Peace and reconciliation efforts
For several decades, Norway has played the role of facilitator between parties to conflicts. Promoting conflict resolution and reconciliation is a central aspect of Norwegian foreign policy.
Hallmarks of Norway’s peace and reconciliation work
Norway’s peace and reconciliation efforts vary depending on the conflict in question and the local conditions, but there are certain general features of Norway’s engagement that are common to all Norway’s efforts in this area.
Women’s participation in peace processes
We strive to ensure that more women participate at all levels of peace and reconciliation efforts, and that all those involved in a peace process know how to integrate the gender perspective into their work.
Norway’s engagement in peace work – by country
Norway is involved in peace efforts in a number of countries. An overview is given here. However, much of Norway’s work in this area is confidential, so it is not possible to give an exhaustive overview.
Latest on peace and reconciliation 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
- Joint statement by Special Envoys and representatives on Sudan News story 08/04/2024
- State Secretary Kravik visited Venezuela News story 03/04/2024
- Troika statement on South Sudan News story 20/03/2024
- Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people News story 19/03/2024
Documents
- Norway’s National Action Plan: Women, Peace and Security (2023-2030) Plans/strategy 14/09/2023
- Norway's efforts in the Sahel region 2018-2019 Report 02/11/2020
- Annual report 2018: Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2015-2018 Report 11/06/2019
- Meld. St. 24 (2016–2017) - Common Responsibility for Common Future Report to the Storting 05/04/2017
- NOU 2016: 8 - A Good Ally: Norway in Afghanistan 2001–2014 Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 06/06/2016
Contact
Section for Peace and Reconciliation
E-mail: Seksjon.for.fred.og.forsoning@mfa.no
Phone:
+47 23 95 14 88
Address:
Postboks 8114 Dep. , N-0032 Oslo
Visitor address:
7. juniplassen 1 / Victoria Terrasse,