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.

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Published: 16.04.2026

Sudan: The world’s worst crisis

Theme:
Gender Equality
Gender-based violence
Human rights and civil society
Climate, food, environment and energy
Food security
Humanitarian assistance and comprehensive response
Humanitarian assistance
Holistic effort
Area:
Africa
Sudan
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: 13.02.2026

Ukrainian journalists expose corruption in wartime

Theme:
Human rights and civil society
Freedom of expression
The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine
Area:
Ukraine
Published: 31.10.2025

– A good journalist is an alive journalist

Theme:
Human rights and civil society
Freedom of expression
The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine
Area:
Ukraine
Published: 11.09.2025

Moldova fights back against fake news

Theme:
Human rights and civil society
Freedom of expression
Governance and economic development
The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine
Area:
Moldova
Ukraine
Published: 26.05.2025

– Women are not a problem to be solved, we are actors of change and peace

Theme:
Gender Equality
Political participation and rights
Economic participation
Human rights and civil society
Human Rights
Freedom of expression
Area:
Africa
The Middle East
Congo
Mosambik
Lebanon
Published: 27.03.2025

Former Enemies Collaborate to Save the Rainforest

Theme:
Human rights and civil society
Human Rights
Climate, food, environment and energy
Biodiversity
Tropical forest
Area:
America
Colombia
Published: 21.03.2025

International Day of Forests 21 March: Breakthrough for indigenous governance in the Colombian Amazon

Theme:
Human rights and civil society
Human Rights
Climate, food, environment and energy
Biodiversity
Tropical forest
Area:
America
Colombia
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
Published: 08.08.2024

Strengthening civil society – Crucial to development

Theme:
Human rights and civil society
Human Rights
Civil society
Area:
Global Unspecified