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EWIPA-conference. Opening speech by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Andreas Kravik, Oslo 23 April 2024

International humanitarian law is the most important instrument to ensure that civilians are protected during conflict. But it is challenged by a lack of compliance.

Norway supports #SheDecides

International women’s day on 8 March was the perfect occasion to raise awareness for women’s rights, for sexual and reproductive rights, and the new global initiative on sexual health and family planning called She Decides.

Norway supports women and young people’s rights

The UNs Population Fund (UNFPA) remains one of Norway’s key partners to promote the health, dignity, and rights of women and young people around the World. Norway supports UNFPA with NOK 589 million in core funding for 2024.

Developing discrimination machines? Cross-sectoral discussion on gender inclusive AI

On International Women’s Day, Ghana and Norway as co-champions of the UNFPA Equity 2030 Alliance, together with UN Agencies and Women at the Table organized a panel discussion to explore challenges and best practice in developing gender inclusive app

Government increases support for women’s health and safe abortion

‘Norway plays a leading role in the work to promote global health, and is one of the largest donors to gender equality and women’s health efforts.

Developing discrimination machines? Best practices in ensuring gender inclusive AI

On International Women’s Day, Ghana and Norway as co-champions of the UNFPA Equity 2030 Alliance, together with UN Agencies and Women at the Table are organising a panel discussion to explore challenges and best practice in developing gender inclusiv

International Women's day – Consolidating 25 years of achievements to accelerate the promise of Cairo

Norway to provide US$115M to develop new vaccines against pandemics

Epidemics can ruin societies on a scale only matched by wars and natural disasters. They respect no borders and do not care if their subjects are rich or poor. A global effort is therefore needed to be better prepared.

30 years of European Economic Area

1 January 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA), bringing together the three EEA EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway – and the 27 EU Member States in one Internal Market.

International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM observed in Geneva

Every year on 6 February civil society, government, international organisations and other representatives gather to call for an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and observe the international day of zero tolerance.

Increased funding for humanitarian response in Afghanistan

In 2023 the total Norwegian aid amounted to approximately USD 83.7 million (NOK 875 million).

Support for forgotten crises

CERF is key to secure response in forgotten humanitarian crises, especially at a time when humanitarian needs are at a record high.