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Gender Equality
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Norway introduces new Marriage Act

04/07/2008 :: Homosexuals in Norway are now allowed to get married. The new Marriage Act, which the Storting passed in the middle of June, gives homosexuals greater rights in a number of areas. + More

Gender Equality
Pierre de Brisis

The Government will combat all forms of discrimination

11/03/2008 :: Norway will play a proactive role in combating discrimination on grounds of gender, race and sexuality in development cooperation. + More

Gender Equality
Kristin Berg Johsen/ Kobolt Design

Norway increases focus on women’s rights in development cooperation

24/01/2008 :: Norway is intensifying efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality in international development policy. + More

Gender Equality

Female majority in Norway’s government

27/09/2007 :: As a result of a cabinet reshuffle, women now hold the majority in the Norwegian government for the first time. + More

Gender Equality

Norwegian Gender Researchers Lead International Project

09/03/2006 :: Amidst tough competition, the Norwegian gender researchers received NOK 32 million (EUR 3,2 million) from the European Union. They will research how the modern women's movement has contributed, challenged and altered how women and men participate in society. + More

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