Looking forward to the Second International Conference on EWIPA in San José, Costa Rica, 19-20th November. 🇨🇷 The use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) remains one of the most pressing humanitarian concerns of contemporary armed conflicts.🛡️

Meet Norway’s Global Health Team🌍 🇳🇴Mr. Daniel Hirsch – Minister Counsellor (right) 🇳🇴Mr. Eirik Bakka – Counsellor (left) 🇳🇴Ms. Lina El Rasheed – Intern The team is focusing on: 🏥 World Health Organisation (WHO) Reform 🌐 WHO Pandemic Agreement – Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group

🗓️ Yesterday marked the start of the 13th Meeting of State Parties on the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Thank you to Laos DPR for a timely event on their successful mine action. 🔑 Strong national commitment, long-term support, and capacity building are key factors for success.

Meet Norway's Human Rights Team, we'll focus on key #HRC60 resolutions, incl.: Sudan – addressing ongoing conflict & humanitarian crisis Indigenous Peoples – promoting equality, rights, & sustainable dev't Afghanistan – defending human rights, especially for women & girls

📣 A warm welcome to the newest additions to the Mission’s Humanitarian team: 🔹Mr. Arne Follerås * Minister Counsellor, Humanitarian Affairs 🔹Mr. Kristian Svanes * First Secretary, CD/ Humanitarian Affairs 🔹Ms. Jannika Ingrid Børresen * Counsellor

We are happy to announce 🆕 staff at our Mission: 🔸 Mr Daniel Hirsch is heading the Global Health team 🔸 Ms Eli Marie Smedsrud is part of the human rights team 🔸 Mr Magnar Sundfør has joined from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food 🔸 Ms Miriam Schikora is part of the Mission's administration

✨Meet our wonderful new interns for the autumn season: 📈 Aurora Gropen is joining our WTO & EFTA team ⚕️Lina El Rasheed will be part of the Global Health team ⚖️ Nooshin Amouzegar joins the Human Rights team & 🌍 Thomas Aarheim will be part of the Humanitarian team!

A free, democratic and independent Ukraine. That's what you are fighting for. That's what our efforts are all about. We are with you, for as long as it takes. Because a free Ukraine is a free Europe. Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!

🇺🇦Ukraine’s Independence Day declared on 24 August 1991, was a historic break with Moscow dominance. Today, Ukrainians are again forced to fight for freedom. We are reminded of our shared responsibility. For peace. For freedom. For the future of Europe 🕊️ #StandingwithUkraine

Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) mtg this week: 🔸Norms against biological weapons must be upheld 🔸Strong & effective national implementation of BWC is vital in light of today’s rapid development in Life Sciences and Biotech. Norway proud supporter of @vertic_org #1972BWC

They served with heart. They gave everything. We remember them. #WorldHumanitarianDay

Norway’s humanitarian aid to the people of #Ukraine puts it top of @unocha.org list that tracks donors, providing more than USD 158 million so far this year. Russia must end its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. #InvestInHumanity fts.unocha.org/countries/23...

19 August marks #WorldHumanitarianDay - where we honour the relentless work of those on the humanitarian frontlines. In particular, we highlight the efforts of local organisations & local staff, who often operate under extremely difficult circumstances, incl risking their own lives to help others🙏

Key outcomes from #HRC59: Norway welcomes the renewal of the SOGI mandate, consensus on violence against women and girls & FGM. The UN liquidity crisis remains worrying — all states must ensure to pay their dues in time Full statement: bit.ly/44I4vG1

5th-14th of August the INC reconvenes in Geneva to develop a global agreement for reducing plastic pollution. For Norway, reaching agreement on an effective treaty is essential. Read more about the upcoming INC 5.2 ⬇️ www.norway.no/en/missions/...

