Gender Equality  Norway goes for women 23/12/2007 :: 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 |
Gender Equality  Norwegian fathers choose paternity leave 11/01/2007 :: An increasing number of Norwegian fathers are choosing to take paternity leave to be with their children during their first year. Parents now have the right to choose how the parental leave period is divided between them. + More |
Policy Measures  Norway increases focus on women’s rights in development cooperation 05/03/2008 :: Norway is intensifying efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality in international development policy. + 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 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 |
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