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 supports the fight for women’s rights with nearly NOK 700 million Press release 13/05/2026
- Norway’s statement at the 3rd international conference on Sudan in Berlin Speech/statement 15/04/2026
- Joint Foreign Ministers' Statement on Lebanon News story 14/04/2026
- Statement the UN Population and Development Commission Speech/statement 13/04/2026
- Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on the Israeli attacks in Lebanon News story 09/04/2026