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      Humanitarian efforts

    Showing 161-180 of 236 results.

    • Norway increases humanitarian funding for acute crisis response

      09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘More people are in need of humanitarian assistance than ever before. Norway is now increasing its support to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund and the IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund. This will help to ensure more effective and better

    • Critical for education and health services to Palestinian refugees

      02/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘There is a major shortfall in funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It is unclear whether UNRWA will be able to continue to provide education and health services through to the end of

    • Norway provides support for further shipment of grain from Ukraine

      30/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Grain from Ukraine is needed in many countries where people are experiencing acute food insecurity. Norway has therefore provided NOK 50 million to support a further shipment of grain from Ukraine. Ukraine is once again showing that it is a

    • Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria

      17/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.

    • Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan

      16/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education

    • Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia

      08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

    • Norway to double support to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund

      04/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Norway will double its funding to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund under the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement next year, and will allocate a total of NOK 50 million,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Norway to increase support to enhance food security in crisis situations

      31/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Food production is crucial to people’s lives and livelihoods. At a time when the world is facing a growing number of crises, it is vital that we strengthen food security,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

    • Foreign Minister: Shocked by airstrikes in Myanmar

      26/10/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      'I am shocked and saddened by airstrikes killing dozens of civilians in Kachin, Myanmar', said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • MFA - Budget proposal 2023: Giving priority to crisis response,  food security and climate change adaptation

      06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The budget proposal for 2023 reflects the situation caused by the war in Ukraine. Areas to be given priority are humanitarian aid, efforts to combat hunger and climate change, and increased efforts to promote women’s rights. The Government has

    • Norway to provide NOK 55 million for humanitarian efforts to combat hunger

      04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      The world is facing the worst global food crisis in modern history. According to the UN, 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine. This week, Norway is providing NOK 55 million for efforts to combat hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia,

    • 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.

    • Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine

      30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the

    • Norway to provide further support for victims of Pakistan flood disaster

      08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Norway is providing an additional NOK 55 million to alleviate humanitarian needs in the wake of the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Norway to provide support to victims of Pakistan flood disaster

      31/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘Norway is providing NOK 25 million following the catastrophic flooding in Pakistan for emergency relief and food security efforts to help those affected in this acute phase of the crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

    • Norway to use NOK 2 billion to help procure natural gas for Ukraine

      29/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Russia’s war on Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on energy security and the economic situation in Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is proposing to provide NOK 2 billion to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to natural gas in the coming

    • 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

    • Resolution on humanitarian access to Syria renewed

      12/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘I am very pleased that the UN will be able to continue to deliver water, food, medicines and other humanitarian supplies from Türkiye into northwestern Syria. Some 4.1 million people in this area are dependent on the assistance provided under the

    • Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan

      22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      ‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

    • NOK 120 million for disaster risk reduction in developing countries

      16/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      Norway has signed an agreement with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on support for efforts to enhance preparedness and disaster risk reduction in developing countries. Norway will provide NOK 120 million in support for the period

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