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OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

The OECD is an intergovernmental organization focused on economic, social, and environmental development in democratic states. The OECD has 34 member countries. The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion participates in the Employment, Labour and

Coordination of social security schemes

If you are planning to live or work abroad, it is advisable to contact NAV in advance to clarify how this will affect your social security rights.

Joint statement on Afghanistan

Joint statement on the situation in Afghanistan following a G7+ meeting in Geneva,

Agencies and Entities under the Ministry of Labour and Inclusion

The Working Environment Act

The purpose of the Working Environment Act is to ensure safe employment conditions and equal treatment in the workplace. The Act also aims to secure a working environment that provides the basis for a health-promoting and meaningful work situation,

Statement from the Minister of International Development on aid workers killed in Sudan

‘I am shocked and appalled that three World Food Program (WFP) employees were killed in the bombing of a WFP office in Sudan yesterday. Amid the world’s worst famine, WFP provides lifesaving assistance to those who need it the most’, said Minister

Norway to increase the support to Lebanon

'Despite the ceasefire, the Lebanese population finds itself in a highly vulnerable situation. Many people are still internally displaced, and there is significant material destruction. This is why Norway has decided to increase the support to

Responsibilities and Tasks in the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion (AID) is responsible for policies related to the labor market, work environment, inclusion, pensions, and welfare.

Indexation of the National Insurance Scheme’s Basic Amount and Pensions

The basic amount in the National Insurance Scheme as of 1 May 2024, is NOK 124,028. The basic amount is used in the calculation and indexation of pensions. It is annually adjusted.

Area focus

In some areas with major and complex social challenges, the state and municipalities have joined together to make an extra effort.

Volunteering and dialogue

Voluntary organisations play an important role in the Integration and inclusion of immigrants in local communities.

Job Opportunity

Immigrants who require basic qualifications, who have no links with working life and who are not covered by existing schemes are in the target group for this measure.

Introduction programme

The goal is to give the individual basic skills in the Norwegian language and a fundamental insight into Norwegian social conditions and to prepare him/her for work or education.

Contact information to Diplomatic Missions resident in Norway

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Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway

Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (PDF) Contact information to all Diplomatic Missions accredited to Norway (Excel)

Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

The Norwegian Nationality Act

The Nationality Act and Nationality Regulations contain rules on how persons can become Norwegian nationals and how they may lose their Norwegian nationality.

Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

‘137 countries in the UN General Assembly have sent a powerful message. It is unacceptable for Israel to block the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians living under occupation,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway’s statement in the UN General Assembly on the draft resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine

Statement held by State Secretary Andreas Kravik in the UN General Assembly on the Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine, 19 December 2024.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Awarding two new licences for CO2 storage on the Norwegian continental shelf

The Ministry of Energy offers two new exploration licences for CO2 storage on the continental shelf. Both licences are located in the North Sea.