Ambassador Bente Angell-Hansen delivered the statement in the general debate under item 8 in the Human Rights Council's 14th session. Read more
Norway voted in favour of the resolution entitled "The Grave Attacks by Israeli Forces Against the Humanitarian Boat Convoy", which was adopted through a vote on 2 June. Read more
Norway is shocked by the tragic event whereby Israeli naval forces have shot and killed civilians while boarding a flotilla carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza, said ambassador Bente Angell-Hansen. Read more
Norway calls for an international investigation of Israel’s boarding of the convoy carrying humanitarian supplies to Gaza. Read more
In the debate of the Human Rights Council after the update of the High Commissioner, Norway expressed shock by today’s reports of attacks on civilians carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Read more
Norway participates actively in the Human Rights Council. The statements made during the 14th session can be found here. Read more
"It is imperative that the review process is open, transparent and inclusive in all its phases", stated Ambassador Bente Angell-Hansen in the meeting on 25 May 2010. Read more
In a joint declaration with the EU, Norway expresses concern following the sentencing of a homosexual couple in Malawi to 14 years’ imprisonment. Read more
On Sunday, Iran executed five Kurdish activists in the Evin prison in Teheran. The executions were carried out at a critical point prior to the anniversary of the 2009 election. Read more
The situation for human rights defenders, women's rights and freedom of speech were some of the issues raised by Norway in the examinations during the Universal Periodic Review. Read more
The Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, commented, “I am very pleased that Norway’s initiative has resulted in a unanimous decision in the UN Human Rights Council on such an important issue.” Read more
Norway participates actively in the Human Rights Council. The statements made during the 13th session can be found here. Read more
Gry Larsen, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, emphasized the gap between norms and implementation of human rights in Norway's statement during the High Level Segment of the Human Rights Council. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
The Norwegian delegation to the hearing on 21 January was lead by Audun Lysbakken, Minister for Children, Equality and Social Inclusion. Read more
Norway welcomes the decision of the Russian State Duma to approve ratification of Protocol No. 14 to the European Convention on Human Rights. Read more
“Norway is concerned about developments in East Jerusalem. The Palestinian population is subject to ever-increasing pressure,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more
Israeli authorities have presented plans to build nearly 700 housing units in East Jerusalem. Read more
A number of opposition figures and demonstrators have been arrested in Iran. “Norway is concerned about the situation in Iran,” commented Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more