Latest news 18. Jun 2020 Norway for the UN Security Council 2021-2022 Norway is a candidate for a seat on the UN Security Council for the period 2021-2022. The election will take place in the UN General Assembly on 17 June 2020. Norway submitted its candidacy in 2007. 19. May 2020 | Press Release :12 May 2020 Norway to strengthen global health efforts in response to coronavirus pandemic ‘In Malawi, only 600 tests for COVID-19 have been conducted for a population of 17.5 million. 22. May 2020 | Press Release - Date:5 May 2020 Norway endorses joint ministerial statement on COVID-19 and the multilateral trading system On 5 May, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide and 41 other ministers responsible for the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a ministerial statement on COVID-19 and the multilateral trading system. 19. May 2020 | Press release | Date: 24/04/2020 Norway to play leading role in international coronavirus summit The European Commission, under its President, Ursula von der Leyen, is to hold a virtual donor conference to mobilise political and financial support for efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Event start 06. May 2020 | WEBINAR CONFERENCE 6 May 2020 “Connected or Muted? New opportunities for women’s participation in peace processes during the COVID-19 pandemic” This online dialogue will bring together experts on women’s participation and leadership in peacebuilding, conflict prevention and sustaining peace, and people who are actively involved in peace processes at various levels. Event start 29. Apr 2020 | WEBINAR CONFERENCE COVID-19 and the gendered impact of the crisis Join our discussion on Wednesday, 29th April at 13:00 UTC (15:00 CEST) where we will highlight key women’s rights concerns during the pandemic, and try to develop recommendations for how governments can mitigate the negative impact of their crisis po Press Release 24 April 2020 Record Norwegian support for humanitarian efforts and protection Record-high NOK 5.5 billion humanitarian budget is now being disbursed to the United Nations, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Norwegian humanitarian organisations. 17. Apr 2020 | Press release | Date: 16/04/2020 Norwegian aid to developing countries hits record high Norway gave a record NOK 37.8 billion in aid to developing countries in 2019, slightly more than 1 per cent of the gross national income (GNI). Press release | Date: 25/03/2020 Covid-19 pandemic: Government strengthens humanitarian efforts The Covid-19 pandemic is exacerbating an already difficult situation for populations in countries affected by humanitarian crises. 17. Apr 2020 New Initiative: Coronavirus fund at UN Norway is taking the initiative to create a new multi-donor fund at the United Nations to assist developing countries with weak health systems in addressing the coronavirus crisis. 17. Apr 2020 Norway mobilises international support for vaccine development effort Several countries are now supporting Norway’s appeal for funding for the development of a vaccine against the Covid-19 virus. Germany, Sweden, Finland and Denmark are among the countries that are now pledging millions. The Climate Crisis is not Gender Neutral IMPORTANT - the event has been cancelled - The Climate Crisis is not Gender Neutral - Gender, Climate Change and SRHR When: Monday 9 March at 10:30 Venue: XI, A-building, Palais des Nations Previous 16 17 18 19 20 Next