NORWAY - PAVILION
As part of the Festival of Cultures of the Biennale of Luanda 2021, discover the cultural content proposed by Norway!
Enjoy your visit!
Promoting Peace through the Green Movement in Angola
Exhibit: African Independence - Norwegian Solidarity
This exhibition has been developed by the Liliesleaf Trust in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria. With a particular focus on the frontline states, the exhibition reflects on Norway’s approachand assistance to de-colonisation and the liberation struggle.
African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity explores the universality of human rights, the power of international solidarity in the pursuit of securing human rights, the importance of democracy in ensuring the recognition of human rights. The purpose of the exhibition is to reflect on the value of lessons learned from the past when addressing the challenges faced today.
The exhibition comprises of various structures with content on both sides and the seventh structure shares an overview of the liberation history of Angola.
The Security Council: Norway’s priorities
As a member of the UN Security Council, Norway will make use of its 20 years’ experience of peace diplomacy to strengthen the Council’s conflict prevention and resolution efforts.
In addressing country situations on the Council’s agenda, Norway will focus in particular on four thematic areas:
- Peace diplomacy
- Inclusion of women
- Protection of civilians
- Climate change and security
Disclaimer
The ideas and opinions expressed on this page are those of the Member State; they do not necessarily represent the views of UNESCO and the Organization hereby declines all liability. The designation employed and the presentation of material throughout the National Pavilion or this webpage do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Organization, concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning its frontiers or boundaries.
