FM #EriksenSoreide : #Norway opposes all use of #DeathPenalty and strongly urges Brunei to stop entry into force of the new Penal Code - including death penalty by stoning for homosexual relations. #AbolishDeathPenalty #ConsistentPartner #HumanRights #LGBTI

RT @dagiulstein: Informative visit to #Myanmar and good discussions w/ our hosts. Norway a long-term partner. Important to see improvement for IDPs and refugees from #Rakhine #humanrights #socialdevelopment #education #WomensRights https://t.co/5I0vfmW6DU

Informative visit to #Myanmar and good discussions w/ our hosts. Norway a long-term partner. Important to see improvement for IDPs and refugees from #Rakhine #humanrights #socialdevelopment #education #WomensRights https://t.co/5I0vfmW6DU

RT @auhalvor: Deep concern about #humanrightsdefender and leader of @hrc_memorial in Grozny, #OyubTitiev, after sentence of 4 years imprisonment in a penal colony. Strongly urge Russian federal authorities to release Titiev and fulfil their international #HumanRights obligations. @NorwayMFA

RT @NorwayMFA: FM #EriksenSoreide : We stand in solidarity with the people of #NewZealand . We strongly condemn this vicious attack on #democracy and #HumanRights . A heartwrenching reminder of the importance of the international work against violent extremism in all its forms. @NorwayinAU

FM #EriksenSoreide : We stand in solidarity with the people of #NewZealand . We strongly condemn this vicious attack on #democracy and #HumanRights . A heartwrenching reminder of the importance of the international work against violent extremism in all its forms. @NorwayinAU

RT @auhalvor: Norway @NorwayMFA deeply disturbed by the conviction of human rights lawyer #NasrinSotoudeh to at least seven years imprisonment. The arrests and arbitrary detention of #humanrightsdefenders are most worrying. We urge #Iran to uphold #HumanRights and rule of law principles.

Our efforts to address threat posed by violent extremism will be more effective & have greater legitimacy if we include #gender perspectives, respect #HumanRights and engage #CivilSociety. - FM #EriksenSoreide at event on preventing violent extremism at @UN now. https://t.co/9ufl1Xnnq1

RT @auhalvor: Proud to speak at opening of #7CongressECPM Fight to abolish #DeathPenalty is a key priority in #Norway government’s #HumanRights policy. @NorwayMFA https://t.co/X7r2lcZYN6

FM #EriksenSoreide: Deeply concerned by attacks on #HumanRights & rule of law. @UNHumanRights has a vital role to counter this development. Norway is a #ConsistentPartner for #OHCHR’s & @mbachelet’s efforts to protect human rights https://t.co/PynUGaq37e

FM #EriksenSoreide: @UN member states must make sure that all #HumanRights are upheld & fulfilled. Norway’s key priority at #HRC40 is to adopt a resolution addr. need for recognition & protection of environmental HR defenders #EHRDResolution https://t.co/lRzxOjAXGf

Norway strengthening relations w/ #Iraq. FM #EriksenSoreide in excellent discussions w/ @BaramSalih, PM Abdul-Mahdi & dep FM Al-Khairallah on #security, fight against #ISIL #stabilisation #energy #HumanRights, wmns participation, hum aid https://t.co/qwilE8EEjj

FM #EriksenSoreide: Congratulations to #Angola, the first country to decriminalize homosexuality in 2019! I hope 2019 will give great progress in realizing #HumanRights of #LGBTIQ in #Africa & elsewhere🏳️‍🌈

RT @mahmodac: En stor myte i norsk utenrikspolitikk er at kritikk av menneskerettigheter ikke hjelper. Statsminister Erna Solberg har selv, ved flere anledninger, latterliggjort en tøffere linje ovenfor land som bryter menneskerettighetene. #HumanRights https://t.co/BQVQxzNgtz

RT @AmnestyIreland: How can we sum up #humanrights in 2018? Short & simple: Women rose up and kicked-ass https://t.co/ZdO03aBe60 https://t.co/dfD6TqBa41

Every day, sexual violence is used as a weapon of war. These violations of #humanrights and international humanitarian law must be stopped. The Government is seeking to combat sexual violence. Discussing the topic with @DenisMukwege made a deep impression – FM #EriksenSoreide. https://t.co/fZyNqqOPPq

RT @auhalvor: With the passing of Ludmila Alexeeva, we have lost one of the truly dedicated, strong and inspiring #HumanRights defenders of our time. Co-founder of Moscow Helsinki Group, she kept on fighting for fundamental human rights up until the end. She will be deeply missed.

RT @nikolaiastrup: #ViolenceAgainstWomen is unacceptable & must be stopped. It undermines development, and is one of the most widespread and devastating #HumanRights violations in our world. Norway will promote #GenderEquality & reverse the setbacks on women’s rights #OrangeTheWorld #EndVAW #SDG5 https://t.co/INvlDUdBzT

FM Ine #EriksenSoreide & @thomasmhughes sign multiyear agreement. Partnerships with civil society organisations, such as @Article19org, are invaluable to promote #Humanrights #PressFreedom #journosafe https://t.co/QYPlvKqIK2

- The Norwegian Government increases funds for countries affected by conflict and fragility and prioritizes #HumanitarianAid & #HumanRights in next year’s national budget, says FM #EriksenSoreide. This week #NorwegianNationalBudget2019 was presented. https://t.co/qXqi0jwJcE https://t.co/EylkHiAZk6