Human rights and civil society

Norwegian development cooperation aims to promote democracy, protect human rights, and strengthen civil society’s ability to contribute to sustainable development and social change. This effort is particularly important in a time marked by war, conflict, and polarisation.

Photo: Marte Lid/Norad
Photo: Marte Lid/Norad

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, Multi-award-winning investigative journalist Lucy Kassa, humanitarian workers, peace activists, politicians and leading conflict researchers took the stage at this year’s Norad Conference.

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Published: 25.02.2026

Norwegian efforts on gender equality - equal rights and opportunities

Theme:
Gender Equality
Political participation and rights
Economic participation
Gender-based violence
Sexual and reproductive health and rights
Human rights and civil society
Area:
Global Unspecified
Published: 05.09.2024

Human Rights for All

Theme:
Human rights and civil society
Human Rights
Labour rights
Freedom of thought, belief and religion
Freedom of expression
Area:
Global Unspecified