Latest items for Norway
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"The Committee welcomes that 76 per cent of women in the 20–66 age group are in formal employment in the State party, which is among the highest participation rates in the world. It also notes with appreciation that according to 2019 data, in companies where the State party had an ownership share, the average number of women Chief Executive Officers at the executive level and on boards was at 41 per cent and above 46 per cent, respectively...The Committee is concerned, however, that...according to the 2022 Norwegian Gender Balance Scorecard from the Centre for Research on Gender Equality, women only make up 27 per cent of executives and 32 per...more
Variables: ERBG-DATA-2
"The Committee welcomes that 76 per cent of women in the 20–66 age group are in formal employment in the State party, which is among the highest participation rates in the world. It also notes with appreciation that according to 2019 data, in companies where the State party had an ownership share, the average number of women Chief Executive Officers at the executive level and on boards was at 41 per cent and above 46 per cent, respectively...The Committee is concerned, however, that...according to the 2022 Norwegian Gender Balance Scorecard from the Centre for Research on Gender Equality, women only make up 27 per cent of executives and 32 per...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"According to reports before the Committee, one out of four murders is an intimate partner homicide and that 90 per cent of these homicides are femicides" (7).
Variables: MURDER-DATA-1
"According to reports before the Committee, one out of four murders is an intimate partner homicide and that 90 per cent of these homicides are femicides" (7).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[i]ncreases in the grant scheme for family and equality measures to strengthen funding for the activities of non-governmental organizations on gender equality by 70 per cent, in 2022" (2). "The Committee...notes with concern...that victim identification, referral to appropriate services and follow-up on trafficking cases are scattered among different government agencies and civil society organizations" (9).
Variables: NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[i]ncreases in the grant scheme for family and equality measures to strengthen funding for the activities of non-governmental organizations on gender equality by 70 per cent, in 2022" (2). "The Committee...notes with concern...that victim identification, referral to appropriate services and follow-up on trafficking cases are scattered among different government agencies and civil society organizations" (9).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the courses offered on women’s rights at Oslo University and other academic institutions. It is concerned, however, that no equivalent education exists for the larger public. It also reiterates its concern about the lack of awareness about the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations among the general public and women, in particular women from ethnic minorities, migrant women and women with disabilities, which presents an obstacle to them claiming their rights. The Committee recommends that the State party intensify its efforts to raise awareness among women and men and girls and boys of women’s rights under the Convention and the remedies available to...more
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the courses offered on women’s rights at Oslo University and other academic institutions. It is concerned, however, that no equivalent education exists for the larger public. It also reiterates its concern about the lack of awareness about the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations among the general public and women, in particular women from ethnic minorities, migrant women and women with disabilities, which presents an obstacle to them claiming their rights. The Committee recommends that the State party intensify its efforts to raise awareness among women and men and girls and boys of women’s rights under the Convention and the remedies available to...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: PRN-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with concern reports of an increase in cases of sexual abuse of teenage girls by teenage boys and the possible link to the sexualization of women online and the availability of pornography. The Committee reiterates its recommendation (CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 23 (c)) to allocate resources for research into the root causes and possible impact of oversexualized representations of girls and women in the media and the possible links between sexualization and pornography and gender-based violence against women and girls" (6).
Variables: PRN-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with concern reports of an increase in cases of sexual abuse of teenage girls by teenage boys and the possible link to the sexualization of women online and the availability of pornography. The Committee reiterates its recommendation (CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 23 (c)) to allocate resources for research into the root causes and possible impact of oversexualized representations of girls and women in the media and the possible links between sexualization and pornography and gender-based violence against women and girls" (6).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2017 of the State party’s ninth periodic report (CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: (a) Amendment to the Working Environment Act to strengthen the right to full-time work, in 2023; (b) Amendment to expand the prohibition of forced marriage to include extrajudicial forced marriage, in 2021; (c) Amendment to expand the duty to avert a criminal offence, which is subject to penalties, to encompass forced marriage, aggravated human trafficking and aggravated sexual activity with children between the ages of 14 and 16, in 2020; (d) Amendments to the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act to strengthen...more
Variables: RISW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the progress achieved since the consideration in 2017 of the State party’s ninth periodic report (CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9) in undertaking legislative reforms, in particular the adoption of the following: (a) Amendment to the Working Environment Act to strengthen the right to full-time work, in 2023; (b) Amendment to expand the prohibition of forced marriage to include extrajudicial forced marriage, in 2021; (c) Amendment to expand the duty to avert a criminal offence, which is subject to penalties, to encompass forced marriage, aggravated human trafficking and aggravated sexual activity with children between the ages of 14 and 16, in 2020; (d) Amendments to the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act to strengthen...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: PRN-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the...[m]andating of a commission to investigate gender equality issues faced by children and adolescents, including media representation and children’s exposure to sexualized media and pornography, in 2018 [and] commission for the protection of children and adolescents against harmful media content, with particular emphasis on pornographic and sexualized content, in 2019" (2).
Variables: PRN-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the...[m]andating of a commission to investigate gender equality issues faced by children and adolescents, including media representation and children’s exposure to sexualized media and pornography, in 2018 [and] commission for the protection of children and adolescents against harmful media content, with particular emphasis on pornographic and sexualized content, in 2019" (2).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee...welcomes the instauration of...parental leave schemes and childcare facilities" (11).
Variables: GIC-LAW-3
"The Committee...welcomes the instauration of...parental leave schemes and childcare facilities" (11).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[i]ncreases in the grant scheme for family and equality measures to strengthen funding for the activities of non-governmental organizations on gender equality by 70 per cent, in 2022" (2). "The Committee...welcomes the instauration of flexible working arrangements... [and] parental leave schemes and childcare facilities" (11).
Variables: GIC-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[i]ncreases in the grant scheme for family and equality measures to strengthen funding for the activities of non-governmental organizations on gender equality by 70 per cent, in 2022" (2). "The Committee...welcomes the instauration of flexible working arrangements... [and] parental leave schemes and childcare facilities" (11).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes with concern...reports of sexual harassment of women in the workplace, in particular in...the armed forces" (11-12).
Variables: EWCMS-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee notes with concern...reports of sexual harassment of women in the workplace, in particular in...the armed forces" (11-12).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"According to a 2018 survey, there were 43 cases of rape and 124 cases of attempted rape in the armed forces in 2017" (12).
Variables: EWCMS-DATA-2
"According to a 2018 survey, there were 43 cases of rape and 124 cases of attempted rape in the armed forces in 2017" (12).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee...notes with appreciation that according to 2019 data, in companies where the State party had an ownership share, the average number of women Chief Executive Officers at the executive level and on boards was at 41 per cent and above 46 per cent, respectively...[W]omen are underrepresented in the private sector and in managerial posts. According to the 2022 Norwegian Gender Balance Scorecard from the Centre for Research on Gender Equality, women only make up 27 per cent of executives and 32 per cent of board members of the 200 largest companies in the State party" (11).
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-3
"The Committee...notes with appreciation that according to 2019 data, in companies where the State party had an ownership share, the average number of women Chief Executive Officers at the executive level and on boards was at 41 per cent and above 46 per cent, respectively...[W]omen are underrepresented in the private sector and in managerial posts. According to the 2022 Norwegian Gender Balance Scorecard from the Centre for Research on Gender Equality, women only make up 27 per cent of executives and 32 per cent of board members of the 200 largest companies in the State party" (11).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned that despite the international commitment to drawing lessons from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the collective promise to rebuild better, there are only a small number of new initiatives in the State party, including regarding improving working conditions in job sectors where women are overrepresented, such as first responder health personnel, and increasing the representation of women in decision-making positions. The Committee also notes with concern that there are no plans for crisis-preparedness that is more gender-sensitive" (5). "The Committee notes...with concern that women are overrepresented among caregivers for older family members and that campaigns to encourage men to take up caretaking professions overemphasize the...more
Variables: ERBG-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is concerned that despite the international commitment to drawing lessons from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the collective promise to rebuild better, there are only a small number of new initiatives in the State party, including regarding improving working conditions in job sectors where women are overrepresented, such as first responder health personnel, and increasing the representation of women in decision-making positions. The Committee also notes with concern that there are no plans for crisis-preparedness that is more gender-sensitive" (5). "The Committee notes...with concern that women are overrepresented among caregivers for older family members and that campaigns to encourage men to take up caretaking professions overemphasize the...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: ERBG-LAW-2
"The Committee welcomes the...amendments to the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act to strengthen the duty of public authorities and employers to promote gender equality and to report on it and to authorize the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal to enforce the prohibition of sexual harassment, in 2020...[and] electronic guide for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, in 2018" (2). "The Committee welcomes the indication by the delegation that the Government is currently working on a white paper on sexual harassment to be submitted to Parliament in 2024" (11).
