Peace Efforts  Norway to Facilitate Talks between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers 12/10/2007 :: The parties to the conflict in Sri Lanka, the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, have asked Norway to facilitate talks in Geneva from 22- 23 February. The parties will discuss how they can improve the implementation of the 2002 ceasefire agreement. + More |
Peace Efforts  Rafto Prize for Human Rights 2007 26/09/2007 :: Norway’s Rafto Prize is awarded to the Indian organisation The National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR, for its fights for the rights of Dalits (the casteless). + More |
Peace Efforts Norwegian Minister Congratulates Sri Lankan President-Elect
Norwegian Minister of International Development Erik Solheim warmly congratulates Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapakse on his election as President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. + More |
Peace Efforts  Prestigious human rights prize to Eastern Congo 14/10/2008 :: This year’s Rafto Prize has been awarded to Bulambo Lembelembe Josué for his efforts to promote hope, peace and human dignity in Eastern Congo. This Norwegian human rights prize attracts considerable international interest, partly due to the fact that several Rafto Laureates have later been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. + More |
Peace Efforts  Lifesaving design 01/11/2007 :: Can design save lives? A new Norwegian mask and a vest are both designed to protect mine clearers. Now, the equipment is nominated to one of the world’s most renowned design awards Index:Award 2007. + More |
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