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Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on mass displacement from the Zamzam IDP camp

'I am deeply appalled by the recent brutal attacks by the RSF on the Zamzam, Abu Shouk and al-Salam camps for internally displaced people as well as on the city of Al Fasher in North Darfur. Both those who had to flee the camps and those that are

The Minister of International Development warns against great danger for civilians in El Fasher

Statement from the Norwegian Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, on the the situation for civilians in the besieged town of El Fasher in Darfur, Sudan.

Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) - Promoting democracy, rule of law and human rights in Europe

Meld. St. 20 (2024–2025) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Three decades ago, we experienced a strengthening of democratic values and multilateral co-operation. Today, the situation is starkly different. Globalisation has stalled amidst rising great power rivalry and deepening polarisation. We are

Attack on Humanitarian Convoy in Darfur: Statement from the Minister of International Development

‘I condemn today’s attack on the UN humanitarian convoy in Darfur, which reportedly killed several people. They were working to deliver emergency aid to an area with immense needs. Attacks on humanitarian workers are prohibited under international

Statement on hostilities and attacks against civilians in Sudan

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the escalation of hostilities and attacks against civilians in Sudan

Plans to strengthen cooperation on the green transition

Norway and China will cooperate more closely on efforts to promote the green transition. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Chinese Premier Li Qiang agreed to establish a dialogue on collaboration between the two countries on the green

Statement from State Secretary Kravik on Sudan

'I am pleased to be in Sudan and grateful for the frank and substantive discussions I have held with senior officials and with humanitarian partners', said State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.

Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People

'On the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, I express my deepest sympathy to all those who have lost loved ones - children, parents, siblings, and friends', said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the reopening of the Adre crossing into Sudan

'Norway welcomes the announcement by Sudan's Sovereign Council on the reopening of the Adre border crossing between Sudan and Chad. We urge this to be made permanent', said Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

New grant scheme to strengthen Ukrainian civil society

Civil society in Ukraine has a key role to play in uniting the country and building resilience against Russia's war of aggression. Norway is allocating NOK 70 million to a newly launched, application-based scheme to support the work of Ukrainian

Women, Peace and Security

Norway’s fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security sets out the government’s policy for implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1325, related resolutions and the broader women, peace and security (WPS) agenda nationally and

Norway supports fund for political prisoners in Belarus

The Norwegian government will contribute NOK 10 million to a humanitarian fund to support released political prisoners from Belarus and their families.

Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group

Starting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on

Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts

'The UN’s efforts to increase respect for human rights are more important than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on Ukraine

Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

One year after the parliamentary elections, Norway reiterates its condemnation of the military coup

On this day in 2020, parliamentary elections were held in Myanmar. In the elections, the people of Myanmar clearly expressed their will to continue on the path of democratic reform.

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Ukraine

'Norway condemns Russia’s planned referendum in Russian-occupied areas. Sham referendums will be escalatory and violate international law. Russian annexation of Ukrainian territory will not be recognised', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on Taliban and women's rights

‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave

UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders

A resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights