News 06. Apr 2017 Double support for renewable energy 'Access to renewable energy is crucial for sustainable development and job creation in poor countries. 06. Apr 2017 Concerted effort to advance the 2030 Agenda in development policy 'The overall aims of Norwegian aid are to fight poverty and alleviate suffering. The UN Sustainable Development Goals are bringing the countries of the world together in a concerted effort to eliminate poverty by 2030. 27. Mar 2017 Norway increases famine response to NOK 673 million More than 20 million people in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and north-eastern Nigeria are on the brink of famine. 24. Mar 2017 First ever white paper on the place of the oceans in Norwegian foreign and development policy ‘The Government is stepping up its efforts to promote Norway’s ocean interests. We intend to make sustainable use of the oceans a global priority,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Børge Brende. 10. Mar 2017 The world gathers at Commission on the Status of Women This year's theme at the Commission on the Status of Women is women’s economic empowerment in a changing world of work. The situation and rights of indigenous women will be given extra attention. 06. Mar 2017 Youth delegates at the United Nations For three weeks youth delegates Margrete Bjørge Katanasho and Jarle Aarbakke Tollaksen will raise the voices of young people in the UN. 02. Mar 2017 Significant increase in Norway's aid to Iraq 'The people of Iraq are in urgent need of aid. Norway is already providing a considerable amount of humanitarian assistance to the region. 02. Mar 2017 Civilians in Aleppo in desperate need of help 'Serious atrocities are being committed against the civilian population in Aleppo. The conflicting parties need to respect humanitarian law and comply with the United Nations' appeal for a pause in hostilities. 02. Mar 2017 World Humanitarian Day – enormous unmet needs ‘Today, on World Humanitarian Day 2016, I want to draw attention to the crises that often overlooked and underfunded. The Government is therefore increasing Norway’s humanitarian funding for the crises in South Sudan and Yemen by NOK 60 million. 02. Mar 2017 Norway's Candidate to CEDAW Secretary General of the Supreme Court of Norway Mr. Gunnar Bergby is Norway's Candidate to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. 02. Mar 2017 Intensifying efforts to promote gender equality and women's rights 'Gender equality and women's rights are key to promoting development. A new era requires new answers, and we are now modernising our approach to these issues. 02. Mar 2017 Spring 2016: New trainees at the Norwegian Mission to the UN Spring is here and we are happy to see some fresh young faces at the Mission. This is what they will be working with in the coming months. Previous 19 20 21 22 23 Next