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 imposes additional sanctions and measures against violent settlers in the West Bank Press release 09/06/2026
- Joint Ministerial Statement on the West Bank News story 09/06/2026
- Joint Statement on Sudan: Political Track News story 08/06/2026
- Keynote address by the Prime Minister at the World Expression Forum – Wexfo Speech/statement 01/06/2026
- Minister Aukrust’s Speech at The Stefanus Prize ceremony Speech/statement 29/05/2026