Peace and reconciliation efforts
For several decades, Norway has been engaged in a number of peace processes. Promoting conflict resolution and reconciliation is a key aspect of Norwegian foreign policy. A peaceful world is in Norway’s self-interest. Norway is also concerned with relieving and preventing the human suffering caused by conflict. The Norwegian support for parties in conflict to seek political solutions costs little in comparison with military means and the costs of armed conflict.
![From the start of the peace talks in Ecuador on 7 February 2017. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ecuador From the start of the peace talks in Ecuador on 7 February 2017.](/globalassets/departementene/ud/bilder/engelske-versjoner/eln_forhandlinger.jpg?preset=OneColumn&v=848214938)
Hallmarks of Norway’s peace and reconciliation work
Norway’s peace and reconciliation efforts are varied and depend on the conflict in question and local conditions. Still, there are certain characteristics of Norwegian peace diplomacy.
![Young women taking part in the demonstrations at the Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt. Credit: Frode O. Andersen, MFA Young women taking part in the demonstrations at the Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt. Photo: Frode O. Andersen, MFA](/globalassets/departementene/ud/bilder/fredsarbeid/women_peace.jpg?preset=OneColumn&v=853821112)
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.
![Nordic observer at Sri Lanka. Credit: SLMM Nordic observer at Sri Lanka. Photo: SLMM](/globalassets/departementene/ud/bilder/fredsarbeid/srilanka_observator.jpg?preset=OneColumn&v=853926809)
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
- The Prime Minister's comments at the open welcoming session of Oslo Forum Speech/statement 11/06/2024
- Statement on attacks in Darfur, Sudan News story 11/06/2024
- Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza News story 01/06/2024
- Norway recognises Palestine today News story 28/05/2024
- Foreign Minister Eide: Broad international agreement to strengthen Palestinian institutions and promote the two-state solution News story 26/05/2024
Documents
- Women, Peace and Security Guidelines 03/06/2024
- Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy Plans/strategy 15/05/2024
- Norway’s National Action Plan: Women, Peace and Security (2023-2030) Plans/strategy 14/09/2023
- Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society Report to the Storting 16/06/2023
- Norway's efforts in the Sahel region 2018-2019 Report 02/11/2020
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,