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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 durable solutions.

Strengthening prevention of human rights violations

The resolution «Contribution of the Human Rights Council to the prevention of human rights violations» was adopted in the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council today in Geneva.

Joint statement on 25th Anniversary of Beijing Declaration

Joint statement by 82 states, incl. Norway, delivered by the Minister for Equal Opportunities of Denmark, Mr.

2020 Nansen Award goes to…

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.

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.

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.

Child rights defender wins Nansen Award 2020

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.

Moving forward the Clean Energy Challenge

“This is about saving lives and protecting people, and ensuring that longer-term development goals are achieved,” said Ambassador Tine Mørch Smith in her remarks at the briefing Energy in Crisis: A briefing for Member States from the UNHCR Clean Ener

A virtual briefing on: Energy in times of crisis

How can clean and reliable energy bring short-term and long-term benefits to the displaced and local communities when responding to COVID-19? What can Member States do to support refugees on the ground in the midst of the two interconnected crises of

Norway’s New Special Adviser on Global Health

As a step in strengthening Norway’s global health efforts, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed Mr. John-Arne Røttingen as Special Adviser on Global Health.

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Elevating Education in Emergencies

"Elevating Education in Emergencies: Securing Uninterrupted Learning for Crisis-affected Children"