationally accepted definition of indigenous peoples exists. It is typical of indigenous populations that they do not represent the dominant population in the larger society of which they are part, although they may be the

25th anniversary of the European Economic Area

Statement by Prime Minister Erna Solberg at the celebration of the anniversary of the European Economic Area-agreement in Brussel, 22 March 2019.

By Prime Minister Erna Solberg

Remarks at Freedom of Expression Reading Evening

State Secretary Marianne Hagen's opening remarks at Norwegian reading evening on freedom of expression at Leipziger Buchmesse.

By State Secretary Marianne Hagen Leipzig, 21 March

Laws and legislative work

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security is responsible for ensuring that the Norwegian legislation is of high quality.

Remarks at the Leipziger Buchmesse Press Conference

State Secretary Marianne Hagen's remarks at the Leipziger Buchmesse press conference.

By State Secretary Marianne Hagen Leipzig, 21 March

Tertiary Vocational Education

Tertiary vocational education provides vocational education founded on upper secondary education or equivalent prior learning and work experience, and comprises the equivalent of at least one-half and no more than two entire academic years.