Consulate General of Norway in Cyprus

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24 women from all over the world that made a change, In the UN world.
Throughout its history, women have played pivotal roles in shaping the United Nations and advocating for global change. Based on UN records, including initiatives on "HERstory," here are 24 women who have made significant contributions:

Founders & Early Advocates: Eleanor Roosevelt (USA), who chaired the Human Rights Commission and helped draft the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Minerva Bernardino (Dominican Republic), Bertha Lutz (Brazil), and Jessie Street (Australia), who were instrumental in ensuring gender equality was embedded in the UN Charter.
Pioneering Leaders: Marie-Hélène Lefaucheux (France), who proposed the UN Commission on the Status of Women; Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit (India), the first female UN General Assembly President; Agda Rössel (Sweden), first female permanent representative; and Helvi Sipilä (Finland), the first female Assistant Secretary-General.
Key UN Roles: Jeanne Martin Cissé (Guinea), first female Security Council president; Louise Fréchette (Canada), first Deputy Secretary-General; Mary Robinson (Ireland) and Navi Pillay (South Africa), who served as High Commissioners for Human Rights; and Gertrude Mongella (Tanzania), who led the Beijing women's conference.
Advocates & Specialized Roles: Angie E. Brooks-Randolf (Liberia), who led the Trusteeship Council; Radhika Coomaraswamy (Sri Lanka), advocate for children and armed conflict; Zainab Bangura (Sierra Leone), UN representative on sexual violence; and Kristin Lund (Norway), the first female UN Force Commander.
Modern Global Voices: Malala Yousafzai (Pakistan), advocate for girls' education; Nadia Murad (Iraq), Nobel laureate and advocate against trafficking; Amina Mohammed (Nigeria), UN Deputy Secretary-General; Michelle Bachelet (Chile), former head of UN Women; Inna Modja (Mali), climate activist; Muzoon Almellehan (Syria), education advocate; and Greta Thunberg (Sweden), climate activist.

Credentials of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway
Credentials of the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway presented to President Christodoulides

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway Harriet E. Berg had the honor of presenting her Letter of Credence to the President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides.

Ambassador Berg looks forward to strengthening the friendship and cooperation between Norway and Cyprus.

Norway lifts arms embargo against Cyprus after 65 years – Important step.

Norwegian citizens residing in Cyprus or visiting for tourism can vote at the Norwegian Consulate in Nicosia during the consulate's working hours until August 29.

The 2014 - 2021 cycle of the EEA and Norway Grants in Greece 🇬🇷 has come to an end.

Today, we celebrate the values of resilience, solidarity and humanity.

Norway 🇳🇴 will remain a strong supporter of democracy, human rights and the rule of law and will stand together with Europe in defending our shared values - through the next funding cycle of the in Greece and beyond.




EEA Grants Greece 🙏

Representatives of the Norwegian Red Cross visited Cyprus to present an award to the President of the Cyprus Red Cross, the Honourable Mrs. Fotini Papandopoulou, and a certificate of appreciation to the Red Cross volunteers for their long-standing and fruitful cooperation.❤️❤️❤️❤️

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**Program for Nordic Days 2024**
October 10th to 20th

We warmly welcome everyone to the annual Nordic Days in Cyprus. Everyone is cordially invited, regardless of nationality.

**Thursday, October 10th**
Opening of the Nordic Days 2024 by W***y Lindt
Musical performance by Jussi Lindberg from Finland
Lecture: "The Norwegian-Russian Border Delimitation in 1826 and Its Significance for the Rest of Europe, up to the Current Cyprus Conflict"
By Rune Rafaelsen, former Secretary-General of the Barents Secretariat and former Mayor of Sør-Varanger Municipality, Norway
Serving coffee/tea (light breakfast)
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Kazim Ali Sokak No. 19, Karaoglanoglu

**Friday, October 11th**
Backyard concert by Sissel Kvambe, Norwegian folk singer
Location: Kazim Ali Sokak No. 19, Karaoglanoglu
Time: 7:00 PM
Refreshments / sausages and a raffle to support the event

**Saturday, October 12th**
Nordic gathering at "Tervetuloa Restaurant" in Alsancak
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Live music by Finnish artist Jussi Lindberg from Finland
Fixed menu: 1300 TL
Everyone welcome. Overnight stay possible at the restaurant’s hotel, phone: 05338632394
Time: 7:00 PM

**Sunday, October 13th**
Nordic meeting at Birgitta's
Location: Lapta
Time: 12:00 PM

**Monday, October 14th**
Lecture: "The History of the Sami People" (lecture in English)
By Åsmund Røst, history teacher from Norway
Location: Kazim Ali Sokak No. 19, Karaoglanoglu
Time: 7:00 PM
Refreshments, sausages, and a raffle to support the event

**Tuesday, October 15th**
Sing-along in Cyprus with Jussi Lindberg and Sissel Kvambe
Location: Kazim Ali Sokak No. 19, Karaoglanoglu
Time: 7:00 PM
Refreshments, sausages, and raffle available

**Wednesday, October 16th**
Concert with Sissel Kvambe from Norway
Location: Sultan Restaurant in Catalkoy
Time: 2:30 PM

**Thursday, October 17th**
Nordic Cultural Evening at the Scandinavian Church in Cyprus
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Lecture on the history of the Sami people in the Nordic regions by Åsmund Røst, history teacher from Norway
Sing-along/concert by Jussi Lindberg from Finland
Coffee, cakes, and raffle for sale
Location: Ayia Napa
Time: 6:30 PM
A bus will be arranged from Girne at 1:30 PM, with a tour to Pila and other places around Ayia Napa, shopping and restaurant visits. Return: 9:00 PM
Price for the bus trip depends on the number of participants.
Registration: [email protected] by October 14th

**Friday, October 18th**
Concert with Annelis and Terje Holmedahl from the Norwegian Seamen's Church
Serving coffee, waffles, and cakes
Location: Kazim Ali Sokak No. 19, Karaoglanoglu
Time: 6:30 PM

**Saturday, October 19th**
Terrace party in Karsyaka with Jussi Lindberg from Finland
Time: 7:00 PM

All events have free entry.
Contact phone: Tommy Rognmo 05338476908
Email: [email protected]

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