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Other political staff

The political staff of the Ministries consists of state secretaries and political advisor. State secretaries are appointed in a State Council Meeting, while political advisors are hired by the Office of the Prime Minister. The political staff are

Press centre

Press enquiries directed at the political leadership and Ministry should be submitted via the Communication Unit.

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation

The Norwegian System of Patient Injury Compensation, NPE, is a public agency under the Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services.

Web page: http://www.npe.no/

Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority

Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority is the government authority for radiation protection and nuclear saftey.

Web page: https://www.dsa.no/en/

Norwegian Board of Health Supervision

Norwegian Board of Health Supervision has the overall responsibility for the supervision of health and social services in Norway.

Web page: http://www.helsetilsynet.no/templates/sectionpage____5499.aspx

United Nations Secretary-General’s Study on Violence against Children

United Nations Secretary-General’s Study on Violence against Children Key Messages Violence against children is not inevitable. It can and must be prevented. Every child has the right to a life free from violence. Violence against children can never

Ecolabelling Norway

In Norway there are two official environmental labels, the Swan and the Flower. Their use is overseen by Ecolabelling Norway, a foundation whose leadership board is made up of representatives from the Ministry of Children and Equality, environmental

Web page: https://www.nordic-swan-ecolabel.org/

National Institute for Consumer Research

The National Institute for Consumer Research (SIFO) is an independent, multidisciplinary centre for research, testing and reporting on consumer affairs. The institute shares its expertise with public authorities, political leaders, businesses and

Web page: http://www.sifo.no/

The Equality and anti-discrimination Ombud

The Equality and anti-discrimination Ombud's main task is to promote equality and fight against discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and age.

Web page: https://www.ldo.no/en/

Child Welfare Tribunal

Child Welfare Tribunal are responsible for decision-making with regard to child welfare services. Today there are 12 such county tribunals; each one covers one or two counties. The tribunals comprise a national body which on matters of social

Web page: http://www.fylkesnemndene.no/en/

County Governors

Each county has a County Governor who represents the King and the government. The task of the County Governor’s office is to make sure the goals, guidelines and actions of the Storting are followed locally. On behalf of some of the national

Web page: http://www.fylkesmannen.no/

Allocation Committee for support to voluntary children's and youth organizations

The Allocation Committee it is an administrative body within the Ministry of Children and Equality whose primary responsibility is to distribute grants and subsidies to voluntary national children's and youth organizations in accord with regulations

The Consumer Dispute Commission

The Consumer Dispute Commission is an arbiter of conflicts, particularly those related to goods and building-trade services in which consumers (perhaps with help from the Consumer Council of Norway) have tried and failed to reach an amicable

Web page: https://www.forbrukerradet.no/contact-us

Offices and agencies associated with the Ministry of Children and Equality

Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) and the Office for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufetat) are responsible for matters relating to state-funded child welfare services, family counselling and adoption.

Web page: https://www.bufdir.no/en/

The Ombudsperson for Children in Norway

The Ombudsperson for Children in Norway is charged with promoting the interests of children in both the public and private spheres, and with paying close attention to changes in the conditions of childhood development.

Web page: http://barneombudet.no/english/

Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV)

The Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration is composed of a central agency and elements of the municipal social service systems.

Web page: https://www.nav.no/en/home

Department of Planning and Administration

The department is responsible for coordination, quality assurance and follow-up of the Ministry’s activities relating to the budget, ministerial financial management and the administration of associated and subordinate agencies.

Director General Helga Berit Fjell

Administrative leadership

The Secretary General is the administrative head of the ministry. The information secretariat and the office-reception staff for the secretary and political leaders are part of the permanent secretary’s staff.

The Norwegian Government's High North Strategy

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