“Let Girls be Girls”: Joining efforts to eliminate harmful practices. Opening statement by Minister of International Development, Mr Dag-Inge Ulstein

Fighting to end harmful practices is about securing women and girls their universal rights – and it is also about the fight to end extreme poverty. It is about reaching the 2030 goals.

Tuesday 14 January 2020 - 3.30 pm - 5 pm pm in Room XXV, E bldg, Palais des Nations

"Let Girls be Girls" - Joining efforts to eliminate harmful practices - INVITATION to the launch of a Strategy to Eliminate Harmful Practices 2019-2023.

It’s high time to strengthen efforts to eliminate harmful practices, and efforts must be based on the protection of human rights and promotion of the rights of children and women, including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

18. Dec 2019

How can the Norwegian private sector contribute to innovation, and more effective and sustainable implementation of humanitarian efforts?

On 16 December 2019, the Permanent Mission of Norway and Innovation Norway organised a workshop with representatives from the Norwegian private sector and international organizations based in Geneva.

29. Nov 2019 | Oslo

New Oslo Action Plan to combat landmines

‘Under the Norwegian presidency, the new and ambitious Oslo Action Plan is being adopted to step up action against landmines. The Action Plan is an important step towards the goal of a mine-free world …

Palais des Nations in room XXII, E-building - December 17, from 13:00 to 14:30

Green response to refugee situations – urgent need for sustainable energy solutions

Join UNHCR’s Clean Energy Challenge and support the ambition that all refugee settlements and nearby host communities will have access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy by 2030.

13. Dec 2019

Global Refugee Forum 17 – 18 December 2019

Next week 17 – 18 December 2019 the first Global Refugee Forum will take place in Geneva. The two-day global conference is the first gathering at the Ministerial level to follow up on the practical implementation …

22. Nov 2019

New Strategy on Non-Communicable Diseases

‘We cannot eradicate poverty by 2030 without better health. Norway’s new strategy to combat non-communicable diseases in developing countries makes a key contribution to those goals,’ says Minister of …

2019 Nansen Refugee Award Goes to…

Kyrgyz human rights lawyer, Azizbek Ashurov, won the 2019 Nansen Refugee Award. The Award Ceremony, supported by Norway, took place in Geneva on 7 October 2019.

29. Oct 2019

Beijing +25 Regional Review Meeting - Item 6 - Statement by State Secretary Frida Blomgren

The Norwegian Government’s view is clear: Violence against women and domestic violence is unacceptable and punishable. It is not a private matter but should be dealt with by Governments. It must be prevented …

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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.