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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.

Norway's statement during the 7th trade policy review of China in the World Trade Organisation

Trade Policy Reviews (TPRs) are an exercise, mandated in the WTO agreements, in which members' trade and related policies are examined and evaluated at regular intervals. The 7th TPR of China took place on 11 and 13 July 2018.

HRC adopts landmark resolution to prevent human rights violations

Friday 6 July 2018 marked the end of the 38th session of the Human Rights Council. States adopted a total of 20 resolutions on a variety of topics, including on gender equality, violence against women and female genital mutilation (FGM).

GCR(2)

4 July 2018 marked the conclusion of the formal consultations in Geneva on the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR).

Security Council 21-22 News

Many of the challenges the world is now facing can only be addressed through cooperation with other countries. The UN is the most important forum for international cooperation.