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#beatmarinelitter – a need for better governance?

In preparation for the 2nd Expert Group on Marine Litter, you are cordially invited to a panel debate 21 November 14:00-15:30, room XXIV - E building; Palais des Nations, Geneva

WE HAVE A VOICE TOO: Young Peoples’ Contributions to Peace - 7. Nov 2018, 09:00 - 10:30

This event, organized by UN Women in partnership with the Permanent Missions of Finland, Australia, and Norway, brings together young women leaders from different countries.

Ledig midlertidig stilling ved Norges faste delegasjon i Genève: Lokalt ansatt saksbehandler

Norwegian diplomat Geir O. Pedersen to be new UN Special Envoy for Syria

‘I am very pleased that the UN Secretary-General has given one of our foremost diplomats the important task of leading the UN’s efforts in forging an inclusive and credible political solution in Syria,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Sø

Can 3D printing help combat homelessness?

At a panel discussion by UNECE, the Norwegian architect, Mr Andreas Tjeldflaat (34), presented his project “Homed - Shelter with Dignity” in Geneva. Utilizing 3d-printing technology, the project seeks to alleviate homelessness in urban areas. Mr.

Norway requests dispute settlement panel in WTO case against US

‘Norway considers the additional tariffs on steel and aluminium imposed by the US to be in violation of WTO rules. The WTO dispute settlement mechanism is the normal way of resolving disagreement if consultations have not provided a solution.

United Nations Day 2018. Let’s celebrate cooperation!

If we are to solve the greatest challenges of our time, we need more – not less – international cooperation.

Dr Atar receives the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award

The South Sudanese lifesaving surgeon and refugee hero, Dr Evan Atar Adaha, celebrated at the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award Ceremony, which is supported by Norway.

Children Paint for Equity and Peace

Children communicate powerful and moving messages: Peace Painting exhibition at Palais des Nations.

Praktikanter høsten 2018

Vil du oppleve Norges rolle i multilateralt diplomati på nært hold? Norges faste delegasjon til Genève tilbyr praktikantopphold til norske studenter hvert semester.

Honouring the Norwegian Painter and Pacifist on the International Day of Peace 2018

“Can art make a difference in the face of harsh realities, conflict and war? Can art - in all its forms - have a role in building sustainable peace?” asked Norway’s Ambassador, Hans Brattskar, upon welcoming 120 guests to the United Nations Library i

Dr Evan Atar Adaha wins the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award

The winner of this year’s Nansen Refugee Award, Dr. Evan Atar Adaha, has spent 20 years providing lifesaving medical services to people forced to flee conflict.