#HumanRights defenders have a key role in promoting democratic societies, peace and sustainable development. Foreign Minister @AHuitfeldt calls on all countries to unite in support for #HRDefenders and the @UN resolution in #ThirdCommittee. @NorwayUN https://t.co/295nqJcEIi

Deeply concerned after yet another killing of Amazon indigenous leaders. We urge #Brazil to promptly investigate the killings and initiate proceedings against the perpetrators & to effectively protect indigenous rights. #HRDefenders #ILO169 #OHCHR #COP25 FM #EriksenSoreide

RT @NorwayUN: Historic day as a record breaking 8️⃣4️⃣ Member States actively supported and co-sponsored the need for strengthened protection of #HRdefenders 💗 https://t.co/kScDjeNgzV

Congratulations to #SouthAfrica on a consensus resolution highlighting the full implementation of #WomenPeaceSecurity. Important step forward as #UNSC confirms importance of past 9⃣ resolutions. #Norway will continue efforts to include #CivilSociety & fight for #HRdefenders https://t.co/ULYcqMaT6X

Today the @UN_HRC adopted a landmark resolution to strengthen the protection of environmental #HRDefenders. Their brave efforts are key, not least to reach the #GlobalGoals. Norway pleased to have led negotiations & reached consensus together w/members states - FM #EriksenSoreide

Excellent meeting with #UNSG @AntonioGuterres. The protection of #HRDefenders on top of the agenda, as we mark 20 years since the UN Declaration was adopted. Norway plays a leading role in member states’ efforts to follow up, in close cooperation with the @UN - FM #EriksenSoreide https://t.co/c1WqV0Xy35

Today FM #EriksenSoreide addressed the @UN General Assembly on the urgency of protecting human rights defenders. As we mark the 20 year anniversary of the Declaration on #HRDefenders, the UN and UN member states still need to step up efforts to ensure their full protection🌎 https://t.co/laCN91peLh