Jegertroppen: Norway’s all-fighting, all-female special forces unit
Spring is traditionally the time that many of us flock outdoors to stroll through the woods and forests that are scattered throughout Norway. Spare a…
Gender equality
Norway is second best to gender equality in the world
For the third year in a row, Norway ranks second in a global ranking of gender equality. Again, Icelanders top the list. The gender equality…
Norway is weak on gender equality assistance
Norway is below average when it comes to aid efforts on gender equality, statistics from the OECD show. Despite repeated statements from the government that…
Gender equality in Norway
Gender equality in Norway Many of the stereotypes in Norway have lost their meaning and this feature is a good feature here. In this article…
Ropstad escapes from handling LGBTQ policy
Ropstad escapes from handling LGBTQ policy Deputy Leader of the Christian Democrats, Kjell Ingolf Ropstad, becomes Minister of Children and Family but escapes responsibility for…
Norwegian men care less about gender equality than women
More than half of Norwegian women, but only 1 in 3 men, believe that Norwegian authorities’ should work for women’s rights globally as very important,…
Celebrities call out for gender equality and poverty
Over a hundred celebrities have joined a call where they demand that world leaders do something about gender discrimination and the connection it has to…
More women work full time
Growth in women working full time The day after Women’s Day, the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Anniken Hauglie (Conservatives), presents figures she thinks…
Take care of the guys, even if its March 8!
Take care of the guys women, even if its March 8! – The ladies are on the rise while men are on their way down….
The financial industry takes measures toward gender equality
Men earn 20% more than women in finance. Now the industry is implementing measures to reduce that wage gap. Women’s average annual salary as…
NHO boss out against Helleland
NHO boss hard out against Cabinet Minister Helleland CEO of the Federation of Norwegian Businesses (NHO), Kristin Skogen Lund, reacts strongly to the Minister of…
Norwegian Muslims say they want full gender equality
In a poll among Norwegian Muslims, 97% said that they support full gender equality, and that everyone should be free to choose a spouse. …
Intensifying efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights
‘Gender equality and women’s rights are key to promoting development. A new era requires new answers, and we are now modernising our approach to these…
