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
Development Cooperation
Norwegian People's Aid strongly condemns the attack on Palestinian civilians in Jenin refugee camp
On Monday, July 2nd, the Israeli military launched an attack on Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.
06 Jul 2023
NF organizational
Henriette Killi Westhrin is stepping down as Secretary General of Norwegian People's Aid
At an extraordinary National Board meeting on May 3, it became clear that the National Board could not actively support Westhrin in the direction she proposed for the organization. Westhrin therefore chose to resign her position immediately.
04 May 2023