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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · 1d

We are on the verge of making #polio the second human disease to be consigned to history.

Decades ago, humanity bridged geopolitical and geographic borders to end smallpox.

Let's do the same for polio.

Let's finish the job.

#WorldPolioDay

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Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 1d

🇳🇴Norway at AidEx 2025: Innovation and Collaboration for Humanitarian impact

🤝This week, Norwegian companies and organizations join global actors at AidEx 2025 in Geneva.

Sounds interesting? Find out more about AidEx here: aid-expo.com

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 2d

🔊Listen to Roar Skålin, Director General of MET Norway, explain the successful AI for #EW4A pilot project in Malawi 🇲🇼!

🤝Supported by #WMO’s CREWS Initiative, the ECMWF, and Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services Malawi.

#AI #Climate #Bris #WeatherForecast

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 3d

🇳🇴is proud to see the result of a groundbreaking partnership on AI weather forecasting in #Malawi 🇲🇼 with Meteorological Institute of Norway!

🌦️Presented at WMO #ExtraordinaryCongress 2025.

🌍This is an important step towards closing the global digital divide in weather forecasting and early warnings!

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 5d

🌍 Congrats to WMO on 75 years of global cooperation!

🇳🇴 joins #ExtraordinaryCongress with the Meteorological Institute to focus on:

🌱Climate change & disaster preparedness
🤖AI for better forecasting & Early Warnings
🔄 Turnjng science into action

#WMO #AIforGood #ClimateAction

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 10d

🇳🇴Amb. Tormod C. Endresen at #GenevaPeaceWeek: As Gender Champion, I am committed to ensuring that women’s rights are not eroded, but re-centered & that their voices are not muted, but elevated. This takes a collective effort💪🏼

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 14d

🔔On the #DayoftheGirl and #GenevaPeaceWeek, pleased to explore with @WILPF’s Dr. Amrita Kapur what more can be done to promote #WomenPeaceSecurity, 25 years after #UNSR1325 was adopted. Investing in girls = investing in our shared future🤝🏽

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @drtedros.who.int · 15d

Wars & outbreaks end eventually.
Wounds heal.
Homes are rebuilt.

But the #Mentalhealth impact often goes unnoticed.

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, @who.int is drawing attention to mental health in emergencies.

Beyond food, water & medicine, people need mental health support to cope, recover & rebuild.

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Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 15d

Mental health matters🌍💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay

Mental health for all must be a global priority💪 There is no health without mental health💚

WHO @who.int · 15d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we shine a light on mental health in humanitarian crises.

When homes are lost & families separated, recovery must include #MentalHealth care.

Let’s ensure support is part of every response—before, during & after crisis http://bit.ly/3KBMUcp

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · 16d

Norway at UNHCR ExCom76

In a world marked by instability and growing displacement, it is imperative that we reaffirm our collective commitment to international law and principled humanitarian action. In this, UNHCR remains as relevant as ever, 75 years after its founding.

Statement: bit.ly/4o95MOc

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WHO @who.int · 26d

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

#HealthForAll

Restricting access to safe abortion drives women and girls to unsafe procedures.

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WHO @who.int · 27d

Today is International #SafeAbortion Day.

Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls.

As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

Abortion should be regulated like other health services so that women and girls can access safe, timely and respectful care.

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Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Sep 19

Looking forward to the Second International Conference on EWIPA in San José, Costa Rica, 19-20th November. 🇨🇷 The use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas (EWIPA) remains one of the most pressing humanitarian concerns of contemporary armed conflicts.🛡️

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Sep 18

Meet Norway’s Global Health Team🌍

🇳🇴Mr. Daniel Hirsch – Minister Counsellor (right)
🇳🇴Mr. Eirik Bakka – Counsellor (left)
🇳🇴Ms. Lina El Rasheed – Intern

The team is focusing on:

🏥 World Health Organisation (WHO) Reform

🌐 WHO Pandemic Agreement – Second meeting of the Intergovernmental Working Group

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Sep 17

🗓️ Yesterday marked the start of the 13th Meeting of State Parties on the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Thank you to Laos DPR for a timely event on their successful mine action.

🔑 Strong national commitment, long-term support, and capacity building are key factors for success.

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Sep 3

Meet Norway's Human Rights Team, we'll focus on key #HRC60 resolutions, incl.:

Sudan – addressing ongoing conflict & humanitarian crisis

Indigenous Peoples – promoting equality, rights, & sustainable dev't

Afghanistan – defending human rights, especially for women & girls

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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · Aug 16

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Joint Statement of the Leaders of the Nordic Baltic Eight on Ukraine

We remain steadfast in our support to Ukraine and to efforts, including by President Trump, to end the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. To achieve a just and lasting peace the next step must...

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Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Sep 1

📣 A warm welcome to the newest additions to the Mission’s Humanitarian team:

🔹Mr. Arne Follerås
* Minister Counsellor, Humanitarian Affairs

🔹Mr. Kristian Svanes
* First Secretary, CD/ Humanitarian Affairs

🔹Ms. Jannika Ingrid Børresen
* Counsellor

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Sep 1

We are happy to announce 🆕 staff at our Mission:
🔸 Mr Daniel Hirsch is heading the Global Health team
🔸 Ms Eli Marie Smedsrud is part of the human rights team
🔸 Mr Magnar Sundfør has joined from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food
🔸 Ms Miriam Schikora is part of the Mission's administration

Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Aug 29

✨Meet our wonderful new interns for the autumn season:

📈 Aurora Gropen is joining our WTO & EFTA team

⚕️Lina El Rasheed will be part of the Global Health team

⚖️ Nooshin Amouzegar joins the Human Rights team &

🌍 Thomas Aarheim will be part of the Humanitarian team!

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Aug 24

A free, democratic and independent Ukraine.

That's what you are fighting for.

That's what our efforts are all about.

We are with you, for as long as it takes. Because a free Ukraine is a free Europe.

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!

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Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Aug 24

🇺🇦Ukraine’s Independence Day declared on 24 August 1991, was a historic break with Moscow dominance.

Today, Ukrainians are again forced to fight for freedom.

We are reminded of our shared responsibility. For peace. For freedom. For the future of Europe 🕊️

#StandingwithUkraine

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Norway in Geneva @norwayingeneva.norway.no · Aug 21

Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) mtg this week:

🔸Norms against biological weapons must be upheld
🔸Strong & effective national implementation of BWC is vital in light of today’s rapid development in Life Sciences and Biotech.

Norway proud supporter of @vertic_org #1972BWC

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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · Aug 19

They served with heart. They gave everything. We remember them.

#WorldHumanitarianDay

World Humanitarian Day tribute image with the message: 'We remember our colleagues who sacrificed their lives while helping others.' Dated 19 August.

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Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs @norwaymfa.government.no · Jul 2

Norway’s humanitarian aid to the people of #Ukraine puts it top of @unocha.org list that tracks donors, providing more than USD 158 million so far this year. Russia must end its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. #InvestInHumanity fts.unocha.org/countries/23...

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide witnessed the effects of Russia's war on Ukraine first hand this March.

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