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Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine

Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of deported children.

Norway to provide NOK 394 million to support the UN’s human rights efforts

‘War, authoritarian regimes and food insecurity are posing a threat to people’s rights across the world. It is more important than ever to support the UN’s efforts to safeguard respect for human rights,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norge og EU inngår avtale om forsvars- og sikkerhetspolitisk samarbeid

Forsvarsminister Bjørn Arild Gram, utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide og EUs utenrikssjef Josep Borrell undertegnet 28. mai en avtale om sikkerhets- og forsvarssamarbeid mellom EU og Norge. Undertegningen fant sted i Brussel, før EUs årlige sikkerhetskonferanse Schuman Forum.

Uttalelse fra utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide om Georgia

Political Theorist Achille Mbembe Named 2024 Holberg Prize Laureate

(BERGEN, Norway) – 14 March the Holberg Prize—one of the largest international prizes awarded annually to an outstanding researcher in the humanities, social sciences, law or theology—named Cameroonian scholar Achille Mbembe as its 2024 Laureate.

A clear statement of Norway’s support for Georgia

-The official opening of the Norwegian Embassy in Tbilisi further underlines our strong support for Georgia. Our presence here is important in order to strengthen the constructive dialogue and cooperation between our two countries, said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.