Humanitarian efforts
An important part of Norwegian foreign and international development policy is concerned with saving lives, alleviating suffering and protecting civilians affected by war and conflict. Norwegian humanitarian efforts are focused on countries where there are great, unmet humanitarian needs, and where the measures concerned support peace and reconciliation processes.
The protection of civilians in conflict situations
Ensuring protection against violence, abuse and violations of fundamental human rights is a key part of the humanitarian response, both in situations of armed conflict and natural disasters. Protection has been identified as one of three main priorities in Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy for 2019-2023.
Guidance on respect for humanitarian principles
Nearly 27 million of the children who are currently out of school live in areas affected by crisis and conflict, according to Unicef. By assuming an international leadership role, Norway has helped to increase political awareness and provide concrete measures for education in situations of crisis and conflict.
More on humanitarian efforts
Latest on humanitarian efforts
What's new
- Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Press release 23/04/2024
- Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries Press release 16/04/2024
- Joint statement on one year of war in Sudan Speech/statement 15/04/2024
- Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024 News story 12/04/2024
- Meeting between Prime Minister Støre and President Sánchez on the war in Gaza News story 12/04/2024
Documents
- A just world is an equal world Plans/strategy 11/12/2023
- Norway’s National Action Plan: Women, Peace and Security (2023-2030) Plans/strategy 14/09/2023
- Investing in a common future Report 31/05/2023
- Guidance note on ensuring respect for the humanitarian principles Guidelines/brochures 11/09/2019
- Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) - Norway’s Role and Interests in Multilateral Cooperation Report to the Storting 14/06/2019
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