Norway’s Foreign Minister addresses the Human Rights Council

Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide attended the High Level Segment of the 46th session of the Human Rights Council on the 22 February.

03. Feb 2021

UNEA-5 briefing for Geneva missions

The Norwegian Minister of Environment and Climate, Sveinung Rotevatn, briefed missions in Geneva today as President of the upcoming UN Environment Assembly (UNEA), which will take place at the end of February.

20. Jan 2021

Norway’s Ambassador becomes a Gender Champion

Ambassador Mørch Smith is now part of the International Gender Champion network, committing to breaking down gender barriers.

26. Nov 2020

Launch of Plastic Pollution Dialogues

“As we fight the pandemic, we produce even more plastic. Coordination is key for a more efficient response to plastic pollution”, said Bruno Pozzi, UNEP’s Europe Director at the opening of the event.

WEBINAR - 7 October 2020

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 …

24. Nov 2020

Afghanistan Conference November 2020

The 2020 Afghanistan ministerial pledging conference was co-hosted by the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Government of Finland and the United Nations, and took place on 23–24 November …

24. Nov 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 …

04. Nov 2020

Child rights defender wins Nansen Award 2020(2)

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.

30. Oct 2020

2020 Nansen Award goes to…(2)

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.