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World Toilet Day 2018

"When nature calls, we need a toilet. But, billions of people don't have one." This is the narrative of this year's World Toilet Day campaign.

Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025

In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet.

UNAIDS PCB42 in Geneva

26th - 28th June UNAIDS hosted its 42nd Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) meeting in Geneva.

Global Health on the Agenda

This week, Norway’s Minister of Health Bent Høie participated in the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva. WHO celebrates its 70th year anniversary, and Norway supports the Assembly’s theme on improving health for all.

Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders. Human Rights Council 58th Session.

‘New technology provides human rights defenders with tools to organize, spread information, and reach people. At the same time, many experience digital surveillance, online violence, and harassment.

Statement by Norway at the Committee of the Whole, Ins/17, Second World Summit for Social Development, of the 353rd Session of the Governing Body 2025. (12.03.2025)

Press release - call for intensified efforts to promote global health

'Five million mothers and children throughout the world die every year from preventable causes.

The 2025 Conference on Disarmament. High Level Segment. Statement by Mr Andreas Kravik State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway (24.02.2025)

Attacks on healthcare UNSCR2286

Two years after the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2286 on the protection of the medial mission, Norway continue to strengthen its efforts to prevent, document and respond to attacks on health care in armed conflict.

New WHO Surveillance System for Attacks on Health Care

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has a key role to play in collecting data on attacks against health workers, facilities and vehicles.

Ambassador Petter Ølberg finishes his term as Chair of the WTO General Council

On February 19, 2025, Ambassador Petter Ølberg chaired his final meeting of the World Trade Organization General Council, marking the end of his one-year tenure in the role. We sat down with him in his office to reflect on the past year.

Ending Female Genital Mutilation is a Political Decision

6 February 2018 – Eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM) requires a collective will at local, national and regional levels. One girl subjugated to FGM is one girl too many.