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Syria at a critical juncture

Norway’s Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, visits Syria and announces that Norway is providing a further NOK 20 million in funding to support the UN’s humanitarian efforts in Syria.

Norway to receive more patients from Gaza

‘The humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic. The health system is close to collapse and the hospitals that are still operational do not have the capacity to treat complex injuries and life-threatening …

Norway presents resolution on new technology and human rights defenders. Human Rights Council 58th Session.

‘New technology provides human rights defenders with tools to organize, spread information, and reach people. At the same time, many experience digital surveillance, online violence, and harassment. It …

Statement by Norway at the Committee of the Whole, Ins/17, Second World Summit for Social Development, of the 353rd Session of the Governing Body 2025. (12.03.2025)

The 2025 Conference on Disarmament. High Level Segment. Statement by Mr Andreas Kravik State Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Norway (24.02.2025)

Ambassador Petter Ølberg finishes his term as Chair of the WTO General Council

On February 19, 2025, Ambassador Petter Ølberg chaired his final meeting of the World Trade Organization General Council, marking the end of his one-year tenure in the role. We sat down with him in his …