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  • Norway to increase its support for Palestine refugees

    12/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘After nine months of war, the situation for the population in Gaza is catastrophic. They lack everything. Many are starving. UNRWA is the backbone of all humanitarian efforts in Gaza. That is why Norway is now increasing its support by providing

  • Norway to serve as chair of OCHA’s donor support group

    12/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Starting today, Norway will take over as chair of the donor support group of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As chair, Norway will focus on securing financing to meet rising humanitarian needs, as well as on

  • Humanitarian conference sends clear message: suffering in Gaza must cease

    13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The message to everyone who participated in the humanitarian conference for Gaza is clear: we must find solutions that end the suffering, and in the longer term, we must focus on rebuilding Gaza,’ said Minister of International Development Anne

  • Norway condoles bereaved families after devastating landslide

    02/09/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Devastating news from Sudan. The landslide, killing over a thousand people, is coming on top of a dire humanitarian situation.

  • Norway provides support for civilians affected by earthquake in Afghanistan

    22/06/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘It is terrible to see the scale of destruction and suffering caused by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. The situation is critical, and time is of the essence to rescue people. The priority is to save lives,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs

  • One year after the parliamentary elections, Norway reiterates its condemnation of the military coup

    08/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    On this day in 2020, parliamentary elections were held in Myanmar. In the elections, the people of Myanmar clearly expressed their will to continue on the path of democratic reform.

  • Norway increases support for UNRWA

    16/11/2021 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East plays a key role in meeting the basic needs and safeguarding the rights of Palestine refugees, as well as in promoting regional stability. However, UNRWA is critically

  • Additional NOK 1 billion to Norwegian organisations for emergency relief efforts in Ukraine

    17/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Ukraine is in the midst of another cold winter of war. The Norwegian Government is now providing close to NOK 1 billion to seven Norwegian humanitarian organisations to support their emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.

  • Humanitarian assistance to Ukraine – how will it be used?

    24/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has allocated NOK 2 billion to humanitarian efforts and assistance to refugees in connection with the crisis in Ukraine. Approximately NOK 1,3 billion has already been disbursed.

  • Norway to provide NOK 200 million to support Ukrainian government administration

    30/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has decided to allocate NOK 200 million (20 million euros) in funding to help the Ukrainian government to continue to provide critical services. The funding will be used to pay salaries for health care personnel, teachers and public sector

  • Norway to provide NOK 100 million to Moldova

    05/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, has seen an influx of over 400.000 refugees and needs our support. We are allocating funding both for assistance to vulnerable refugees and to facilitate the efforts of the Moldovan authorities,’

  • Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine

    30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the

  • Norway concerned about the crisis in Sri Lanka

    02/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘I am concerned about the food and nutrition crisis we are now witnessing in Sri Lanka. The grave humanitarian situation has a severe impact on women and children. Norway is providing NOK 13 million to address the acute needs,’ said Minister of

  • Foreign Minister congratulates Angela Merkel on 2022 Nansen Refugee Award

    04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Angela Merkel has been a prime mover on the German and European political scene, and took a bold stance particularly in the efforts to protect refugees during a time of crisis,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Joint statement on the situation in Myanmar

    06/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Joint press statement on the human rights and humanitarian situation in Myanmar.

  • Norway transfers USD 24.5 Million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA)

    30/01/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Gaza is in ruins, and UNRWA is needed more than ever. The fact that Israeli laws, which can effectively prevent UNRWA from operating in Palestine, are coming into force is extremely dramatic. This is particularly serious at a time when all efforts

  • Strong Norwegian support for Red Cross hospital in Gaza

    14/05/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Together with Secretary General of the Norwegian Red Cross Anne Bergh, Minister for Development Cooperation Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim, has received a briefing on the newly opened field hospital in Rafah. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has

  • Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria

    17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s

  • Providing support for civilians following earthquakes in Afghanistan

    11/10/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The earthquakes in western Afghanistan has brought further suffering to an already hard-hit population. We are now increasing Norway’s support in order to provide life-saving assistance to those affected,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken

  • New UN mandate in Afghanistan

    17/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in

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