Historical archive
Published under: Stoltenberg's 2nd Government
In the Historical archive you will find information from previous governments such as press releases, news and speeches from previous government periods. You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.
Content that has been moved to the archive will not be updated and the information is therefore exclusively of an historical nature.
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At the Clarion Royal Hotel Oslo 6th of june Organized by Musu Kangbeng Kafo (MKBK)
Speach held at the Council of Europe Conference of Ministrers responsible for family affairs June 16th-17th 2009.
Ladies and gentlemen, good morning everybody! I feel honoured to speak on behalf of the Norwegian Government at this congress. I understand that it is the largest ever congress of its kind - bringing together hundreds of professionals and NGO
Course presentation: Children in the care of immigration authorities Organizer: Juristenes Utdanningssenter Deputy Minister Lotte Grepp Knutsen 21 April 2009
International Conference on Female Genital Mutilation in the EU Organised by EuroNet-FGM April 15-17, 2009 - European Parliament, Brussels High Level Panel 15, april 2009
The fall of 2008, Director General Arni Hole spent some time in New York and Washington, working for the UN. During her stay, she was asked to write an article regarding the Norwegian legislation on gender balance on company boards for a web site
It is a great honor for me to be at this “Nora’s Sisters” manifestation to commemorate the centennial of our playwright Henrik Ibsen’s death - here in Rio. The manifestations started in 2006. This event has turned out to be one of Norway’s greatest
The overall picture of Norway - as seen from outside - is that we are amongst the forerunners in Europe regarding Gender Equality. Norway is among the top nations in the world when it comes to female participation in the work life. However we have
We need to meet children as competent individuals who want to share their opinions with us. And we have lot to learn. One example: Racism or ethnic discrimination. Children are colour-blind. They will say that discrimination is unfair and not right.
Unfortunately, children and young people with behavioural problems often find themselves outside of local support structures. These children are socially stigmatized, and often face defeat after defeat. It is about time we recognize that these
By Former Minister of Minister of Children and Equality Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen
First of all, I would like to use this opportunity to thank the FEMM-network for the invitation to this conference, and for doing such important work.
By Former Minister of Minister of Children and Equality Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen
This conference is a great opportunity to gather many women (and a few men) to share the experience from the program Women Can Do It (WCDI) developed by the Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) and the Norwegian Labour Party (NLP).
By Former Minister of Minister of Children and Equality Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen
Dear Sarita Skagnes,Thank you for your book, which I read with great interest. Your story fills me with sadness, anger and sorrow. But most of all you make me proud to be an immigrant and a woman, and you inspire and challenge me through your book
By Former Minister of Minister of Children and Equality Manuela Ramin-Osmundsen
There is political consensus in Norway that domestic violence is not a private matter, and that public authorities are responsible for preventing and helping to avert this kind of violence.
Modern societies need to utilize all human resources, with their personal qualities, education and skills, regardless of gender. Both women and men must be able to participate in working life, social life and family life.
Gender based violence is the utmost expression of unequal status for women; to work for gender equality is therefore a prerequisite to abolish gender based violence. A vital basis for gender equality, is economic independence for women; economic
Thank you for this opportunity to speak upon such an important topic - on behalf of the Norwegian Govt, and take part in the dialogue. We say: No culture, religion or tradition can ever excuse violence in close relations, like forced marriages
The present Government of Norway highlights the following, as visions for a gender equal society and the empowerment of women: To redistribute work, power and care.
The Norwegian position is clear; no religion, culture or tradition can ever serve as excuse for violence in the family. Further, domestic violence is not a private matter, but highly political an should be dealt with by Governments.