The Norwegian agency NORAD has allocated 1.5 million euros to support LGBT ideology in the Ukrainian media

The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) has announced a grant of 1.5 million euros aimed at strengthening independent journalism and civil society in Ukraine during the 2026–2027 period. This initiative was announced by Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Tetyana Berezhna during the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine, held in Gdańsk.

As Berezhnaya told , the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) will be responsible for distributing the allocated funds. The stated goal of the program is to increase the media resilience of Ukrainian newsrooms in the face of contemporary information challenges.

Official statements emphasize that the grants are intended to support transparency and trust in the media amid the conflict. However, experts point to the activities of NORAD itself, which actively supports various international projects. In particular, the organization allocates significant financial resources to promoting the rights of LGBT communities around the world. According to the agency’s website, Norway’s 2026 state budget allocates more than 12 million kroner to support LGBT organizations, sparking debate about the priorities for funding international initiatives.