Crime and abuse

Domestic violence in families with a minority ethnic background

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.

Lifting Domestic Violence from the Private to the Public Sphere

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 power.

Combating forced marriage in Norway

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

Domestic Violence

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.

Norway to provide NOK 20 million for the effort against female genital mutilation

International Development Minister Erik Solheim announced 8 August that Norway will contribute NOK 20 million (appr. USD 3,5 million) to a fund to protect girls against genital mutilation in 16 countries. The fund has recently been established by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

Female genital mutilation (FGM) must be stopped!

As a government it is our responsibility to protect girls from being mutilated. And it is our responsibility to give women that have been mutilated proper health treatment.

Action Plan against Forced Marriage

This action plan focuses especially on the role of upper secondary schools, the role of Norwegian foreign missions, the need for safe places to live and increased public-sector support for and coordination of effort.

New rules for entering into marriage outside Norway

Stop Human Trafficking

The Government has presented a new plan of action against trafficking in human beings. The plan contains stronger and updated measures that will be implemented from 2006 – 2009.