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 You will also find outdated current affairs from the sitting government. In addition the archive contains documents where the content is no longer valid, such as expired circulars.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)
Ministry of Children and Equality Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion Contact: Ministry of Children and Equality, communications office: +47 97 77 36 34 Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, media and communications: +47 22 24 51 04 The
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
This emergency telephone line is a free telephone hotline service for children and youths exposed to neglect, violence or abuse. Adults worried about children or young people may also use the emergency telephone line. The service is open when the
Minister of Children and Equality Anniken Huitfeldt proposes changes to the Child Welfare Act that include a strengthening of follow-up care and clarifications designed to make sure children's interests come first in all evaluations that are
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 government has increased the resources of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud in 2009 by NOK 9 million in order to combat discrimination of people with disabilities and to strengthen existing anti-discrimination provisions. An additional
- There should be no more doubt over whether we've abolished with the right of parents to punish children physically and psychologically in Norway. Clarifications to the law are intended to remove all discussion about its provisions," says Minister
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
As part of the Government’s strategy for increasing the multicultural knowledge in the child welfare service, the Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion has initiated the mentoring programme Nightingale. The programme runs at eight
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
Families that agree to provide family or emergency homes on assignment for the state will now be given new rights. New standard contracts provide these families with increased economic security, including rights to occupational pensions, paid sick
On 12 Sept. 2008, the Work Research Institute (Arbeidsforskningsinstituttet) submitted a research report titled "Consequences of pregnancy and exercise of parental leave in Norwegian employment practice" to the Minister of Children and Equality
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.
Preapproval for adoption of children from abroad is given today for a period of two years, with an opportunity to extend the preapproval period by one additional year (2+1 year). The waiting period in the child's country of origin, however, makes it
The government today submitted a proposal for a new marketing act. Cross-border trade is increasing and goods and services are being marketed in new ways. As a result, a modern and efficient regulatory framework is required.