Oslo Forum: Disaster risk reduction is global priority.

The urgent need to close the global financing gap for disaster risk reduction took center stage at a high-level forum held in Oslo from 25 to 26 March, hosted by the Government of Norway with the support of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (

28. Mar 2025

Norway hosting the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025

In an era of widespread global unrest, collaboration is crucial to promote and preserve an open, secure and inclusive internet.

13. Mar 2025

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.

13. Mar 2025

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)

12. Mar 2025

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

20. Feb 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 …

27. Jan 2025

Holocaust Commemoration Day: UN Human Rights Chief Message(2)

80 years ago, prisoners in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camps were liberated by Allied soldiers. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has a strong message on the International …

20. Jan 2025

Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide Visits Syria

‘Syria may be at a turning point. We have seen positive initial signals’, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

16. Jan 2025

Strong int’l support for Palestine & two-state solution

On 15 Jan. 2025 Norway hosted a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at Oslo City Hall. Representatives from 84 countries and organisations took part.

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