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 State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik on the situation in Palestine News story 02/07/2026
- Proposal for a bill banning trade with Israeli settlements in Palestine announced for public consultation Press release 19/06/2026
- 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