About us
The United Nations Association of Norway (UNA Norway) is an independent Norwegian organization that provides knowledge about the United Nations and international affairs.
Since 1946, we have worked to increase understanding of the UN, international cooperation and global issues. Our main target groups are children and young people and the education sector in Norway, but we also provide information for the press and the general public.
UNA Norway offers educational resources, lectures, seminars and debates on international issues. We also organize UN simulations, where students take on the roles of countries and debate current international conflicts.
Our aim is to:
- provide reliable and fact-based information about the UN and its work
- create interest in and encourage debate about international affairs
- increase understanding of international politics and global challenges
- promote solidarity and international cooperation
UNA Norway is independent of the United Nations and has no political affiliation. We are a member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA).
UNA Norway receives financial support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sustainable Development Goals
In cooperation with teachers and students, we have developed interdisciplinary learning resources that comprise 15 tasks regarding sustainable development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Upper secondary school/high school students are the main target audience. These tasks may be used in the following subjects: science, social sciences, geography and native languages (for instance English).
Click here to download the learning resources:
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) define the world we want. They apply to all countries and is our plan, simply put, to ensure that no one is left behind.
The Sustainable Development Goals are the map of the world we seek: one without poverty, one where the planet is protected, and a world in which everyone prospers – before 2030.
All 17 goals are mutually dependent and are built on the principle of sustainable development.
Goal number 4 is to ensure quality education for all. These learning resources are one of our contributions to achieve target 4.7, which says that all learners should acquire “knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development”.