Norwegian People's Aid

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Norwegian People's Aid

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NPA is the labour movement's humanitarian solidarity organisation, founded in 1939.

NPA's international work covers three core areas: Development, Humanitarian relief aid and Mine Action and disarmament. Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is the labour movement’s humanitarian organisation for solidarity. It is a politically independent organisation and maintains an independent standpoint in relation to its work tasks which, at any given time, are laid down in the organisation’s principles programme. Norwegian People’s Aid undertakes practical preventive and supportive work at home and abroad. Our activities include development cooperation, Mine Action, rescue services and asylum and integration. The organisation’s value basis is laid down in the principles programme and in the vision “Solidarity in practice”. Norwegian People’s Aid is governed by its members through elected boards and committees.

09/10/2026

One year since the ceasefire agreement, more than 1,400 people have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, nearly two million still need shelter, not a single hospital is fully functioning, and 1.4 million face crisis-level hunger.

Israel must be held accountable.

17/09/2026

Can new technology make cluster mu*****ns safer? The evidence tells a different story. A new NPA/Fenix Insight study debunks the myth of “safer” cluster mu*****ns and challenges claims that technological advances have made modern weapons more reliable.

Explore the research presented at the 3RC for The Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns this week: https://www.npaid.org/mine-action-and-disarmament/news/new-study-challenges-claims-of-safer-cluster-mu*****ns

15/09/2026

NPA is in Vientiane for the Third Review Conference of The Convention on Cluster Mu*****ns 🇱🇦

Together with States Parties and partners from around the world, we are here to help strengthen the global effort to protect civilians from cluster mu*****ns - from preventing new use to clearing contaminated land and supporting affected communities.

Over the coming days, NPA will contribute to discussions on clearance, universalisation, climate and environmental considerations, and the continued humanitarian case for the ban. Come and meet us at the NPA booth and check out our side events here: https://www.npaid.org/npa-at-the-third-review-conference

14/09/2026

Settler violence in the West Bank is escalating. In August alone, more than 1,700 attacks were recorded against people, crops, livestock, and water supplies.

The attacks on Palestinian farmers are systematic and targeted, taking place as Israel continues to convert more areas of the West Bank into permanent settlements.

The photos and figures comes from our partner, the Palestinian Farmers Union, who works to document these violations and support the affected farmers.

03/09/2026

We have turned down NOK 400 million in funding from the US Department of State. Not because we don’t need the money, but because the price of accepting it is simply too high.

The US has introduced requirements that prevent organisations from working on abortion, gender equality and diversity. And these restrictions would not just apply to projects funded by the US – they would apply to everything an organisation does.

That is something we simply cannot accept.

But this decision comes at a cost. We will have to cut around 1,700 positions and significantly scale down our work in many countries including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Iraq. We will also have to reduce staff at our headquarters in Oslo.

The greatest cost, however, will be borne by the tens of thousands of civilians who will remain at risk from landmines and other explosive remnants of war.

If we had accepted these conditions, we would no longer have been able to work with partners fighting for the right to abortion, or for women to have the opportunity to become leaders.

In short, we would no longer be free to do the work NPA does, or to stand up for the values we believe in.

Gender equality, equal rights and diversity are not threats. They are values that strengthen our work and help build better societies.

These are values we will continue to fight for. And we will continue for a mine free world.

28/08/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.

A unifying and inclusive presence with warmth, humour and humanity. A King who believed deeply in the strength of community and diversity, and who consistently reminded us of the importance of looking after one another.

These values, and those who stand up for them, are part of what holds our society together.

Thank you, Your Majesty, for your lifelong service to our country and our community. You truly embodied Solidarity in Action.💚

Photo: Fredrik Varfjell/NTB

19/08/2026

Today is World Humanitarian Day. A day when we honor all those who risk their own safety to help others.

This day marks the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, an explosive weapon attack that killed 22 aid workers. 23 years on, humanitarian workers and civilians are still being killed by the same means, in the towns and cities where they work.

Last year, 350 aid workers were killed. It was the second-highest number ever recorded.

The Explosive Weapons Monitor, found that attacks affecting humanitarian aid operations increased 52% in 2025 compared to the previous year.

At Norwegian People’s Aid, we have felt the consequences ourselves.

We lost two colleagues in Ukraine: Denys and Ruslan. Their deaths remind us of the risks humanitarian workers live with every single day.

Aid workers are supposed to be protected under international humanitarian law. Yet they are being attacked more and more often. This is a trend we cannot accept.

But in the midst of all this, our colleagues carry on. Together with humanitarian workers around the world, they stand up for people in need every day, under conditions that are becoming increasingly difficult.

That gives me hope. Even when the cost is high, there are people willing to make a difference, and that makes me proud to work for Norwegian People’s Aid.

06/08/2026

81 years ago today, an atomic bomb was released over Hiroshima.

These drawings are made by survivors. What they saw that day, was annihilation, death and suffering.

Right now, nuclear weapons with the explosive power of 135.000 Hiroshima bombs are ready for use. The number is almost too big to comprehend, and we will continue to work towards our goal to reduce it to 0.

29/06/2026

Remember their names: Denys Butsnev and Rusland Simonenko.

Denys and Ruslan joined Norwegian People's Aid at the same time, in July 2024. They were two young men who chose to spend their days clearing their own country of landmines so that others could live more safely.

They lost their lives after a russian attack in Ukraine.

We call on all parties to do all that they can to protect humanitarian workers.

24/06/2026

Our thoughts today are with our colleagues in Ukraine and their families.

We have received reports that two of our staff member have been killed and several others injured in a reported Russian attack. We are working to verify the details while prioritising support for those injured and our employees in the country.

“This is devastating news. My thoughts are with the families, loved ones and colleagues of those affected,” said Secretary General Raymond Johansen.

“Our immediate priority is to support the injured and provide assistance to our colleagues in Ukraine,” Johansen added.

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