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Volunteering and dialogue

20/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Voluntary organisations play an important role in the Integration and inclusion of immigrants in local communities.

The best interests of the child

28/01/2015 Article Ministry of Children and Families

Children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions is regulated in sections 31–33 of the Children Act. There may also be special provisions in other Acts concerning children’s right to be heard and to make their own decisions. Before

Gender and sexual diversity

02/02/2026 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In countries across the world LGBT+ persons are exposed to discrimination and abuse. Everyone is entitled to universal human rights and freedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, there has been a positive

Mediation and parental cooperation

10/02/2021 Article Ministry of Children and Families

Married couples and cohabitants who have children under 16 and who move apart and parents considering legal action may be allowed up to seven hours of free mediation.

Wildlife Management

15/09/2025 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the regular management under the Wildlife Act and for the regulation of hunting and trapping of wildlife species deemed harvestable by the environmental authorities.

Museums and cultural heritage

28/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

Our museums interpret the development of our society, the self-esteem of our nation and our shared standards of democracy and freedom of expression. Museums are the foundations on which our democracy rests, in that they are part of the essential

International forest policy

09/04/2024 Article Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Norway is working for a close and committed international cooperation to address transboundary forest policy challenges, and to ensure sustainable management of forests worldwide.

Film and gaming policy

16/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

Films, computer games and other audiovisual productions are important forms of artistic expression that contribute to the public discourse in Norway. The film industry and the market for audiovisual productions are undergoing major change, partly as

Broadcasting and on-demand audiovisual services

10/03/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

Broadcasting entails the transmission of radio or TV programmes, the key element being that these are received directly and in real time by the public. On-demand audiovisual services are services that have as their main objective offering programmes

European Cultural Cooperation

14/04/2026 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway collaborates with Europe on culture and media through the EU’s cultural and media programmes, the EEA Grants, and the Council of Europe.

International sports cooperation

13/01/2026 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Ministry of Culture and Equality is involved in international co-operation on sport at various levels including the Council of Europe. There is also extensive sports co-operation between the Nordic governments.

Norway and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

06/02/2019 Article Ministry of Children and Families

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from 20 November 1989 (the CRC) is the most important set of international rules we have for the protection of children's rights.

The Holberg Prize

18/03/2026 Article Ministry of Education and Research

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields

Parents who have a child outside of a relationship automatically have joint parental responsibility

06/01/2020 Article Ministry of Children and Families

In principle, all children born from and including 1 January 2020 have parents with joint parental responsibility. This applies to children whose parents are married, children whose parents are cohabitants, and children whose parents do not live

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

07/08/2025 Article Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway has for some time been engaged in assisting the parties in Venezuela in finding a solution to the conflict in the country. These efforts culminated with the presidential election in 2024.

Multilateral Convention to implement BEPS Measures (MLI)

26/02/2026 Article Ministry of Finance

Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

Media Policy

04/08/2026 Article Ministry of Culture and Equality

The media are a prerequisite for freedom of expression and a well-functioning democracy.

Hiring of Labor

30/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

The main rule in Norway is that employees should be permanently and direct employed. Other employment strategies can be used om certain terms, such as hiring.

Guidelines for dealing with reports of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment involving grant recipients in the Foreign Service

09/11/2022 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of Foreign Affairs

These guidelines describe the responsibilities, authority and procedures of the Foreign Service Control Unit (FSCU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for dealing with reports of suspected sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) involving

Sickness Benefits

16/01/2026 Article Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Sickness benefits from the National Insurance Scheme provide compensation for lost income when you are unable to work due to illness or injury.