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Permanent Mission of Norway to the UN, WTO, EFTA and other IOs in Geneva // @norwaymfa.government.no
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Today is #WorldAIDSDay.

The HIV response has always shown what humanity can achieve when we stand united.

Global collective action has saved millions of lives, but shrinking funding now puts this progress at risk.

Leaders must recommit to ending AIDS and saving lives.
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Today on World AIDS Day, Norway stands together with those touched by the disease, in remembrance, solidarity, and hope. Norway remains committed to standing united for dignity, for equality, and for every person affected by HIV #WorldAIDSDay ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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#AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) is rising, making common infections harder to treat & threatening decades of medical progress.

Health workers are essential to protecting antimicrobials:
- Diagnose first
- Prescribe smart
- Optimize treatment
- Educate and document

Learn more! 🔗bit.ly/4r1bUK
Infographic titled “Pillar 1: Diagnose first.” Speech bubbles ask “Is it bacterial?” and “Is an antibiotic necessary?” Text reads “Right diagnosis prevents inappropriate use.” Infographic titled “Pillar 2: Prescribe smart.” Three colour-coded labels explain antibiotic groups: Access (preferred first choice for common infections), Watch (use cautiously, higher resistance potential), and Reserve (last resort for multi-drug-resistant infections). Infographic titled “Pillar 3: Optimize treatment.” A checklist shows: Right diagnosis, Right drug, Right dose, Right route, Right duration. Text reads “Prioritize oral over intravenous when possible.” Infographic titled “Pillar 4: Educate and document.” Text reads: “Discuss with patients,” “Document decisions,” and “Every case is a chance to lead.”
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Effective policy is our best protection against #AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR).

From fully funding National Action Plans to investing in surveillance, #OneHealth systems, and innovation, every policy decision counts.

Share with us the priority your government should act on! 🔗bit.ly/AMRweek2025
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Follow these steps to help keep antibiotics effective for everyone:

✅ Only take antibiotics prescribed for you
✅ Ask if the prescribed antibiotics are the preferred first-line treatment
✅ Prevent infections by washing your hands and getting vaccinated

Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4otAEcV
Infographic titled “Do” with a check mark. It lists actions for responsible antibiotic use: – “Only take antibiotics prescribed for you.” – “Ask if your prescribed antibiotics are the preferred first-line treatment.” – “Prevent infections by washing your hands, and getting vaccinated.” Additional text bubbles read: “Use antibiotics wisely.” and “Handle with care.”
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Antibiotics don’t treat colds or flu.

These illnesses are usually caused by viruses and are mostly self-limiting, whereas antibiotics only work on bacteria.

✅ Let’s handle antibiotics with care and keep these life-saving medicines effective.

Learn more 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025 #AntimicrobialResistance
A pink graphic with the title “Test your antibiotic knowledge!” Below, a speech bubble labelled “False” with a red X says: “Antibiotics cure viral infections like colds and flu.” A second speech bubble labelled “True” with a green checkmark says: “Colds and flu are mostly caused by viruses. Antibiotics only work on bacteria.”
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🚨 Misusing antibiotics can affect everyone.

#AntimicrobialResistance (#AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines. Drug-resistant bacteria can spread and make infections harder to treat.

Let’s handle antibiotics with care. Learn more 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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On this #ChildrensDay, mark your calendars for an important event next week.

Save the Children, together with Belgium, Norway and Uruguay, as well as the Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict, invite you to the launch of the 2025 Stop the War on Children report: Security for Whom?
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Today's Universal Children’s Day to promote international togetherness!

Governments that haven’t yet endorsed the #SafeSchoolsDeclaration — now is the time! ✍️
Join 120+ others to #ProtectEducationFromAttack.

📃info and signatories:
ssd.protectingeducation.org
🔗Conference:
kenyaconferencessd.co.ke
November 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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It’s World #AMR Awareness Week.

Did you know misusing antibiotics leads to drug resistance and side effects?

