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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

02. Mar 2020

Human Rights - Norway's CESCR hearing 25.02.2020

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Consideration of Norway’s Sixth periodic Report

27. Feb 2020

Norway's statement at the High-Level Segment of the Human Rights Council 43th session

- Freedom of expression must be respected both offline and online. Forces of prejudice, intolerance and discrimination must not be allowed to grow.

21. Feb 2020

“Let Girls be Girls”: Joining efforts to eliminate harmful practices. Opening statement by Minister of International Development, Mr Dag-Inge Ulstein

Fighting to end harmful practices is about securing women and girls their universal rights – and it is also about the fight to end extreme poverty. It is about reaching the 2030 goals.

Event start 14. Jan 2020 | Tuesday 14 January 2020 - 3.30 pm - 5 pm pm in Room XXV, E bldg, Palais des Nations

"Let Girls be Girls" - Joining efforts to eliminate harmful practices - INVITATION to the launch of a Strategy to Eliminate Harmful Practices 2019-2023.

It’s high time to strengthen efforts to eliminate harmful practices, and efforts must be based on the protection of human rights and promotion of the rights of children and women, including sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

10. Feb 2020

How can the Norwegian private sector contribute to innovation, and more effective and sustainable implementation of humanitarian efforts?

On 16 December 2019, the Permanent Mission of Norway and Innovation Norway organised a workshop with representatives from the Norwegian private sector and international organizations based in Geneva.

13. Dec 2019