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📣 Norway reaffirms its strong support for IFRC DREF & call on others to join us.
This fund continues to stand as the most effective enabler of swift, locally led humanitarian responses.
#PledgeForDREF #DREF #IFRC #HumanitarianAid #AnticipatoryAction #Norway
This fund continues to stand as the most effective enabler of swift, locally led humanitarian responses.
#PledgeForDREF #DREF #IFRC #HumanitarianAid #AnticipatoryAction #Norway
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
📣 Norway reaffirms its strong support for IFRC DREF & call on others to join us.
This fund continues to stand as the most effective enabler of swift, locally led humanitarian responses.
#PledgeForDREF #DREF #IFRC #HumanitarianAid #AnticipatoryAction #Norway
This fund continues to stand as the most effective enabler of swift, locally led humanitarian responses.
#PledgeForDREF #DREF #IFRC #HumanitarianAid #AnticipatoryAction #Norway
Proud to co-host a roundtable on carbon credit in displacement settings. Actors and partners from across sectors and industries came together to explore how carbon finance can empower displaced communities, drive climate action, and foster humanitarian co-benefits. 🌍🤝
October 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Proud to co-host a roundtable on carbon credit in displacement settings. Actors and partners from across sectors and industries came together to explore how carbon finance can empower displaced communities, drive climate action, and foster humanitarian co-benefits. 🌍🤝
🇳🇴Norway at AidEx 2025: Innovation and Collaboration for Humanitarian impact
🤝This week, Norwegian companies and organizations join global actors at AidEx 2025 in Geneva.
Sounds interesting? Find out more about AidEx here: aid-expo.com
🤝This week, Norwegian companies and organizations join global actors at AidEx 2025 in Geneva.
Sounds interesting? Find out more about AidEx here: aid-expo.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🇳🇴Norway at AidEx 2025: Innovation and Collaboration for Humanitarian impact
🤝This week, Norwegian companies and organizations join global actors at AidEx 2025 in Geneva.
Sounds interesting? Find out more about AidEx here: aid-expo.com
🤝This week, Norwegian companies and organizations join global actors at AidEx 2025 in Geneva.
Sounds interesting? Find out more about AidEx here: aid-expo.com
🔊Listen to Roar Skålin, Director General of MET Norway, explain the successful AI for #EW4A pilot project in Malawi 🇲🇼!
🤝Supported by #WMO’s CREWS Initiative, the ECMWF, and Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Malawi.
#AI #Climate #Bris #WeatherForecast
🤝Supported by #WMO’s CREWS Initiative, the ECMWF, and Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Malawi.
#AI #Climate #Bris #WeatherForecast
October 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🇳🇴Amb. Tormod C. Endresen at #GenevaPeaceWeek: As Gender Champion, I am committed to ensuring that women’s rights are not eroded, but re-centered & that their voices are not muted, but elevated. This takes a collective effort💪🏼
October 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🇳🇴Amb. Tormod C. Endresen at #GenevaPeaceWeek: As Gender Champion, I am committed to ensuring that women’s rights are not eroded, but re-centered & that their voices are not muted, but elevated. This takes a collective effort💪🏼
🔔On the #DayoftheGirl and #GenevaPeaceWeek, pleased to explore with @WILPF’s Dr. Amrita Kapur what more can be done to promote #WomenPeaceSecurity, 25 years after #UNSR1325 was adopted. Investing in girls = investing in our shared future🤝🏽
October 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🔔On the #DayoftheGirl and #GenevaPeaceWeek, pleased to explore with @WILPF’s Dr. Amrita Kapur what more can be done to promote #WomenPeaceSecurity, 25 years after #UNSR1325 was adopted. Investing in girls = investing in our shared future🤝🏽
Norway at UNHCR ExCom76
In a world marked by instability and growing displacement, it is imperative that we reaffirm our collective commitment to international law and principled humanitarian action. In this, UNHCR remains as relevant as ever, 75 years after its founding.
Statement: bit.ly/4o95MOc
In a world marked by instability and growing displacement, it is imperative that we reaffirm our collective commitment to international law and principled humanitarian action. In this, UNHCR remains as relevant as ever, 75 years after its founding.
