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National statement at the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction

President, excellencies and distinguished delegates, We are here today to accelerate disaster risk reduction efforts and build resilient societies. This calls for united efforts and strengthened partnerships. The Political Declaration is important

By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl Held on May 18 2023

A just world is an equal world

The action plan for women’s rights and gender equality shows how gender equality is a main priority in Norway’s foreign and development policy.

Minister Tvinnereim’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

(as delivered) High Commissioner, dear friends, and colleagues, welcome to this launch of Norway's revised humanitarian strategy. It sets the course for our humanitarian policies in the years to come. We meet against a bleak backdrop. Humanitarian

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim May 15 at Oslo Concert Hall

Minister Eide’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

(as delivered) High Commissioner, dear Filippo, dear Anne Beathe, dear humanitarian friends. It's fantastic to be here. Anne Beathe said it all, basically, but I would also like to underline a few points that matter a lot in this context from my

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide May 15 at Oslo Concert Hall

The Norwegian Prime Minister's introduction to the press conference on recognition of Palestine

´There will be no peace in the Middle East without a two-state solution. There can be no two-state solution without a Palestinian state. In other words: a Palestinian state is a prerequisite for achieving peace in the Middle East´, said Prime

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Marmorhallen

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laurate Maria Corina Machado

'I think this year's prize has a special significance by the very strong emphasis of the link between a democracy - and the way to freedom and peace. Not only between nations, but within a nation,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Governmental Guest House

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security. March 2006

Investing in a common future

Multiple global crises continue to jeopardize the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. With only 15 percent of the targets on track, there is a need for innovative thinking. In December 2022, the government established an independent expert group

State Secretary Kravik’s speech  commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

Speech held by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravikat at Oslo City Hall on the occasion of the International Day of Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Annual report 2018:  Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2015-2018

 Women, peace and security

This report concludes the reporting on the implementation of our national Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018.

Conference report "Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime"

In May 2013, international experts and stakeholders gathered in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond. Now you can read the report from the conference.

Cancellation of debts incurred as a result of the Norwegian Ship Export Campaign (1976-80)

Annex to press Release No 118/06 02.10.06 Cancellation of debts incurred as a result of the Norwegian Ship Export Campaign (1976-80) Norway’s claims vis-à-vis developing countries amount to approximately NOK 4,4 billion. Approximately NOK 2.9

Norway’s humanitarian policy

Annual report 2013

War and conflict again had an enormous human cost in 2013. Lives were lost, people were seriously injured and children’s schooling was interrupted. Millions of displaced persons lacked food, water and shelter. All this was the consequence of

Expert group to make recommendations on financing for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

An external expert group has been appointed by the Norwegian Government to make recommendations on ways to ensure effective financing for the SDGs.

Joint statement on Sudan 5 December 2022

Members of the Quad and Troika issued the following statement on the situation in Sudan 5 December 2022.

Joint statement on Afghanistan

Joint statement from foreign ministers on the Taliban's ban on Afghan women working for national and international NGOs.

Norway to strengthen international efforts to support women’s rights and gender equality

The new Action Plan for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Foreign and Development Policy sets out a framework for incorporating gender equality as a priority area in Norwegian foreign policy.

Norway increases support to Palestinian children

UNICEF receives NOK 25 million for its work for children in Gaza. The funding is part of the NOK 200 million contribution from Norway towards the humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

UN: Statement on the Middle Eastern Peace Process

Statement by Permanent Representative Ambassador Merete Fjeld Brattested, at the Emergency Special Session on the Middle Eastern Peace Process.

Joint Statement from the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process

In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding, signed on 13 August 2021 in Mexico City, the parties have resumed the Venezuelan Dialogue and Negotiation Process.