📢 On 1 July, GCPEA organized a powerful side event at the #HRC59 in Geneva: "Education under attack in the occupied Palestinian territory: Latest findings and strategies for greater accountability." The discussion spotlighted the urgent need to protect education in Gaza. #EducationUnderAttack

🙏 @UNGeneva for celebrating women leading in diplomacy & multilateralism. With content from Permanent Missions & @UNOGLibrary — displaying women actively shaping global diplomacy. We are proud to showcase 🇳🇴 champions of multilateralism! Check out the exhibition at Palais 🇺🇳

It’s alarming that health centers & health workers are being deliberately targeted. Ensuring the #RightToHealth is at the heart of #IHL & must be protected. 🇳🇴🇹🇭🇯🇵🇪🇸🇧🇷, @save_children & @MSF arranged a side-event @ #HRC59 on Ensuring the right to health in conflict situations.

🙏 to @UNGeneva for organizing “Not a Woman’s Job: Women Leading in Multilateralism and Diplomacy.” 🇳🇴 proudly showcase Tine Mørch Smith and Meena Syed at the exhibition In 2024, Norway ranked 9th in the world, with 42% of Norwegian ambassadors being women. Let’s keep it up👏

#HRC9: #NB8 underline that we must retain a strong commitment to eliminate gender-based violence “The impacts of sexual & gender-based violence are long-lasting and profoundly harmful—not only to individuals, but to communities & peacebuilding efforts” Full statement: bit.ly/449lAs0

#NB8 thank the Special Rapporteur for the report on migrant domestic workers & trafficking in persons We urge states to act with urgency to remedy the gendered abuses of migrant domestic workers and take effective action to ensure accountability #HRC59 Full statement: t.co/5EzU42htrB

#NB8 at #HRC59: Internally displaced persons face severe human rights violations, and women and vulnerable groups bear the heaviest burden We strongly support the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and stand ready to assist her in its implementation Full statement: bit.ly/44eq2Wz

On behalf of #NB8, Norway thanks the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea & encourages Eritrea to • Continue to combat sexual & gender-based violence, FGM & child marriage • End arbitrary detention • Co-operate fully with the Human Rights Council Full statement bit.ly/43YoC23

#HRC59 starts today! Norway remains a strong and consistent voice for #humanrights Our priorities this session are protection of the rights of women and girls, protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity & civil society space

In Transforming WHO, Cathrine Marie Lofthus joins Soren Brostrom to discuss how WHO is finding balance between ambition and realism in its programme budget — and why governance reform and trust are key to WHO’s future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zfy...

Technology is reshaping our world, for better and for worse. 23-27 June, the world comes to Norway to ask: How do we govern tech, instead of being governed by it? Join the conversation, register here: igf2025.no ‪@intgovforum.bsky.social

Norway’s Youth Delegate to #GP2025 shares her thoughts with Deputy Minister Håheim on next steps for Disaster Risk Reduction. @norwaymfa.government.no @norwayunny.norway.no @undrr.bsky.social

Today, State Secretary Hopsø met with ILO DG Gilbert Houngbo to discuss shared priorities: - Norway – ILO cooperation - UN reform & ILO’s finances - Non-discrimination & SOGI language

Why does Disaster Risk Reduction matter? Norway’s Youth Delegate to #GP2025 met up with Deputy Minister Håheim today. Hear what they had to say! @norwaymfa.government.no @norwayunny.norway.no @undrr.bsky.social

"Investing in early action prevents the loss of lives, livelihoods and property. Let’s engage politicians and focus on the solutions. #DRR is the best solution." Deputy Minister Håheim emphasized at today’s #GP2025 High-Level Dialogue

Over 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year – but less than 10% is recycled. This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay highlights the urgency of tackling plastic pollution. As we head towards the INC-5 negotiations in August, the world must come together for a strong global plastics treaty.🌍

“Through joint effort, we can hear the unheard, protect the unprotected, and connect the unconnected” At the ILO plenary, State Secretary Hopsø outlined Norway’s efforts to strengthen jobs & rights: inclusion, full-time jobs and safer workplaces

