May 30, 2012
Norway: Smashing the Glass Ceiling
Norway now leads the globe in gender equality at board level, with a higher percentage of women at the uppermost echelons of its firms than any other country.
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May 30, 2012
Norway: Norwegian Women Take Their Place at the Top
Norway boasts the highest proportion of women on boards anywhere in the world, up from 6% in 2001. By comparison, in the UK 11.5% of FTSE 100 directors were female in 2007 and the proportion among the US's Fortune 500 firms is 14.8%.
Political Participation of Women in Norway: Strong Involvement by both Politicians and the Public
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October 1, 2010
Political Participation of Women in Norway: Strong Involvement by both Politicians and the Public
It is often said that in Nordic countries gender equality has been achieved to a great extent than in other countries.
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It is often said that in Nordic countries gender equality has been achieved to a great extent than in other countries.
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Election:Norway
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Election:Norway
Parliamentary elections will be held in Norway on 14 September 2009. The Storting, or Parliament, is Norway’s democratically elected national assembly.
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Securing Equality, Engendering Peace: A Guide to Policy and Planning on Women, Peace and Security
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February 29, 2008
Securing Equality, Engendering Peace: A Guide to Policy and Planning on Women, Peace and Security
This guide is provides recommendations on the development of realistic action plans on women, peace and security. The guide is designed as a resource for governments, United Nations and regional organisations as well as non-governmental organisations.
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This guide is provides recommendations on the development of realistic action plans on women, peace and security. The guide is designed as a resource for governments, United Nations and regional organisations as well as non-governmental organisations.