Parents and children

Commission on Paternity NOU 2009: 5

[Report, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 11.09.2009]

On 28 March 2008, the Norwegian Government appointed a Commission to propose amendments to the Children Act concerning establishment and change of paternity and maternity, etc. The purpose is to adapt the Act to the major social and technological developments that have taken place with regard to developments in family patterns, the possibility of assisted fertilisation and establishment of paternity with a high degree of certainty.

Improved stability for state-funded foster homes

[Press release, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 31.10.2008]

Families that agree to provide family or emergency homes on assignment for the state will now be given new rights. New standard contracts provide these families with increased economic security, including rights to occupational pensions, paid sick leave and reimbursement of expenses for work-related injury insurance.

Pregnancy benefits

[Editorial article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 20.10.2008]

A woman has a right to pregnancy benefits if she is required, in accordance with law or regulations, to stop performing her work as a result of pregnancy and it is not possible to reassign her to other work in the organization.

The rights of parents of small children

[Guidelines and brochures, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 23.02.2007]

The booklet explains the statutory rights of parents in relation to pregnancy, birth and adoption and when the children are small. It also describes available support schemes.

NORA in 2006 — Women’s challenges

By minister Karita Bekkemellem, 4th Japan - Norway Joint Seminar on Gender Equality

[Speech/article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 12.09.2006]

What does it mean to be a human being? To me, the answer is very clear: It means to be a participant in society on an equal footing with men. For men, it must involve sharing the everyday workload at home on an equal footing with women.

Family and consumer policies changing on 1 July

[Press release, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 28.06.2006]

Several legislative changes affecting the Ministry of Children and Equality are due to take effect on 1 July. Among them is an extension of the paid parental leave period reserved for fathers after a birth or adoption – the “father quota”.

The greatest of all is love - on Norwegian family an equality policy

by State Secretary Kjell Erik Øie

[Speech/article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 15.05.2006]

The family deserves to be celebrated, primarily because it concerns so many of us. The family has been important throughout the ages and in all societies, and it continues to be so. Family patterns have changed, and there is greater diversity in family life.

Welcoming address at the conference "Early interventions for infants and small children in families at risk"

By State Secretary Kjell Erik Øie

[Speech/article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 27.04.2006]

The Government strongly want to increase the effort for infants and small children in families at risk.