UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, Sudanese democracy activist Alaa Salah – known as “Lady Liberty”, war correspondents, humanitarian workers, peace activists, politicians and leading ...

– I have never seen so many injured people as I have in Gaza. Both before and after the ceasefire. In just one month, I saw more injured people, and more severe injuries, than I have seen in many yea...

In war-torn Sudan, local neighbourhood committees known as Emergency Response Rooms (ERR) are making an invaluable contribution to help their fellow citizens with water, food and health care. ERR brin...

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The Norwegian women’s beach handball team became known worldwide when they challenged uniform regulations and put women’s rights in sport on the agenda. Now they are in Angola – not only to play, but ...

From identity politics to false NATO bases - Russian propaganda is flourishing on social media ahead of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on 28 September. Norway supports the fight against disinformat...

– In an increasingly turbulent world where several countries are cutting their aid budgets, Norwegian development assistance has become even more important. The needs are significant, and every “krone...

In 2024, the world saw a record number of armed conflicts – the highest in over 70 years. Children are hit the hardest. Norad supports initiatives that provide children with safety, education, and a v...

With Norwegian support, visually impaired people in developing countries are learning to master digital tools – gaining access to a world that was previously closed to them.

Today Gunn Jorid Roset, 51, was formally appointed to the role of Director General of Norad, the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation. Ms Roset has 27 years of experience from the Foreign Serv...

The world's ocean is in crisis. Overfishing, climate change, plastic, and other pollution threaten marine life. In recent years, Norway has taken a leading role in promoting incentives for a healthy o...

This spring, leaders, activists and scientists from all over the world gathered in Oslo to mark the 25th anniversary of UN SC Resolution 1325 – a milestone in the work on the right of women to partici...

A success story from South Africa shows how private investments are helping to increase the rhino population and strengthen local communities.

International aid declined by seven per cent in 2024, following many years of growth. Norwegian aid also declined last year and less aid was allocated to the poorest countries. This is shown in Norway...

This winter, more than half of Moldova’s households received help with heating costs through a scheme supported by Norway. Moldova is one of Europe’s poorest countries, and the war in neighbouring Ukr...

Norway is increasing its support to the business community in Ukraine by up to NOK 100 million through the call "Support for Enterprise Development for Ukraine".

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Emil André Erstad (33) er ansatt som ansvarlig redaktør i Panorama Nyheter. Han kommer fra stillingen som politisk kommentator i Vårt Land.

Norge støtter gjenoppbyggingsaktivitet og grønn omstilling i Ukraina gjennom Nefco, en internasjonal finansinstitusjon eid av de nordiske landene. Støtten er på totalt 180 millioner kroner. Denne fina...

Et stort norsk bistandsprogram kan vise til hele 75 prosent reduksjon i antall kvinner som dør under fødsel og 40 prosent reduksjon i spedbarnsdødsfall i Tanzania. – Enormt imponerende, sier Norad-sje...

Bård Vegar Solhjell går av som direktør i Norad etter over fem år i stillingen. Han går til stillingen som administrerende direktør i Fornybar Norge.

Tre år har gått siden Russland startet sin fullskala invasjon av Ukraina. Krigen har ført til enorme ødeleggelser, men det ukrainske folket står fortsatt imot. Norge har vært en fast partner gjennom h...

The Norad Conference is Norway’s largest venue for all stakeholders with an interest in international challenges and global development. We will bring togeth...

The Norad Conference 2025 aims to inspire and catalyse partnerships to create and speed up necessary changes to reach the Sustainable Development Goals set for 2030. Among many exciting speakers, you ...

I Norge er vi rike på penger, men fattige på giverkultur, mener Norad-sjef Bård Vegar Solhjell. Nå vil han og Norad hjelpe kapitalsterke nordmenn å bli som amerikanske milliardærer.