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.
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe sends warm wishes to everyone celebrating Eid. May this festive occasion bring happiness, peace, and prosperity to you and your loved ones 🌙✨ #EidMubarak
📸: @Regjeringen
#NB8 thank @UNIECAR1 for his dedicated efforts in the Central African Republic.
We welcome the law to protect HRDs but remain concerned about human rights violations & abuses. We call on CAR government to hold free, transparent & fair elections.
👉https://t.co/LybogWCGsE
Today, @UN_HRC, 🇱🇻 on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic states called on all parties in South Sudan to refrain from further violence and return to rule of law, respect of human rights, fundamental freedoms, and full implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
Dear American friends.
We agree that status quo in the Artcic is not an option.
So let’s talk about how we can fix it - together.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen
Danish Foreign Minister
"You are not alone. Norway and other countries, all the countries who are here, but also other countries, will continue to support you as you fight for your territorial integrity, your sovereignty & your human dignity”
- Dep Min Foreign Affairs @akravik79
https://t.co/Z3Z3AubNs2
No opportunity should go wasted. Next step can be to establish a broader foundation based on national unity, democratic principles & aspirations of the people. Only a truly inclusive process will give lasting peace.
Political process must be Sudanese owned and led - al-Sudan lil Sudaniin. Roadmap issued after consultations in Port Sudan is significant & highlights importance of reaching a political settlement. Time is of the essence. 1/2
At #UPR48 Norway recommends that #Iran:
1. Ratifies #CEDAW
2. Abolishes death penalty
3. Ensures #FreedomofExpression
4. Ensures the #rights of detainees
Full statement:
👉 https://t.co/5BByKw2DZF
At #UPR48, Norway gives recommendations to #Egypt on:
👉 Imposing a moratorium on death penalty
👉 Ensuring #FreedomofExpression and association online and offline
👉 Protection against torture
👉 Strengthening #WomensRights
Full statement:
https://t.co/Iwjp9UR3fw
Norway transfers Palestinian clearence revenues
Minister of Foreign of Affairs @EspenBarthEide: "Strengthening the Palestinian institutions is a prerequisite for a political process and the two-state solution"
Read full statement👇
https://t.co/zgkZx0LXwW
#TwoStateSolution
Norway has stepped up food security support in response to famine in #Sudan 🇸🇩
Last month, on 27 Dec, food & other emergency aid finally arrived in Sudan's capital, Khartoum
This was the first relief shipment since the outbreak of the civil war in April 2023❤️🩹
#KeepEyesOnSudan
Congratulations to @JDMahama and NDC on the victory in the 2024 elections, and to @MBawumia for accepting the results so gracefully. Both leaders are serving Ghana and democracy! 🇳🇴looks forward to cooperating with the 🇬🇭new leadership!
The recent escalation in Georgia, including violent attacks on protesters and media representatives, is deeply disturbing. Those responsible must be held to account.
Attacks on journalists are attacks on democracy itself. We expect police forces to protect peaceful protesters.
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.🕊️
Protecting & supporting women’s participation is a 🇳🇴 #WPS priority.
Proud to support @wphfund’s human rights window which provides resources and safety nets for ♀#HRDs. Encouraging others to support too.
#16days#WomenHumanRightsDefenders#NoExcuse
Encouraging news in a desperate situation in Darfur #Sudan :
@WFP_Sudan convoy with food has finally reached the famine-affected Zamzam camp. This is the first UN convoy to reach Zamzam since April
Parties must allow unfettered, safe and sustained humanitarian access at scale.
Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his victory in the U.S. presidential election. The US is Norway's most important partner and ally. I look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship with the new Trump administration.