Pregnant woman who was denied a job to receive 125,000 kroner in compensation
A cosmetic nurse who was not allowed to start working after she revealed that she was pregnant has been awarded 125,000 kroner compensation. The Discrimination…
Discrimination
King’s merit medal goes to Marit Hermansen
Marit Hermansen received the King’s merit medal for her work against racism and discrimination. Marit Hermansen has, for a number of years, worked to raise…
ESA brings Norway to Court
ESA brings Norway to court for discrimination ESA is bringing Norway to court on discrimination of fathers. They further believe Norway fail to comply to…
Norwegian-born people with immigrant parents often experience more discrimination
27 percent of people born Norwegian to immigrant parents say that they have experienced disparity in work, job search, education and health care. They…
Discrimination belongs on the scrap heap
Equality has been a decisive element in Norway’s development from poverty to prosperity, according to Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H). Solberg participated on Tuesday at…
One in five students has experienced discrimination
A new survey shows that 21% of Norwegian students have experienced discrimination during their study period. ‘Discrimination should not occur, and it is very…
Women and minorities are discriminated in Norwegian Prisons
Equal Opportunities Ombud requires immediate action A recent report shows systematic differential treatment in Norwegian prisons, and women and minorities are particularly vulnerable. The Equal…
Sami’s experience more discrimination than Norwegians
A new research shows that the Sami population is four times more likely to experience discrimination than the majority of the population. The researchers have…
