PRIO is pleased to announce the appointment of Nina Græger as its next Director, effective 1 July 2025. Græger brings a wealth of experience in international relations and security studies to PRIO, underscoring the Institute’s commitment to excellence in peace research.
The current Director of PRIO, Henrik Urdal, has announced his list for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, with Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms at the top.
A new PRIO Policy Brief outlines the on-the-ground consequences of Israel’s ban on the UN's humanitarian agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which came into effect at the end of January.
This upcoming event explores strategies for shaping future security dynamics between Europe and Russia, focusing on key issues such as arms control, defense policies and diplomatic initiatives.
In this upcoming seminar, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, will share firsthand experiences and insights from her work, focusing on the significant legal and political challenges facing the UN in Palestine.
After the fall of Assad’s regime, what’s next for Syria’s refugees? In this episode, Syrian refugee Alaa Same shares the story of his journey to Norway, while migration experts Marta Bivand Erdal (PRIO) and Pål Nesse (NRC) discuss the future of displaced Syrians.
The International Criminal Court faces resistance after issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the first against a leader from a liberal democracy. Backlash, including proposed US sanctions, now threatens its ability to uphold justice.
As emergency communication systems evolve, mobile alerts are playing an increasingly central role in ensuring public safety. In Norway, this modern tool is already reshaping how authorities reach citizens in emergency situations.
This study on maternal healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa finds that living near displacement camps or settlements increases the chance pregnant women give birth at a medical facility. This effect is strongest among the poorest mothers.
Frontline aid workers use secrecy and silence to secure access, ensure protection and enhance operational efficiency in complex environments. Balancing these practices with accountability and coordination is crucial for ethical and effective humanitarian action.
