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Additional NOK 1 billion to Norwegian organisations for emergency relief efforts in Ukraine

Ukraine is in the midst of another cold winter of war. The Norwegian Government is now providing close to NOK 1 billion to seven Norwegian humanitarian organisations to support their emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.

Global Health for Sustainable Development

How can we reinforce UN leadership for new ways of delivering results for people’s health? On 14 November 2017 Ambassador Brattskar discussed global health in Agenda 2030 alongside representatives of key countries and leaders of international organiz

Dr Ngozi reappointed as WTO DG

On 29 Nov 2024, the General Council, decided to appoint Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second four-year term, which will commence in Sept 2025.

Side Event - 14 September:  Realizing rights protecting sexual and reproductive Health and rights in times of backlash

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.

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).

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.

#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.

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.

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.

Norway joins WHO's Executive Board

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