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Disabilities

Persons with disabilities have the same rights as others. The Norwegian government wants people to be able to live their lives freely, regardless of any disability. The Government wants to promote human rights and thereby equality, equal rights,

Introduction programme

The goal is to give the individual basic skills in the Norwegian language and a fundamental insight into Norwegian social conditions and to prepare him/her for work or education.

Volunteering and dialogue

Voluntary organisations play an important role in the Integration and inclusion of immigrants in local communities.

Area focus

In some areas with major and complex social challenges, the state and municipalities have joined together to make an extra effort.

Settlement of refugees

Settlement with public assistance is a voluntary service offered by the Norwegian government. The Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi) and municipalitices decides where refugees are setteled.

Discrimination based on ethnicity, religion or belief

The Government will prevent and combat racism and ethnic discrimination in Norwegian society. Racism and discrimination lead to fewer voices being heard and fewer perspectives being presented. Racism and discrimination can be an obstacle for an

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society

Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) Report to the Storting (white paper)

Immigration and immigrants 2013-2014

International migration 2013-2014 - Report from Norway to OECD

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD – Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report “International Migration 2013-2014 – IMO report for Norway” is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries

International migration 2012-2013 – Norway

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report “International Migration 2012-2013 - IMO report for Norway” is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries.

Norway to strengthen international efforts to support women’s rights and gender equality

The new Action Plan for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality in Foreign and Development Policy sets out a framework for incorporating gender equality as a priority area in Norwegian foreign policy.

Property Relations Between Spouses

You can download the brochure Property relations between spouses here (PDF).

Public Participation in Planning

How to Facilitate Increased Public Participation and Influence in Municipal and Regional Plannning pursuant to the Planning and Building Act.

T-5/99E Accessibility for all

NOU 2011: 18 - Official Norwegian Report NOU 2011: 18 Summary

Structure for Equality

The importance of Gender Equality for Social and Economic Development

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim's address at the conference Gender Matters.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim Bogota, 1 March

International Migration report 2012-2013

Annually Norway sends a report to the OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The report “International Migration 2012-2013 - IMO report for Norway” is a contribution to the reporting system on migration for the OECD countries

Immigration and Immigrants 2014–2015

IMO Report for Norway

Report from Norway to the OECD.

The Norwegian Government's Action Plan on Gender and Sexual Diversity (2023–2026)

The goal of the new Action Plan for Gender and Sexual Diversity for the period 2023 to 2026 is to improve queer people's quality of life, safeguard their rights and contribute to greater acceptance of gender and sexual diversity. The plan sets out

International Migration 2006-2007

SOPEMI report for Norway

SOPEMI report for Norway

Speech at the sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women

The Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery's speech at The sixty-eight session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68).

By Minister of Culture and Equality Lubna Jaffery UN's Headquarter, New York