Hong Kong: Important to safeguard human rights and rule of law
‘We are concerned about the development in Hong Kong. It is important to safeguard human rights and rule of law in Hong Kong under the…
Human rights
Søreide takes part in a human rights debate in Saudi Arabia
Political rights go the wrong way in Saudi Arabia, states Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (H). On Tuesday, she visited the ultra-conservative kingdom and had…
Several of us boycott goods
Norwegians refrain from buying products made under poor working conditions, have a production that destroys the environment or violates human rights. While three years ago,…
Lavrov’s surprise pleases Solberg
It should not have been agreed in advance, but during the talks, the Russians suddenly announced that they want to resume human rights dialogue with…
Intensified efforts and closer cooperation on human rights
‘Human rights are under considerable pressure. In response to this, we are increasing our support for human rights efforts by NOK 77 million in 2020,’…
Norway is concerned about developments in Tanzania
Norway is concerned about human rights in Tanzania Norway is concerned about the human rights situation in Tanzania, which over the past 50 years has…
UD calls the human rights situation in Egypt ‘’challenging’’
The human rights situation in Egypt is ‘’challenging’’ according to the Foreign Ministry after ex-president Mohamed Mursi died abruptly after nearly six years in prison….
Expects Equal Treatment of Views of Life
Expects equal treatment of views of life The Norwegian Government presents its proposals to secure an open view of life society in Norway before summer….
Oslo Freedom Forum starts on Monday
Oslo Freedom Forum on human rights starts on Monday The launch of the human rights conference Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) is on Monday. For the…
Attorney General: “Severe dereliction of duty”
Attorney-General: “Severe dereliction of duty in Agder” The Attorney-General believes that two police officers in Agder are guilty of severe dereliction of duty. This after…
Do GPFG investments violate Human Rights in occupied Palestinian territories?
Do GPFG investments violate Human Rights in Palestine? A human rights report goes a long way in suggesting that the practice of the Norwegian Government…
Thumbs down for revised e-law
Thumbs down from the Data Inspectorate regarding the e-law The Government wish to monitor all data traffic that crosses the Norwegian border. “That will shake…
Wants sanctions for human rights violations
Wants sanctions for human rights violations The Helsinki Committee implore Norwegian Government negotiators to implement a system of sanctions against persons who commit serious human…
Søreide meets Pompeo and Bolton in the US
Søreide meets Pompeo and Bolton in the US Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ine Eriksen Søreide (H), is visiting the United States where she will…
Iranian Leila Bayat claims Norway has violated human rights
On Monday, the trial will begin where Iranian Leila Bayat is suing the state. Bayat was forcibly sent to Iran last year, where a sentence…
Human Rights activist guilty of embezzlement
Human Rights activist guilty of embezzlement in Stavanger It may be appropriate to demand that the sentence of four years and a half years imprisonment…
We cannot be obsessed with Human Rights
We cannot be obsessed with Human Rights We must have an open mind instead of being obsessed with human rights, Chinese Prime Minister Liu Weimin…
China wants more human rights meetings
China wants more human rights meetings, says Søreide Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide (Conservatives) does not find it difficult to address human rights with China….
Priority given to countries affected by conflict and fragility, humanitarian assistance, and human rights
‘International institutions and joint solutions are under pressure. At the same time, global security challenges are becoming more complex. In the 2019 budget, the Government…
Amnesty expects the King to mention human rights
Amnesty expects the King to mention human rights in China Amnesty International believes the Norwegian Government and the Royal Couple must speak up for human…