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Human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities

«It's about being seen and heard»

This is an EasyRead version of the white paper Meld. St. 8 (2022-2023)

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the volatile situation in Israel and Palestine

'As we enter holiday seasons for Muslims, Jews and Christians alike, the situation in Israel and Palestine is fragile. I urge all actors to refrain from statements and actions that fuel tensions,' said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Norway’s Chairship of the Arctic Council 2023–2025

The Arctic Council is the leading intergovernmental forum for Arctic issues. The overall objective for Norway’s chairship of the Council will be to promote stability and constructive cooperation.

NOU 2023: 9 - System of Generalist Municipalities

The Norwegian government appointed by royal decree in October 2020 a committee with the assignment to assess how the municipal system works, and to consider alternatives to this system. The committee delivered its Official Norwegian Report (NOU 2023

New ambassadors from Brunei Darussalam, The Gambia and Ecuador

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 13 April 2023,

Child Welfare Act

Entry into force: 1 January 2023, 1 July 2023, as determined by the King Download the law: Act relating to child welfare (Child Welfare Act) (PDF)

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has decided to extend Mr. Odd Steinar Åfar Viseth´s constitution as state secretary to Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, in the period that state secretary Anne Marit Bjørnflaten is absent.

Norway’s ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture

Norway has submitted its ninth periodic report to the UN Committee against Torture.

Norway steps up assistance to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA)

‘I am deeply concerned about UNRWA’s financial situation. UNRWA plays a key role in ensuring that the rights and basic needs of Palestine refugees are met and promoting stability in the Middle East. This is why Norway is now increasing its funding

Government launches strategy for disability-inclusive development

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre opened the Global Disability Summit and launched Norway’s new strategy for promoting inclusion of the rights of persons with disabilities in Norwegian development cooperation.

NOU 2022: 1 - Cruise traffic in Norwegian waters and adjacent sea areas

Maritime safety, emergency preparedness and rescue – challenges and recommendations

The Norwegian Government is decentralising asylum registration in connection with the war in Ukraine

Due to the large number of Ukrainian refugees in Europe, the Norwegian Government is now making sure that asylum seekers can register at several locations throughout the country. This will make it easier for Ukrainians to apply for asylum wherever

Temporary collective protection for Ukrainian refugees

Today the Norwegian Government has enacted a scheme to offer temporary collective protection for one year to people displaced from Ukraine. This scheme primarily covers Ukrainian citizens who were resident in Ukraine until the war broke out.

Norway seeking seat on UNESCO Executive Board

Norway is the Nordic region’s candidate for a seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period 2025-2029.

Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation

Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.

Disappointed by education ban for girls

'Very disappointed by reports that Taliban's leadership continues to ban girls from secondary education', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

The Norwegian Government is offering financial security to Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in Norway

The Norwegian Government wants to help Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian students in a difficult situation. Students who are struggling financially due to the war will now receive funding to cover their subsistence costs.

Announcement of new CO2 storage area

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy announces a new area for CO2 storage in the North Sea. The announcement comes due to interest from the industry and is in accordance with CO2 storage regulations.

Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine

Norway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.

Statement on Taliban and women's rights

‘It is completely unacceptable that the Taliban is placing restrictions on women’s rights. I am deeply concerned by the announcement stating that women in Afghanistan must cover their faces in public, are not allowed to drive and can only leave