Policy

The Norwegian embassy joins thousands of people in a Walk For Freedom to end human trafficking. Read more

Norway has been a game changer for increased participation of women and positive measures to promote equality in the business world. Which factors can explain this positive development, and which issues remain to be handled? Read more

On December 16th, the Philippines launched its National Action Plan on the UN resolution “Women, Peace and Security”. Norway strongly supports the effort to involve women in the peace processes. Read more

“Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman are each in their own right worthy winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Government welcomes the award of this year’s prize to these three women. It is recognition of women’s non-violent efforts to promote peace and democracy,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Read more

The important and highly relevant topic of overseas Filipino workers’ rights was in focus, as the regional conference on Organizing of Migrant Workers was held at the InterContinental Manila Hotel 8-10 of November. Read more

- We are deeply worried about developments in Mindanao over the last week, and we regret the extensive use of violence, says Norwegian ambassador Knut Solem. Read more

Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “This is an important recognition of the role they have played in ensuring women’s safety and right to participate in peace-building work. Women’s participation is crucial in promoting peace and preventing conflict.” Read more

Sharing a common vision to create a world of effective and accountable governments, the Philippines and Norway will work together in the Open Government Partnership, launched today in New York. Read more

On Monday, 4 April 2011, the Norwegian Peace Facilitation Team met with President Benigno S. Aquino III. The Norwegian team was lead by Special Envoy for the Peace Process, Ambassador Ture Lundh and the Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines, Knut Solem. Read more

On Monday, 21 February 2011, the first round of negotiations between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the communist movement, National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) was brought to a successful conclusion. This was the first round of formal negotiations between the two parties since 2004. Read more

Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines, H. E. Knut Solem, witnessed together with Secretary of Science and Technology, Hon. Mario G. Montejo, on the 11 of November the signing of an institutional agreement between the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy... Read more