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Norway to increase the support to Lebanon

'Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese population finds itself in a highly vulnerable situation. Many people are still internally displaced, and there is significant material destruction. This is why Norway has decided to increase the support to

Norway signs new two-year agreement with UNRWA

Norway today signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under the agreement, Norway will provide core funding of NOK 175 million per year for the period 2026-2027.

Norway’s support to Ukraine is of vital importance

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.

Sudan Must Choose Peace Over Continued War

State Secretary Andreas Kravik visited Port Sudan this week - the first Norwegian political visit since the war began more than two years ago. The visit comes at a critical time for the country, which is now facing the world’s largest humanitarian

Joint statement on the horrific humanitarian situation in El Fasher

As fighting continues unabated in North Darfur, Sudan, hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped in and around the city of El Fasher besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). All trade routes and supply lines have been cut off, and

Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International development Åsmund Aukrust on the attack on a WFP aid convoy in Darfur, Sudan

We condemn yet another attack on a WFP convoy that was on route to Mellit with lifesaving assistance to starving people. The people in North Darfur have suffered unspeakable violence and misery. Attacking brave humanitarian personnel who take great

Statement from Minister Aukrust on RSF attack on a a mosque in Darfur

'I am alarmed by the attack, reportedly by the RSF, on a mosque in Darfur 19 September, killing dozens of civilians,' said Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Replenishment Summit aimed at combating disease and saving lives

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the Eighth Replenishment Summit of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The aim is to save 23 million lives by reducing the mortality rate from the three diseases.

Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Palestine

We will not lose sight of the ongoing horrors in Gaza, where the Palestinian population is clinging to life under hellish circumstances. In the face of further displacement, bombardment and starvation, new mechanisms for distributing aid have become

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

'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

Norwegian humanitarian policy in a time of crises

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 International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the RSF takeover of El Fasher, Darfur, Sudan

'The Sudanese paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), claims to have seized control of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) headquarters in the besieged city of El Fasher,' says Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Protecting Children in Armed Conflict – Our Common Future

We must spare no efforts in seeking to resolve conflicts and establish peace processes that include children and young people. This means encouraging parties to conflict to end the violence and seek solutions, said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video message

Opening remarks: Launch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Minister Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the lunch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, held at Marmorhallen in Oslo.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the donor conference for Syria in Brussels

State Secretary Andreas Kravik's remarks at international donor conference for Syria hosted by the EU in Brussels.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Minister Eide’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

(as delivered) High Commissioner, dear Filippo, dear Anne Beathe, dear humanitarian friends. It's fantastic to be here. Anne Beathe said it all, basically, but I would also like to underline a few points that matter a lot in this context from my

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide May 15 at Oslo Concert Hall

Minister Tvinnereim’s remarks at the launch of Norway's new humanitarian strategy

(as delivered) High Commissioner, dear friends, and colleagues, welcome to this launch of Norway's revised humanitarian strategy. It sets the course for our humanitarian policies in the years to come. We meet against a bleak backdrop. Humanitarian

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim May 15 at Oslo Concert Hall

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre’s introduction at the press conference after meeting with the President of the Government of Spain, Pedro Sánchez

'Norway stands ready to recognize the State of Palestine and to recognize its place, appropriate place, in the United Nations. The question is at what moment and in what setting would we do that in order to support the process towards peace in the

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

Foreign Minister talking to Philippe Lazzarini

'Expressing my sincere condolences to UNRWA’s Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini for the more than 100 UNRWA staff that have been killed since 7 October', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway participates in humanitarian conference for the people of Gaza

State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær is representing Norway at the humanitarian conference in support of the people of Gaza on November 9 in Paris.