Foreign Minister Støre and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay signed an agreement in May 2011 on a financial contribution totaling NOK 180 million in support of the OHCHR’s activities in the period 2011–2013. This was is the first time Norway has concluded a multi-year agreement with the Office of the OHCHR. Norway has, however, been one of the largest contributors to the OHCHR for a number of years.
This agreement reflects Norway’s strong focus on human rights in its foreign policy. The OHCHR plays a vital role in the efforts to strengthen the international system for safeguarding human rights, and is an important partner for Norway. The goal of the agreement is to contribute to OHCHR`s overarching objective to support, protect and promote the effective enjoyment of all human rights.
The contribution for 2011 is allocated as follows (in Norwegian kroner):
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Un-earmarked
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41 750 000
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Support of Human Rights Treaties Division
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3 000 000
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Support of Special Procedures Branch
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3 000 000
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Support of the Voluntary Fund for the Victims of Torture
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1 000 000
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Support of OHCHR field presences
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6 000 000
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Support of OHCHR`s programme "Protecting Human Rights in North Africa"
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3 000 000
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Support of Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous peoples
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250 000
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OHCHR information campaign
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1 000 000
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Total
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59 000 000
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