News on peace and security Norway renews support for global ceasefire and stronger focus on the needs of people over politics Norway elected to the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency Norway supports UN efforts for international control of the arms trade A historic opportunity for Sudan ‘Oslo Forum’ – annual retreat on conflict mediation 18-19 June 2019 Political stability and reforms bring progress in Somalia Norway assumes Chairmanship of the Hague Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation Announcement about Venezuela Statement on Venezuela Security Council meeting on Sexual Violence in Conflict Norway calls for civilian rule and reforms in Sudan Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security Provides USD 8,7 million to UN Peacebuilding Fund Norwegian diplomat Geir O. Pedersen to be UN Special Envoy for Syria Priority given to countries affected by conflict and fragility, humanitarian assistance, and human rights Norway to chair UN expert group on nuclear disarmament verification Launched new Group of Friends of Preventing Violent Extremism The Troika on Cessation of Hostilities Violations in South Sudan Deeply concerned over decision on Jerusalem Surviving Terrorism: Victims' Voices from Norway Successful launch of new global index for women, peace and security Norway signs extension of rotation system for transport aircraft to the UN operation in Mali Prime Minister Solberg congratulates ICAN on Nobel Peace Prize First female UN leader in the Middle East Capacity building in Haiti Norway condemns North Korea’s nuclear test Intensifies engagement to promote stabilisation and resilience in Somalia First Female Commander of a UN Peacekeeping Force Norway supports UN's mediation efforts in Syria Norway to lead the review of UN police Norway's co-chair deliver UN Police Division review Norway supports fund for UN abuse victims New Norwegian led rotation in Mali for transport aircraft Two-year long rotation of military transport aircraft capacity in Mali UN’s first female Force Commander ends her tour of duty Donors welcome strengthened economic cooperation on Palestine Norway increases funding to UN peace and security efforts Norway contributes to UN mission monitoring ceasefire in Colombia Colombian peace agreement approved Norway elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission Norway leads negotiations on Contingent-Owned Equipment