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Seventeenth/eighteenth periodic report submitted by Norway under article 9 of the international convention on the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination

Women, Peace and Security: Progress Report 2012

The second progress report on the Government's implementation of Norway's strategic plan provides an overview of Norway’s priorities as well as examples of activities and results from 2012. It also identifies challenges and priority areas for Norway

National Report submitted in accordance with paragraph 15(a) of the Annex to Human Rights Council Resolution 5/1

The report on key human rights challenges and best practices in Norway was submitted to the UN Human Rights Council on 8 September 2009. It was drawn up by several ministries with input from civil society.

Implementation of the international covenant on civil and political rights

Report on Convention no 29 concerning forced labour, 1930

NORWAY R E P O R T for the period ending 31 May 2003, in accordance with article 22 of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation, from the Government of Norway, on the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of the Convention

Norway's efforts to support human rights defenders

Protecting human rights defenders is a main priority in Norway’s human rights policy. The overall objective is that efforts to promote and defend human rights in all parts of the world can be carried out without restrictions or threats to human

Business creates development

The purpose of this brochure is to provide an overview of the measures the Government will pursue to promote investment in commercial activities in developing countries in the next few years. It is intended for everyone who is interested in

NOU 2014: 5 - MOOCs for Norway

New digital learning methods in higher education

Meld. St. 22 (2016–2017) - The place of the oceans in Norway’s foreign and development policy

Meld. St. 22 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper)

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. 24 (2016–2017) - Common Responsibility for Common Future

Meld. St. 24 (2016–2017) Report to the Storting (white paper), English summary

Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) - The Power of Culture

Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

NOU 2016: 8 - A Good Ally: Norway in Afghanistan 2001–2014

This is an English translation of the report of the Norwegian Commission on Afghanistan. The report is an overall assessment of the Norwegian civilian and military engagement in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014. For Norway the engagement was demanding,

Report No. 13 to the Storting (2008-2009) - Climate, Conflict and Capital

Norwegian development policy adapting to change

Report No. 13 (2008 – 2009) to the Storting

Meld. St. 36 (2016–2017) - Setting the course for Norwegian foreign and security policy

This white paper presents the Government's views on the course Norway should follow to be as well equipped as possible to meet today's challenging security situation. The Government will intensify European cooperation and redouble its efforts in

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.

The peace engagement in Afghanistan

Norway has had regular peace diplomatic contact with the Taliban movement over many years in order to contribute to dialogue between the Afghan actors about a political solution in Afghanistan.

Norway’s main priorities for the 75th session of the UN General Assembly

The 75th session of the UN General Assembly opened on 15 September 2020 at the UN Headquarters in New York.  This year, delegates from capitals around the world will not be physically present for the week of high-level meetings . Attendance in the

The peace process in Colombia

The Colombian government resumed negotiations with the country's remaining guerrilla movement ELN in Caracas on 21 November 2022. Norway is one of the guarantor countries.

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