Statement: bit.ly/4o95MOc
October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Norway at UNHCR ExCom76
In a world marked by instability and growing displacement, it is imperative that we reaffirm our collective commitment to international law and principled humanitarian action. In this, UNHCR remains as relevant as ever, 75 years after its founding.
Statement: bit.ly/4o95MOc
In a world marked by instability and growing displacement, it is imperative that we reaffirm our collective commitment to international law and principled humanitarian action. In this, UNHCR remains as relevant as ever, 75 years after its founding.
Statement: bit.ly/4o95MOc
Looking forward to the Second International Conference on EWIPA in San José, Costa Rica, 19-20th November. 🇨🇷 The use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) remains one of the most pressing humanitarian concerns of contemporary armed conflicts.🛡️
September 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Looking forward to the Second International Conference on EWIPA in San José, Costa Rica, 19-20th November. 🇨🇷 The use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) remains one of the most pressing humanitarian concerns of contemporary armed conflicts.🛡️
Meet Norway’s Global Health Team🌍
🇳🇴Mr. Daniel Hirsch – Minister Counsellor (right)
🇳🇴Mr. Eirik Bakka – Counsellor (left)
🇳🇴Ms. Lina El Rasheed – Intern
The team is focusing on:
🏥 World Health Organisation (WHO) Reform
🌐 WHO Pandemic Agreement – Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group
🇳🇴Mr. Daniel Hirsch – Minister Counsellor (right)
🇳🇴Mr. Eirik Bakka – Counsellor (left)
🇳🇴Ms. Lina El Rasheed – Intern
The team is focusing on:
🏥 World Health Organisation (WHO) Reform
🌐 WHO Pandemic Agreement – Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group
September 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Meet Norway’s Global Health Team🌍
🇳🇴Mr. Daniel Hirsch – Minister Counsellor (right)
🇳🇴Mr. Eirik Bakka – Counsellor (left)
🇳🇴Ms. Lina El Rasheed – Intern
The team is focusing on:
🏥 World Health Organisation (WHO) Reform
🌐 WHO Pandemic Agreement – Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group
🇳🇴Mr. Daniel Hirsch – Minister Counsellor (right)
🇳🇴Mr. Eirik Bakka – Counsellor (left)
🇳🇴Ms. Lina El Rasheed – Intern
The team is focusing on:
🏥 World Health Organisation (WHO) Reform
🌐 WHO Pandemic Agreement – Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group
🗓️ Yesterday marked the start of the 13th Meeting of State Parties on the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Thank you to Laos DPR for a timely event on their successful mine action.
🔑 Strong national commitment, long-term support, and capacity building are key factors for success.
🔑 Strong national commitment, long-term support, and capacity building are key factors for success.
September 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🗓️ Yesterday marked the start of the 13th Meeting of State Parties on the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Thank you to Laos DPR for a timely event on their successful mine action.
🔑 Strong national commitment, long-term support, and capacity building are key factors for success.
🔑 Strong national commitment, long-term support, and capacity building are key factors for success.
