Human rights
The promotion of human rights and democratic principles is at the heart of Norwegian foreign policy. This policy is implemented both in international forums such as the UN, the OSCE and the Council of Europe, and at country level.
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- Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the spread of famine in Sudan News story 07/02/2026
- New white paper on development policy: ‘We need a roadmap aligned with reality’ Press release 19/01/2026
- Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the planned execution of Erfan Soltani News story 14/01/2026
- From State Secretary Andreas Kravik on the situation in Iran News story 14/01/2026
- New life to international efforts in combatting religious intolerance News story 13/01/2026