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Minister Aukrust’s remarks at an event on sexualised and gender-based violence in New York
08/04/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn connection with the annual meeting of the UN Population Commission in New York, Norway organised a side event on sexualised and gender-based violence (SGBV) together with, among others, the UN Population Fund, UNFPA, the UN Children's Fund UNICEF
By Minister of International Development Åsmund Grøver Aukrust
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Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East
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The importance of safeguarding education before and during conflict and crisis
22/07/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Maria Varteressian's opening remarks at the Breakfast seminar marking the 15th Anniversary of the European Wergeland Centre and the International Day of Education.
By State Secretary Maria Varteressian Council of Europe, Strasbourg, 24 January 2024
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Speech by State Secretary Maria Varteressian during the Badge of Honor ceremony to human rights advisor Iver Ørstavik, Polish Ministry of Justice
12/06/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Maria Varteressian delivered remarks during the Polish Minister of Justice’s Badge of Honour ceremony, awarded to Norwegian human rights advisor Iver Ørstavik. Ørstavik was honored for his tireless efforts for democratic values and
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State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s speech at the opening of The Lety u Písku Memorial to the Holocaust of the Roma and Sinti in Bohemia
23/04/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsYour Excellency President Pavel, Members of the Czech Government, Distinguished Guests, Dear Descendants of the Roma and Sinti Holocaust Victims, I am both honoured and touched to represent the Norwegian Government here in Lety today. For many of
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Statement at the Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women
23/03/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the UN Commission on the Status of Women: “Mobilizing financing for gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. Policies and strategies to end women's and
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Key Note at the Norad Conference 2024: ‘Democracy is not a state, it is a process’
07/02/2024 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsKey Note by Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim at the Norad Conference 'Rights & Resistance: How to Turn the Tide' Thursday 1st of February.
By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Sentrum Scene, Oslo
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One day, the war between Israel and Hamas will be over
08/11/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsOne day, the war between Israel and Hamas will come to an end. And when that happens, Israelis and Palestinians will need to re-engage in the essential question of what could constitute a peaceful settlement between them. But with each passing day
By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide published online on Al jazeera
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Opening remarks: Launch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
15/09/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the lunch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, held at Marmorhallen in Oslo.
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Time is running out
15/09/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsThis week, I am visiting Israel and Palestine, 30 years since the first Oslo Accords were signed. As I see it, while the situation may seem bleak, the two-state solution is still the most viable path towards peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt chronicle in Aftenposten
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State Secretary Kravik’s speech commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
22/08/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsSpeech held by State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravikat at Oslo City Hall on the occasion of the International Day of Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
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Closing statement at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict
06/06/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt’s closing statement at the conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict, 6 June 2023. Norway hosted the conference that took place in Oslo, Norway.
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The Foreign Minister's opening speech at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict
05/06/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister Anniken Huitfeldt’s opening speech at the conference on protecting children in armed conflict. Norway is hosting the conference that takes place in Oslo, Norway.
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Statement at “Defending the Human Rights Defenders”
16/05/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt's statement at the breakfast-meeting “Defending the Human Rights Defenders” hosted by the Nobel Peace Center May 16, 2023.
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Foreign policy address to the Storting 2023
03/05/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Foreign policy does not have a long shelf life. When the world changes, so do our options for action', said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt in her address to the Norwegian parliament (Stortinget).
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Statement at Ministerial round table at the Commission on the Status of Women
07/03/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær’s statement at Ministerial round table at the Commission on the Status of Women: “Fostering inclusive innovation and technological change to empower women and girls and create safer digital spaces”
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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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Norway's support to Equal Rights Coalition and efforts for LHBTI+ persons
08/09/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsState Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær's greetings (by video) to the Global LGBTI Conference held in Argentina.
By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær 8 September
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Making the case for democracy
02/09/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsArticle by the following Nordic Foreign Ministers: Jeppe Kofod (Denmark), Pekka Haavisto (Finland), Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörd Gylfadóttir (Iceland), Ann Linde (Sweden) and Anniken Huitfeldt.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt 2 September
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Opening statement at Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference
02/09/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's opening address at the Nobel Peace Center freedom of expression conference.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 2 September