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One year after the parliamentary elections, Norway reiterates its condemnation of the military coup
08/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn this day in 2020, parliamentary elections were held in Myanmar. In the elections, the people of Myanmar clearly expressed their will to continue on the path of democratic reform.
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Norway increases support for UNRWA
16/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in meeting the basic needs and safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees, as well as in promoting regional stability. However, UNRWA is critically
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Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture
20/05/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.
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UN Human Rights Council in Geneva renews the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
03/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution put forward by Norway was adopted without a vote in the UN Human Rights Council today. ‘The Special Rapporteur plays a key part in international efforts to protect human rights defenders. I am therefore pleased that the UN Human Rights
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Norway contributes NOK 250 million to FAO crises response
03/04/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway increases support for crisis response under the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The funding will enable FAO to rapidly help people maintain food production in crisis situations.
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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 concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka
02/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ said Minister of
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Norway to increase support for climate change adaptation in agriculture
09/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The support Norway is providing will go towards increasing the resilience of ten million small-scale food producers in developing countries in order to enhance food security in the coming years,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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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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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 intensifying efforts to help Ukrainian children return home
23/09/2025 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia during the war in Ukraine. Norway is supporting the critical efforts to enable these children to return home. During the UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York, Prime
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Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza
14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsTogether with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has
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Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch
26/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway strongly condemns North Korea's missile launch on 24 March. This is a clear violation of several Security Council resolutions, and threatens regional and international security’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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New UN mandate in Afghanistan
17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in
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International tax co-operation in the UN
23/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the UN voted on a resolution on global tax cooperation, with the aim of reducing illicit financial flows between countries and curb tax evasion. Most Western countries voted against the resolution, but Norway chose to abstain.
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War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia
05/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety
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Norway’s key leadership tasks in UN Security Council
14/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn its second year as a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will co-chair the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security together with Kenya. Norway will also continue to hold the subsidiary body chair positions it was given in 2021.
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Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January
23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority