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Norway increases humanitarian support to Syria
17/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government is providing an additional NOK 51 million to support humanitarian efforts to help the Syrian population, which is in dire need of assistance.
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Norway increases support for civilians in Afghanistan
16/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘I am deeply concerned about the situation in Afghanistan. Norway is now providing NOK 220 million to the UN and the World Bank to support their efforts to enhance food security and ensure the provision of basic services such as health and education
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Milestone for humanitarian work in conflict
09/12/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The new Security Council resolution on humanitarian exemptions in UN sanction regimes will help save lives and alleviate suffering of people living where there’s armed conflict’, says Norway’s Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.
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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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Joint Statement of Support for the Asean Special Envoy on Myanmar
15/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Governments of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Timor‑Leste, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, on behalf of the European Union have issued a
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Foreign Minister concerned about listing of Palestinian organisations as terrorist organisations
29/10/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRespect for human rights and democratic principles is a prerequisite for peace, stability and democracy. Norway gives high priority to efforts to promote human rights and support for civil society in Palestine.
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Norway announces 22 million USD million for political risk insurance via the World Bank to support reconstruction of Ukraine
14/10/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Marrakesh on 11-13 October. Norway announced at the meetings that it will provide 22
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Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees
08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN
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Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia
08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken
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Russia suspended from UN Human Rights Council
07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. A total of 93 countries voted for the resolution, 24 voted against, and 58 countries abstained. Norway was one of the co-sponsors
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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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Press statement on the debate on the situation in the Middle East
19/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsPress Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the Security Council stakeout on the UNSC Ministerial Debate on the situation in the Middle East, 19 January 2022.
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'Unacceptable evictions in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in East Jerusalem'
20/01/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘The eviction of the Salihiya family from their home in Sheikh Jarrah in occupied East Jerusalem in the early hours of Wednesday 19 January is unacceptable,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Global leaders coming together at a critical time
19/09/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe high-level week of the UN General Assembly will take place from 18-22 September in New York. This is the world’s largest and most important political meeting place.
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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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Norway to give priority to protection, health and fight against hunger in allocation of humanitarian reserve
09/12/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Humanitarian needs worldwide were at a record high at the beginning of this year, and have continued to rise. When allocating the remainder of the humanitarian reserve funds, roughly NOK 113 million, we will give priority to efforts to combat
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Many climate solutions to be found in the oceans
20/09/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterAccording to an updated report from the High-level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy, ocean-based climate solutions can provide 35 % of the cuts in emissions needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2050. The report was presented at the
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Foreign Minister Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) in New York
21/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn 20 September, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chaired the meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHCL), the international donor group for Palestine, at the UN Headquarters in New York.
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Palestinian state-building project faces considerable obstacles
17/11/2021 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Comprehensive, far-reaching measures are needed to reverse the negative economic trend in Palestine and strengthen the Palestinian institutions that the donors have been helping to develop for nearly three decades. I am pleased that the parties
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Strong UN support for Norwegian-led resolution on humanitarian access in Palestine
19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister‘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.