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The Nidaros Cathedral's Restoration Workshop

The primary objective of the Nidaros Cathedral's Restoration Workshop (known as NDR in Norwegian) is to preserve, disseminate and develop Nidaros Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace as vibrant cultural monuments and church buildings.

Web page: https://www.nidarosdomen.no/en/ndr

The Norwegian Government bolsters efforts for gender and sexual diversity in new action plan

The Norwegian government’s Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity was launched today. The plan comprises 49 measures aimed at protecting rights, and improving quality of life for LGBT+ people, and increasing recognition of gender and sexual

Human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities

«It's about being seen and heard»

This is an EasyRead version of the white paper Meld. St. 8 (2022-2023)

Action plan to combat discrimination and hatred towards Muslims (2020-2023)

In 2020, the Norwegian government launched the Action plan to combat discrimination and hatred towards Muslims (2020-2023). The aim of the action plan is to prevent and deter racism and discrimination against Muslims and persons believed to be

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan against Racism and Discrimination on the Grounds of Ethnicity and Religion 2020-2023 (Extracted Version)

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan against Racism and Discrimination on the Grounds of Ethnicity and Religion 2020-2023 (Extracted Version) (.pdf)

Archives, libraries and museums

Ministry of Culture and Equality maintains the overall national responsibility for archives, libraries and museums.

Equality and diversity

Everyone living in Norway should have equal opportunities to contribute and to participate in the community, regardless of gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation and disability.

Gender equality

We wish to promote equality and put in place better protection against discrimination for everyone. A society free from discrimination is a prerequisite for equality and equal opportunities. We therefore need a robust and transparent statutory

Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) - The Power of Culture

Meld. St. 8 (2018–2019) Report to the Storting (white paper) Summary

Protection against harmful content

The technological developments within the audiovisual sector has led to a strong increase with reference to the availability of audiovisual content. As audiovisual content takes up more and more time of children and young people’s life the risk of

Gaming in Norway

The overarching goal of regulating the gaming market in Norway is to prevent gaming problems and other negative consequences of gaming, as well as to ensure that gaming is conducted in a responsible and safe manner. Additionally, the regulation aims

Report No. 10 (2011-2012) - Culture, inclusion and participation

Department for Equality, Non-discrimination and International Affairs

The Department for Equality, Non-discrimination and International Affairs has sectoral and coordination responsibility for equality and non-discrimination policy. It is also responsible for the implementation of international conventions,

Director General Therese Koppang

History of the Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Ministry of Culture and Equality was established in 1982 under the name Ministry of Culture and Science. Prior to that date, the Ministry of Church and Education bore national responsibility for Norwegian cultural affairs. Since then, the

Organisation

The Minister of Culture is the head of the Ministry and its political leader. The Minister has one State Secretary and one Political Adviser, all politically appointed. The Secretary General is the top government official and the ministry’s

Contact the Ministry of Culture and Equality

Addresses, telephone numbers and other contact information for the Ministry of Culture and Equality can be found here.

Audiovisual Coproduction Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the Kingdom of Norway