Mine Action and Disarmament
Playtime near deadly explosives
Even though Russian soldiers have withdrawn from the village, it does not feel safe for Nastya and the other children in Lych, Ukraine. Mines and explosives hidden in the ground make playing outdoors life-threatening.
20 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Environmental Protection and Demining in Vietnam
For centuries, the resilient Cỏ Bàng grass has swayed in the wind over Vietnam’s wetlands, forming the foundation for weaving hats, mats, and bags. Today, it is also used in the destruction of explosives, becoming one of Norwegian People's Aid Vietnam’s newest eco-friendly initiatives.
18 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Norwegian People's Aid is gravely concerned about the level of violence in Israel and Palestine – civilians must be protected at all times
The escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine has caused unacceptable harm to civilians. Targeting civilians is always illegal, immoral and unacceptable. Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) calls for the immediate de-escalation and end of the hostilities. The use of weapons which inflict tremendous harm and the level of violence is appalling.
16 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
Norwegian People s Aid strongly condemns the continued and escalating bombardment of Gaza.
Israel has warned more than 1 million Palestinians, about half the population of the Gaza Strip, to evacuate the northern part of Gaza within the next 24 hours.
13 Oct 2023
Development Cooperation
Violence against civilians must never be tolerated
–We strongly condemn the attacks on Israel and Gaza. Civilians must never be a target and must be protected, says acting Secretary General of Norwegian People’s Aid, Per Nergaard. –We are deeply worried about the humanitarian consequences of the strikes we are witnessing.
07 Oct 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Bosnia and Herzegovina declared free from Cluster Munitions
On 8 September 2023, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with demining efforts led by the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), has officially declared itself free from cluster munitions, nearly 30 years after the Bosnian war came to an end.
08 Sep 2023
NF organizational
Per Nergaard constituted Acting Secretary General of the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA)
Per Nergaard has many years of experience in the organization, the past seven years as Deputy Secretary General. He has acted as Secretary General before.
28 Aug 2023
NF organizational
NPA stands up for freedom of belief or religion
Inclusion and respect for all people, religions, and beliefs are core to Norwegian People`s Aid values, operations, and work
11 Aug 2023
Development Cooperation
Remembering the Yezidi genocide
Norwegian People’s Aid today remember the victims and stand in solidarity with survivors of the Yezidi genocide perpetrated by ISIS in 2014.
04 Aug 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA's reactions to the US transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine
NPA calls on all states not party to join the Convention on Cluster Munitions without further delay.
21 Jul 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Progress in Lao PDR Clearance Efforts: A Path to Safety and Development
Laos, recognized as the most heavily bombed country per capita in history, continues to make significant strides in clearing unexploded ordnance (UXO) from its landscape. Recent initiatives, bolstered by international support, have enhanced civilian safety and paved the way for socio-economic development.
15 Jul 2023
Mine Action and Disarmament
Finally, a return to some normalcy for Ayada and his family following the clearance of their land
Last year, NPA cleared the land of Ayada Tablan in al-Khasfa village in the Haditha district of Anbar Governorate, Iraq.
09 Jul 2023