Education and Workforce
The participation of women on the Norwegian workforce has never been greater – globally speaking, Norwegian women are at the top of the list. According to the 2004 figures, 75 per cent of all women aged 25-66 are on the workforce, while ... + More
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Gendered Violence
Domestic violence is a serious and to some extent hidden social problem. All use of violence is prohibited under Norwegian law and represents a violation of fundamental human rights. Violence and abuse within families and couples is ... + More
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Women in Politics
Women in Norway have been largely successful in gaining political influence. Thirty years ago, only 15 per cent of the representatives on the Storting (Norwegian national assembly) were women, whereas in recent years this figure has ... + More
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Policy Measures
The Norwegian Gender Equality Act was adopted in 1978. The Act prohibits all discrimination on the grounds of gender and is applicable to all areas of society. It also stipulates that the public authorities, employers and social partners ... + More
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Gay and Lesbian Rights
The Norwegian Government makes an active effort to safeguard gay and lesbian rights, to help gays and lesbians to live openly and to counteract discrimination. It is crucial to these efforts to ensure that organizations working to ... + More
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