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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

Food & Health & Climate: EAT launches new regional forum

On 24 May 2017, Norway co-hosted a launch in support of EAT and Indonesia’s new Asia-Pacific Food Forum, which will address the interconnected challenges of food, health and environmental sustainability facing the world’s most populous region.

Norway's Minister: "WHO must stay its course"

During the General discussion at the World Health Assembly on 23 May 2017 the Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Mr Bent Høie held a statement focusing on strenghtening health systems in the era of sustainable development.

Member States Convene for the 70th World Health Assembly

The governing body of the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Health Assembly commenced on 22 May 2017. For nearly two weeks, member states will discuss global health issues, and how the WHO should address these.

EduApp4Syria project: Tech tool to help children in conflict continue learning

Norway recently launched a new learning tool to make it possible for children to learn to read in areas where schools have been bombed and teachers and families have been forced to flee.

Press launch of the inaugural Asia Pacific Food Forum.

Official launch of the inaugural EAT Asia Pacific Food Forum, a high-level forum co-hosted by the EAT Foundation and the Indonesian Ministry of Health in Jakarta, Indonesia, on October 30 – 31, 2017.

Norwegian Director new chair of CERF Advisory Group

Norwegian Director for Section of Humanitarian Affairs, Leni Stenseth, takes on the position as Chair of the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) Advisory Group for 2017-2018

Norway welcomes OHCHR`s partnership with Microsoft

On 16 May 2017, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) announced a five-year partnership with Microsoft.

How can we reach the most vulnerable with weather and climate information?

"Scientists have found that climate variability and change are exacerbating high impact weather and climate events, which have major human, environmental and economic consequences", said Ambassador Hans Brattskar in his opening remarks.