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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.

Clear Support for UN Resolution on Emergency Aid to Palestine

Today, 139 countries voted in favour of a UN resolution expressing full support for the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice.

Statement by Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust on WFPs Country Director and Emergency Coordinator being expelled from Sudan

‘I am deeply concerned about the news that WFPs top management in Sudan has been asked to leave the country during an ongoing famine and just as humanitarian needs spike due to the ongoing violence in El Fasher', said Minister of International

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.

NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based

Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan

Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece,

Statement on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on the drone strikes on critical infrastructure in Port Sudan.

Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations

Respect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.

Statement from Foreign Minister on the killing of journalist

'I am deeply disturbed by the killing of Al Jazeera’s journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on the West Bank', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

'Appalled by report on Ethiopia'

'Norway is appalled by findings in the report on Ethiopia by UN Human Rights stating reasonable grounds to believe that all sides have “committed violations of international human rights, humanitarian and refugee law”. Civilians must be protected,

Closer cooperation between Norway and Japan

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday. Norway and Japan are entering into a strategic partnership designed to promote increased cooperation in a range of areas, in particular

80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars

May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights

Statement on the situation in Sudan from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim

‘The situation for large parts of the civilian population in Sudan is catastrophic'.

Important dialogue with China

‘It's important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China on current international affairs and the global economy. We have discussed the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, the situation in the Red Sea, and the need for cooperation on climate

Statement by Minister Kristiansen Tvinnereim on the attack on humanitarian workers in Gaza

I am shocked that a clearly marked UN vehicle was directly hit by gunfire while approaching an Israeli check point.

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 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.

Norway’s Call to Action Statement: System wide reforms must ensure dedicated space for the protection of women and girls against GBV

The humanitarian sector is in crisis. We are witnessing enormous human suffering, much of it caused by violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in armed conflicts, combined with historical funding cuts.

Five months of war in Gaza: Ten ways in which Norway is working to improve the situation for the Palestinian people

‘The situation in Gaza is a man-made disaster. Israel's use of military force is having a disproportionately severe impact on the civilian population and is not in line with international humanitarian law. There is an urgent need for a ceasefire and

Pledge at Vienna conference on the safety of journalists

Norway's pledge by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the high-level multistakeholder conference in Vienna to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Vienna, 4 November