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Norway’s main priorities for the 78th session of the UN General Assembly

Instructions for the Norwegian delegation.

Offshore Energy Act

The Act applies to Norway’s territorial sea outside the baselines and to the continental shelf, but individual provisions can also be made applicable to internal waters.

Media Policy

The media is necessary for freedom of speech and a pillar of democracy.

Guidelines for dealing with reports of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment involving grant recipients in the Foreign Service

These guidelines describe the responsibilities, authority and procedures of the Foreign Service Control Unit (FSCU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for dealing with reports of suspected sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving

Stakeholders workshop on raw materials and batteries value chains

The EU and Norway will hold a stakeholder workshop on November 7 on cooperation in the fields of batteries and raw materials. This is a part of the EU - Norway Strategic Partnership.

Consultations between Central Government and KS

There is ongoing contact between the central government and the local government authorities, represented by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), on a number of issues at both administrative and political levels. The

One year later 26.02.2009

Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk and executive director of Global Crop Diversity Trust, Cary Fowler.

Questions and answers about women, peace and security

What does the UN resolution on women, peace and security really do? What means the abbreviation UNSCR 1325? Here you will have the answer on many questions.

European cooperation

EEA Grants The EEA Grants are Norway’s, Iceland’s and Liechtenstein’s contribution towards reducing economic and social disparities in Europe. Funding is provided to 15 beneficiary states in Central and Southern Europe within a variety of different

Nordic cooperation

The Nordic Council of Ministers is the key platform for Nordic cultural cooperation. Culture and the arts are the very cornerstones of the Nordic community.

International sports cooperation

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international cooperation on sport issues and is represented at the European Council and in various forums dealing with anti-doping and sports facilities. In addition, there is extensive

Joint Strike Missile (JSM) - A Considerably Strengthened Norwegian Threshold Against War and Conflict

Friday the 23rd of May 2014 the Norwegian Government presented a bill to Parliament where it proposes to invest nearly NOK 3.7 billion (USD 622 million) in the third and final phase of development of the Joint Strike Missile. The JSM has been in

Convention Norway - Cyprus

The child's place of residence and contact arrangements

Parents are free to agree on arrangements regarding parental responsibility, the child's place of residence, and access and contact arrangements. In the event of a separation, married and cohabiting parents with children under the age of 16 are

On the Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties (Party Act - 2005)

In this Bill, the Ministry of Government Administration and Reform presents a proposal for a new Act relating to certain circumstances concerning political parties.

Sports policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality has overall responsibility for the administration of profits generated by Norsk Tipping AS (Norway’s national lottery and gaming provider) for investment in sporting activities.

Cultural policy

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for the development of national cultural policy through legal and financial instruments.

The Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the

Disabilities

Persons with disabilities have the same rights as others. The Norwegian government wants people to be able to live their lives freely, regardless of any disability. The Government wants to promote human rights and thereby equality, equal rights,

Child benefit

Those who have children under 18 years of age living permanently with them are entitled to child benefit. Child benefit is payable for each child without any means or needs testing and is tax-free.