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Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group
12/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsStarting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on
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Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne
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Norway increases funding for UN human rights efforts
24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs'The UN’s efforts to increase respect for human rights are more important than ever', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Statement on Ukraine
16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt
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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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Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Ukraine
20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway condemns Russia’s planned referendum in Russian-occupied areas. Sham referendums will be escalatory and violate international law. Russian annexation of Ukrainian territory will not be recognised', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Statement on Taliban and women's rights
09/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave
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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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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.