Variables: ERBG-LAW-2
"The Committee welcomes the...amendments to the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act to strengthen the duty of public authorities and employers to promote gender equality and to report on it and to authorize the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal to enforce the prohibition of sexual harassment, in 2020...[and] electronic guide for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, in 2018" (2). "The Committee welcomes the indication by the delegation that the Government is currently working on a white paper on sexual harassment to be submitted to Parliament in 2024" (11).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: ERBG-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[a]mendment to the Working Environment Act to strengthen the right to full-time work, in 2023" (2).
Variables: ERBG-LAW-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[a]mendment to the Working Environment Act to strengthen the right to full-time work, in 2023" (2).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"The Committee welcomes the inclusion of training on the Convention in induction programmes for newly appointed judges and on gender-sensitive investigations of domestic violence and sexual abuse in postgraduate courses at the police academy. It is concerned, however, that the basic mandatory training provided to prosecutors, lawyers and law enforcement officials does not cover the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations. The Committee recommends that the State party provide systematic and mandatory capacity-building for judges, prosecutors, lawyers and law enforcement officials on the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations" (3). "The Committee notes the establishment of an Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal and...more
Variables: GP-DATA-3
"The Committee welcomes the inclusion of training on the Convention in induction programmes for newly appointed judges and on gender-sensitive investigations of domestic violence and sexual abuse in postgraduate courses at the police academy. It is concerned, however, that the basic mandatory training provided to prosecutors, lawyers and law enforcement officials does not cover the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations. The Committee recommends that the State party provide systematic and mandatory capacity-building for judges, prosecutors, lawyers and law enforcement officials on the Convention, the Optional Protocol thereto and the Committee’s general recommendations" (3). "The Committee notes the establishment of an Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal and...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims, in particular victims of domestic violence, to receive compensation. It is also concerned that, under the new law, the perpetrator is given status as a party to the violence compensation case processed by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, which may discourage victims from filing for compensation as they may fear...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims, in particular victims of domestic violence, to receive compensation. It is also concerned that, under the new law, the perpetrator is given status as a party to the violence compensation case processed by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, which may discourage victims from filing for compensation as they may fear...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[s]ixth action plan against domestic violence for the period 2021 to 2024" (2). "The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims, in particular victims of domestic violence, to receive compensation. It is also concerned that, under the new law, the perpetrator is given status as a party to the violence compensation case processed by the...more
Variables: DV-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the…[s]ixth action plan against domestic violence for the period 2021 to 2024" (2). "The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims, in particular victims of domestic violence, to receive compensation. It is also concerned that, under the new law, the perpetrator is given status as a party to the violence compensation case processed by the...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DV-LAW-2
"The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims, in particular victims of domestic violence, to receive compensation. It is also concerned that, under the new law, the perpetrator is given status as a party to the violence compensation case processed by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, which may discourage victims from filing for compensation as they may fear...more
Variables: DV-LAW-2
"The Committee is concerned that, according to the recently adopted Compensation for Victims of Violent Crime Act, which is replacing a former version of the law, access to compensation depends on the existence of a court ruling that awards the victim compensation in the context of criminal proceedings against the perpetrator. This requirement may make it more difficult for victims, in particular victims of domestic violence, to receive compensation. It is also concerned that, under the new law, the perpetrator is given status as a party to the violence compensation case processed by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, which may discourage victims from filing for compensation as they may fear...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation the efforts made to improve the situation of women in detention, including the provision of a specialized mental health-care service in prisons. It remains concerned, however, that the infrastructure of the prison system has been designed for the majority male prison population. Specifically, it notes with concern that: the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud observed, in 2017, that the correctional service was unable to fulfil its obligation to protect women in prison from violence and abuse; there is a high suicide rate and likelihood of self-harm among women prisoners, and that health services in prison are often not tailored to the specific needs of women, including...more
Variables: DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes with appreciation the efforts made to improve the situation of women in detention, including the provision of a specialized mental health-care service in prisons. It remains concerned, however, that the infrastructure of the prison system has been designed for the majority male prison population. Specifically, it notes with concern that: the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud observed, in 2017, that the correctional service was unable to fulfil its obligation to protect women in prison from violence and abuse; there is a high suicide rate and likelihood of self-harm among women prisoners, and that health services in prison are often not tailored to the specific needs of women, including...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DSFMF-PRACTICE-4, RISW-PRACTICE-2
"There has been increase in the number of reported cases of violence in the name of so-called 'honour' since 2019, affecting predominantly women and girls" (7).
