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Press Release - Date:20 June 2020

Norway provides funding for UN Migration Trust Fund.

Norway is providing NOK 15 million to the UN’s start-up fund for safe, orderly and regular migration, the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund (Migration MPTF).

13. Jul 2020

International Day for Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

19 June is the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. It remains a tragic reality that conflict-related sexual violence is being used as a tactic of war and terrorism in many countries around the world.

Press Release - 17 June 2020

Norway elected to the UN Security Council

17 June 2020 - today, Norway was elected as a member of the UN Security Council for the period 2021–2022. ‘We would like to thank the UN member states for the confidence they have shown in us.

19. Jun 2020

Norway’s statement during ECOSOC’s Humanitarian Affairs Segment in New York,  9-11 June 2020

‘Reinforcing humanitarian assistance in the context of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations: taking action for people-centred solutions, strengthening effectiveness, respecting international humanitarian law and promoting the humanitarian princ

22. Jun 2020 | Press Release - Date:15 June 2020

Norway supports quantum leap for the UN Secretary General’s Peacebuilding Fund

The scale of violent conflicts the world is facing today requires a concerted international effort.

16. Jun 2020

Building Back Better with #BlueEconomy

Fourteen world leaders, including Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg, propose a more resilient approach and investing in a more sustainable ocean economy

16. Jun 2020

Innovation, Technology & Digital Global Goods

Benefits of digital innovation are crucial to building a more sustainable world and reaching the Global Sustainable Development Goals. Norway therefore spearheads sharing innovation and technology in developing economies.

Event start 05. Jun 2020 | BOOKLAUNCH - Live on YouTube - 5 JUNE

Handbook for United Nations Field Missions on Preventing and Responding to Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

The Permanent Mission of Norway and the Department of Peace Operations with the support of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and Office

04. Jun 2020 | Press release | Date: 02/06/2020

Aid funding for civil society organisations

Norway is providing civil society organisations with NOK 4.3 billion to support their work in poor countries. This is the largest overall amount ever allocated to civil society organisations.

04. Jun 2020 | Press release | Date: 26/05/2020 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway establishes Embassy in DRC

“Humanitarian aid and support for stabilisation and peacebuilding have been key priorities for Norway in the DR Congo for a number of years.

03. Jun 2020

Digital Global Goods – Sharing the Benefits

Benefits of digital innovation are crucial to building a more sustainable world and reaching the Global Sustainable Development Goals. Norway therefore spearheads sharing innovation and technology in developing economies.

27. May 2020 | Article | Last updated: 28/04/2020

Norway seeking seat on UN Security Council in 2021-2022

Many of the challenges the world is now facing can only be addressed through cooperation with other countries. The UN is the most important forum for international cooperation.