Education and Workforce  Norway goes for women 19/11/2007 :: Norwegian women capture the boards in Norwegian companies. The government’s aim to hit a 40 percent score of women representation on Norwegian boards is soon reality. + 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 |
Education and Workforce  Norway to promote women’s rights in developing countries 12/03/2007 :: The Norwegian Government has launched a new plan of action for promoting the rights of women through development cooperation. Norway will require its cooperation partners to take women’s issues and gender equality seriously. + More |
Education and Workforce Gender distribution in education and the 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 |
Gendered Violence Domestic 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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