The UN
'Working together for a better world’. This is the ideology behind the UN. The organisation was founded after two devastating World Wars, and its primary aim is to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.
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Women, Peace and Security
In 2000 the UN Security Council adopted the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325. The resolution emphasize that war and conflicts affect men, boys, women, and girls differently. Therefore, both men and women need to take part in decisions related to peace and security. Inclusive and gender sensitive processes are crucial, to provide sustainable peace and security for all.
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International cooperation; crucial to Norway’s security, economy and prosperity
The rules-based international order is crucial to seek solutions to common challenges. Multilateral institutions like the UN have played a key role in developing the rules-based international system of cooperation between states. A key goal for Norwegian foreign policy over the coming years is to support binding international cooperation and the multilateral system.
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- Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide: Norway strongly opposes the lawsuit against UNRWA staff News story 27/06/2024
- Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts Press release 25/06/2024
- Norway increasing its support to UNRWA Press release 17/06/2024
- Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group Press release 12/06/2024
- Syria crisis demands continued attention Press release 27/05/2024
Documents
- Human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities Report 13/09/2023
- Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region (2021–2025) Plans/strategy 14/07/2021
- The Norwegian Development Program to Combat Marine Litter and Microplastics Plans/strategy 15/05/2020
- Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) - Norway’s Role and Interests in Multilateral Cooperation Report to the Storting 14/06/2019
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Section for UN Policy
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