Norway contributes $200 million to the Global Fund
Norway has announced a renewed pledge of NOK 2 billion ($197 million) to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund),...
The Nordic Countries at the UN: Women only
Female diplomats still constitute a small minority in the world's foreign services. However, on the International Day of Women in Diplomacy it is worth...
Former Prime Minister to head WHO commission on health and climate
The climate crisis is a health crisis – and the European Region is in the hot seat. A new WHO commission will offer pragmatic...
Finland commits EUR 2.5 million to new phase of EIF support...
Finland has pledged EUR 2.5 million to the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), providing an important early boost to the initiative’s third phase of activities...
Making Migrants Count: Experts Convene in Malmö to Close Gaps in...
Migration experts, policymakers, statisticians, and data scientists from around the world are convening in Malmö, Sweden, for the Fourth International Forum on Migration Statistics...
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Michael Haddad: Climate change affects all – but...
UNDP Regional Goodwill Ambassador for the Arab states, Lebanese endurance athlete Michael Haddad, is preparing to undertake his most arduous challenge for the climate...
Denmark renews partnership with UNDP to tackle development challenges
Denmark has renewed its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through a contribution of USD 53,3 million (DKK 350 million) towards UNDP’s...
Icelandic minister Sæland: “Proud. Disabled. And endlessly grateful”
Conference of State Parties to the UN Convention on the rights of Persons with Disabilities,
Sweden invests in livelihoods and resilience-building for women and children in...
The Government of Sweden has committed $7.8 million in funding to UNICEF for the programme ‘Strengthened Resilience and Livelihoods: Making Social Protection Work for...
Iceland: Social rights and safety for all must remain a top...
The Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, George Katrougalos, today urged Iceland to close remaining protection gaps for...
Climate and development leaders and experts identify integrated solutions at...
Integrated solutions to the climate emergency and sustainable development crisis are being advanced by government leaders and civil society experts at the 6th Global Conference on Climate and SDG Synergy, on 27 and 28 May at UN City in Copenhagen.
Nordic countries unite with 80 UN member states to protect civilians...
Yesterday, the Nordic countries stood together with several UN member states to speak up for the protection of civilians in conflict.
A joint declaration on...
Japan, Sweden and UNU collaboration for water conference
UNU, Sweden & SIWI hosted experts on water for climate action, announcing World Lake Day & affirming Japan-Sweden ties for sustainability.
On 16 May 2025,...
Popemobile heading for children in Gaza
A vehicle that Pope Francis used during a 2014 visit to the West Bank, will be turned into a mobile health clinic specifically designed...
Norway commended on child welfare act – questions raised on increased...
The Committee on the Rights of the Child today concluded its review of the seventh periodic report of Norway, with Committee Experts commending the...