Norway, on behalf of #NB8, expresses deep concerns that IHL violations against children in armed conflict have reached unprecedented levels, undermining children’s rights to protection, assistance, recovery and reintegration.
Full statement:
tinyurl.com/3jw7wafx
Responses to human rights violations must never depend on geography or political alignment.
#NB8 are concerned that development aid cuts will impact human rights defenders. We urge all states to protect #HRDs and support the mandate renewal.
Full statement:
tinyurl.com/4w9ys2ts
Death and mourning are central aspects of religion or belief, and human rights protection vital.
#NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮 🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 remain fully committed to standards and to collective efforts to promote and protect freedom of religion or belief.
Full statement:
tinyurl.com/ymwac3ty
Pleased to host #UNHRC side‑event together with Türkiye, Albania and University of Essex.
Coming together to "reenergize efforts to combat religious intolerance", advancing #FreedomOfReligion.
🇳🇴 is deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Palestine and condemns Israel’s expansion of control in the West Bank.
Ceasefire must be upheld & safe, unhindered humanitarian access ensured in Gaza.
Palestinian ownership key to success and legitimacy of peace plan.
At the opening of #UNHRC61, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide launched Norway’s candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council, promising to work with all partners to search and reach common ground. 🇳🇴🤝🇺🇳
Today, we mark 4 years since Russia`s full scale invasion of Ukraine 🇺🇦
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is in Geneva to meet key leaders in UN & WTO.
Focus: human rights #HRC61, multilateral cooperation, global trade & continued engagement with UN system🌍🇺🇳🇳🇴
Workers’ rights don’t defend themselves. Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide met with ILO to discuss how reform can strengthen delivery on its mandate and keep social dialogue at the heart of the future of work.
Good discussion with Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide and WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on WTO reform and the coming #MC14. Norway will do our part to achieve a successful result. @wto.org
Today marks 45 years of the CEDAW Convention guiding global efforts to end discrimination against women and girls.
🇳🇴Norway remains committed to gender equality and the protection of women’s
and girls’ rights.
#CEDAW45 #GenderEquality
Protecting civilians also means protecting essential services.
🇳🇴 at ICRC Global #IHL initiative on Civilian Infrastructure highlighted long-lasting consequences of damage and need for full respect of IHL
👉 bit.ly/4r5B8an
Norway welcomes St Kitts & Nevis' endorsement of the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration 🎒🧑🎓👩🏫
🔹More important than ever to ensure universalization + implementation
🔹Education must be protected from attack and safe education must be continued during armed conflict
Who will join next?
Lihkku beivviin – Lahkoe biejjine – Vuorbbe biejvijn!
Today marks the Sámi People’s Day - we celebrate Sámi culture, traditions, history and rights.
Norway remains committed to promoting and protecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights at home and globally.
📷 Eilif Aslaksen, NRK
Over 230 million girls & women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation
#FGM violates
🔸the right to health
🔸the right to life & physical integrity
🔸the right to be free from torture & free from gender discrimination
Norway supports UNFPA-UNICEF to #EndFGM
@unfpa.org @unicef.org
The WHO Emergency Appeal 2026
In 2025, the WHO verified 1,350 attacks against health services, killing nearly 2,000 patients and health workers.
Norway supports the WHO’s "Attacks on Health Care" project in verifying attacks, documenting casualties and protecting healthcare personnel and patients.
A warm welcome to our interns for the spring semester:
🔹Anniken joins the Human Rights team
🔹Azra joins the humanitarian team
🔹Juni joins the Global Health team
🔹Mari joins the WTO/EFTA delegation
We look forward to having them on Team Norway this spring!🇺🇳🇳🇴
Norway is proud to invite scientists and health experts from ODA eligible countries to apply for new global training programs in safe and responsible life sciences.
You can find more information about the programs on how to apply here: bwc-articlex.unog.ch/institution/...
@norad.no
On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we honour Holocaust victims and survivors, and reaffirm our stand against antisemitism.
