Deputy Permanent Representative of Norway to the UN and other International Organisations in Geneva
Joined March 2019
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Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Excellent meeting with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of @ITU. We discussed Norway’s work on AI safety & ITU’s critical role in developing international standards & safeguards to ensure AI is safe, trustworthy and serves humanity. International cooperation is essential!
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Honoured to represent Norway in Geneva at the sixth consultative meeting on advancing peace in Sudan.
Norway remains committed to reducing tensions and supporting an inclusive peace process, working with partners.
The Sudanese people have suffered far too much.
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Norwegian Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore congratulates Navi Pillay on this year’s Nobel Peace Prize :
regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/…
2026 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay’s commitment to universal legal principles and her firm moral compass are constants in a long career. Born into a family of Indian Tamil origin under apartheid in Durban, South Africa, Pillay became a lawyer and legal pioneer, confronting deep structural discrimination, segregation and exclusion. A common thread runs from her early work defending Nelson Mandela and others who stood up against apartheid to her service as a judge in some of the key international court cases of our time.
This year’s laureate has significantly enlarged the scope and impact of international law. She has served as a judge on the High Court in South Africa, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court. She was the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and, until recently, she chaired the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory. Today Navi Pillay is a judge on the International Court of Justice in the case where Myanmar stands accused of genocide.
In historic international court cases, she has shown that legal measures can help prevent acts of war and violence. Navi Pillay has also contributed to strengthen the institutions of international law. Her independence, expertise and steadfastness have made her one of the most respected international jurists of our time.
Learn more about the 2026 #NobelPeacePrize: bit.ly/4xjOJ03
#NobelPeacePrize #NobelPrize
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Today marks three years since the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. 1200 people were slaughtered and hudreds taken hostage. These atrocities left a lasting mark on Israeli society and on jews worldwide. We must never give up the quest for peace.
- FM @EspenBarthEide
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
At #HRC63, #NB8 express deep concern over persistent violence in the Central African Republic, and particularly grave human rights violations against children. We call on CAR to hold perpetrators accountable and ensure reintegration.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/4untc9a8
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
"Norway remains one of the UN’s ten largest donors. We will use our funding to support and promote reform. Because we believe in investing in the UN."
FM @EspenBarthEide's clear message on the need for #UNreform in #Norway's national statement at #UNGA: shorturl.at/sdU0U
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Finnish President @alexstubb and Norwegian Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore launch international call for control over development of frontier AI models. 22 leaders from around the world support the appeal.
Read more: regjeringen.no
#UNGA @Regjeringen @NorwayMFA
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴 at #HRC63: Safeguarding the right to #PeacefulAssembly ensures just and inclusive, stable and resilient societies. We urge states to pay assessed contributions in full and on time, and to support adequate funding of #OHCHR.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/4546xnv4
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Join us in warmly welcoming our new interns this semester! 🇳🇴🇺🇳
📊Oscar joins the WTO & EFTA team
⚖️Maria joins the Human Rights team
⚕️Nora joins the Global Health team
🌍Guro joins the Humanitarian Affairs & Disarmament team
We look forward to having them on board!
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
A whole nation is in mourning and the people of Norway are left with a deep sense of gratitude for a long life in the service of Norway.
regjeringen.no/en/whats-new/…
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Volker Turk is a principled voice in support of human rights. Attempts to discredit him is proof that his words matter.
I am glad that he is given another very strong mandate from Member States.
Norway remains a strong partner of @OHCHRPartners @NorwayUN @NorwayMFA
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
On World Humanitarian Day, 🇳🇴 honors the courage and dedication of humanitarian workers who risk their lives to help people affected by conflict, crises and disasters.
Protecting civilians and the humanitarian principles remain more important than ever.
#WorldHumanitarianDay
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
This week, 🇳🇴 is participating in the 19th session of #EMRIP at the UN in Geneva. Bringing together Indigenous representatives, States and experts, EMRIP advances the implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
IDPs are disproportionately affected by violations of IHL and IHRL.
At #HRC62, #NB8 🇳🇴🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇹🇱🇻🇸🇪thanks @PaulaGaviriaB and remain concerned about SGBV as both a driver and consequence of internal displacement.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/4jf2kshr
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
1 in 3 trafficked persons is a child.
At #HRC62, #NB8 highlighted importance of safe migration pathways and called for action guided by the best interests of the child.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/yc7junmh
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
At #HRC62, 🇳🇴 on behalf of NB8, highlighted that mothers – in all their diversity - face multiple and intersecting discrimination and violence. Parenthood must never be reason for discrimination or harassment.
Full statement: tinyurl.com/mru7pb5p
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
On #WorldRefugeeDay Norway 🇳🇴 reaffirms its commitment to the Refugee Convention. No one is safe until everyone is safe.
@Refugees @BarhamSalih
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
Norway co-sponsored the side event “Democratic backsliding through attacks on freedoms of expression, association and assembly” with 🇲🇽 &🇮🇪 at #HRC62.
With GATE and partners, we highlighted how shrinking civic space impacts trans and LGBT+ communities.
#transadvocacyweek
Marita Sørheim-Rensvik retweeted
🇳🇴 at #HRC62:
- Thanks @UNHumanRights for his annual report and the work to promote and protect all human rights – for everyone, everywhere
- Concerned about reversal of global trends towards abolition of the death penalty
Full statement: tinyurl.com/5dw4bxys
