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Gender equality

We wish to promote equality and put in place better protection against discrimination for everyone. A society free from discrimination is a prerequisite for equality and equal opportunities. We therefore need a robust and transparent statutory

Divorce and relationship breakdowns

A spouse who does not wish to continue the relationship can apply to the county governor for a separation. After a separation of one year, either of the spouses can apply to the county governor for a divorce.

The State’s ten principles for good corporate governance

Together, the State’s principles for good corporate governance and the State’s goal as an owner form the basis for how the state exercises its ownership. There is a broad political consensus about the key elements of the framework for the State’s

Facts 2013 – All you need to know about Norwegian petroleum activities

In cooperation with the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, The Ministry of Petroleum and Energy have published a new edition of the annual book on Norwegian petroleum industry, (petroleum) Facts 2013. The publication gives a comprehensive overview of

Proposal for a new Act concerning animal welfare

As a follow up of the Norwegian Animal Welfare Action Plan, a proposal for a new Norwegian Act regarding animal welfare has been produced through cooperation between The Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Food and The Norwegian Ministry of

Child Welfare Cases Across National Borders

More and more children in Norway have connections to other countries because, for example, they have a foreign nationality, or parents or other family members living abroad.

Photo

Film and video Photo on Flickr The pictures may be used freely, but the photographer (company or name) must be credited.

Student welfare

The universities and university colleges have the overall responsibility for the students’ learning environment. As a general rule, all institutions encompassed by the Act relating to universities and university colleges must be associated with a

Economy

The oil and gas sector plays a vital role in the Norwegian economy.

Production and exports

Norway is an important supplier of oil and gas to the global market, and almost all oil and gas produced on the Norwegian shelf is exported.

Framework

The overall objective of Norway’s petroleum policy is to provide a framework for the profitable production of oil and gas in the long term.

Developments and operations

In the 50 years since Norwegian petroleum activities began, about 45 percent of the estimated total recoverable resources on the continental shelf have been produced and sold from a total of 108 fields.

Pollution preparedness and response

The Norwegian petroleum industry has very high environmental and climate standards compared with those in other countries.

Whaling and seal hunting

Hate speech and cyberhate

No one should be subjected to violence, hate or trolling on the basis of their faith, skin colour, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression etc. Hate speech and cyberhate can have serious consequences for individuals,

The Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO)

“The main aim and purpose of the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) is to strengthen the participating nations’ national defence, explore common synergies and facilitate efficient common solutions.” The NORDEFCO structure includes political and

The working environment and safety

Enterprises are themselves responsible for preventing accidents and harm to health as a result of work. Employers have a duty to ensure that the working environment is both safe and satisfactory.

State-ownership in the energy sector

In the government’s view, private ownership should be the main rule in Norwegian business and industry. Direct state ownership requires a special justification.

Negative social control and honour based violence

It is important to prevent children and young individuals in Norway from being exposed to negative social control and honour based violence, inlcuding forced marriage and female genital mutilation.

The Norwegian Nationality Act

The Nationality Act and Nationality Regulations contain rules on how persons can become Norwegian nationals and how they may lose their Norwegian nationality.