Gender Equality  Norway increases focus on women’s rights in development cooperation 23/01/2008 :: Norway is intensifying efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality in international development policy. + More |
Gender Equality  Ibsen still inspires debate on gender equality 05/01/2007 :: One hundred years after his death, the playwright Henrik Ibsen continues to provoke and challenge his audiences with the questions he raises about women’s rights and gender equality. The “Nora’s sisters” project uses Ibsen’s works to stimulate debate on gender equality in different cultures. + More |
Policy Measures  Norway introduces new Marriage Act 03/07/2008 :: Homosexuals in Norway are now allowed to get married. The new Marriage Act, which the Storting passed in the middle of June, gives homosexuals greater rights in a number of areas. + More |
Women in Politics Women in Norwegian 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 |
Policy Measures Measures and methods in gender equality efforts 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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