News and events

16. May 2019

Norwegian Government increases efforts to combat child marriage, female genital mutilation and gender-selective abortion (son preference)

‘Harmful practices, such as child marriage, female genital mutilation and gender-selective abortion or son preference, are violations of human rights and discriminate against women.

01. Apr 2019

Norway and the UN to host international conference on sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crisis

Together with the UN and other partners, Norway will host an international pledging conference to strengthen efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises. The conference will take place in Oslo on 23-24 May.

14. May 2019

UN Secretary-General extends Prime Minister’s role as SDG Advocate

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the new composition of his Sustainable …

02. May 2019

Broad agreement in international donor group for Palestine (AHLC) on the need to find a way out of the Palestinian economic crisis

‘I am pleased that Israel and the Palestinian Authority are now working actively …

30. Apr 2019

Nordic ministers for the environment and climate call for a global framework on marine litter

During the meeting of the Nordic Council of Environment and Climate Ministers in …

09. Apr 2019

Amendments to the Children Act and the Citizenship Act on parentage and citizenship for children born outside Norway

On 1 April, amendments to the Children Act and the Citizenship Act on parentage and …

01. Apr 2019

Lov om endringer i barnelova og statsborgerloven (foreldreskap og statsborgerskap for barn født i utlandet)

Den 1. april ikraftsettes endringer i barnelova og statsborgerloven om foreldreskap …

25. Mar 2019

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Values and priorities

Arts and culture

Norway has a vibrant arts and culture sector. Today, as in the past, many Norwegian artists and other cultural professionals find inspiration beyond Norway’s national borders.

Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Norway will meet these challenges through its strong commitment to NATO, its broad engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts and through international cooperation.

Energy and marine resources

Climate change and the environment

The High North

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