Learn about #AntimicrobialResistance (AMR) 👉bit.ly/AMRweek2025
A graphic with the title “Test your antibiotic knowledge!” followed by a pill and question-mark icon. Below, a speech bubble labelled “False” with a red X reads: “Antibiotics are safe to use without a prescription.” Another speech bubble labelled “True” with a green checkmark reads: “Only use antibiotics if prescribed. Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them can lead to resistance and side effects.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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We were pleased to welcome Usman A. Mushtaq, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Health, to COP11 in Geneva. 🇳🇴 He highlighted the conflict between the tobacco industry and public health, and presented new Joint Nordic Guidance for officials. 🌍 #FCTC #COP11
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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#CervicalCancer is one of the most preventable & curable forms of cancer, if detected early.

Women should be screened for cervical cancer every 5–10 years starting at the age of 30.

Learn more https://bit.ly/47GIbzd
Regular screening can help prevent cervical cancer
November 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay.

#Diabetes can affect anyone, at any stage of life.

Support at home, school, work and during pregnancy makes a real difference.

Listen, learn and show up for those living with diabetes. More info 🔗 bit.ly/4hUOjY0
A four-panel illustration showing that diabetes can affect people at any stage of life. Top left: A child stands with one foot on a football while checking their blood glucose with a small device. Top right: A pregnant woman sits comfortably on a sofa and checks her blood sugar while another woman looks on supportively. Bottom left: A middle-aged construction worker wearing a hard hat and safety vest checks his glucose monitor while speaking with a colleague. Bottom right: An older woman in a wheelchair reads a book with a smiling young girl beside her, who is holding a cat. The panels are labelled: “Diabetes can… affect people… at any stage… of life.”
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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We can help children living with type 1 #diabetes live happy, healthy and joyful lives.

🔹 Parents: Help manage meals, insulin and routines
🔹 Teachers: Notice the signs and allow snack and break times as needed.
🔹 Friends & community: Create spaces of inclusion.

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4hUOjY0
Two-panel illustration showing that children with diabetes need support at home and at school. Top panel: A child sits at a dinner table with their parents. The father hands the child vegetables and says, “I’m so proud of you!” The mother asks, “Do you know how to calculate the insulin for your meal?” The child smiles and replies, “Yes!” The table is filled with bowls, plates of vegetables, and measuring tools for food portions. Bottom panel: The same child sits at a school desk sipping a juice box. A teacher leans in and asks, “Are you feeling better?” The child responds, “Yes, thank you!” Other students are working in the background. Text reads: “Children with diabetes need support… at home… and at school.”
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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During the workday, people living with #diabetes may need time for blood sugar checks, insulin and breaks.

Remember:
💬Ask how you can support.
👂Listen to what they need, or do not need, from you.
🙅‍♀️Blaming and shaming is never helpful.

Learn more🔗bit.ly/4844grn #WorldDiabetesDay
November 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Today is Health Day at #COP30!

When health leads, #ClimateAction follows. WHO is working with countries to:

🌿 Detect and prevent climate-related diseases
🏥 Strengthen health systems
👥 Put people's health at the centre of climate action

Watch the event LIVE: bit.ly/3JxJzdZ
A colourful graphic with a textured pink, orange and green background. At the top right is the World Health Organization logo. In the centre, white text reads: “Healthy people mean a healthy planet.” Below it, a black box with green text says: “Watch the Health Day event live from COP 30.”
November 13, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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📣 Norway reaffirms its strong support for IFRC DREF & call on others to join us.

This fund continues to stand as the most effective enabler of swift, locally led humanitarian responses.
#PledgeForDREF #DREF #IFRC #HumanitarianAid #AnticipatoryAction #Norway
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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🇳🇴 Norway gives $4.5M in aid for Sudan amid war & famine.

💬 “Darfur is a living hell.” – Dev. Minister Aukrust

Aid supports food, shelter & UN relief efforts.

Read more here: Bitly | bit.ly/4oLekuX

#Sudan #Darfur #Humanitarian #Aid #UN
Norway Increases Support for Sudan. (03.11.2025)
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November 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Proud to co-host a roundtable on carbon credit in displacement settings. Actors and partners from across sectors and industries came together to explore how carbon finance can empower displaced communities, drive climate action, and foster humanitarian co-benefits. 🌍🤝
October 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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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
October 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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🇳🇴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
October 23, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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🔊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
October 23, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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🇳🇴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!
October 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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🌍 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
October 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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🇳🇴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💪🏼
October 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM