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Norway contributes to debt relief for Afghanistan via World Bank
21/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has provided approximately NOK 50 million to help clear Afghanistan’s debt arrears to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). This will make it possible to deliver more international aid to the Afghan people. No funds
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Norway sending bridges to Ukraine
13/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Transport‘Russia’s cynical warfare has destroyed key parts of Ukraine’s infrastructure. Without a functional road network, it is not possible for Ukraine to deliver food, water and medical supplies where they are needed, or transport wounded Ukrainians to
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Joint statement on Sudan
09/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement by Special Envoys and representatives from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union on Sudan.
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Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products
07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.
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Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims
07/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is providing NOK 150 million in funding to the UN, the Red Cross and the major Norwegian humanitarian organisations for relief efforts in the areas hit by the earthquake, in both Türkiye and Syria,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Norway to increase support for humanitarian response in Yemen
27/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘More than two-thirds of Yemen’s population are dependent on humanitarian aid. Today, Norway announced that it will provide NOK 250 million to support the humanitarian response in Yemen,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway deeply concerned by Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Bill
22/03/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement from Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 'Deeply concerned by Ugandan Parliament’s decision to pass Anti-Homosexuality Bill. If passed into law, it would threaten the human rights of all Ugandans and lead to increased discrimination and
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Norway to provide support for Cyclone Freddy victims
22/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The long-lasting tropical cyclone has caused widespread devastation. Norway is providing NOK 60 million to support the enormous humanitarian needs in Malawi, Madagascar and Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Freddy,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Priorities for Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council
28/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Climate and Environment‘We will work to ensure that the Arctic Council remains the leading international forum for Arctic issues. The pace of climate change is higher in the Arctic than in any other part of the world. This is a global challenge that we must address
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Condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine
24/02/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I strongly condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Sudan Troika Statement 9 November
09/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe so-called Troika; Norway, the United States and the United Kingdom, released the following statement in Khartoum on Tuesday the 9th November.
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Meeting of international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on 17 November
05/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt will chair a ministerial meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the international donor group for Palestine, on 17 November. The meeting will take place in Oslo. It will also be possible to
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Statement on the escalation in and around Gaza
06/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply concerned about the escalation in and around Gaza', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Statement from Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Iran
20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I am deeply disturbed by the death of Masha Amini. Norway joins UN Human Rights’ call for an investigation of her death. Those responsible must be held accountable and human rights of all Iranians must be respected', said Foreign Minister Anniken
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Norway pledges NOK 1 billion for protection of children in armed conflict
06/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will provide at least NOK 1 billion over the next three years to protect children living in situations of war and conflict. This is one of the most pressing political and humanitarian concerns today, and yet it remains one of the most
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NOK 120 million for disaster risk reduction in developing countries
16/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has signed an agreement with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on support for efforts to enhance preparedness and disaster risk reduction in developing countries. Norway will provide NOK 120 million in support for the period
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion
01/07/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 10 billion over the next two years. The funding will be used for humanitarian assistance and reconstruction efforts in the country, and to provide weapons and budget support to the Ukrainian
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Norwegian satellites may help developing countries in the fight against illegal fishing
01/07/2022 Press release Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Foreign AffairsA newly launched UN-report claims that over 1/3 of the worlds fish stocks are suffering from overfishing. Norway will now do more to cooperate with developing countries to solve the problem of illegal fishing.
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Norway to provide NOK 55 million for humanitarian efforts to combat hunger
04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe world is facing the worst global food crisis in modern history. According to the UN, 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine. This week, Norway is providing NOK 55 million for efforts to combat hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia,
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Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) - Opportunities for All: Human Rights in Norway’s Foreign Policy and Development Cooperation
Meld. St. 10 (2014–2015) Report to the Storting (white paper)
12/12/2014 Report to the Storting Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe white paper sets out the main priorities of Norway’s efforts to promote human rights in its foreign policy and development cooperation. It describes how Norway’s efforts to promote and protect human rights will be mainstreamed into all aspects