Violence & discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity are on the rise, there is an urgent need for action.
🇳🇴 welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity by a clear majority of the Human Rights Council.
Human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security.
Today, the government presented a white paper on Norway’s efforts to support these values https://t.co/ARfbSs4Rah @coe
The Human Rights Council just adopted the resolution on human rights defenders & new and emerging technologies by consensus!
The resolution, presented by Norway, sends a strong message of recognizing & protecting HRDs in the digital age – addressing challenges & opportunities.
FNs kvinnekommisjon vedtok i dag en politisk erklæring som bekrefter kvinners rettigheter og statenes forpliktelse til å sikre kjønnslikestilling.
Det er viktig, 30 år etter FNs kvinnekonferanse i Beijing og i en tid hvor kvinners rettigheter er under angrep.
I am deeply concerned by the arrests of Meydan TV staff in #Azerbaijan, adding to the detentions of journalists from Abzas Media, Kanal 13, and Toplum TV.
Norway calls for their release.
A free and independent press is vital for democracy.
@EspenBarthEide
Human rights are not optional.
On #HumanRightsDay, Norway stands firm in defending human rights, amid rising conflicts, disinformation and inequality.
We must confront challenges with renewed support and commitment to human rights defenders, international law, and peace.🕊️
Critical talks at #OsloForum on the intersection between peace-building, mediation and human rights.
Today more than ever we must regain a mindset of peacemaking, not war-making. The universal norms and principles of human rights are the starting point.
Viktig vedtak i FNs menneskerettighetsråd @UN_HRC om å fornye mandatet til FNs spesialrapportør for menneskerettighetsforsvarere. Spesialrapportøren har sentral funksjon i det internasjonale vernet av menneskerettighetsforsvarere @AHuitfeldt https://t.co/FI2AAWBYgI
Important decision by the UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC to renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on #HumanRights Defenders today. The Special Rapporteur plays crucial role in international efforts to protect human rights defenders– FM @AHuitfeldt https://t.co/BHj9sS5noL
This year, close to 4.3 million girls will be at risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation - an abhorrent human rights violation.
I call on everyone - including men & boys - to join me in speaking out and stepping forward to #EndFGM, once and for all.
The most serious #HumanRights violations are found in countries and areas affected by conflict.
On this #HumanRightsDay, we are reminded of the vital role of human rights defenders and civil society in laying the groundwork for justice, democracy and peace 🕊️
#HRC50 side event: How do we tackle new challenges and threats to press freedom & safety of journalists?
Online conversation with @Irenekhan@meduza_en@Telexhu@IFJGlobal
➡️More info and sign up: https://t.co/G7JjdeLEoM
A resolution on #HumanRights defenders put forward by Norway has been adopted by consensus in the UN General Assembly.
Many human rights defenders are subjected to threats and violence as a result of their work.
https://t.co/SKQC7qWjTQ
#HumanRights defenders have a key role in promoting democratic societies, peace and sustainable development. Foreign Minister @AHuitfeldt calls on all countries to unite in support for #HRDefenders and the @UN resolution in #ThirdCommittee.
@NorwayUN
Good meeting with State Secretary Henrik Thune @NorwayMFA where Rafto Laureate @vm_wylbur discussed algebra and statistical models used in human righs work
I was pleased to join our annual consultations with #Norway, a longstanding partner of @UNFPA. We discussed our normative work, humanitarian response, and commitment to leaving no one behind.
#PartnersAtCore