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Human rights as a key component of Norway’s foreign and development Policy

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide's opening address at a seminar on freedom of speech and freedom of the press - a collaboration between Fritt Ord, The Norwegian Union of Journalists, Article 19 and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Aff

Norway’s report to the UN Human Rights Council (UPR)

“The Norwegian Government has done a great deal to strengthen human rights in Norway”, says the FM.

Prime Minister Erna Solberg has expanded her Coalition Government

The Christian Democratic Party has been included in the Government along with coalition partners The Progressive Party, the Liberal Party and The Conservative Party.

New Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

The Norwegian Government launches new National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Government increases humanitarian efforts

‘Once again, it seems likely that humanitarian needs will reach record heights. The UN global humanitarian appeal estimates that more than 130 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2019.

New citizenship law

The Storting (Norwegian parliament) has adopted a resolution that entitles anyone who is, or wishes to become, a Norwegian citizen to dual citizenship.

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 og statsborgerskap for barn født i utlandet.

The Explorer: A digital showroom where companies can explore Norway’s offering of green solutions

The Norwegian foreign minister on questions regarding Saudi Arabia and human rights

Norway to provide NOK 150 million in humanitarian support to Yemen

State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Audun Halvorsen, was representing Norway at the High-Level Pledging Event for Yemen in Geneva 26. February.

Johan Sverdrup phase 2: A new milestone for Norway's largest industrial project

- This is an important day for Norway. The Sverdrup project is by far Norway's largest industrial project, and is estimated to generate more than NOK 900 billion in future revenues to the state.

Are you planning to travel to Norway?

New regional system for immigration cases: As from 23 July 2018, applications for visa and residence permit will be processed by the Norwegian embassy in Abu Dhabi.