Ambassador Tormod C. Endresen attended the UN ceremony today, reflecting this year’s theme of dignity and human rights.
#NeverAgain
Polio once paralyzed hundreds of thousands of children every year. Thanks to the global polio eradication efforts, cases have fallen by 99.9% since 1988.
But polio is not gone yet.
Dr. Jamal Ahmad explains why #EndPolio still matters and what’s at stake if we don’t finish the job.
In Chad, High Commissioner Barham Salih met Sudanese refugees who had just escaped conflict and carnage in Sudan.
He took what he witnessed and the stories he heard to #WEF26. This was his message to the world.
At a round table in Norway with CEOs of top Norwegian companies, graced by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Also had meetings with HE Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and HE Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs. (1/2)
Illustration of a person near icons that indicate timeliness, proximity, and affordability. Text reads 'Be a champion for #HealthForAll'.
Do you have access to quality health services that's close by, and affordable? Be a champion for #HealthForAll:
🫵 Demand laws that prevent you from having to spend most of your money on healthcare.
🔍 Know your healthcare rights.
👐 Support your community when facing a health crisis.
Today is #WorldAIDSDay.
The HIV response has always shown what humanity can achieve when we stand united.
Global collective action has saved millions of lives, but shrinking funding now puts this progress at risk.
Leaders must recommit to ending AIDS and saving lives.
Today on World AIDS Day, Norway stands together with those touched by the disease, in remembrance, solidarity, and hope. Norway remains committed to standing united for dignity, for equality, and for every person affected by HIV #WorldAIDSDay ❤️
Infographic titled “Pillar 1: Diagnose first.” Speech bubbles ask “Is it bacterial?” and “Is an antibiotic necessary?” Text reads “Right diagnosis prevents inappropriate use.”
Infographic titled “Pillar 2: Prescribe smart.” Three colour-coded labels explain antibiotic groups: Access (preferred first choice for common infections), Watch (use cautiously, higher resistance potential), and Reserve (last resort for multi-drug-resistant infections).
Infographic titled “Pillar 3: Optimize treatment.” A checklist shows: Right diagnosis, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right duration. Text reads “Prioritize oral over intravenous when possible.”
Infographic titled “Pillar 4: Educate and document.” Text reads: “Discuss with patients,” “Document decisions,” and “Every case is a chance to lead.”
#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is rising, making common infections harder to treat & threatening decades of medical progress.
Health workers are essential to protecting antimicrobials:
- Diagnose first
- Prescribe smart
- Optimize treatment
- Educate and document
Learn more! 🔗bit.ly/4r1bUK
Effective policy is our best protection against #AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR).
From fully funding National Action Plans to investing in surveillance, #OneHealth systems, and innovation, every policy decision counts.
Share with us the priority your government should act on! 🔗bit.ly/AMRweek2025
Infographic titled “Do” with a check mark. It lists actions for responsible antibiotic use: – “Only take antibiotics prescribed for you.” – “Ask if your prescribed antibiotics are the preferred first-line treatment.” – “Prevent infections by washing your hands, and getting vaccinated.” Additional text bubbles read: “Use antibiotics wisely.” and “Handle with care.”
Follow these steps to help keep antibiotics effective for everyone:
✅ Only take antibiotics prescribed for you
✅ Ask if the prescribed antibiotics are the preferred first-line treatment
✅ Prevent infections by washing your hands and getting vaccinated
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4otAEcV
A pink graphic with the title “Test your antibiotic knowledge!” Below, a speech bubble labelled “False” with a red X says: “Antibiotics cure viral infections like colds and flu.” A second speech bubble labelled “True” with a green checkmark says: “Colds and flu are mostly caused by viruses. Antibiotics only work on bacteria.”
Antibiotics don’t treat colds or flu.
These illnesses are usually caused by viruses and are mostly self-limiting, whereas antibiotics only work on bacteria.
✅ Let’s handle antibiotics with care and keep these life-saving medicines effective.
Learn more 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025 #AntimicrobialResistance
