The Human Rights Trust Fund has a New Home Page

Last updated: 19/05/2011 //

The Human Rights Trust Fund

Last updated: 29/04/2011 //

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:

Recommendation on measures to combat discrimination of LGBT persons

Last updated: 06/04/2010 //

The Committee of Ministers adopted on 31 March 2010 a recommendation to the member states on measures to combat discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

Norwegian comments on the Draft Declaration of the Interlaken Conference

Last updated: 13/01/2010 //

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.

CPT's fourth report on Norway

The European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) issued its fourth report on Norway 11 April 2006.

16/03/2011 //

A High Level Conference on the Future of the European Court of Human Rights will be organised in Izmir, Turkey, on 26 and 27 April 2011. The conference will provide an important opportunity to take stock of the progress made since the Interlaken Conference in February 2010 and take essential decisions for further work, whilst also reflecting upon the long-term future of the Court - with no less...

Last updated: 19/01/2010 //

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

Breaking the Silence

Last updated: 08/10/2009 //

The Norwegian Minister of Justice, Knut Storberget, hosted 17-19 June 2009 the 29th Conference of European Ministers of Justice. The Ministers came together to discuss ways to combat domestic violence and to support and empower the victims of such violence.

ECRI’s fourth report on Norway

The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published on 24 February 2009 its fourth report on Norway.

The Human Rights Trust Fund has a New Home Page

Open letter to the women of Europe

Recommendation on measures to combat discrimination of LGBT persons

Norwegian comments on the Draft Declaration of the Interlaken Conference

CPT's fourth report on Norway

The future of the European Court of Human Rights

Improved human rights protection in Europe

Breaking the Silence

ECRI’s fourth report on Norway

Norway – Mission to the Council of Europe