Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴

Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN, WTO, EFTA and other IOs in Geneva // Amb Endresen @NorwayAmbUNOG // Amb Ølberg @NorwayAmbWTO // @NorwayMFA //

[Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik @akravik79]

Excellent meeting with US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos. We discussed the latest developments in Sudan and how we can strengthen our joint efforts to bring an end to the devastating conflict and help secure lasting peace for the Sudanese people.

[Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik @akravik79]

Excellent meeting with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of @ITU. We discussed Norway’s work on AI safety & ITU’s critical role in developing international standards & safeguards to ensure AI is safe, trustworthy and serves humanity. International cooperation is essential!

[Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik @akravik79]

Honoured to represent Norway in Geneva at the sixth consultative meeting on advancing peace in Sudan.

Norway remains committed to reducing tensions and supporting an inclusive peace process, working with partners.

The Sudanese people have suffered far too much.

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

Norway and the other EFTA countries have signed a Free-Trade Agreement with Viet Nam. 🇳🇴🇮🇸🇱🇮🇨🇭 🤝 🇻🇳

'This is good news for Norwegian businesses and for the Norwegian economy,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs @EspenBarthEide.

Press release: https://t.co/julz7nYcrW

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

Resilience starts at home. On the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, Norway reaffirms its support for @UNDRR and efforts to build safer, more resilient communities worldwide. 🌎#drrday #iddr2026

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Today marks three years since the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. 1200 people were slaughtered and hudreds taken hostage. These atrocities left a lasting mark on Israeli society and on jews worldwide.
We must never give up the quest for peace. https://t.co/yI5KBRnnuf

[UK Mission Geneva 🇬🇧 @UKMissionGeneva]

Sudan is being torn apart by drone warfare and illegal weapons flows.

Proud that the mandate of the 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇮🇪 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 led UN Fact Finding Mission has been renewed with the highest margin of support to date, including from 🇬🇲 🇲🇼 🇲🇺 🇿🇦

Impunity will not be tolerated.

#HRC63

[Sweden in Geneva @SwedenGeneva]

Situation in eastern DRC remains deeply worrying. #NB8 strongly condemn all violations and abuses of human rights and IHL. All parties must protect civilians, facilitate safe and unhindered humanitarian access and fully comply with international law.#HRC63 https://t.co/DUaraopXwY

[Sweden in Geneva @SwedenGeneva]

We will continue to demand full accountability for the crimes committed in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and we urge all countries to join this call for justice. 🇸🇪 Foreign Minister @MariaStenergard for #NB8 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴 at the #HRC63

[Finland in Geneva 🇫🇮 @FinlandGeneva]

At #HRC63, #NB8 welcomed Cambodia’s engagement with UN human rights mechanisms while calling for an open and inclusive civic space, respect for its international human rights obligations, stronger rule of law and inclusive political participation ahead of future elections.

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

The brutality of armed gangs in Haiti has contributed to one of the world's most severe crises. At #HRC63, #NB8 underlines the need for improved security, accountability, the rule of law, and respect for human rights in Haiti.

Full statement: https://t.co/xw5cVoYklP

[Finland in Geneva 🇫🇮 @FinlandGeneva]

At #HRC63, the Nordic-Baltic States welcomed Somalia’s human rights efforts while expressing concern over proposed legal reforms affecting children, women and fundamental freedoms. Legislative changes must uphold international human rights obligations. #HumanRights

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

At #HRC63, #NB8 express deep concern over persistent violence in the Central African Republic, and particularly grave human rights violations against children. We call on CAR to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure reintegration.

Full statement: https://t.co/O4D82c32BU

[Sweden in Geneva @SwedenGeneva]

#NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 reaffirmed their commitment to combating racism and racial discrimination, welcomed the focus on young people of African descent as rights-holders and agents of change. Their inclusive and meaningful participation is essential. #HRC63 https://t.co/p1OTjnXxZ6

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

#NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 are concerned that structural inequalities, injustice and discrimination in law enforcement continue to affect people of African descent and remain firmly committed to combatting racism and intolerance.

Full statement: https://t.co/zpqPo4SsLN

[Sweden in Geneva @SwedenGeneva]

Gender stereotypes continue to influence women’s, girls’ and LGBTQI persons enjoyment of human rights. Challenge gender stereotypes, counter discrimination - also in the digital sphere. 🇸🇪 Amb Hellgren for #NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴at #HRC63
➡️https://t.co/bnRslXhWkS

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

Journalists in exile increasingly face transnational repression. At #HRC63, 🇳🇴 calls on all States to protect journalists in exile, investigate threats and attacks, and hold perpetrators accountable.

Full statement: https://t.co/UvOzTPd58f

[Estonia in Geneva 🇪🇪 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @EstoniaGeneva]

🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰 #NB8 remain deeply concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in #Nicaragua.

We call for the release of all those arbitrarily detained, an end to persecution and discrimination, and the restoration of political rights and democratic freedoms.

#HRC63

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

#NB8 🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪 remain deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Venezuela. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all persons arbitrarily detained and urge Venezuela to fully cooperate with @uninvhrc

Full statement:  https://t.co/qb4NTiTpJc

[Norway in Geneva 🇳🇴 @NorwayInGeneva]

At #HRC63,🇳🇴 on behalf of #NB8 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 calls on Burundi to grant @RS_Burundi access to the country, reopen the @UNHumanRights country office, and prioritise safe and open civic space ahead of the 2027 elections.

Full statement: https://t.co/5PyLQ5RiVT