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Norway's statements during the 7th session of the UPR

01/02/2010 //

The situation for human rights defenders, women's rights and freedom of speech were some of the issues raised in the examinations during the Universal Periodic Review.

Special session on human rights in Haiti

28/01/2010 //

Ambassador Bente Angell-Hansen underlined that relief efforts should take into account the rights and special needs of children and women in Norway’s statement during the special session of the Human Rights Council.

Norway examined by the Committee on the Rights of the Child

21/01/2010 //

The Norwegian delegation to the hearing on 21 January was lead by Audun Lysbakken, Minister for Children, Equality and Social Inclusion.

Norway’s humanitarian aid to Haiti is doubled to NOK 200 million (USD 35 million)

24/01/2010 //

“The people of Haiti still need our help. The UN has so far received only half of what they have asked for. That is why we double Norway’s contributions to the emergency relief work on Haiti”, says Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg.

Improved human rights protection in Europe

19/01/2010 //

Norway welcomes the decision of the Russian State Duma to approve ratification of Protocol No. 14 to the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Norway's statements during the 7th session of the UPR

Special session on human rights in Haiti

Norway examined by the Committee on the Rights of the Child

Norway’s humanitarian aid to Haiti is doubled to NOK 200 million (USD 35 million)

Improved human rights protection in Europe

Permanent Mission of Norway in Geneva