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CEPI: Joining forces to prevent epidemic outbreaks and loss of life

21st Nov 2016 – “Many of the known – and still unknown – infectious diseases that are most likely to cause a serious epidemic could be contained by vaccines, but there are rarely vaccines approved or advanced in development,” stated Norway’s Permanen

Global Health Issues - Norway's Role

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, State Secretary, Laila Bokhari, visited Geneva on 10 and 11 November 2016. The main purpose of the visit was to meet with international actors working on global health issues.

19. Dec 2023 | Geneva, Switzerland

Norway’s Refugee Adviser at the Global Forum 2023

Refugee Adviser Mr. Ziad Taha, a member of Norway’s delegation, participated at the Global Refugee Forum (GRF), the world’s largest event on refugee matters, held in Geneva from 13 to 15 December 2023.

15. Dec 2023

Global Refugee Forum 2023

Geneva – From 13 to 15 December 2023, the Global Refugee Forum takes place. The Forum is the world’s largest international gathering on refugees and is held every four years. Norway participates with State Secretary Andreas M.

Global Health: A Gender Reality Check

14 Oct 2016 - Women’s leadership in global health is first and foremost an issue of women’s general leadership opportunities in the labour market.

10. Oct 2023

Norway’s reiterates strong support to UNHCR at ExCom

Statement delivered by Ambassador Tormod Cappelen Endresen, Permanent Representative to the UN and other International Organizations

02. Oct 2023

Nearly NOK 1 billion in support to small-scale farmers and fishers

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim announced before thousands of spectators at an event in Central Park that Norway is increasing its support to efforts to enhance food security.

A gender reality check in global health

Introductory remarks by Ambassador Hans Brattskar, Permanent Representative, at Global Health Centre, Graduate Institute of International & Development Studies and Women in Global Health, Friday 14 October 2016, 17:30 – 19:00.

Event start 25. Oct 2023 | Geneva Palexpo

AidEx – Norwegian Pavilion 2023 25-26 October 2023.

AidEx gathers aid, relief and international development professionals under one roof to explore the latest innovations, meet new suppliers and build meaningful relationships.

15. Sep 2023

Climate finance doubled

Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

06. Sep 2023

Climate finance doubled(2)

Norway’s climate finance totalled NOK 15.5 billion in 2022, partly through mobilisation of a high level of private capital.

11. Jul 2023

Advancing rights, transforming lives: Launch of new report on women’s rights (11.07.2023)

A new report from UNFPA and Universal Rights Group was launched today, cosponsored by Norway together with Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Kazakhstan and Malaysia, in addition to OHCHR.