Michelle Delaney: All news
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Statement on Nobel Peace Prize Announcement by PRIO Director Henrik Urdal
“Today’s Nobel Peace Prize award to Nihon Hidankyo comes at a crucial time when countries are modernizing their nuclear arsenals, and threats of use by traditional and emerging nuclear powers are alarmingly on the rise."
Nobel Peace Prize 2024: PRIO Director’s Updated List Announced
The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal, announced his updated list for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today, with election observers topping the list.
Great Fear Among Norwegians of World War, Survey Shows
In a survey carried out for the Peace Research Institute Oslo, 41 per cent of people questioned in Norway believe it is likely that a new world war will break out within 10 years. Just as alarming, 55 per cent anticipate a new armed conflict in Europe.
Afghanistan Ranks Bottom of Global Index on Women’s Status
Afghanistan ranks worst of 177 countries in terms of the status of women, according to this year’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index launched today in New York.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Narges Mohammadi
“Narges Mohammadi was top of my list. Her win is a tremendous achievement for women’s rights in Iran."
Nobel Peace Prize 2023: PRIO Director’s Shortlist Announced
The director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), Henrik Urdal, updated his shortlist today for the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, with human rights activists topping the list.
New Survey Shows Strong Support for Nordic Self-Defense
A new survey shows that 70 per cent of respondents believe Norway should put up an armed resistance if it is attacked by another country.
New report documents over 6,000 civilians killed in 20 months since Myanmar coup – significantly higher than previously reported
A report released today by the Peace Research Institute Oslo finds that at least 6,000 civilians were killed in the first 20 months following Myanmar's military coup in 2021.
New figures show conflict-related deaths at 28-year high, largely due to Ethiopia and Ukraine wars
The war in Ethiopia's Tigray region accounted for over 100,000 battle-related deaths in 2022, even more than Russia's invasion of Ukraine which accounted for more than 81,000 deaths, according to new conflict trends data released today.
Vacancy: Events and Research Group Coordinator
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Vacancy: Communication Adviser
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Michelle Delaney New Communication Director at PRIO
Today we are wishing the new Communication Director at PRIO welcome.
