UN experts express grave concerns over US President´s statements on Greenland
UN experts* have expressed grave concern about statements made by the President of the United States of America regarding Greenland, including suggestions that the...
Norway renews its support for UNRWA
Norway has signed a new two-year agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Under...
New Swedish support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Sweden has contributed USD 2.9 million to support lifesaving activities and promote green energy solutions for Rohingya refugees in the Cox's Bazar camps in...
Norway supports WFP in addressing food needs in South Sudan as...
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of NOK 128.6M (US$ 12.5 million) to South Sudan from the government of...
“Soul of the nation”: UNESCO recognises Iceland’s swimming pool culture
UNESCO has inscribed the Swimming pool culture of Iceland on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Despite its cool climate, outdoor...
UN experts: Norway´s decision to postpone deep-sea mining licensing commended
Norway’s decision to halt the issuance of any deep-sea mining licences until at least the end of 2029 and to withhold all public funds...
Nansen awards: Cameroon village chief is the 2025 Global Laureate
Four extraordinary individuals and a front-line national organization, who have demonstrated inspirational courage and compassion by helping those forced to flee, have won this...
Bangladesh, Sweden, and Ukraine unite through Grain from Ukraine to support...
The Government of Bangladesh, the Embassy of Ukraine, the Embassy of Sweden, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on 3 December held...
Thórdís Kolbrún on the deported children of Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is having a devastating impact on the country’s 7.5 million children. As the war in Ukraine continues, humanitarian conditions for children...
Early donor support tops $1 billion for UNHCR 2026
Donor governments pledged $1.161 billion to UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to provide life-saving protection, assistance and solutions in 2026 to millions forced to...
EU and UNHCR art project: “Hope is the fire”
At a time when 117 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes, UNHCR and EU has launched a mural art project that...
HRH Crown Prince Haakon renews commitment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
The Crown Prince Haakon’s collaboration with UNDP is among the organization’s longest-running ambassadorships. Through his work, he has helped bring attention to both human...
Norway provides crucial funds to WFP to support families and school...
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of USD 8.3 million from the Government of Norway to support the food needs...
COP30: 3 Nordic countries pledge to fight false information
Denmark, Finland and Sweden are among 12 nations who have signed the first-ever Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change. The signatories pledge to...
Sweden increases aid to UN agencies in Sudan
The Sweden is providing SEK 100 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) for humanitarian operations for...