Plastic pollution is choking our planet – harming ecosystems, human health and the climate. Over 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year – half for single use. Less than 10% is recycled. On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we must #BeatPlasticPollution 🌍♻️

State Secretary Hopsø is in Geneva for the 113th International Labour Conference! Norway stands firm in supporting the ILO’s tripartite model and the global push for decent work, social justice, and fair labour standards

”For Norwegian ODA, leaving no one behind is a fundamental principle.” At today’s hashtag#GP2025 plenary, Deputy Minister Håheim and youth delegate Maria Timmann Mjaaland joined the discussion on how inclusivity, equity, and local leadership must guide our collective risk reduction efforts 🌍

From soil to space 🌍🚀 Deputy Minister @stinerenate visited the innovation platform at #GP2025, showcasing how the Geological Survey of Norway and Norwegian Space Agency use Copernicus satellite data with Norwegian technology to strengthen disaster preparedness.

Global health architecture is ripe for reform. Deputy Minister Håheim met WHO, Gavi, @unaids.org, @unitaid.bsky.social, the Global Fund & the World Bank to discuss how partnerships and synergies can strengthen health systems in countries, assuring access to health for all, incl. women & girls.

"...Lets recommit to what the Nansen Programme is about: to ensure that our oceans remain healthy, productive, and resilient..." - Ambassador Endresen at the opening of the #EAFNansen exhibition yesterday🐟 Read the full statement here➡️ bit.ly/3HmPRf3

🎉Opening today at the WTO Atrium! Experience the Nansen Exhibition, on display from 2 to 13 June. Discover how the Nansen Programme has supported healthy oceans and resilient aquatic food systems for nearly 50 years.🌍 #NansenProgramme #HealthyOceans #FAO #WTO #BlueEconomy

🎓📍Ten years after its launch in Oslo, the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration continues to make an impact. With 121 endorsements, it`s a milestone for the right to learn and a global standard for protecting education during armed conflict 📚🕊️ #ProtectEducation

It’s a wrap! Some snapshots and highlights from the concluded #WHA78: • adoption of a Pandemic Agreement • increasing Assessed Contributions • a prioritization process for WHO reform 🙏 to the @who.int Secretariat, Member States and Non-State Actors for contributing to a successful #WHA.

"The sense of hope which the Syrian people expressed amid destruction, is what stands out the most" - Minister of Int'l Development, @asmundaukrust.bsky.social visits Syria & announces additional support for humanitarian efforts www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...

🙏Thank you 🇵🇱 and 🇮🇪 for the event on Mental Health of Children and Youth in a Digital Age. Allowing the younger generation to share their perspectives & stories! #WorldHealthAssembly78 “Don’t forget to feel” - Maren Mitterer, Youth Delegate

What is the Lusaka Agenda? 🌍 In a shifting global landscape, the Lusaka Agenda offers a vision for the future of global health. Backed by global consensus, it calls for transformative collaboration to strengthen systems, financing, equity, coherence, and innovation.

“Today, you, the Member States, have chosen solidarity over fragmentation” - Youth Delegate Uswa Malik addressing the World Health Assembly after adoption of the #PandemicAgreement #WHA78

Norway remains a strong supporter of @WHO and the #PandemicAgreement – a critical step toward better global preparedness and response. #WHA78

What about the Pandemic Treaty? Norway’s Youth Delegate to #WHA78 met up with Minister Vestre today. Hear what they had to say!

“Supporting the WHO is for the mutual benefit of all its Member States. At this WHA, let us collectively make meaningful steps towards better #HealthForAll” - Minister of Health and Care Services, Jan Christian Vestre, at #WHA78.

How to protect global health & reform the WHO in a changing and fragmented global health landscape?   Norway applauds WHO’s efforts to deliver a more realistic budget and a bold, revised structure. 🇳🇴 at #WHA78 side-event WHO Reform: Time to Act! with 🇩🇪🇫🇷🇹🇭🇬🇭