We must hold the Taliban responsible for upholding international humanitarian law and to respect without fail the human rights of every Afghan child, woman, and man.
Joint press statement on #Afghanistan by @UN Security Council penholders Estonia&Norway➡️
https://t.co/TTM4M3vQb9
10 years have passed since the terrorist attacks on Oslo and Utøya. #22July is a dark day in Norway’s history. We honour the memory of those who lost their lives and remind each other of the need to continue the battle against all forms of hate speech, racism and extremism.
🙌 The #UNSC unanimously adopted a resolution extending the cross-border mechanism for #humanitarian aid in Northwest #Syria for 12 months
Co-pens Norway & Ireland welcome this extension of the lifeline for millions of Syrians, who’ll continue to receive humanitarian assistance
For the millions of children who are already in #ChildLabour - including slavery - the pandemic is translating into longer working hours and worsening conditions. School closures&rise in poverty push even more children into the workforce
#EndModernSlavery
https://t.co/hf89LJSw4Q
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right and essential to a functioning democracy. Today at 2 PM CET, 🇳🇴 presents its new strategy for international efforts to promote & protect #FreedomofExpression.
Follow the launch here 👇
https://t.co/x5ZxLD3kOC
I welcome the news about the release of Saudi human rights defenders Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah.
Saudi authorities should release all #HumanRightsDefenders
- FM Ine #EriksenSoreide
#Norway deeply concerned about decision in the Hungarian parliament targeting rights of #LGBTIQ+ persons in the bill against pedophilia & for protecting children. Incompatible with universal values and #Hungary ’s human rights obligations - FM #EriksenSoreide
Today at #WHA 🇳🇴 emphasised that violence against children is a human rights violation and can negatively impact physical and mental health for life.
Information is 🗝.
Comprehensive sexuality education provides is a necessary tool to tacle this challenge.
It is shocking and totally unacceptable that the #Belarus regime forces a passenger flight to land in #Minsk to arrest an opponent. I call for the immediate release of Raman Pratasevich - FM #EriksenSoreide
FM #EriksenSoreide: I welcome the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. It was vital to end 11 days of fighting and suffering. I commend #Egypt#Qatar#UN#US & others for their efforts. Parties must respect the agreement and ensure rapid, safe & unimpeded humanitarian access
On 17 May we celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day 🇳🇴 AND we mark the International Day against homophobia, transphobia & biphopia #IDAHOT2021 🏳️🌈
Equality and #HumanRightsForAll is at the core of both! #LoveIsLove#LGBTIQ
Today is the day. Happy 10th anniversary to the #IstanbulConvention! 🎉 🎉 🎉 🎉
By working together we can reach more minds and hearts and build a better future for women and girls everywhere!
♀️♀️ #IstanbulConventionSavesLives ♀️♀️
📌 https://t.co/fZupj2SIfJ