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  • MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response,  food security and climate change adaptation

    06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has

  • Foreign Minister Huitfeldt in Moldova

    27/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part today in the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) Foreign Ministers’ meeting in the Moldovan capital Chişinău. This is the first time Ms Huitfeldt and the other Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers have visited

  • Fears of greater humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan

    27/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The ongoing hostilities in Sudan have led to the temporary suspension of many emergency aid operations. ‘This could have catastrophic consequences for millions of people who depend on emergency aid to survive. I am deeply concerned about the

  • Call from Norway’s Foreign Minster for a ceasefire in Sudan

    22/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'I am deeply disappointed by the failure of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) to respect the ceasefire', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway to strengthen efforts to combat hunger and alleviate need in Horn of Africa

    27/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Some 20 million people are facing severe hunger as a result of drought in the Horn of Africa. Norway is therefore strengthening its efforts to alleviate need and prevent famine in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • Norway provides NOK 40 million to fight hunger in South Sudan and Haiti

    11/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The World Food Programme (WFP) is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world working to save lives and combat hunger. The WFP provides food aid in emergency situations and supports long-term efforts to ensure food security and development.

  • Nordic statement on the opening of the port of Ashdod and the Erez crossing 12 April 2024

    12/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Nordic countries welcome the Israeli government’s announcement that life-saving humanitarian assistance to Gaza can be received in the port of Ashdod, that the Erez crossing will be reopened to facilitate entry to north Gaza, and that

  • Joint donor statement on humanitarian aid to Gaza

    19/05/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Whilst we acknowledge indications of a limited restart of aid, Israel blocked humanitarian aid entering Gaza for over two months. Food, medicines and essential supplies are exhausted. The population faces starvation. Gaza’s people must receive the

  • Norway Increases Support for Sudan

    03/11/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is contributing an additional USD 4,5 million (NOK 45 million) to humanitarian assistance in Sudan.

  • Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza

    21/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on Gaza

    01/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I welcome the efforts for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, presented by President Biden.

  • Increased funding for humanitarian response in Afghanistan

    19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am pleased that we can increase our support to UN agencies operating at the border and inside Afghanistan. As winter looms, needs will increase, making sufficient humanitarian assistance even more critical. Norway remains committed to supporting

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Eide on attacks on UNRWA

    10/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am shocked by attacks on UNRWA 's head quarter in East Jerusalem‘.

  • Joint Statement Condemning Atrocities and Violations of International Humanitarian law in Sudan

    10/11/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    This joint statement expresses deep alarm over reports of systematic violence against civilians in Sudan following the fall of El Fasher to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the escalating conflict in North Darfur and Kordofan. It is endorsed by

  • Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises

    15/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A greater number of protracted armed conflicts, declining respect for international humanitarian law, accelerating climate change and record numbers of people experiencing food shortages and hunger. This is the bleak backdrop for Norway’s new

  • Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff

    27/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'We strongly oppose the attack on UNRWA and their staff, including the Norwegian diplomat who previously served as Deputy Commissioner-General of the agency. The accusations against individuals coincide with a politically motivated campaign aimed at

  • Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

    16/04/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.

  • Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

    23/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian Government has decided to accept up to 15 new patients from Gaza.

  • Calling for urgent action to end hunger

    12/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A champions call to scale up action to end hunger, was issued today by Norway, Brazil and Sierra Leone. The three countries are co-chairs in the Alliance of Champions for Food System Transformation. With Norway as host, a lunch was convened in Oslo

  • Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance

    02/02/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia’s attacks and to maintain critical public functions.

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