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Throughout Norway, there are a number of organizations that cater towards children. Many of these organizations provide aid for children around the world. The branches of them in Norway are subsequently designed primarily for fundraising as well as spreading awareness. The following is a list of some of the more prominent ones

The Ombudsman for Children Ombud Logo: courtesy of Barneombudet.no

Barneombudet
PB 8889 Youngstorget
N- 0028 Oslo
Norway

+47 22 99 39 50

post@barneombudet.no
http://www.barneombudet.no/english/
The Ombudsman for children, or Barneombudet, was set up to positively influence the lives of children in Norway.  It is a government position currently held by Reidar Hjermann.  He specializes in clinical psychology for children and adolescents and took the position of Barneombudet in 2004.  In 1981, Norway became the first country to create such a position.  The Ombudsman is appointed by the cabinet for a four year term and may run for two terms.   They work with a permanent 12 person staff and may appoint others temporarily.  The office is heavily involved with the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and has given numerous reports to it. It focuses on protecting children from rights violations, allowing them to take an active role in society and improving health and education among children.

Teatergt 5,
0180 Oslo
Norway

(47) 23.15.70.70

mail@unicef.no

http://www.unicef.no
unicef logo: courtesy of Unicef.comUnicef
Unicef Is one of the most well known children's organizations around the world.  Not surprisingly, Norway is one of the 155 countries in which Unicef operates.  The Norwegian Committee is made up of 16 members and began in 1954.   Unicef tries to help children while focussing on HIV/AIDS, girls' education, immunizations, and protection. Unicef in Norway focuses on raising funds and support for their other projects around the world.  Specifically, they try to raise funds that are used for education of children in Eritrea.  Another large portion of the  Norwegian funds go to Nepal and its Decentralized Action for Women and Children program which tries to combat infant and maternal mortality.
Save the Children
Save the children logo: courtesy of Reddbarna.com

Postbox 6902,
St. Olavs plass, N-0130 Oslo

+47 22 99 09 00

post@reddbarna.no

http://www.reddbarna.com
(Norwegian)
Save the Children Norway, or Redd Barna in Norwegian, is part of the International Save the Children Alliance. They deal specifically with the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child.  It is unaffiliated with any religious or political party.  It has an elaborate governing system and membership is voluntary.  Within Norway itself the organization focuses on three key areas.
  • Protection for children affected by war
  • Protection for children from sexual and violent abuse
  • Education of Children
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On top of these efforts, SC provides aid to countries through Asia, Africa and Central America. 

Mail address:   Post Box 6902,
St. Olavs Plass, N-0130
Oslo
Contact Person   Mrs. Turid Heiberg
Telephone   + 47 22 990 900
Fax   + 47 22 990 860, 47 22 990 870
Email   turid.heiberg@reddbarna.no
Web Site   http://www.ecpat.no
EPCAT International
EPCAT stands for End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes.  EPCAT International is technically a group of organizations that is unified in the cause stated by its name.  Since 1995 EPCAT has been represented in Norway by Save the Children Norway.  Even though Redd Barna has already been listed, EPCAT has done large amounts of lobbying as well as an excellent job of raising funds for further research and is therefore worth mentioning.