Deputy Permanent Representative of Norway to the UN and other International Organisations in Geneva
Joined March 2019
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴 at #HRC62:
- Thanks @UNHumanRights for his annual report and the work to promote and protect all human rights – for everyone, everywhere
- Concerned about reversal of global trends towards abolition of the death penalty
Full statement: tinyurl.com/5dw4bxys
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴 at #HRC62:
The latest COI report shows that settler violence in Palestine has reached extreme levels. As occupying power, Israel must bring an end to settler violence and ensure full accountability.
Full statement:
tinyurl.com/2t9f78m6
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴Norway at #ILC2026:
AI is transforming the world of work, but the outcome depends on the choices we make today. AI must serve people, not the other way around. The future of work must remain anchored in dignity, rights and social justice.
ALT Minister of Labour & Social Inclusion, Kjersti Stenseng
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🌐The 2026 MOPAN assessment of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) launched today.
Norway is pleased to have served as Institutional Lead, together with Denmark, for the process.
🔗Read the full assessment here: tinyurl.com/mr2v5r4f
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Norway has engaged actively in #UPR52 this week, delivering recommendations to:
🇱🇻 Latvia
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
🇸🇬 Singapore
Full statements here:
👉 tinyurl.com/3za4tvcn
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🇳🇴 today at #NPT2026 RevCon:
-This RevCon must send a clear message:
Non-proliferation commitments are non-negotiable. Strengthening safeguards, supporting the IAEA & addressing compliance challenges are essential to preserving confidence in the Treaty
➡️norway.no/en/missions/un/sta…
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🙏 to @Mukul_Bhola & @UNOSAT for an informative visit to your CERN-based operations room.
🇳🇴 values our long-standing collaboration on data-driven decision-making to reduce the impact of crises, and support sustainable, resilient societies 🌍
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#NPT-conference;🇳🇴's statement:
-At the threshold of a new nuclear age
-Must avoid nuclear arms race. Risk Reduction needed
-NWS must lead toward mutual, verifiable, and irreversible disarmament
-Welcome 🇺🇸's proposal for a multilat arms control process
➡️norway.no/en/missions/un/sta…
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
We need a global order more than ever - and we believe a rules-based order is good for everybody.
- @EspenBarthEide @NorwayMFA
Listen to the full interview & discussion on UN reform by @swissinfo_en ⤵️
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Apr 14
On Inside Geneva this week, we ask: in a world of violent conflict, is the UN – which was founded to keep the peace – doing its job?
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@ImogenFoulkes @EspenBarthEide @HebaJournalist
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
I am deeply concerned by developments in #Lebanon, and alarmed by the attacks on health care workers and journalists.
Medical personnel, hospitals, and members of the press must be protected.
International humanitarian law must be respected at all times.
#NotATarget
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
#HRC61: Children and education should never be victims of war.
🇮🇸 and 🇳🇴 are deeply alarmed by the attack on the school in Minab - and by the humanitarian crisis spreading across Middle East.
Full statement:
tinyurl.com/v9jj2bwe
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
In ever challenging humanitarian contexts, UNHCR continues its life-saving assistance for the forcibly displaced
The Standing Committee, chaired by Japan along Vice-Chairs Ethiopia & Norway, meets this week to review operations & key themes in UNHCR’s humanitarian response 🇺🇳
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴 is proud to partner with @UNFPA in launching the Global UPR Dashboard on ICPD-related recommendations. The #UPR is a powerful tool for advancing women’s rights, #Genderequality and #SRHR. Looking forward to using this resource to strengthen impact domestically and globally 🌍
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to civilians affected by the conflict in the Middle East, allocating an additional NOK 25 million to partners. So far, Norway has contributed nearly NOK 70 million to alleviate the crisis in the Middle East.
tinyurl.com/mvymzrnb
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Thanks to #Tajikistan and #Nepal @pmngeneva for inviting @NorwayAmbUNOG to share Norway’s perspective on global cooperation on glaciers, ahead of #WorldGlacierDay. What happens to our global glaciers is a global problem!
ALT Inside a glacier on Svalbard. Photo: Anniken Omejer
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
#HRC61: Protection of children must remain at the center of the Council’s work. Serious violations of IHL directly undermine children’s rights to life, safety, education, and dignity.
🇳🇴Norway supports the vital efforts of SRSG CAAC.
Full statement:
tinyurl.com/bkmruj8k
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴, on behalf of Safe Schools Declaration endorsing states, reaffirms that the right to education must be realized during armed conflict.
With grave violations at unprecedented levels, we urge all States to protect education.
Full statement:
👉 tinyurl.com/43bshech
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴 is deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Palestine and condemns Israel’s expansion of control in the West Bank.
Ceasefire must be upheld & safe, unhindered humanitarian access ensured in Gaza.
Palestinian ownership key to success and legitimacy of peace plan.
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
At the opening of #UNHRC61, Minister of Foreign Affairs @EspenBarthEide launched Norway’s candidacy for the UN Human Rights Council, promising to work with all partners to search and reach common ground. 🇳🇴🤝🇺🇳
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