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German-Norwegian Health Partnership

06/02/2025 Plans/strategy Ministry of Health and Care Services

The German Federal Ministry of Health and the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services (hereinafter «The Sides») wish to enter a strategic partnership to enhance their close collaboration in the field of health, marked by a shared belief in

Children moving or travelling abroad

19/12/2019 Article Ministry of Children and Families

Parental responsibility includes the rights and responsibilities of a parent in relation to the child or the property of the child. Special rules apply in situations where a parent and child intend to relocate to another country or to travel abroad.

Norway and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

06/02/2019 Article Ministry of Children and Families

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from 20 November 1989 (the CRC) is the most important set of international rules we have for the protection of children's rights.

Tripartite Cooperation in the Labour Sector

30/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The Government collaborates with the social partners to address various societal challenges. The four largest employee organisations (LO, Unio YS and Akademikerne) and the four largest employer organisations (NHO, KS, Virke, and Spekter) participate

Reporting issues of concern in external organizations

06/01/2025 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norfund’s Whistleblowing channel Norec’s Whistleblowing channel Report a concern to Norad

From Norway to another country – lawyer in Norway

02/08/2013 Article Ministry of Children and Families

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security and / or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide extensive assistance and guidance in child abduction cases, and are also responsible for forwarding applications for the return of the abducted child and

From Norway to another country – lawyer abroad

06/08/2013 Article Ministry of Children and Families

If your child has been abducted and you need support with foreign legal fees, you must first find out what kind of support is available in the country to which the child has been abducted.

From another country to Norway – lawyer in Norway

06/08/2013 Article Ministry of Children and Families

If your child has been abducted and you need help with legal fees in Norway, you can apply for support through the Norwegian legal aid scheme.

Forms

28/02/2020 Article Ministry of Children and Families

For applications in accordance with the Hague Convention of 1980, please use the following forms: Forms in English: Application for repatriation/access (PDF) Application for repatriation/access (Word) Forms in Norwegian: Søknad om tilbakelevering/

International conventions

03/12/2024 Article Ministry of Children and Families

To or from a signatory state - the Hague Convention To or from a signatory state - the Counsil of Europe Convention Guides to the Hague convention Guide to Good Practice Child Abduction Convention: Part I - Central Authority Practice Guide to Good

Market Value of The Government Pension Fund Global

10/04/2025 Article Ministry of Finance

GPFG market value development 1996-2024. NOK billion Source: Norges Bank and Ministry of Finance

Introduction programme

21/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The goal is to give the individual basic skills in the Norwegian language and a fundamental insight into Norwegian social conditions and to prepare him/her for work or education.

Area focus

20/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The state and municipalities have a long-term cooperation agreement on investment in selected urban areas facing significant and complex living conditions challanges. The aim is to create safe local enviroments, providing high-quality public

Volunteering and dialogue

20/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Voluntary organisations play an important role in the Integration and inclusion of immigrants in local communities.

The best interests of the child

28/01/2015 Article Ministry of Children and Families

Children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions is regulated in sections 31–33 of the Children Act. There may also be special provisions in other Acts concerning children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions. Before

Gender and sexual diversity

02/02/2026 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In countries across the world LGBT+ persons are exposed to discrimination and abuse. Everyone is entitled to universal human rights and freedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, there has been a positive

Mediation and parental cooperation

10/02/2021 Article Ministry of Children and Families

Married couples and cohabitants who have children under 16 and who move apart and parents considering legal action may be allowed up to seven hours of free mediation.

Wildlife Management

15/09/2025 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the regular management under the Wildlife Act and for the regulation of hunting and trapping of wildlife species deemed harvestable by the environmental authorities.

Museums and cultural heritage

28/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

Our museums interpret the development of our society, the self-esteem of our nation and our shared standards of democracy and freedom of expression. Museums are the foundations on which our democracy rests, in that they are part of the essential

Film and gaming policy

16/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

Films, computer games and other audiovisual productions are important forms of artistic expression that contribute to the public discourse in Norway. The film industry and the market for audiovisual productions are undergoing major change, partly as