News 06. Dec 2017 Norway to maintain its support for UN Refugee Agency Norway announced today that it will provide NOK 350 million in core funding for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in 2018. 20. Nov 2017 International community joins Norway in supporting human rights defenders UN Member States unanimously endorsed the free and independent role of human rights defenders at the UN today. The draft resolution was put forward by Norway, which chaired the negotiations. 20. Nov 2017 Norwegian resolution on internally displaced persons adopted in the UN More than 40 million persons are displaced in their own countries due to conflict. Norway has put forward a resolution on internally displaced persons, which was adopted in the UN today. ‘This resolution is important. 13. Nov 2017 Surviving Terrorism: Victims' Voices from Norway UN Office of Counter-Terrorism release the first film in a documentary series aimed to show how surviving victims of terrorism can help shape effective strategies to counter terrorism and help other victims with their recovery. 08. Nov 2017 Successful launch of new global index for women, peace and security Norway launched the new global index for women, peace and security in New York. The index is the first of its kind, combining data on women's security, social inclusion and legal protection in a global ranking. 07. Nov 2017 Increased humanitarian aid to Ethiopia ‘The humanitarian situation in parts of Ethiopia is dire as a result of long-term drought. 03. Nov 2017 Norway signs extension of rotation system for transport aircraft to the UN operation in Mali Norway, together with Denmark, Belgium and Portugal have signed a new Letter of Intent prolonging the air transport services to the UN mission in Mali from November 2018 until November 2020. 23. Oct 2017 Increase in humanitarian aid for Rohingya crisis Norway increases humanitarian aid for the Rohingya crisis with NOK 25 million. 20. Oct 2017 | Oslo New Minister of Foreign Affairs In a session of the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government. 16. Oct 2017 Anniversary resolution on Human Rights Defenders 20 years after the UN adopted the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, Norway facilitates the resolution on Human Rights Defenders. 13. Oct 2017 Norway push for more Ombudswork for Children Children's rights are on the agenda in the UN. Norway takes part in the global discussion in many ways, like independent institutions protecting children's rights. 12. Oct 2017 Increase in Norway's aid budget for 2018 Norway increases the aid budget for 2018 to a total of NOK 35.1 billion (appx. USD 444.1 million). The budget proposal is equivalent to around 1 % of gross national income (GNI). Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next