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International Conference on Right-wing Extremism and Hate Crime in Europe and Beyond

Mon, 06 May 2013 16:12:45 GMT

On 14 May, international experts and stakeholders will gather in Oslo for a two-day conference on right-wing extremism and hate crime directed towards minorities in Europe and beyond.

Combating hate speech online

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:39:06 GMT

Norway is mobilising against hate speech in Europe. Through the EEA and Norway Grants we have entered into a strategic partnership with the Council of Europe’s youth project on combating hate speech online launched this week.

The Nobel Peace Prize - EU promotes peace

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:15:46 GMT

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.”

Tackling hate speech: Living together online

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:08:56 GMT

How to tackle and combat hate speech online is the topic of a two-day conference in Budapest from Tuesday 27 November 2012.

Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland and chairman of the Open Society Institute George Soros will be the keynote speakers. Closing remarks will be given by the Norwegian State Secretary Torgeir Larsen.

Prime Minister Stoltenberg congratulates the EU on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:23:57 GMT

“On behalf of the Norwegian Government, I would like to congratulate the European Union on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize for 2012. Today’s announcement is clear recognition of the significance of the EU for ensuring lasting stability and security in Europe,” Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg said. In its announcement of this year’s award, the Norwegian Nobel Committee refers to the fact that...

17 May – Norway’s National Day and International Day Against Homophobia

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:44:04 GMT

Every 17 May, we celebrate Norway’s constitution. This is a day for commemorating the ideals of freedom and equality. It is also the date of the International Day Against Homophobia and transphobia, which will be marked all over the world.

EEA and Norway Grants

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:18:39 GMT

Agreements on new round of Grants in Romania. "A new round of EEA and Norway Grants will further strengthen our good contact and cooperation", said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norwegian-funded meeting place opened in Cyprus

Mon, 09 May 2011 17:14:49 GMT

For more than 30 years, the building was deserted and falling into ruin in the buffer zone that divides the Cyprian capital, Nicosia. Until recently it was inaccessible for both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. It is now opened as a meeting place for the whole population on the island.

New Judge

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 10:20:50 GMT

The Parliamentary Assembly of Council of Europe (PACE) recently announced the election of Supreme Court Justice Erik Møse as the new Norwegian Judge at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Open letter to the women of Europe

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:04:16 GMT

7/4-2011, the Committee of Ministers adopted the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. It is the first legally binding instrument in the world creating a comprehensive legal framework to prevent violence, protect victims and end the impunity of perpetrators. Read Deputy Secretary General Boer-Buquicchio's letter to the women of Europe here:

Eurimages €750,000 support for Norwegian films

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:07:38 GMT

New projects from Norwegian directors Joachim Roenning-Espen Sandberg and Petter Næss backed by the Council of Europe fund for the co-production, distribution and exhibition of European cinematographic works.

High Level Meeting on Roma

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:47:08 GMT

Representatives from Council of Europe member states, the EU and the Roma community met at a high level meeting the 20th of October 2010 to address the current situation of Roma. The widespread discrimination and social and economic marginalization of the Roma was unanimously condemned by the representatives of the 47 Member States. Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Thorbjørn Jagland described the meeting as “a fresh start to actually helping the Roma population of Europe” and emphasized that “Roma are our fellow Europeans”.

Støre speaks at the Ministerial Meeting

Wed, 26 May 2010 12:01:26 GMT

Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre, held a speech at the Ministerial Meeting in Strasbourg 11 May.

Ratification of Protocol No. 14 by the Russian Federation

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:33:02 GMT

The ratification of Protocol No. 14 by the Russian Federation is seen as a major step towards a more efficient functioning of the European Court of Human Rights. The fact that the Protocol was published on the opening day of the Interlaken Ministerial conference on the future of the Court, 18 February 2010, makes it a symbol of the willingness among the 47 European states to ensure the long-term effectiveness of the Court.

The future of the European Court of Human Rights

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:39:36 GMT

A high level conference on the future of the European Court of Human Rights will be organised in Brighton, United Kingdom on 18-20 April 2012.

Secretary General's reform unanimously supported by the Committee of Ministers

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:08:29 GMT

On 20 February, Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland presented his proposals for reform of the Council of Europe to the Committee of Ministers of the Organisation, and received unanimous support.

Norwegian comments on the Draft Declaration of the Interlaken Conference

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:44:58 GMT

Norway has submitted comments on the Swiss Draft Declaration and Action Plan of the Interlaken Conference on the future of the European Court of Human Rights.

Improved human rights protection in Europe

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:03:57 GMT

Norway welcomes the decision of the Russian State Duma to approve ratifcation of Protocol No. 14 to the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Norwegian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:19:25 GMT

As a result of the general elections held in Norway in September 2009, the Norwegian Parliament elected on 22 October 2009 a new Norwegian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

“The world’s most important human rights organisation”

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:55:38 GMT

On 29 September, President of the Norwegian parliament Thorbjørn Jagland was elected Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Now he intends to modernise what he describes as the world’s most important human rights organisation, and make it more effective.

LHBT study

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:05:55 GMT

“Millions of people in Europe are discriminated, stigmatised and even victims of violence because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. They cannot fully enjoy their universal human rights. There is an urgent need for all European governments to remedy this situation and take policy and legislative measures to combat homophobia and transphobia”

Barack Obama awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:49:34 GMT

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.

PACE President makes official visit to Norway

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:03:43 GMT

Mevlüt Çavusoglu, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), will make an official visit to Norway from 19 to 21 October.