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Norway in New Partnership Deal with the WHO

On Friday 23 November 2018, Norway and the World Health Organization (WHO) entered into a new partnership deal adding up to more than NOK200 million (approximately USD23 million).

Nuclear disarmament verification: a special priority for Norway

UN expert group chaired by Norway met in Geneva last week to discuss verification of nuclear disarmament.

World Toilet Day 2018

"When nature calls, we need a toilet. But, billions of people don't have one." This is the narrative of this year's World Toilet Day campaign.

Return challenges for displaced Afghans

Ahead of the Geneva Ministerial Conference for Afghanistan, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and the Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN in Geneva are pleased to invite you to a panel discussion on Afghan displacement, followed by an opening of

#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.