News and Events

A Call for Partnership in Addressing Humanitarian Need in South Sudan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Remarks by the Troika at the Inaugural National Economic Conference, September 4, 2023

Men Can Cook: Diffusing Gender Roles in South Sudan

For time immemorial, prevailing cultural norms and gender roles have marginalized women in South Sudan from meaningfully participating in any level of political activity or decision-making.

STATEMENT: TROIKA COUNTRIES ARE TRUE FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH SUDANESE

The friendship between the Troika countries (Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and the people of South Sudan stretches back decades, long before independence.

Statement on the 12th Independence Anniversary of South Sudan

Today (July 9) represents a significant moment in the history of South Sudan. On behalf of the Government of Norway I wish to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the people of South Sudan on this 12th Celebration of Independence.

Special Envoy visits South Sudan

Jon Anton Johnson, the Norwegian Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan, visited South Sudan from Monday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 28 and held meetings with key stakeholders in the peace process in South Sudan and Sudan.

Norway extends support to CTSAMVM with NOK 20 million contribution

Norway will this year contribute a total of NOK 20 million (approx. 1.9 million USD) to support CTSAMVM. Norway has been a consistent partner of the mechanisms established under R-ARCSS since their inception.

Norway extends NOK 20 million support to RJMEC

Norway Hosts Constitutional Day in Juba.

Celebrated annually on 17 May, the day that signifies Norway’s long history of advancing democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and freedom of speech across the globe.

Norway Contributes 10 million NOK to CTSAMVM

Statement on the World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2023.

(Attributed to the Deputy Head of Mission, Lars Peter Henie)

Statement on International Women’s Day

By the South Sudan Women, Peace, and Security Working Group, co-chaired by the Embassies of Norway and Canada and facilitated by UN Women