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02. Feb 2018

Norway pledges NOK 2 billion to the Global Partnership for Education

Norway is at the forefront of international efforts to promote global education, and is also one of the largest donors to the Global Partnership for Education.

23. Jan 2018

Norway provides NOK 125 million to UN agency for Palestine refugees

‘I am deeply concerned about the humanitarian consequences of the underfunding of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA),' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ine Eriksen Søreide.

23. Jan 2018

Spring 2018: New trainees at the Norwegian Mission to the UN

We welcome our new trainees for this spring! Find out what they will be doing in this introduction regarding their work at the Norwegian Mission to the UN.

22. Jan 2018

The Troika on Cessation of Hostilities Violations in South Sudan

The text of the following statement was issued jointly by the Governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway.

03. Jan 2018

Norway provided more than USD 300 million to the Syria crisis

In 2017, Norway maintained its substantial humanitarian support for civilians affected by the conflict in Syria, providing more than NOK 2.5 billion (appx USD 310 million) to the Syria crisis.

Group of Friends of Preventing Violent Extremism

Norway and Jordan launched the Group of Friends of Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE). The Group currently consists of around 40 UN Member States and the EU.

03. Apr 2018

Norway provides additional humanitarian aid to Yemen

08. Dec 2017

Increased contribution to UN emergency response fund

07. Dec 2017

Deeply concerned over decision on Jerusalem

05. Dec 2017

Norway to maintain its support for UN Refugee Agency

20. Nov 2017

International community joins Norway in supporting human rights defenders

20. Nov 2017

Norwegian resolution on internally displaced persons adopted in the UN

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Peace, stability and security

The security challenges facing the world are becoming increasingly complex. Political solutions are needed to end wars and armed conflicts. Terrorism and organised crime have to be fought across national borders.

Development policy and humanitarian efforts

Worldwide, one billion people are living in extreme poverty. We have a global responsibility to help people in need and contribute to long-term development and a more equitable world.

Climate change and the environment

Climate change and environmental damage are two of the most dramatic challenges facing the world today. Many countries are already feeling the effects of climate change. In our part of the world, the changes in the Arctic region are particularly dramatic and worrying.

Energy and marine resources

The growing world population will need more and more food and energy. Sustainable use of marine resources will help to meet this demand.

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