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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.

Norway to provide NOK 660 million to UN's human rights efforts

Norway has entered into a four-year agreement with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), totalling NOK 660 million.

Norway and the Universal Rights Group launch yourHRC.org, an interactive guide to the 2018 Human Rights Council Elections

On Monday 24 September 2018, the Permanent Mission of Norway and the Universal Rights Group (URG), hosted a lunch reception for the launch of yourHRC, an interactive electronic guide to the upcoming UN Human Rights Council Elections for the period 20

New ambassador to the WTO and EFTA, Dagfinn Sørli, presents his Letter of Credentials to the EFTA Director General

New Ambassador Dagfinn Sørli

Invitation to a presentation and discussion on “The Dream of Peace: An Artist’s Vision”

Have you seen the large mural painting decorating the UN Library? Did you know that the artist was a pacifist and cultural celebrity?

Ny Hum Strategy

Humanitarian action is an important part of Norway's international engagement and we will maintain a high level of humanitarian funding in the coming years.

Norway’s statement at the informal TNC/HODs 24 July 2018

Ambassador Harald Neple, Norway’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and EFTA, in his intervention delivered at the informal Trade Negotiations Committee (TNC) and Heads of Delegations (HoDs) meeting on 24 July, voiced serious concerns about the sta

Interview with ambassador Harald Neple

Ambassador Harald Neple, Norway’s Permanent Representative to the WTO and EFTA, will be leaving Geneva and retiring after 41 years of service in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.