Norwegian People's Aid continues its work on mine clearance funded by the US authorities

Norwegian People's Aid has extensive operational work and political commitment, both in Norway and internationally, to strengthen gender equality, diversity and integration. Around the world, Norwegian People's Aid cooperates with partners that work for women's rights and participation, that represent sexual minorities and that provide assistance to people who are subjected to gender-based violence. In Norway, the local branches work, through volunteers, with inclusion and integration in local communities, and work politically for the rights of minorities. This work continues with full force, and Norwegian People's Aid will also expand such projects to push back against global setbacks and pressure.

The conditions refer to rules in US law and are limited to apply to Norwegian People's Aid's US-supported projects, are a prerequisite for receiving support for our work. By rejecting the terms, the organisation risked having to close down vital work in several countries on mine and explosives clearance and thus a weakened opportunity to work for disarmament and protection of civilians. By accepting the limited terms, the organisation can continue to save lives, strengthen rights and create change in some of the world's most challenging areas.

The world is facing a situation where the willingness to finance international aid and development, including humanitarian work on mine and explosive clearance, is declining. About half of Norwegian People's Aid's work on mine and explosive clearance is financed by American funds, often in countries that are severely affected by American warfare. Every Norwegian krone that can be spent on mine clearance saves lives, and it is necessary to make adjustments to how the operational work is carried out, such as recruitment and training of personnel, in order to be able to continue to carry out mine and explosives clearance in areas with great needs