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– Pride is not a celebration, it is an act of resistance

What is it like to stand up for fundamental human rights in a country under attack? Norad met two Ukrainian human rights defenders who, with support from Norway, are working to ensure that the rights of LGBTQ+ people are not put on hold during the war.

Norway strengthens support for human rights defenders

Norad will enter into new agreements with 20 civil society organisations to support their efforts to protect and strengthen human rights defenders.

Gaza: Children are back to learning despite extreme conditions

In the midst of the humanitarian crisis, UNRWA is teaching approximately 65,000 children in person, and over 280,000 are learning virtually.

Ebola in DR Congo: The outbreak is spreading rapidly

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is escalating. Infectious diseases can quickly develop into major humanitarian crises. The virus is spreading rapidly, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

Red Cross Volunteers: 20 Hours in the Rubble

The same week that Norway celebrated Constitution Day and our own freedom, Ukraine was hit by new, massive Russian attacks. When drones and missiles strike residential areas, Red Cross volunteers are quickly on the scene to bring people to safety.

Ukrainian journalists expose corruption in wartime

Together with independent anti-corruption agencies and civil society, a free and independent press plays a central role in the fight against corruption.

Ukraine: Resilience in the classroom

As the war continues, Ukraine is carrying out a comprehensive education reform to modernise teaching and learning in line with European standards. The World Bank and Norway are key supporters.

How Norad Fights Corruption in Ukraine

Norway maintains a zero-tolerance policy on corruption. In Ukraine, this means uncovering and addressing corruption risks while working closely with partners to ensure that Norwegian support is used as intended.

Gaza: – Hard to comprehend how badly injured the children are

Red Cross doctor Roger Alcock has never seen so many injured people as in Gaza. At the field hospital in Rafah, they save lives and also create moments of joy for the children in the midst of the catastrophe.

Standing Together Against Illegal Gold Mining in the Amazon

In the heart of the Amazon, authorities and Indigenous peoples are joining forces in the fight against illegal gold mining.

The Rafto Prize Laureates from Sudan: As Long as We Live, We Believe in Democracy

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 brings hope when the world is at its darkest. Life is catastrophic for millions of people in Sudan.

They support each other in the fight against corruption

«Why shouldn’t we have our own global network when the criminals have theirs?», said Eva Joly when she launched the international Corruption Hunter Network in 2005 – a network led and supported by Norad.

Historic agreement for women shea workers in Ghana

Hardworking and underpaid women in Ghana are now seeing their labour rights strengthened. The country’s first collective agreement in the shea sector has been signed, with support from Norway.