Meet Norway's Human Rights Team, we'll focus on key #HRC60 resolutions, incl.:
Sudan – addressing ongoing conflict & humanitarian crisis
Indigenous Peoples – promoting equality, rights, & sustainable dev't
Afghanistan – defending human rights, especially for women & girls
Sudan – addressing ongoing conflict & humanitarian crisis
Indigenous Peoples – promoting equality, rights, & sustainable dev't
Afghanistan – defending human rights, especially for women & girls
September 3, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Meet Norway's Human Rights Team, we'll focus on key #HRC60 resolutions, incl.:
Sudan – addressing ongoing conflict & humanitarian crisis
Indigenous Peoples – promoting equality, rights, & sustainable dev't
Afghanistan – defending human rights, especially for women & girls
Sudan – addressing ongoing conflict & humanitarian crisis
Indigenous Peoples – promoting equality, rights, & sustainable dev't
Afghanistan – defending human rights, especially for women & girls
📣 A warm welcome to the newest additions to the Mission’s Humanitarian team:
🔹Mr. Arne Follerås
* Minister Counsellor, Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Mr. Kristian Svanes
* First Secretary, CD/ Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Ms. Jannika Ingrid Børresen
* Counsellor
🔹Mr. Arne Follerås
* Minister Counsellor, Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Mr. Kristian Svanes
* First Secretary, CD/ Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Ms. Jannika Ingrid Børresen
* Counsellor
September 1, 2025 at 7:55 AM
📣 A warm welcome to the newest additions to the Mission’s Humanitarian team:
🔹Mr. Arne Follerås
* Minister Counsellor, Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Mr. Kristian Svanes
* First Secretary, CD/ Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Ms. Jannika Ingrid Børresen
* Counsellor
🔹Mr. Arne Follerås
* Minister Counsellor, Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Mr. Kristian Svanes
* First Secretary, CD/ Humanitarian Affairs
🔹Ms. Jannika Ingrid Børresen
* Counsellor
We are happy to announce 🆕 staff at our Mission:
🔸 Mr Daniel Hirsch is heading the Global Health team
🔸 Ms Eli Marie Smedsrud is part of the human rights team
🔸 Mr Magnar Sundfør has joined from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
🔸 Ms Miriam Schikora is part of the Mission's administration
🔸 Mr Daniel Hirsch is heading the Global Health team
🔸 Ms Eli Marie Smedsrud is part of the human rights team
🔸 Mr Magnar Sundfør has joined from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
🔸 Ms Miriam Schikora is part of the Mission's administration
September 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
We are happy to announce 🆕 staff at our Mission:
🔸 Mr Daniel Hirsch is heading the Global Health team
🔸 Ms Eli Marie Smedsrud is part of the human rights team
🔸 Mr Magnar Sundfør has joined from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
🔸 Ms Miriam Schikora is part of the Mission's administration
🔸 Mr Daniel Hirsch is heading the Global Health team
🔸 Ms Eli Marie Smedsrud is part of the human rights team
🔸 Mr Magnar Sundfør has joined from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
🔸 Ms Miriam Schikora is part of the Mission's administration
✨Meet our wonderful new interns for the autumn season:
📈 Aurora Gropen is joining our WTO & EFTA team
⚕️Lina El Rasheed will be part of the Global Health team
⚖️ Nooshin Amouzegar joins the Human Rights team &
🌍 Thomas Aarheim will be part of the Humanitarian team!
📈 Aurora Gropen is joining our WTO & EFTA team
⚕️Lina El Rasheed will be part of the Global Health team
⚖️ Nooshin Amouzegar joins the Human Rights team &
🌍 Thomas Aarheim will be part of the Humanitarian team!
August 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
✨Meet our wonderful new interns for the autumn season:
📈 Aurora Gropen is joining our WTO & EFTA team
⚕️Lina El Rasheed will be part of the Global Health team
⚖️ Nooshin Amouzegar joins the Human Rights team &
🌍 Thomas Aarheim will be part of the Humanitarian team!
📈 Aurora Gropen is joining our WTO & EFTA team
⚕️Lina El Rasheed will be part of the Global Health team
⚖️ Nooshin Amouzegar joins the Human Rights team &
🌍 Thomas Aarheim will be part of the Humanitarian team!
🇺🇦Ukraine’s Independence Day declared on 24 August 1991, was a historic break with Moscow dominance.
Today, Ukrainians are again forced to fight for freedom.
We are reminded of our shared responsibility. For peace. For freedom. For the future of Europe 🕊️
#StandingwithUkraine
Today, Ukrainians are again forced to fight for freedom.
We are reminded of our shared responsibility. For peace. For freedom. For the future of Europe 🕊️
#StandingwithUkraine
August 24, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🇺🇦Ukraine’s Independence Day declared on 24 August 1991, was a historic break with Moscow dominance.
Today, Ukrainians are again forced to fight for freedom.
We are reminded of our shared responsibility. For peace. For freedom. For the future of Europe 🕊️
#StandingwithUkraine
Today, Ukrainians are again forced to fight for freedom.
We are reminded of our shared responsibility. For peace. For freedom. For the future of Europe 🕊️
#StandingwithUkraine
Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) mtg this week:
🔸Norms against biological weapons must be upheld
🔸Strong & effective national implementation of BWC is vital in light of today’s rapid development in Life Sciences and Biotech.
Norway proud supporter of @vertic_org #1972BWC
🔸Norms against biological weapons must be upheld
🔸Strong & effective national implementation of BWC is vital in light of today’s rapid development in Life Sciences and Biotech.
Norway proud supporter of @vertic_org #1972BWC
August 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) mtg this week:
🔸Norms against biological weapons must be upheld
🔸Strong & effective national implementation of BWC is vital in light of today’s rapid development in Life Sciences and Biotech.
Norway proud supporter of @vertic_org #1972BWC
🔸Norms against biological weapons must be upheld
🔸Strong & effective national implementation of BWC is vital in light of today’s rapid development in Life Sciences and Biotech.
Norway proud supporter of @vertic_org #1972BWC
19 August marks #WorldHumanitarianDay - where we honour the relentless work of those on the humanitarian frontlines.
In particular, we highlight the efforts of local organisations & local staff, who often operate under extremely difficult circumstances, incl risking their own lives to help others🙏
In particular, we highlight the efforts of local organisations & local staff, who often operate under extremely difficult circumstances, incl risking their own lives to help others🙏
August 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
19 August marks #WorldHumanitarianDay - where we honour the relentless work of those on the humanitarian frontlines.
In particular, we highlight the efforts of local organisations & local staff, who often operate under extremely difficult circumstances, incl risking their own lives to help others🙏
In particular, we highlight the efforts of local organisations & local staff, who often operate under extremely difficult circumstances, incl risking their own lives to help others🙏
Key outcomes from #HRC59:
Norway welcomes the renewal of the SOGI mandate, consensus on violence against women and girls & FGM.
The UN liquidity crisis remains worrying — all states must ensure to pay their dues in time
Full statement: bit.ly/44I4vG1
Norway welcomes the renewal of the SOGI mandate, consensus on violence against women and girls & FGM.
The UN liquidity crisis remains worrying — all states must ensure to pay their dues in time
Full statement: bit.ly/44I4vG1
July 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Key outcomes from #HRC59:
Norway welcomes the renewal of the SOGI mandate, consensus on violence against women and girls & FGM.
The UN liquidity crisis remains worrying — all states must ensure to pay their dues in time
Full statement: bit.ly/44I4vG1
Norway welcomes the renewal of the SOGI mandate, consensus on violence against women and girls & FGM.
The UN liquidity crisis remains worrying — all states must ensure to pay their dues in time
Full statement: bit.ly/44I4vG1
🙏 @UNGeneva for celebrating women leading in diplomacy & multilateralism. With content from Permanent Missions & @UNOGLibrary — displaying women actively shaping global diplomacy. We are proud to showcase 🇳🇴 champions of multilateralism!
Check out the exhibition at Palais 🇺🇳
Check out the exhibition at Palais 🇺🇳
June 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🙏 @UNGeneva for celebrating women leading in diplomacy & multilateralism. With content from Permanent Missions & @UNOGLibrary — displaying women actively shaping global diplomacy. We are proud to showcase 🇳🇴 champions of multilateralism!
Check out the exhibition at Palais 🇺🇳
Check out the exhibition at Palais 🇺🇳
It’s alarming that health centers & health workers are being deliberately targeted. Ensuring the #RightToHealth is at the heart of #IHL & must be protected.
🇳🇴🇹🇭🇯🇵🇪🇸🇧🇷, @save_children & @MSF arranged a side-event @ #HRC59 on Ensuring the right to health in conflict situations.
🇳🇴🇹🇭🇯🇵🇪🇸🇧🇷, @save_children & @MSF arranged a side-event @ #HRC59 on Ensuring the right to health in conflict situations.
June 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s alarming that health centers & health workers are being deliberately targeted. Ensuring the #RightToHealth is at the heart of #IHL & must be protected.
🇳🇴🇹🇭🇯🇵🇪🇸🇧🇷, @save_children & @MSF arranged a side-event @ #HRC59 on Ensuring the right to health in conflict situations.
🇳🇴🇹🇭🇯🇵🇪🇸🇧🇷, @save_children & @MSF arranged a side-event @ #HRC59 on Ensuring the right to health in conflict situations.
🙏 to @UNGeneva for organizing “Not a Woman’s Job: Women Leading in Multilateralism and Diplomacy.” 🇳🇴 proudly showcase Tine Mørch Smith and Meena Syed at the exhibition
In 2024, Norway ranked 9th in the world, with 42% of Norwegian ambassadors being women. Let’s keep it up👏
In 2024, Norway ranked 9th in the world, with 42% of Norwegian ambassadors being women. Let’s keep it up👏
June 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🙏 to @UNGeneva for organizing “Not a Woman’s Job: Women Leading in Multilateralism and Diplomacy.” 🇳🇴 proudly showcase Tine Mørch Smith and Meena Syed at the exhibition
In 2024, Norway ranked 9th in the world, with 42% of Norwegian ambassadors being women. Let’s keep it up👏
In 2024, Norway ranked 9th in the world, with 42% of Norwegian ambassadors being women. Let’s keep it up👏
#HRC9: #NB8 underline that we must retain a strong commitment to eliminate gender-based violence
“The impacts of sexual & gender-based violence are long-lasting and profoundly harmful—not only to individuals, but to communities & peacebuilding efforts”
Full statement: bit.ly/449lAs0
“The impacts of sexual & gender-based violence are long-lasting and profoundly harmful—not only to individuals, but to communities & peacebuilding efforts”
Full statement: bit.ly/449lAs0
June 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM
#HRC9: #NB8 underline that we must retain a strong commitment to eliminate gender-based violence
“The impacts of sexual & gender-based violence are long-lasting and profoundly harmful—not only to individuals, but to communities & peacebuilding efforts”
Full statement: bit.ly/449lAs0
“The impacts of sexual & gender-based violence are long-lasting and profoundly harmful—not only to individuals, but to communities & peacebuilding efforts”
Full statement: bit.ly/449lAs0
#NB8 thank the Special Rapporteur for the report on migrant domestic workers & trafficking in persons
We urge states to act with urgency to remedy the gendered abuses of migrant domestic workers and take effective action to ensure accountability #HRC59
Full statement: t.co/5EzU42htrB
We urge states to act with urgency to remedy the gendered abuses of migrant domestic workers and take effective action to ensure accountability #HRC59
Full statement: t.co/5EzU42htrB
June 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
#NB8 thank the Special Rapporteur for the report on migrant domestic workers & trafficking in persons
We urge states to act with urgency to remedy the gendered abuses of migrant domestic workers and take effective action to ensure accountability #HRC59
Full statement: t.co/5EzU42htrB
We urge states to act with urgency to remedy the gendered abuses of migrant domestic workers and take effective action to ensure accountability #HRC59
Full statement: t.co/5EzU42htrB
#NB8 at #HRC59: Internally displaced persons face severe human rights violations, and women and vulnerable groups bear the heaviest burden
We strongly support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and stand ready to assist her in its implementation
Full statement: bit.ly/44eq2Wz
We strongly support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and stand ready to assist her in its implementation
Full statement: bit.ly/44eq2Wz
June 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM
#NB8 at #HRC59: Internally displaced persons face severe human rights violations, and women and vulnerable groups bear the heaviest burden
We strongly support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and stand ready to assist her in its implementation
Full statement: bit.ly/44eq2Wz
We strongly support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and stand ready to assist her in its implementation
Full statement: bit.ly/44eq2Wz
On behalf of #NB8, Norway thanks the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea & encourages Eritrea to
• Continue to combat sexual & gender-based violence, FGM & child marriage
• End arbitrary detention
• Co-operate fully with the Human Rights Council
Full statement bit.ly/43YoC23
• Continue to combat sexual & gender-based violence, FGM & child marriage
• End arbitrary detention
• Co-operate fully with the Human Rights Council
Full statement bit.ly/43YoC23
June 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
On behalf of #NB8, Norway thanks the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea & encourages Eritrea to
• Continue to combat sexual & gender-based violence, FGM & child marriage
• End arbitrary detention
• Co-operate fully with the Human Rights Council
Full statement bit.ly/43YoC23
• Continue to combat sexual & gender-based violence, FGM & child marriage
• End arbitrary detention
• Co-operate fully with the Human Rights Council
Full statement bit.ly/43YoC23