News and Events

Safe Schools Declaration endorsed by 100 countries

Schools, pupils and teachers are being attacked in many conflict situations around the world today.

UN consensus on strengthening protection of human rights defenders

Norway increases support for sexuality education in developing countries

Statement of the Troika Embassies (Norway, UK, and USA) in Juba, South Sudan

Norway increases support for crisis-hit population of South Sudan

The humanitarian situation for people in South Sudan is dire.

Government proposes increase in support for stabilisation in crisis-affected countries

The Government has proposed an allocation of NOK 835.4 million for stabilisation efforts in countries affected by conflict and crisis.

Statement by the Troika and EU on the security situation in South Sudan

The members of the Troika (the UK, U.S and Norway) and the EU are deeply troubled by the ongoing conflict in South Sudan.

Troika welcomes the consensus reached by the Parties in Addis Ababa

Troika Statement on the IGAD Council of Ministers' Meeting in Juba, 7-8 May 2019

Uhlenbeck wins NOK 6 million Prize in mathematics

Uhlenbeck is a mathematician, a role model and a strong advocate for gender equality in science and mathematics.

Minister of International Development creates new budget item for vulnerable groups

The Government’s annual budget proposal includes an allocation of NOK 466 million for vulnerable groups under a new budget item created for this purpose.

Troika statement on the growing conflict around Yei in South Sudan

These military actions, and the trading of blame, must stop.

Norway launches action plan on sustainable food systems

Norwegian Minister of International Development launches action plan on sustainable food systems