Norway's Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg. Photo: UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

Norway’s Stoltenberg to give advice on financing effort against climate change in developing countries

05/03/2010 //

Norway’s Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has become member of the UN High-level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing. The group was recently appointed by the UN Secretary-General, to mobilise the financing promised for efforts against climate change during the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen last December.

Gender equality makes economic sense

ECOSOC press conference about philanthropy and gender equality
Photo: Norway Mission/Emma K Lydersen

24/02/2010 //

A colourful cast came together at the United Nations to discuss the role of philanthropy in promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment on Monday. Among the more than 300 participants in this special event were Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York,the Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis, and Norway’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Morten Wetland.

Norway commends the MassiveGood initiative

President Clinton, Ban Ki-moon, HRH Princess Cristina of Spain and Minister Audun Lysbakken.
Photo: Norway's UN Mission/Emma Kwesiga Lydersen

04/03/2010 //

Audun Lysbakken, Minister for Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, was a key participant at the launch of MassiveGood, the new micro-donation initiative that allows travelers to give $2 towards the three health-related Millennium Development Goals. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and former US President Bill Clinton launched the scheme.

Norwegian gender equality policies in focus at the UN

From right, minister Audun Lysbakken, Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro, the moderator, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Chinese Minister for Gender Equality, Ms.Meng Xiaosi
Photo: Norway UN Mission/Emma K. Lydersen

09/03/2010 //

Norway attracted attention as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) began its 54 Session in New York last week. The Minister for Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, Mr. Audun Lysbakken, was the only male speaker scheduled to speak on the opening day. The UN Secretary-General invited Norway and China to share the podium when the UN marked the International Women's Day. And Lysbakken’s...

MassiveGood, innovative health financing

Norwegian Minister for Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, Mr. Audun Lysbakken, joins UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and President Bill Clinton to launch MASSIVEGOODa new micro-donation initiative that will allow travelers to give $2 towards the three health-related Millennium Development Goals.

Norway supports resolution on the Goldstone report

01/03/2010 //

The General Assembly adopted Friday 26 February a new follow-up resolution on the Goldstone report with broad support. 98 countries voted in favor, 31 abstained and 7 voted against. Norway voted in favor of the resolution which is a modified version of the GA 64/10 resolution adopted on 5 November 2009.

Norway’s Stoltenberg to give advice on financing effort against climate change in developing countries

Gender equality makes economic sense

Norway commends the MassiveGood initiative

Norwegian gender equality policies in focus at the UN

MassiveGood, innovative health financing

Norway supports resolution on the Goldstone report

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