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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 Affairs

    The 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.

  • Concerned about new Polish law

    08/06/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day on 27 January

    27/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The 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,

  • Statement on Sudan

    18/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the development in Sudan.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets

    03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russia’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.

  • Norway condemns attack in  Myanmar

    29/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway condemns the attack in Kayah, Myanmar, killing at least 35 civilians, inclusive children and two Save the children staff.

  • Syrian women’s group visits Norway

    01/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Representatives 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.

  • Statement on Sudan from the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs

    18/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three 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

  • Statement on Israeli settlements

    28/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement by Spokespersons of the Foreign Ministries of Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain and Sweden on Israeli Settlements.

  • Report to the Storting on Democracy, Human Rights, Security and the Rule of Law in Europe

    04/11/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will submit a report to the Storting on how Norway will work to strengthen and preserve these values in Europe and Central Asia, with particular emphasis on Norway’s cooperation within the Council of Europe (CoE) and

  • Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts

    25/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth

  • Sudan: Statement on humanitarian access

    11/03/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is deeply concerned about the restrictions on humanitarian access in Sudan and calls for urgent restoration of safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country.

  • Statement from Foreign Minister Eide: New mass killings in Sudan must be prevented

    08/12/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The alarm is sounding for the Kordofan region in Sudan. I am extremely concerned about the reports of a large and increasing number of civilian casualties from airstrikes, artillery shelling, and summary executions.’ says Norwegian Minister of

  • Ongoing concerns about situation in Myanmar three years after coup

    01/02/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The situation in Myanmar is deeply worrying. Three years after the military coup, the country is contending with a humanitarian crisis that has led to widespread human suffering,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

  • Focusing on areas where Norway can make a difference

    15/10/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Government has proposed an increase in funding of NOK 80 million in 2026 for efforts to promote women’s rights. Women’s rights are coming under growing pressure globally, and this is an area where Norway can make a significant difference.

  • Joint Statement on Afghanistan

    01/11/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Special Representatives and Envoys for Afghanistan from Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Rome on 18 October 2023.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

    23/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Norway condemns execution in Iran

    14/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway strongly condemns the execution of British-Iranian citizen Alireza Akbari in Iran', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

  • Burma/Myanmar: Joint Statement on the two year anniversary of the military coup

    01/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    A joint statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union, and the Foreign Ministers of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, the Federated States of Micronesia, Georgia, Ghana, Iceland, Liechtenstein,

  • Two years since military coup in Myanmar

    01/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The situation in Myanmar is very worrying. Two years after the military coup, the country is in a deep political, economic and humanitarian crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

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