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Norwegian Statement in regard to a proposal from Eswatini, India, Kenya and South Africa for a waiver from certain provisions of the TRIPs agreement for the prevention, containment and treatment of Covid-19

Norway's statement - WTO General Council - Agenda item 6. Procedures to strengthen the negotiating function of the WTO

Norway's statement - WTO General Council - Agenda item 7. The importance of market-oriented conditions to the world trading system

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 underreported.

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