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Report on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse

In 2018, Norway ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse (CETS 201). The Convention came into forcein Norway on 1 October 2018.

The Government’s action plan for green shipping

Norway will play a part in developing a sustainable shipping sector for the 21st century.

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

Annual report 2018:  Implementing Norway’s National Action Plan 2015-2018

 Women, peace and security

This report concludes the reporting on the implementation of our national Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security 2015-2018.

One digital public sector

Digitalisation shall promote a more efficient public sector, more value creation in the business sec-tor and, not least, a simpler everyday life for most people. The strategy defines the common goals and focus areas for digitalisation activities

Areas of responsibility

Revised strategy for combating work-related crime (2019–)

The Government presented its strategy for combating work-related crime in 2015. The strategy was revised and updated in 2017, and it has now also been subject to a new revision in February 2019.

Consumer information

Information is one of the key measures in consumer policy. Consumers must have good and sufficient information about goods and services offered on the market, as well as knowledge about their rights and obligations as consumers. Information promotes

Information about the 1996 Hague Convention

Norway has ratified the 1996 Hague Convention. The Convention and the Norwegian implementation act enter into force on 1 July 2016.

Children who cross national borders

Unaccompanied minor asylum seekers, children subjected to human trafficking and child welfare services across national borders.

Responsibilities

The Ministry of Children and Families has the overall responsibility for family matters, children and upbringing, religious and life stance affairs and consumer affairs.

About the ministry

Information about the The Ministry of Children and Families.

Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA)

The Norwegian Coastal Administration is an agency of the Norwegian Ministry of Transport responsible for services related to maritime safety, maritime infrastructure, transport planning and efficiency, and emergency response to acute pollution.

Meld. St. 24 (2018–2019) - Financial Markets Report 2019

Meld. St. 24 (2018 – 2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

Adult Learning

Lifelong learning is an important principle of Norwegian education policy.

Letter of condolence after the attacks in Sri Lanka

Letter of condolence from Prime Minister Erna Solberg to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe,  after the attacks in Sri Lanka, 21.04.19.

The protection of civilians and health workers in conflict situations

Ensuring protection against violence, abuse and violations of fundamental human rights is a key part of the humanitarian response, both in situations of armed conflict and natural disasters. Protection has been identified as one of three main

Core curriculum – values and principles forprimary and secondary education

The core curriculum - values and principles for primary and secondary education and training - is part of the curriculum as laid down by Royal Decree on 1 September 2017, and pursuant to section 1-5 of the Education Act.

Product Contact Point

What Through the Product Contact Point, authorities and companies can find out which technical regulations apply for a particular product in a particular EEA State. The Norwegian contact point provides information about Norwegian product regulations

Response from Norway to the Reasoned Opinion on the Norwegian Reporting Obligation when hiring non-resident contractors

The Ministry of Finance's response to ESAs reasoned opinion on the Norwegian reporting obligations.