Norway and the US Elected to UN Human Rights Council

“I am pleased that Norway has now been elected as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. Our work now begins in earnest. During the next three years we will participate actively in the Council. We will take our share of responsibility and work systematically to promote human rights,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norwegian major general to lead UN peacekeeping operation in Middle East

The appointment of Robert Mood as Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of UNTSO, the UN peacekeeping operation in the Middle East, will strengthen Norway’s presence in the region.

Norway Contributes

Norway continues to be one of the top ten contributors to the UN. The Secretary General's list of the Top Ten Providers of Assessed Contributions to United Nations shows that Norway is the 7th largest contributor over all.

United Nations 60 Years

October 24, 2005, marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. Since its inception, the UN has been a vital element of Norway’s participation in the international community.

UN Recognizes Women’s Role in Peace Efforts

On October 31, 2005, it was exactly five years since the UN Security Council unanimously passed resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.

Strengthening Human Rights

"We have important contributions to make," said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as Norway announced its candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council for the period 2009–2012. Protecting human rights is at the core of Norwegian Foreign Policy.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Supports UN Resolution on Lebanon

“I welcome and give my full support to Security Council resolution 1701 on a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. The full support of a united international community is key to completing the challenging tasks which this resolution sets out. Responsibility now lies with the parties. Their willingness to implement the resolution will be decisive,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.

Former Norwegian Prime Minister Named to Prominent UN Position

Kjell Magne Bondevik is the newly appointed United Nations’ Special Humanitarian Envoy for the Horn of Africa, a region severly stricken by recurrent drought and food insecurity.

Norway's Statement in the UN on Human Rights

Norway's statement in the general debate on human rights issues in the United Nations General Assembly was given on October 31.

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