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A Society For All

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

Partner Countries in Norway’s Development Policy

Executive Summary

This is an executive summary of the Report to the Storting (white paper) "Partner Countries in Norway’s Development Policy" submitted on 15 June 2018.

Report No. 11 to the Storting (2007-2008) - On Equal Terms: Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in International Development Policy

Report No. 11 (2007 – 2008) to the Norwegian Parliament, Stortinget

New ambassadors from Angola, New Zealand and Guinea

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 9 November 2023.

Norway increasing support to Norwegian organizations for efforts for Ukraine

Norway is now providing NOK 1 billion to the Norwegian Red Cross, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Norwegian Church Aid, Norwegian People’s Aid, Caritas Norway, Save the Children Norway and the civilian task force, NORCAP, under the Norwegian Refugee

Agreement at the UN to recognize the efforts of human rights defenders

A resolution on human rights defenders proposed by Norway has been unanimously adopted in the UN.

Statement on the developments in Sudan

'I am deeply concerned by the developments in Sudan, especially what we are now seeing in Darfur, with alarming reports of serious human rights violations and abuse committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias, including killings,

Statement on Sudan

Troika Welcomes Meeting of Sudanese Civilians in Addis Ababa to Chart Next Steps in Restoring Sudan’s Democratic Governance.

Foreign Minister Huitfeldt discussed the situation in Israel with EUs Josep Borrell

‘Talked with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell Fontelles, about the horrifying terror attacks by Hamas which have shocked the world to its core,’ Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Foreign Minister Eide spoke with Egypt's Foreign Minister about Gaza

‘Good talk with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry today. I commended Egypt's efforts to de-escalate the situation & avoid further regional tensions,' Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said.

Foreign Minister Eide discussed the critical situation in Gaza with Prince Faisal bin Farhan

In the conversation, Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide underlined the importance of de-escalating the conflict, including a humanitarian truce to protect and assist civilians.

Foreign Minister Eide talking with Israel’s National Security Adviser

'I had good phone conversation with Isarel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi. I emphasized the urgent need to secure the release of the hostages that were taken on 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Foreign Minister at Gaza summit in Cairo: ‘Urgent help needed in Gaza’

‘Getting sufficient humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgent. In addition, we must prevent the conflict between Israel and Hamas from escalating further and having serious regional consequences. If there is to be a lasting peace, we must think beyond

Statement on the peace process in Colombia

‘Norway commends the government and the guerrilla group EMC-FARC in Colombia for starting peace negotiations,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime

The Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime was submitted by the Government 1 October 2022.

Migration and Integration 2020–2021

Report for Norway to the OECD

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report Migration and Integration 2020-2021 - Report for Norway to the OECD is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD

The Norwegian Government's Strategy for the High North

The strategy is available in four languages; English, German, French and Russian.

Norwegian Action Plan for Environment in Development Cooperation

- The Government's aim is for Norway to play a leading role in making environmental concerns an integral part of all development cooperation. We realise that we must deal with environmental problems if we are to reduce poverty and solve the

Remarks by State Secretary Maria Varteressian during 'Norway Night' at Hannover Messe, Germany

Being a partner country at the world’s largest industrial fair - in Germany, our most important partner in Europe - provides a unique opportunity to showcase Norwegian industry and businesses, the State Secretary underlined in her opening remarks.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian