Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay.
Killing aid workers has become normalized. 2024 became the deadliest year on record; 2025 is on track to be worse.
🔸Respect the rules of war & #IHL
🔸Protect those who protect humanity
🔸End impunity
The world is watching. #ActForHumanity – now!
#ProtectionofCiviliansWeek
A record number of conflicts is accompanied by a rise in civilian fatalities.
The widespread harm to civilians must end.
Wars have rules. Protecting civilians is NOT optional! It’s a moral and legal obligation!
#NotATarget #PoCWeek2025
Zero draft of the Second World Summit on Social Development #WSSD2 Political Declaration presented today.
Norway;
🔸welcomes firm base in #HumanRights and language on #Gender, #WomensRights and social inclusion
🔸calls for stronger emphasis on social dialogue and marginalized and vulnerable groups
On 8 May we honor the memory of the millions of victims of #WWII.
Europe once again faces a full-scale war of aggression.
Norway and 35 other member states today joined Ukraine in condemning Russia’s ongoing aggression and gross violations of the principles of the #UNCharter & #InternationalLaw.
Today in the margins of #NPTPrep, Norway with Ukraine, France and the UK, hosted an event focusing on nuclear safety and security in Ukraine.
Russia's illegal and forceful seizure of Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine has left the nuclear safety and security situation at the facility precarious
Vice Minister of Int Development Stine R Håheim in #UNSC on #MEPP:
🔸2state solution a pre-requisite for peace and security for all Palestinians and Israelis alike
🔸the ceasefire in #Gaza must be resumed
🔸humanitarian access must be ensured
🔸Israel must comply with its obligations under int law
Honoured to host HE Sonia Guajajara, Brazil's Minister for Indigenous Peoples, in the margins of #UNPFII25
Norway stands with all forest nations working to strengthen land rights, allowing indigenous peoples to protect the forests they have managed sustainably for generations.
🇸🇪, on behalf of 🇩🇰🇬🇱🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 at the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues – #UNPFII2025: We stand united for Indigenous rights. Full participation. Self-determination. Justice. No tolerance for violence, racism, or repression. The work continues—nationally & globally.
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Today, we mark the establishment of diplomatic relations between #Norway and the State of #Palestine. Congratulations to the newly appointed Palestinian ambassador Marie Antoinette Sedin on the presentation of her credentials to His Majesty King Harald.
Alarmed by the spread of violence across #SouthSudan, Norway welcomes today's meeting in the Security Council #UNSC.
🔸We condemn attacks on #UNMISS personnel.
🔸The only way forward is through dialogue between the parties.
🔸The leaders of South Sudan have it in their power to change course.
Our message in London: The human suffering caused by the conflict in #Sudan is unacceptable. 🇳🇴 will continue to support efforts to secure an immediate ceasire and political solution that brings back a civilian government. The people of Sudan deserve to live in peace and to enjoy freedom and justice.
Shocked by the assaults on Zamzam & Abu Shouk camps for IDPs, and the city of al-Fashir, reportedly by RSF and affiliates. Hundreds of people, including children and humanitarians killed. Civilians must be protected. There can be no impunity. Humanitarians are #NotATarget #Sudan
Mexico and Norway reaffirm:
A strong and effective UN is essential for peace, human rights, gender equality, climate action & sustainable development.
It is vital that the world comes together around reforms to ensure that the UN is fit for the future.
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A well-functioning multilateral system based on international law is a core interest for Norway.
We will work with UN partners from all regions to find solutions and obtain support for necessary reforms
@AsmundAukrust in substantial talks with @GuyRyder and @AminaJMohammed
Minister of Int Dev @AsmundAukrust & youth delegate Ane Breivik at #UNCPD58:
There's a pushback on gender equality, women’s & girls’ rights, & the rights of LGBTI+ people.
#SRHR are at the center of this pushback.
Norway will stand firm to protect these rights
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We thank our Danish friends for great leadership during their Presidency of the Security Council #UNSC.
We particularly value their active steps to ensure inclusiveness and openness in proceedings and the emphasis on gender balance and civil society representation among briefers.
The veto must not be used to shield ongoing violations of the #UNCharter.
Today - 27th of March or 27/3 – and every day Norway calls for the full application of the Charter's Article 27 (3):
"a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting in the #UNSC"
It is an obligation. Not an option.
Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure gas supply for the general population, businesses and industry in the country.
Today, the Norwegian FM and Minister for Labour and Inclusion are visiting Ukraine.
Continued support for Ukraine is important not only for the Ukrainian people, but also for the safety and security of Norway and Europe as a whole.
Statement by Foreign Minister @espen-eide.bsky.social on the Israeli military operations in Gaza.
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Norway 🇳🇴 welcomes agreement on text of historic Armenia 🇦🇲 – Azerbaijan 🇦🇿peace treaty. Swift signing & implementation should open new era of peace, stability and regional development in South Caucasus.
Norway welcomes today's #UNSC meeting on #Sudan and S-Sudan
🔸We're deeply worried about the devastating hum consequences of the conflict
🔸Reports of widespread sexual violence a particular concern
🔸Protection of civilians must be ensured
🔸Hum access must be allowed
🔸#IHL must be respected
Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the situation in Palestine.
#CSW69: Norway, Colombia & UNFPA on #GenderEquality and #SRHR in the era of misinformation & fake news
🔸Norway concerned about backlash against women’s rights & SRHR
🔸Norway's invested $1 bill. in SRHR over last 5 years; supports compr. sexuality edu, safe abortion & contraceptives/family planning
State Secretary Håheim at #CSW69 side event on Call to Action on the Protection from #SGVB in Emergencies:
"We are facing a challenging global anti-rights agenda. Let me assure you that Norway is maintaining our strong commitment to the protection of civilians, including from SGBV"
State Secretaries Erlend Hanstveit and Stine Renate Håheim at the opening of #CSW69.
30 years after the groundbreaking #BeijingDeclaration the outcomes from Beijing are under increasing push back.
Norway will continue to fight for #GenderEquality and the empowerment of all women.
On International Womens Day, we celebrate progress—but gender equality is still far from achieved. Norway remains committed to defend women’s rights globally. Rights must be defended, always.
#InternationalWomensDay2025
Statement by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide on the Arab plan for the reconstruction of Gaza
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