Variables: DSFMF-PRACTICE-4, RISW-PRACTICE-2
"There has been increase in the number of reported cases of violence in the name of so-called 'honour' since 2019, affecting predominantly women and girls" (7).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"According to reports, the risk for women with disabilities of domestic violence is significantly higher than that of women without disabilities, and that in cases of rape of women with disabilities, the courts in the State party sometimes apply section 295 of the Penal Code on special protection of women with disabilities from sexual exploitation which carries a lighter penalty than section 291 of the Penal Code on rape" (7). "The Committee recommends that the state party...[p]rovide capacity-building to relevant law enforcement officers, health professionals and municipal employees to strengthen the identification of victims of gender-based violence among women with disabilities, including through better use of the TryggEst tool; ensure...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-3
"According to reports, the risk for women with disabilities of domestic violence is significantly higher than that of women without disabilities, and that in cases of rape of women with disabilities, the courts in the State party sometimes apply section 295 of the Penal Code on special protection of women with disabilities from sexual exploitation which carries a lighter penalty than section 291 of the Penal Code on rape" (7). "The Committee recommends that the state party...[p]rovide capacity-building to relevant law enforcement officers, health professionals and municipal employees to strengthen the identification of victims of gender-based violence among women with disabilities, including through better use of the TryggEst tool; ensure...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Access to contraceptives is free of charge only for young people under 20 years of age" (12). "The Committee is concerned about the very narrow definition of emergency health care accessible to undocumented migrants, which is limited to care that is necessary within three weeks. The Committee is concerned that this may adversely affect the health of undocumented migrant women, who are often in a particularly disadvantaged situation because of discriminatory structures, institutions and systems, and need adequate access to sexual and reproductive health services and mental health services" (15).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Access to contraceptives is free of charge only for young people under 20 years of age" (12). "The Committee is concerned about the very narrow definition of emergency health care accessible to undocumented migrants, which is limited to care that is necessary within three weeks. The Committee is concerned that this may adversely affect the health of undocumented migrant women, who are often in a particularly disadvantaged situation because of discriminatory structures, institutions and systems, and need adequate access to sexual and reproductive health services and mental health services" (15).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"Although Sami women face different forms of gender-based violence within and outside the Sami community, there is insufficient knowledge of Sami language and culture among law enforcement officials and health professionals, and that the Sami crisis centre in the Sami traditional territory was closed in 2019" (7). "The Committee notes with appreciation the high quality of health care in the State party. It also welcomes the appointment of a public committee to produce a report on women’s health and health from a gender perspective and to submit its recommendations in 2023, following which a new strategy on women’s health will be developed. The Committee furthermore welcomes the opening, in 2020,...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1
"Although Sami women face different forms of gender-based violence within and outside the Sami community, there is insufficient knowledge of Sami language and culture among law enforcement officials and health professionals, and that the Sami crisis centre in the Sami traditional territory was closed in 2019" (7). "The Committee notes with appreciation the high quality of health care in the State party. It also welcomes the appointment of a public committee to produce a report on women’s health and health from a gender perspective and to submit its recommendations in 2023, following which a new strategy on women’s health will be developed. The Committee furthermore welcomes the opening, in 2020,...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
"Migrant women whose residence status depends on the status of their husband and who need to stay three years in a marriage before being eligible for a residence permit in their own right, might be forced to stay in a violent relationship, given that the exception in section 53 (1) b of the Immigration Act is often strictly interpreted by the Directorate of Immigration, which reportedly applies a higher threshold for the severity of the abuse than stipulated by law and requires financial independence of the victim despite the Immigration Regulations exempting victims of gender-based violence from this requirement" (7-8). "The Committee notes with concern that the provisions of the...more
