All schools in #Gaza have been closed for 625,000 students for 6 months

Norway is deeply troubled that nearly 90% of schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed

All parties have a duty to protect children & their right to education

These attacks must stop
#SafeSchoolsDeclaration

Wishing our friends in Lao PDR a happy #PiMai and a joyful new year holiday 🇱🇦💦🎉

Here comes the first book of 🇳🇴 Jon Fosse. 📚😍

Norway condemns the recent attack against the diplomatic premises of Iran in Damascus

Diplomatic premises & diplomatic & consular staff enjoy a special status under international law & must be protected

We call on all parties to show restraint to avoid further escalation

I condemn the destruction of Shifa hospital in #Gaza

Protection of healthcare, wounded and sick is fundamental under international law.

I also condemn the Israeli attack on World Central Kitchen’s aid convoy, killing 7 aid workers
-FM Espen Barth Eide

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Poor air quality major drawback in Hanoi: top legislator | Tuoi Tre News

Glad that #AirPollution is a matter of concern for the Chairman of the National Assembly, Mr. Vuong Dinh Hue tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/2…

“I have never… seen a place… so bombarded for such a long time with such a trapped population without any escape. People are traumatized beyond belief.” Jan Jan Egeland of Norwegian Refugee Council is in Gaza for the first time since Oct 7. “I’m pretty shaken, actually, from what I saw.”

Congratulations to the first Vietnamese Formed Police Unit ready for UN peace keeping operations!

Important decision from CIJ_ICJ today. The court’s decision must be respected. It is urgent that humanitarian assistance and essential services is provided to Gaza.

READ HERE: the full text of the #ICJ Order indicating provisional measures in the case concerning Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip ( #SouthAfrica v. #Israel ) tinyurl.com/3kp4uypn

PRESS RELEASE: the #ICJ indicates provisional measures in the case #SouthAfrica v. #Israel tinyurl.com/5n4vmd4j

Today, I am deeply saddened to announce the death of our UN Development colleague and staff member, Issam Al Mughrabi, and his family who were all killed in an air strike in Gaza.

My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and colleagues.

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Multilateralism in Action

🇳🇴Norway calls for respect for, and protection of, medical personnel and facilities in Gaza.

We commend the efforts of #WHO and other humanitarian actors. We are deeply alarmed by the immense civilian suffering and what it means for the future for both Palestinians and Israelis.

It has been an honour to receive 🇻🇳 Vice President Xuan in Oslo and to take part in her meetings with 🇳🇴 leaders. Optimistic about the cooperation btw 🇳🇴🇻🇳 on a number of issues: #greenshift #circulareconomy #trade #climatechange #multilateralism #GenderEquality .

#UPR process is not a one-time review event; it calls for our commitments to go beyond mere reporting & actively engage in implementing recommendations, says UN Resident Coordinator a.i. Ramla Khalidi.

Read more insights in the Việt Nam News story:
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🕊 with a heavy heart and deep sadness, I joined UN colleagues in Viet Nam for a moment of silence, lowering the 🇺🇳 flag to half-mast at Green One UN House in Hanoi. Our hearts mourn the more than 100 UN colleagues killed in #Gaza and countless innocent lives lost.
#StandForPeace

#Sport can drive diversity & #GenderEquality . Our Friendship Football Match 'Orange Your Dream' today proved just that.

🙏 to 100 students in Ha Giang & Ha Noi; Coach Mai Duc Chung; members & former members of🇻🇳 Women National Football Team & Referee Bui Thi Thu Trang.

Tonight, Norway voted in favor of an UNGA resolution calling for an “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce” in Gaza, + “continuous, sufficient and unhindered” provision of lifesaving supplies. Glad to be among the 120 states that voted yes. news.un.org/en/story/2023/…