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23. Oct 2017

70 States Have Endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration is an international initiative aiming to strengthen the protection of students, teachers, schools, and universities during armed conflict.

20. Oct 2017

Satellite technology to the rescue

Developments in global mobile connection is changing the way humanitarian organisations operate. Norwegian satellite and renewable energy technology are part of driving this change, expanding what is possible.

10. Oct 2017

Mental health on the agenda

WHO’s annual forum on mental health, the mhGAP Forum, took place in Geneva 9 – 10 October. Ambassador Brattskar contributed to the discussion with a statement about Norway’s efforts to strengthen the mental health response both at home and abroad.

09. Oct 2017

Making trade a positive force for change

Last week, Norway participated in an ad hoc expert group discussion on the prospects for a positive interplay between trade and environmental policies in mitigating climate change, convened by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (U

05. Oct 2017

Humanitarian – private partnership and innovation

Partnership and humanitarian innovation was the overarching theme last week, as the Permanent Mission of Norway welcomed nine Norwegian companies to Geneva for a capacity-building course.

04. Oct 2017

Nansen Award: a win for education

On what looked like a foggy night in Geneva, a shimmer of humanitarian hope cleared the sky: this year’s Nansen Refugee Award winner Mr. Zannah Mustapha.

29. Sep 2017

WTO Public Forum

From 26 to 28 September 2017, the Public Forum “Trade: Behind the Headlines” took place at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.

28. Sep 2017

Together against mercury emissions

28 Sept 2017 - This week Norway, together with Ministers from all around the word, join forces against the adverse effects of mercury emissions.

28. Sep 2017

Together against mercury emissions

28 Sept 2017 - This week Norway, together with Ministers from all around the word, join forces against the adverse effects of mercury emissions.

26. Sep 2017

Ending violence against children

“We owe it to the children to step up and speak out against physical and psychological violence”.

19. Sep 2017

UNHRC elections

Norway, in cooperation with Universal Rights Group (URG), hosted, 19 September, a reception to mark the launch of the yourHRC Election Guide to the 2017 UN Human Rights Council (HRC) elections.

19. Sep 2017

Nansen Award 2017

Zannah Mustapha - a visionary Nigerian teacher who has championed education and the rights of displaced children growing up amid violence in north-eastern Nigeria.