Equality and social inclusion
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.
Sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression
Everyone is to have equal rights, irrespective of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Gender Equality
The Norwegian Government is focused on promoting equality and improving anti-discrimination safeguards for all persons. A non-discriminatory society is a pre-requisite for equality and equal opportunities. Robust, clear legislation is needed which prevents discrimination on the basis of gender and provides effective legal protection.
Disabilities
Persons with disabilities have the same rights as others. Disability policy must be founded on equality and equal status, self-determination, cooperation, participation and inclusion.
Related topics and insights
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Latest news
- The Norwegian Government launches a new action plan for the LGBTIQ population and works towards a ban on conversion therapy Press release 24/06/2021
- Key trends on gender equality in the UNECE region Speech/statement 31/10/2019
- Ending violence against women and girls Speech/statement 31/10/2019
- Women in Leadership: women's representation in policy- and decisionmaking Speech/statement 30/10/2019
- IDAHOT + Forum 2019 in Oslo News story 16/05/2019
- 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
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.
Latest documents
- The Norwegian Government's Action Plan against Racism and Discrimination on the Grounds of Ethnicity and Religion 2020-2023 (Extracted Version) Plans/strategy 07/09/2020
- A Society For All Plans/strategy 27/03/2019
- Property Relations Between Spouses Guidelines/brochures 10/01/2018
- The Government’s Strategy against Hate Speech 2016–2020 Plans/strategy 20/09/2017
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Contact
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,