Equality and social inclusion
The Ministry of Children, and Equality is responsible for coordinating the Government’s policies and legislation concerning equality, discrimination and integration. The Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation is responsible for the policy towards the Sami people and minorities. <br>Click "More on Equality and social inclusion" to find news articles, press releases and other articles related to this topic. <br>Click "Find document" to search for all documents on government.no related to this topic.
Sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression
Everyone is to have equal rights, irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons must be able to live openly and Norwegian authorities are making efforts to prevent discrimination.
Gender Equality
The Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion has the main responsibility for the work relating to the government's gender equality policy.
Disabilities
The Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion (the Ministry) is responsible for the national anti-discrimination legislation which, among other things, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. In addition, the Ministry coordinates the government's policy regarding persons with disabilities.
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- Speech to the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women Speech/statement 14/03/2019
- Breaking the Cycle of Violence Speech/statement 01/02/2019
- The Power of Education to Prevent Racism and Discrimination: the case of anti-Semitism Speech/statement 26/09/2018
- High level round table on girls education Speech/statement 25/09/2018
- Introductory Speech to the Committee on the Rights of the Child News story 23/05/2018
- Introductory Speech Speech/statement 23/05/2018
- Ochanomizu University Speech/statement 14/02/2018
- Report to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination of Women: CEDAW 68th Session – Introductory speech by the minister Speech/statement 07/11/2017
Documents
The Government’s Action Plan for Universal Design
The government’s vision is a society in which everyone can participate. An important means of achieving this vision is good accessibility and environments that are safe and convenient to use. Universal design is an aspect of society that is particularly important for people with disabilities.
CERD - Norway’s 23rd/24th report
Norway’s 23rd/24th report under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
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Department for Equality, Non-discrimination and International Affairs
E-mail: postmottak@kud.dep.no
Address: Postboks 8030 Dep, 0030 Oslo
Visitor address: Grubbegata 1, Oslo,