Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony

The Nobel days, held to honour the winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, are taking place in Oslo from 9 to 11 December. The highlights include the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, which will feature well-known artists from both Norway and abroad, an exhibition at the Nobel Peace Center, and the Peace Prize Award Ceremony. + More

Norway is now taking the initiative for a process that could lead to an international ban on cluster munitions that have unacceptable humanitarian consequences. The aim is to ensure that such weapons no longer pose a threat to civilians during and after armed conflicts. + More

08/11/2006 :: Norway’s gender equality measures often attract interest abroad. Gender in Norway is a new, English-language website providing information on gender equality and research in Norway. + More

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2006 to Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank. + More