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The Anti-Discrimination Ombud Act

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

The Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal

The Norwegian Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal is purely a complaints body which makes decisions on specific complaints of discrimination and harassment submitted to the body.

Web page: https://www.diskrimineringsnemnda.no/

Training in the Norwegian language and social studies

The goal of training in the Norwegian language and social studies is that participants are to reach a level of skill in Norwegian that enables them to use or develop their competence in education, work and social life in general.

Job Opportunity

Immigrants who require basic qualifications, who have no links with working life and who are not covered by existing schemes are in the target group for this measure.

Combating Negative Social Control and Honor Based Violence in Norway

Negative social control and honor based violence are serious societal issues that threaten fundamental human rights and individual freedom.

Hate speech and cyberhate

No one should be subjected to hate or trolling on the basis of their faith, skin colour, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression etc. Hate can have serious consequences for individuals, groups and society as a whole.

More equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people

The attack that took place on the night of 25 June 2022 is a painful reminder that work still needs to be done - also politically - to make Norway a safer, more equal and inclusive society for all LGBTQ people. The Government is strengthening