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Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Detention Settings

"From some of the few studies and investigations that exist, we know that conflict-related sexual violence against men and boys is regular and unexceptional, pervasive and widespread. Yet it is also severely underreported.

07. Oct 2020

Action-oriented Approaches to Solutions for Internally Displaced People - Statement by Norway

The 2030 Agenda seeks to address the needs for the most vulnerable, including IDPs. The link between IDP response and socio-economic development is key to identify effective strategies for protection and durable solutions.

01. Oct 2020

Child rights defender wins Nansen Award 2020

Mayerlín Vergara Pérez, known as Maye, is this year’s laureate of the Nansen Award, an educator who has spent more than 20 years rescuing sexually exploited and trafficked children, many of them refugees.

16. Oct 2020 | WTO

Norwegian Statement in regard to a proposal from Eswatini, India, Kenya and South Africa for a waiver from certain provisions of the TRIPs agreement for the prevention, containment and treatment of Covid-19

General Council 13. October 2020 World Trade Organization, Geneva

Norway's statement - WTO General Council - Agenda item 7. The importance of market-oriented conditions to the world trading system

General Council 13. October 2020 World Trade Organization, Geneva

Norway's statement - WTO General Council - Agenda item 6. Procedures to strengthen the negotiating function of the WTO

07. Oct 2020

Strengthening prevention of human rights violations

The resolution «Contribution of the Human Rights Council to the prevention of human rights violations» was adopted in the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council today in Geneva.

02. Oct 2020

Joint statement on 25th Anniversary of Beijing Declaration

Joint statement by 82 states, incl. Norway, delivered by the Minister for Equal Opportunities of Denmark, Mr. Mogens Jensen, on the occasion of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly celebrating …

02. Oct 2020

2020 Nansen Award goes to…

Mayerlín Vergara Pérez of Colombia for her tireless work to support children and youth subjected to sexual exploitation. Ambassador Tine Mørch Smith sends her congratulations to the 2020 Nansen Award Laureate.

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Values and priorities

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Worldwide, 800 million people are living in extreme poverty, and 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes. We have a global responsibility to help people in need and contribute to long-term development and a more just world.

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Norway will meet these challenges through its strong commitment to NATO, its broad engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts and through international cooperation.

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

Energy and marine resources

The growing world population will need more and more food and energy. Sustainable use of marine resources will help to meet this demand.