Humanitarian efforts
An important part of Norwegian foreign and international development policy is concerned with saving lives, alleviating suffering and protecting civilians affected by war and conflict. Norwegian humanitarian efforts are focused on countries where there are great, unmet humanitarian needs, and where the measures concerned support peace and reconciliation processes. Protection of civilians is one of Norway’s key priorities as an elected member of the Security Council.
The protection of civilians in conflict situations
Ensuring protection against violence, abuse and violations of fundamental human rights is a key part of the humanitarian response, both in situations of armed conflict and natural disasters. Protection has been identified as one of three main priorities in Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy for 2019-2023.
Guidance on respect for humanitarian principles
Nearly 27 million of the children who are currently out of school live in areas affected by crisis and conflict, according to Unicef. By assuming an international leadership role, Norway has helped to increase political awareness and provide concrete measures for education in situations of crisis and conflict.
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What's new
- Norway increases support for earthquake victims Press release 18/02/2023
- Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim: Norway to provide NOK 500 million to UN fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises Press release 16/02/2023
- Norway to provide NOK 150 million to earthquake victims Press release 07/02/2023
- Enormous humanitarian needs after earthquake in Türkiye and Syria Press release 06/02/2023
- Two years since military coup in Myanmar News story 01/02/2023
Documents
- Guidance note on ensuring respect for the humanitarian principles Guidelines/brochures 11/09/2019
- Meld. St. 27 (2018–2019) - Norway’s Role and Interests in Multilateral Cooperation Report to the Storting 14/06/2019
- Partner Countries in Norway’s Development Policy Report 07/12/2018
- Norway’s Humanitarian Strategy Plans/strategy 13/08/2018
- Meld. St. 24 (2016–2017) - Common Responsibility for Common Future Report to the Storting 05/04/2017
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Department for Multilateral Affairs
E-mail: fn@mfa.no
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