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Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Iran
06/05/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We strongly condemn Iran’s execution of Habib Chaab', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Erik Møse on appointment as Chair of Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine
30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I would like to congratulate Erik Møse on his appointment as Chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Disappointed by education ban for girls
23/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel
27/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations
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Contribution of human rights defenders in conflict situations recognised in the UN
01/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution on human rights defenders in conflict situations put forward by Norway has been adopted by the UN Human Rights Council today.
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Norway aligns itself with EU sanctions against Iran
17/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway has aligned itself with the EU’s sanctions against Iran, and we intend to align ourselves with the sanctions adopted by the EU today as well,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt condemns Russian missile strikes in Ukraine
10/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn Russia’s massive missile strikes against Ukrainian civilians and civilian infrastructure', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfledt said.
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Chair’s statement: Meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State solution
16/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn Wednesday 15 January, 85 states and international organisations met in Oslo, Norway, for the third follow-up meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two State-Solution, initiated by Saudi Arabia as Chair of the Arab-OIC
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Strong international support for Palestine and the two-state solution at Global Alliance meeting in Oslo
15/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We need action, not just words. The international community must do more to ensure that the two-state solution becomes a reality. Today, I have urged everyone to think creatively about the concrete steps each of us can take to help build the
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Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar
06/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsJoint press statement on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Myanmar.
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Norway transfers USD 24.5 Million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)
30/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Gaza is in ruins, and UNRWA is needed more than ever. The fact that Israeli laws, which can effectively prevent UNRWA from operating in Palestine, are coming into force is extremely dramatic. This is particularly serious at a time when all efforts
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Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders
13/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis spring, Norway is taking an important step to strengthen digital protection for human rights defenders.
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Norway supports the fight for women’s and young people’s rights with almost NOK 600 million
10/04/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UNs population fund, UNFPA, remains one of Norway’s key partners to promote the health, dignity, and rights of women and young people around the World. Norway supports the UN organization with NOK 589 million in core funding for 2024.
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Concerned about new Polish law
08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsI am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January
27/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe International Holocaust Remembrance Day is commemorated every year in Oslo with a ceremony at the Akershus Quay in Oslo. This year, Minister of Culture and Equality, Anette Trettebergstuen, will speak on behalf of the Government at the event,
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Statement on Sudan
18/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the development in Sudan.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.
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Norway condemns attack in Myanmar
29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.
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Syrian women’s group visits Norway
01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRepresentatives of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board visited Norway last week. Syrian Women’s Advisory Board was established to provide advice to the UN Special Envoy for Syria in the efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in Syria.
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Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs
18/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThree years ago tomorrow, the people of Sudan started a country-wide uprising for freedom, peace and justice. After months of determined and fearless efforts through peaceful protests - often led by women and youth - the revolution succeeded in