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#NotaTarget - Attacks on Healthcare

Acts of violence against hospitals and the health workforce have sadly become a regular occurence. Addressing this alarming situation is crucial.

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's Minister: "WHO must stay its course"

During the General discussion at the World Health Assembly on 23 May 2017 the Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Mr Bent Høie held a statement focusing on strenghtening health systems in the era of sustainable development.

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.

Member States Convene for the 70th World Health Assembly

The governing body of the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Health Assembly commenced on 22 May 2017. For nearly two weeks, member states will discuss global health issues, and how the WHO should address these.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.