A historic day for Syria
The fall of the Syrian regime marks a historic and hopeful day for many Syrians. After over fifty years under brutal dictatorship, people are celebrating in Syria and around the world.
09 Dec 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA condemns U.S. latest decision to transfer antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions to Ukraine
Yesterday, the U.S. announced the 2nd transfer of antipersonnel landmines and what seems like the 8th transfer of cluster munition to Ukraine.
03 Dec 2024
NPA condemns U.S. latest decision to transfer antipersonnel landmines and cluster munitions to Ukraine
Yesterday, the U.S. announced the 2nd transfer of antipersonnel landmines and what seems like the 8th transfer of cluster munition to Ukraine.
03 Dec 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
Group of Four Ambassadors in Vietnam visit NPA Thua Thien Hue province
On Monday, 25 November 2024, NPA Vietnam in Thua Thien Hue province was delighted to host a visit by the Group of Four Ambassadors, H.E. Ms. Caroline Beresford, Ambassador of New Zealand; H.E. Ms. Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador of Norway; H.E. Mr. Shawn Steil, Ambassador of Canada ; and H.E. Mr. Thomas Gass, Ambassador of Switzerland.
29 Nov 2024
Development Cooperation
How Basmet Amal Camp Provides Safety and Care for Cancer Patients Amid War
In an environment where war has targeted and destroyed medical infrastructure for the whole population in Gaza, it is undeniable that the most vulnerable among patients, like those with cancer are facing aggravated life-threatening conditions. Overcrowded hospitals, a shortage of essential medications and medical supplies, and deteriorating infrastructure have made treatment journeys nearly impossible.
29 Nov 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
American transfer of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine is illegal and must be reversed
The US decision to transfer internationally banned anti-personnel mines to Ukraine does not only go against its own U.S. Anti-Personnel Landmine Policy, but is a desperate measure pushing Ukraine to breach international law. States and militaries know full well the lack of military utility and grave humanitarian impacts of antipersonnel mines.
20 Nov 2024
American transfer of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine is illegal and must be reversed
The US decision to transfer internationally banned anti-personnel mines to Ukraine does not only go against its own U.S. Anti-Personnel Landmine Policy, but is a desperate measure pushing Ukraine to breach international law. States and militaries know full well the lack of military utility and grave humanitarian impacts of antipersonnel mines.
20 Nov 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam Conducts Training on Gender and Diversity in Mine Action
NPA Vietnam is implementing a project entitled “Promoting Gender and Diversity, including the Empowerment of Women Working in Humanitarian Mine Action" falling under activities connected to Women working in Peace and Security, thanks to funding by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Hanoi.
10 Nov 2024
A Family’s Journey to Safety and Recovery in Iraq
Mohammed, born in 2002 in AlbuAliAlJassem village, was just a child when ISIS seized control of Ramadi in 2014.
29 Oct 2024
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Vietnam’s Green Day in October 2024
NPA Hue team took a study tour to the Bac Hai Van Protective Forest in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province to visit a project on sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation conducted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam.
18 Oct 2024
Tender notice: Consultancy to develop new Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM)
Invitation to tender for Consultancy Services for Norwegian People’s Aid’s Complaints and Feedback Mechanism (CFM) Work
15 Oct 2024
An extremely worthy Peace Prize winner
- This is an incredibly important recognition of the work of the hibakusha, the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with whom we are proud to have collaborated with over several years in the fight against nuclear weapons, says Secretary General of Norwegian People's Aid, Raymond Johansen.
11 Oct 2024