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 Foreign Minister Eide on the Israeli attacks in Lebanon News story 09/04/2026
- UN Unites Around Renewed Protection of Human Rights Defenders Press release 31/03/2026
- New report: Russia has committed crimes against humanity News story 20/03/2026
- 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