News and Events 09. May 2019 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 20. Mar 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. 21. Feb 2019 Troika statement on the growing conflict around Yei in South Sudan These military actions, and the trading of blame, must stop. 20. Feb 2019 Promoting cooperation on women, peace and security at country level and in multilateral organizations In SouthSudan, women have built a powerful coalition 28. Jan 2019 The Changing Humanitarian Landscape Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy - An effective and integrated approach. 07. Dec 2018 Norway increases funding to UNICEF, bringing education to over 140 000 children An additional 90,000 children in South Sudan will be provided learning opportunities as a result of increased funding provided by the Government of Norway to the Back to Learning initiative through UNICEF in 2019. 05. Dec 2018 Norway contributes over NOK 40 million additional funds to South Sudan The Government of Norway has contributed NOK 42.3million (approx. USD 5 million) to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for the 2019 Emergency Livelihood Response Programme in South Sudan. 30. Nov 2018 Norway assumes presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty On 30 November, Norway takes over the presidency of the Mine Ban Treaty. 28. Nov 2018 Norway aims to allocate NOK 1 billion to support women’s rights and gender equality Violence against women is one of the gravest human rights violations. 03. Aug 2018 Heads of Mission calls on the government and all parties to safeguard individual's right to freedom of opinion and expression Joint Statement on the Detention of Peter Biar Ajak 20. Jul 2018 Farmers in Rajaf embarks on improving their livelihoods as over 7 million at risks of food insecurity Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan visited the peri-urban area Kasire-Kampala (Rajaf West) outside Juba 16. Jul 2018 Troika calls on President Kiir to reject a unilateral bill Passage of a bill to unilaterally extend the transitional government’s term. 1 2 3 #