Variables: CWC-DATA-4
"Migrant women whose residence status depends on the status of their husband and who need to stay three years in a marriage before being eligible for a residence permit in their own right, might be forced to stay in a violent relationship, given that the exception in section 53 (1) b of the Immigration Act is often strictly interpreted by the Directorate of Immigration, which reportedly applies a higher threshold for the severity of the abuse than stipulated by law and requires financial independence of the victim despite the Immigration Regulations exempting victims of gender-based violence from this requirement" (7-8). "The Committee notes with concern that the provisions of the...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: CUST-LAW-1
"The Committee...remains concerned that situations of domestic violence may not be adequately addressed in decisions on child custody, particularly when alternate residence is contemplated" (16).
Variables: CUST-LAW-1
"The Committee...remains concerned that situations of domestic violence may not be adequately addressed in decisions on child custody, particularly when alternate residence is contemplated" (16).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Committee notes that, as a general rule, Norwegian legislation is gender-neutral. It reiterates its concern that gender-neutral legislation, policies and programmes might result in an inadequate protection of women against direct and indirect discrimination and hinder the achievement of substantive equality between women and men, as explained in paragraph 5 of the Committee’s general recommendation No. 28 (2010) on the core obligations of States parties under article 2 of the Convention" (3-4).
Variables: CONST-LAW-1
"The Committee notes that, as a general rule, Norwegian legislation is gender-neutral. It reiterates its concern that gender-neutral legislation, policies and programmes might result in an inadequate protection of women against direct and indirect discrimination and hinder the achievement of substantive equality between women and men, as explained in paragraph 5 of the Committee’s general recommendation No. 28 (2010) on the core obligations of States parties under article 2 of the Convention" (3-4).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2, DMW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes...with concern that women are overrepresented among caregivers for older family members and that campaigns to encourage men to take up caretaking professions overemphasize the technological aspects of such care, which reinforces stereotypes that men are more skilled and interested in technology than women" (6).
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-2, DMW-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee notes...with concern that women are overrepresented among caregivers for older family members and that campaigns to encourage men to take up caretaking professions overemphasize the technological aspects of such care, which reinforces stereotypes that men are more skilled and interested in technology than women" (6).
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-1
"The labour market remains highly segregated based on gender, with women being overrepresented in certain lower-paying sectors and in public and part-time positions that are more reconcilable with their family responsibilities, and...women are underrepresented in the private sector and in managerial posts...Women carry a disproportionate care and child-raising burden, which hampers their career prospects" (11). "The Committee notes with concern that, on average, women receive lower pension benefits than men, owing to occupational segregation, the overrepresentation of women in part-time employment and their disproportionate care and child-raising responsibilities" (12). "The Committee notes with concern...that: women’s health is underresearched, including with regard to the specific health needs of women, occupational hazards...more
Variables: CL-PRACTICE-1
"The labour market remains highly segregated based on gender, with women being overrepresented in certain lower-paying sectors and in public and part-time positions that are more reconcilable with their family responsibilities, and...women are underrepresented in the private sector and in managerial posts...Women carry a disproportionate care and child-raising burden, which hampers their career prospects" (11). "The Committee notes with concern that, on average, women receive lower pension benefits than men, owing to occupational segregation, the overrepresentation of women in part-time employment and their disproportionate care and child-raising responsibilities" (12). "The Committee notes with concern...that: women’s health is underresearched, including with regard to the specific health needs of women, occupational hazards...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"[There are cases in which] a woman lacks equal access to family income" (5).
Variables: ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"[There are cases in which] a woman lacks equal access to family income" (5).