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19. Nov 2024

NOK 5 bn to World Bank’s Intl Dev Association (IDA)

The Norwegian Government is contributing more than NOK 5 billion to the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) to combat poverty in the world’s poorest countries. This is a larger amount than in any previous year.

31. Oct 2024

Norway launches its WHO-strategy

The Regional Committee (RC74) took place in Copenhagen from 29 - 31 October 2024. Cathrine Marie Lofthus, Secretary-General at the Norwegian Ministry of Health, presented Norway's WHO Strategy for the next three years (2024-2027).

17. Apr 2020

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.

17. Apr 2020

#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.

27. Sep 2024

Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) Consideration of Norway.

Human rights are at the core of our society and safeguarded by our Constitution. The Norwegian Government attaches great importance to the fulfilment of its international human rights obligations.

29. May 2024

Norway joins WHO's Executive Board

The World Health Assembly (WHA77) took place in Geneva from 27 – 31 May 2024.

17. Apr 2020

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.

17. Apr 2020

#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.

30. May 2024

Minister Vestre at WHA77

Norway's Minister for Health and Care Services, Jan Christian Vestre, on the crucial work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and Norway's priorities as incoming WHO Executive Board Member.

17. Apr 2020

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.

24. Apr 2024

EWIPA-conference. Opening speech by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Norway, Andreas Kravik, Oslo 23 April 2024

International humanitarian law is the most important instrument to ensure that civilians are protected during conflict. But it is challenged by a lack of compliance.

17. Apr 2020

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.