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Norway provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations

1,000 days have passed since Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine. Local organisations are playing key roles in Ukraine’s fight to defend itself. For the first time, Norway now provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: 1 000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine

Today marks 1 000 days since Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Eight years prior to that, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula and parts of the Donbas region.

Norway increasing contribution to fund for world’s poorest countries

The Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.

Foreign Minister Eide's statement on the massive Russian attacks on Ukraine

‘As temperatures drop and Ukraine nears 1000 days of war, Russia launched massive air strikes against civilians, seemingly targeting energy infrastructure,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Statement by Minister Tvinnereim on condemning sexual violence in Sudan

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on sexual and gender-based violence in the Sudan conflict.

New ambassadors from the Russian Federation, Burundi and Jamaica

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 14 November 2024.

Call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees

The Norwegian Government has established a new state guarantee scheme for renewable energy projects in developing countries, and on 15 November Norad will issue a call for proposals for the first renewable energy guarantees. The Government's

Statement by Minister Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim on Adre border-crossing, Sudan

Statement from the Minister of International Development, Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.

By Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Norway to Host IGF - The World’s Largest Forum for the Future of the Internet

The United Nations has invited Norway to host the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in 2025 - the world’s largest forum on Internet governance.

Minister of International Development: Complete breakdown in Gaza

‘Over the past year, the people living in Gaza have suffered enormously and we are now seeing a complete breakdown of Gazan society. More than 43 000 people have been killed. Entire families have been wiped out. Some 60 000 children are acutely

Norway invests NOK 240 million in global pandemic preparedness

Norway is increasing its support to the Pandemic Fund by NOK 240 million for the period 2025-2027. This will strengthen the global, regional and national readiness and response to new pandemics and severe cross-border disease outbreaks.

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

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

Diplomat in Norway

This guide provides information to diplomats and their families on how the various privileges and immunities under the Vienna Conventions are implemented in Norway, and to offer other information.

Norway to provide additional NOK 80 million to help forcibly deported Ukrainians

According to estimates, roughly 40 000 people have gone missing in Ukraine. UNICEF reports indicate that thousands of children have been forcibly deported since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This week, Minister of Foreign Affairs

Norway grants NOK 27 million to global ecosystem maps

Norway’s Minister of Climate and Environment, H.E. Tore O. Sandvik, announces a contribution of NOK 27 million to support the development of a new tool for integrating and sharing data on the world’s ecosystems.

Minister Eide’s remarks at the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Espen Barth Eide’s remarks at the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula, in Montreal, Canada, 30 October.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia

We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity

Norway asks the UN to clarify Israel’s obligations under international law

Norway asks the UN General Assembly to request ICJ ruling: Does Israel violate international law as it prevents the UN, international humanitarian organization and states from providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians under occupation?

Norway's WHO Strategy – Norway as a member of the World Health Organization's Executive Board (2024–2027)

Norway is member of the World Health Organisation's Executive Board from 2024 to 2027. This strategy describes Norway's three priorities: good governance, achieving universal health coverage and better preparedness and response to health and

Statement by Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemning Knesset legislation targeting UNRWA

The Governments of Ireland, Norway, Slovenia and Spain condemn the approval by the Knesset of legislation to prevent UNRWA from operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.