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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- Norway and UNFPA Discuss Mounting Pressure on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights News story 27/02/2026
- Statement on the UN Fact Finding Mission report on El Fasher News story 26/02/2026
- Joint Statement on Palestine News story 23/02/2026
- Joint Ministerial Statement on Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Operations in Sudan News story 18/02/2026
- Joint likeminded statement on the occasion of the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death on 16 February 2024 News story 16/02/2026