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International strategy for freedom of expression

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its international strategy for promoting freedom of expression in foreign and development policy 29 June.

Time is running out

This week, I am visiting Israel and Palestine, 30 years since the first Oslo Accords were signed. As I see it, while the situation may seem bleak, the two-state solution is still the most viable path towards peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chronicle in Aftenposten

Statement at Ministerial round table at the Commission on the Status of Women

State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the Commission on the Status of Women: “Fostering inclusive innovation and technological change to empower women and girls and create safer digital spaces”

By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær

Foreign policy address to the Storting 2023

'Foreign policy does not have a long shelf life. When the world changes, so do our options for action', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt in her address to the Norwegian parliament (Stortinget).

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Opening statement by Prime Minister Støre at the European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights

Ladies and gentlemen, I am very grateful for this opportunity to address this important conference. I am sorry I could not be with you, but I am happy to share with you a few ideas and inputs to your important discussions.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Video statement, Kristiansand

The Foreign Minister's opening speech at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict

Minister Anniken Huitfeldt’s opening speech at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict. Norway is hosting the conference that takes place in Oslo, Norway.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Closing statement at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict

Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt’s closing statement at the conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict, 6 June 2023. Norway hosted the conference that took place in Oslo, Norway.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Making the case for democracy

Article by the following Nordic Foreign Ministers: Jeppe Kofod (Denmark), Pekka Haavisto (Finland), Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir (Iceland), Ann Linde (Sweden) and Anniken Huitfeldt.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 2 September

Human Rights, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Norway is a staunch defender of human rights, including the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT). We will have the courage to speak out when others are silent, say the new guidelines for the Norwegian Foreign Service.

Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) - Norway’s Role and Interests in Multilateral Cooperation

Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Rules-based international cooperation makes the world safer and more stable. Norway’s security, economy and prosperity depends on it. At the same time, international cooperation is under pressure. The white paper on Norway’s role and interests in

Meld. St. 37 (2014–2015) - Global security challenges in Norway’s foreign policy

Terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats

This is the first white paper to take a coherent approach to global security challenges, security and development policy. The Government has chosen to focus on four areas: terrorism, organised crime, piracy and cyber threats. These all have serious

Norway’s main priorities for the 76th session of the UN General Assembly

Here are Norway's main priorities for the 76th session of the UN General Assembly. There will only be a few physical meetings during the week of high-level meetings held in connection with the General Debate from 21-28 September. The Norwegian

The UN’s Permanent forum for Indigenous Issues

The UN’s Permanent forum for Indigenous Issues is an advisory body to the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The forum shall give advice and make recommendations in matters that concern indigenous people in the fields of economic and social

Human rights defenders

Protection of human rights defenders is a key priority in Norway’s human rights efforts. Our overall objective is for human rights defenders to be able to carry out their work of promoting and defending human rights in all parts of the world freely

Indigenous peoples’ rights

Promoting the rights of indigenous peoples internationally is an important part of Norway’s human rights policy.

Guidelines on Norway’s human rights policy

The promotion of human rights is a key component of Norway’s foreign and development policy. As part of its efforts to ensure an integrated human rights policy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published several sets of guidelines on different

Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

Joint press statement on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Myanmar.

Efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief

Freedom of religion or belief means that all people have the freedom to practise their religion or belief, either alone or in community with others, in public or in private. It also covers the freedom to convert to another religion, to question

Chair’s statement: Meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State solution

On 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

Strong international support for Palestine and the two-state solution at Global Alliance meeting in Oslo

‘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