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The ILO Convention on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The main principle in ILO Convention no. 169 on indigenous peoples and tribal peoples in independent countries is the right of indigenous peoples to further develop their culture and the authorities’ obligation to initiate measures to support this

Gender and sexual diversity

In countries across the world LGBT+ persons are exposed to discrimination and abuse. Everyone is entitled to universal human rights and freedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, there has been a positive

Press invite: Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry to Arctic Frontiers

Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Cecilie Myrseth, will attend Arctic Frontiers in Tromsø, Norway on Monday 2., Tuesday 3. and Wednesday 4. February. The annual Arctic Summit joins people from academia, business, industry and politics from

Hiring of Labor

The main rule in Norway is that employees should be permanently and direct employed. Other employment strategies can be used om certain terms, such as hiring.

Interim ethical guidelines for the Government Pension Fund Global

Established by the Ministry of Finance on 7 November 2025 pursuant to Order in Council of 19 November 2004 No. 4997 section 2 and the Government Pension Fund Act section 3 second paragraph, and Section 10 first paragraph.

The Government's international work to promote democracy and the rule of law

The Norwegian government promotes democracy and the rule of law because we believe that respecting individual fundamental rights and upholding democratic principles are essential for lasting peace and stability. When there is a lack of participation

Cooperation on Schengen and Justice and Home affairs

Norway participates in key aspects of EU cooperation in the area of justice and home affairs, of which the Schengen cooperation is the most important. As a Schengen associated country, we are part of an internal free-travel area with a common

Norway’s financial contribution

Like the other EEA Efta states, Iceland and Liechtenstein, Norway makes financial contributions to the budgets of those EU programmes and agencies it participates in. Norway and the two other EEA Efta states also provide funding to reduce social and

Ethical guidelines

The Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) has been subject to guidelines for observation and exclusion since 2004. The guidelines have since been further developed, most recently in 2021 on the basis of recommendations in NOU 2020: 7 Values and

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the spread of famine in Sudan

‘It is shocking that famine is spreading to new areas in Darfur, affecting children and their families. Many of those affected are internally displaced persons, who have fled fighting and massacres multiple times in recent years. They are exhausted,

Presentation of this year’s public threat and risk assessments

The Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service and the Norwegian National Security Authority today presented their public threat and risk assessments for 2026.

The Prime Minister's speech when awarding Professor John Smol the Mohn Prize of Excellence in Arctic Research

'Professor Smol's career reflects the role that science can play - and should play: an important role in solving real life challenges. And providing information to policy makers, in a way that is understandable, so we can act upon them,' said Prime

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Tromsø

NOU 2026: 2 Policy for new generations – Causes, consequences and measures related to low birth rates

English summary of the final report from the Birth rate Committee

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, the Crown Prince Regent has appointed Ms. Sigrid Ina Simonsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Mr. Bjørnar Selnes Skjæran, in the period that state secretary, Ms. Agnete

Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or belief

The Government works to prevent and combat racism and ethnic discrimination in Norwegian society. Racism and discrimination are obstacles for an equal society and hinders individual opportunities. Racism and discrimination create insecurity and lead

Continuing Nordic cooperation on returns

On the invitation of Sweden, the ministers responsible for migration from the Nordic Countries met in the margins of the Justice and Home Affairs Council to further strengthen the Nordic cooperation on migration and return policies.

Departments

The Ministry of Energy has 4 departments and a Communication Unit.

Division of responsibility in the Child Welfare Services

Both the local and central authorities have duties and responsibilities in the child welfare field. The municipality is responsible for performing those functions under the Child Welfare Services Act which are not assigned to a central government

German Chancellor to visit Norway

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will be visiting Norway on Friday 13 March at the invitation of Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. This will be the first official visit by Mr Merz to Norway.

Child welfare service assistance measures for young persons between 18 and 25 years of age

The objective of providing assistance measures for the 18-25 age group is to give these young persons the necessary help and support during the transition to an independent adult life.