News 26. Apr 2019 Security Council meeting on Sexual Violence in Conflict Note to the press following the UN Security Council meeting on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the adoption of resolution 2467 on 23 April 2019. 16. Apr 2019 Norway calls for civilian rule and reforms in Sudan A peaceful transition to civilian rule in Sudan is crucial. Norway appeals for reforms in Sudan. 12. Apr 2019 Norway increases support to UNRWA by NOK 100 million Norway is providing an additional NOK 100 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to support humanitarian assistance to Palestine refugees affected by the Syria crisis. 04. Apr 2019 Increased contribution to Green Climate Fund Norway plans to double the contribution to the Green Climate Fund to appx USD 93 (NOK 800 million) a year from 2020. 28. Mar 2019 Norway increases funding for humanitarian efforts in the wake of Cyclone Idai The UN has asked for a substantial increase in funding for the humanitarian response to Cyclone Idai. ‘The needs are huge. 22. Mar 2019 Resolution on environmental human rights defenders adopted in UN Human Rights Council A Norwegian-led resolution on environmental human rights defenders was adopted by consensus in the UN Human Rights Council yesterday. 20. Mar 2019 HRH The Crown Prince and Minister of International Development to visit Tonga, Fiji and Samoa HRH Crown Prince Haakon will make an official visit to Tonga, Fiji and Samoa in the period 5-11 April 2019. Minister of International Development Dag-Inge Ulstein will accompany the Crown Prince on the visit to Tonga and Fiji. 20. Mar 2019 Norway provides humanitarian assistance to Mozambique ‘The humanitarian situation in parts of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe is precarious after the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai. 15. Mar 2019 Norway to provide NOK 100 million to people with disabilities in developing countries - There are 800 million people with disabilities in developing countries. 13. Mar 2019 Norway fulfils pledge to provide NOK 10 billion to Syria crisis ‘Four years ago, Norway pledged NOK 10 billion to the aid effort in Syria. We have delivered on that promise. 05. Mar 2019 Norway to provide NOK 60 million for mine action in Sri Lanka The Government is providing NOK 60 million over a period of three years for mine action in Sri Lanka. 27. Feb 2019 Norway to provide NOK 150 million in humanitarian support to Yemen ‘The crisis in Yemen is the world’s worst humanitarian disaster. According to the UN, 80 % of the population will need humanitarian assistance and protection in 2019. Previous 11 12 13 14 15 Next