Gender Equality Former Norwegian PM: Equality a condition for increased productivity in KSA 05/02/2008 :: Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway and current Special Envoy on Climate Change for the United Nations Secretary-General, visited Saudi-Arabia in January. After addressing the condition of Saudi women at the Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh, she met with Ms. Ebtihal Mubarak from Arab News and spoke about gender issues in Saudi-Arabia. + More |
Gender Equality  Norway goes for women 17/11/2007 :: 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 |
Gender Equality  Female majority in Norway’s government 29/09/2007 :: As a result of a cabinet reshuffle, women now hold the majority in the Norwegian government for the first time. + More |
Gender Equality  Norwegian fathers choose paternity leave 17/02/2007 :: 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 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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