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The main task of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to secure and promote Norway’s interests internationally. 

With its nine departments and almost 100 foreign service missions, which include embassies, permanent delegations, general consulates and embassy sections/offices, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the largest ministry in the Norwegian government administration.

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NCS is an active civil society actor which contributes to targeted efforts in cancer information, prevention, advocacy, research, care, and international cooperation. Their activities are funded thanks to the contributions of its members, bequests, and allocations from the national lottery funds. Their main objectives are to: Contribute to ensure that fewer people develop cancer (reduction of the prevalence and incidence of cancer), Contribute to more people surviving cancer, Ensure the best quality of life for people affected by cancer (cancer patients and their relatives). The vision of NCS is: “Together we create hope”.

Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, UICC has over 1150 member organisations in 172 countries and territories. The membership base includes the world’s major cancer leagues and societies, research institutes, treatment centres, hospitals, ministries of health, public health agencies and patient support groups. UICC’s mission is to both unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda. 

Founded in 1951 to support cancer research, the Swedish Cancer Society is an independent non-profit organization with the vision of finding cures for cancer. The overall aim of the Society is to achieve a higher survival rate and a reduction in the incidence of cancer. Their main task is to raise and distribute money for cancer research. As one of the largest financiers of cancer research in Sweden, the Swedish Cancer Society essentially acts as a national research council. Thanks to the organization’s extensive knowledge about cancer, the Swedish Cancer Society is also active in areas such as public opinion and spreading knowledge about cancer, as well as results of cancer research.

The Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership (GARDP) accelerates the development and access of treatments for drug-resistant bacterial infections. Together with public, private and non-profit partners, GARDP works to preserve the power of antibiotics for generations to come.

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