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Pledge at Vienna conference on the safety of journalists
07/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway's pledge by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the high-level multistakeholder conference in Vienna to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Vienna, 4 November
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Women, Peace and Security - Norway's strategic plan 2011-13
21/02/2011 Plans/strategy Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis new strategic plan on women, peace and security is intended to put us in a better position to enhance women’s influence and participation and strengthen the protection of women during armed conflicts. It provides a framework for ensuring that
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Norway condemns execution in Iran
08/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway condemns the execution by Iran of one of the detainees that were arrested during the ongoing protests', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway increases funding for UNESCO's efforts to promote freedom of expression and cultural rights
24/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and EnvironmentNorway has entered into a new agreement with UNESCO on the provision of NOK 200 million to support efforts to promote freedom of expression, artistic freedom and world heritage.
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Norway increases support for UN efforts targeting civilians in Afghanistan
17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We must do our part to maintain basic services for civilians and enable people in Afghanistan to support themselves. That is why Norway is now contributing NOK 200 million to a new UN fund for Afghanistan,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Increased funding for humanitarian response in Afghanistan
19/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am pleased that we can increase our support to UN agencies operating at the border and inside Afghanistan. As winter looms, needs will increase, making sufficient humanitarian assistance even more critical. Norway remains committed to supporting
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Increased support for combating sexualised and gender-based violence in crises
01/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its support to scale up sexual and reproductive health services and the fight against sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises. Roughly NOK 232 million (USD 24.4 million) has been allocated to the UN Population
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Foreign minister visits UN cross-border humanitarian operation from Turkey into northwestern Syria
15/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Humanitarian needs in Syria are increasing with each passing month. Some four million Syrians living on the other side of this border are completely dependent on the UN being able to continue to lead the work of delivering life-saving humanitarian
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UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders
18/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsA resolution on human rights defenders put forward by Norway has been adopted by consensus in the UN General Assembly.
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Norway to increase humanitarian support for civilians in Afghanistan
21/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is alarming. Norway is therefore now increasing its humanitarian aid to Afghanistan by NOK 86 million. The support will be channelled through Norwegian humanitarian organisations,’ said Minister of Foreign
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Women's rights and gender equality
29/01/2024 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe aim of Norway's work for gender equality is to increase the opportunities available to women and girls, promote their right to self-determination and further their empowerment. This is crucial if all girls and boys, women and men are to have
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Norway’s main priorities for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly
02/09/2022 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsHere are the instructions for the Norwegian delegation for 77th session of the UN General Assembly (Unga).
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The Norwegian Government's Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security
08/03/2006 Plans/strategy Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government's Action Plan for the Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security. March 2006
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Joint statement by Norway and partners: Escalating conflict in Myanmar
24/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsAustralia, Canada, the European Union, the Republic of Korea, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States released a statement on the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
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Norway plays leading role in negotiations on global plastics treaty
23/09/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Ministry of Foreign AffairsEvery week, some 976 kilogrammes of the microplastics floating in the atmosphere fall back to the ground in New York, where the UN General Assembly is opening this week. This is equivalent to 100 000 half-litre plastic bottles. Correspondingly, the
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Opening statement, AHLC Ministerial Meeting
17/11/2021 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsColleagues and friends, It is a privilege to welcome you all to Oslo. A warm welcome to Prime Minister Shtayyeh, Finance Minister Bishara and to Minister for Regional Cooperation Frej. I would like to thank the delegations for their productive
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Women, Peace and Security: Progress Report 2012
20/09/2013 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe second progress report on the Government's implementation of Norway's strategic plan provides an overview of Norway’s priorities as well as examples of activities and results from 2012. It also identifies challenges and priority areas for Norway
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Report on Convention no 98 concerning right to organise and collective bargaining, 1949
01/12/2004 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsNORWAY R E P O R T for the period ending 31 May 2004, made by the Government of Norway, in accordance with article 22 of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation on the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of the
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Report on Convention no 105 concerning abolition of forced labour, 1957
01/12/2004 Report Ministry of Foreign AffairsNORWAY R E P O R T for the period ending 31 May 2003, in accordance with article 22 of the Constitution of the International Labour Organisation, from the Government of Norway, on the measures taken to give effect to the provisions of the Convention
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Norway to hold presidency of Security Council in January
23/12/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will hold the presidency of the Security Council in January 2022. In addition to leading the Council’s work to promote international peace and security, Norway will organise a number of thematic meetings focusing on its identified priority