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Immigration and social inclusion

It is the Government’s goal that everyone, irrespective of origin and gender, should have equal opportunities, rights and duties to participate in society and make use of their resources. Active efforts to combat racism and discrimination are important if this goal is to be achieved.

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It is the Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion that is responsible for immigration and asylum policy.

On this page you will find general information and documents relating to immigration and social inclusion. You can explore this topic in more detail by using the menu on the right.

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International migration 2011-2012

[Report, Ministry of Labour, 07.01.2013]

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report , “International Migration 2011-2012 – IMO report for Norway”, is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries.

Norwegian language tuition and introduction programme

[Article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 16.10.2012]

If newly arrived immigrants are to integrate well, it is important that they can obtain employment and education and participate in society at large. Newly arrived refugees have the right and obligation to participate in a full-time introduction programme of up to two year's duration.

White paper on Norwegian refugee and migration policy in a European perspective

White paper on Norwegian refugee and migration policy in a European perspective

[Article, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, 26.09.2012]

This fact sheet presents the content of the white paper on Norwegian refugee and migration policy in a European perspective and the Government’s 22 main priorities in the field of refugees and migration in the time ahead.

Proposes to repeal restrictions for Bulgaria and Romania

[News story, Ministry of Labour, 27.01.2012]

The Norwegian Government has proposed a bill to repeal restrictions for workers from Bulgaria and Romania. Workers from the two countries will have the same access to the Norwegian labour market as workers from other EEA countries already have.

Immigrant organisations

[Article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 19.01.2012]

Participation in the civil society is a requirement if democracy is to function. NGOs play an important role in creating an inclusive society for all.

Community engagement

[Article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 19.01.2012]

In some areas with major and complex challenges in living conditions the central and local authorities join forces to make an extra effort. Groruddalen and Søndre Nordstrand in Oslo, Fjell and Strømsø in Drammen, Saupstad in Trondheim and Årstad in Bergen are the areas where central and local authorities have initiated such joint efforts.

Citizenship

[Article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 19.01.2012]

The Norwegian Nationality Act and the Nationality Regulations regulate how a person can become a Norwegian national and how Norwegian nationality can be lost. Citizenship may be considered a formalisation of the social contract between the state and the citizen.

Settling refugees

[Article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 19.01.2012]

Newly arrived refugees are to be settled in a municipality which will give them the opportunity to become well integrated. Settling refugees is a voluntary task for the municipalities. Integration policy focuses on ensuring that each person has employment and can participate in society.

Integration policy

[Article, Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion, 19.01.2012]

The Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion has the sector responsibility for integration policy for newly arrived immigrants. This includes administration of the Introduction Act and the Norwegian Nationality Act, responsibility for settling refugees and the provision of interpreters in the public sector.

International migration 2010-2011

International migration 2010-2011

[Report, Ministry of Labour, 06.01.2012]

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development – as a contribution to the common reporting system on migration for the OECD countries, called SOPEMI. The recent report for Norway covers 2009 and to some extent 2010.

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Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90

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Gullhaug torg 4 A,
PO. Box 8005 Dep,
0030 Oslo

Immigration and social inclusion

Contact information

Ministry of Justice and Public Security

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90

Address

Gullhaug torg 4 A,
PO. Box 8005 Dep,
0030 Oslo