More relief aid granted during crisis
Norway increased its contributions to the UN’s Central Emergency Relief Fund to record high levels in 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author: Marit Fosse
Defender of children’s rights
The Nansen Refugee Award has gone to Mayerlín Vergara Pérez of Colombia for her work against gender-based violence against refugee children.
Ice melting at unprecedented rate
As the sea ice melts at a rapid pace, a global team of scientists has undertaken MOSAiC, the largest Arctic research expedition in history.
Human Rights Council adopts 23 new resolutions
On July 17, the United Nations Human Rights Council concluded its 44th regular session after adopting 23 resolutions. Norway was satisfied with the outcome.
Warm temperatures spark Arctic wildfires and sea ice melt
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that temperatures in Siberia have left parts of the Arctic warmer than Florida, fueling Arctic wildfires.
“I’m really privileged”
Marit Fosse interviews Norwegian Gry Kristiansen, a career United Nations administrative officer in the organization’s High Commissioner for Refugees.
For me, it’s a true honor
Marit Fosse interviews Johan H. Andresen of the Norwegian Sovreign Wealth Fund in an exclusive article for The Norwegian American.
The UN General Assembly
Marit Fosse interviews career Norwegian diplomat Mari Skaare, who was recently appointed chief of staff at the United Nations.
Music is a powerful tool to create international harmony and peace
David Hebert is a music professor from the United States who lives and works in Bergen, the Norwegian music capital, where he teaches international music.
An interview with UNOSAT’s Einar Bjørgo
Marit Fosse interviews Norwegian Einar Bjørgo, chief of the UN’s satellite analysis organization, UNOSAT, which gathers data on global heritage sites.
