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Norway's statement during the 7th trade policy review of Brazil 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.

Informal ministerial meeting on the WTO

An informal ministerial meeting on the WTO was held 8 June 2017 in the margins of OECDs Ministerial meeting in Paris.

Negotiations on Fisheries Subsidies

The 164 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are currently engaging in negotiations to implement the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14.

Agenda2030: Let's ensure refugees, stateless & IDPs are not left behind

Norway, Kenya and the World Bank took part in a discussion on the importance of including displaced populations in the work on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2030 Agenda.

Recommendation on decent work for peace and resilience adopted by ILC

The International Labour Conference revised the ILO Employment (Transition from War to Peace) Recommendation, 1944 (No. 71).

FGM: An urgent global problem!

15 June 2017 - Ending female genital mutilation must be a top priority for states, civil society and international organisations, says Ambassador Hans Brattskar, Norway’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva.

Tripartism: Part of the same future

#LeavingNoOneBehind - Equity, gender and human rights

To realise the goals in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is apparent that no one must be left behind. At this year’s World Health Assembly Norway hosted a side-event titled “Leaving no-one behind: Equity, gender and human rights.

New technologies to prevent future health crises: The role of CEPI

"The first obligation of any government is to protect the inhabitants of its country.

The 106th International Labour Conference: Building a future with decent work

From 5 until 16 June 2017, the International Labour Organization (ILO) holds its 106th annual conference (ILC) in Geneva.

#NotaTarget - Attacks on Healthcare

Acts of violence against hospitals and the health workforce have sadly become a regular occurence. Addressing this alarming situation is crucial.

INVITATION to an Event: Tripartism: Part of the same future Experiences from the Norwegian social dialogue