The Government will combat all forms of discrimination

12/03/2007 :: The Norwegian Government has launched a new plan of action for promoting the rights of women through development cooperation. Norway will require its cooperation partners to take women’s issues and gender equality seriously. + More

Press Release No. 119/06 from the Royal Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated 06.10.06

The Government intends to increase development assistance to NOK 20.75 billion in 2007, the highest level ever. This will correspond to 0.97 per cent of Norway’s estimated gross national income (GNI). The Government’s political profile is reflected in five priority areas in the development assistance budget. The Government is also proposing to intensify efforts to reduce child mortality and to increase the assistance to Africa. + More

26/07/2006 :: It might not be the world cup, but the football tournament in Oslo has a global profile. This year, 30 000 football players from 42 nations participate in Norway Cup, and children and youth find unity both off and on the field. + More

06/07/2006 :: Norway takes a leading role in addressing environmental issues in development cooperation. Poverty and the environment is closely related, and the Norwegian government recently launched an action plan aimed at preparing developing nations for environmental dangers facing the world. + More