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Children's Rights

Children’s Rights

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child safeguards the rights of children in various ways, stipulating that the authorities must seek to safeguard the best interests, survival and development of the child, protect children from ... + More

Youth Representation

Participation and influence of children and young people

Norway has a long tradition of focusing priority on efforts to enhance the ability of children and young people to exert an impact on the development of society. Norway has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and has ... + More

General Info

Living conditions for children and young people in Norway

Children and adolescents under the age of 18 comprise 24 per cent of the Norwegian population (2005). Of this, roughly 77 per cent lives in cities or urban centres. Norway has a fertility rate of 1.83, which is relatively high compared to ... + More

Child Welfare Services

Child Welfare Services

The Child Welfare Service is responsible for protecting the rights and interests of children with a difficult family situation. The service seeks to ensure that children receive adequate care and to prevent them from being subjected to ... + More

Recreational Activities

Recreational Activities for Children and Young People

Children and young people in Norway enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities, including cinema, sports, music, books, television, clubs and associations. In a national study carried out among pupils at upper and lower secondary ... + More

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The Message from Norway

+ A remarkable study has reached its conclusion: rule by popular consent is disintegrating before our eyes...

Debt Relief

+ Facts,figures and policy highlights from the government's new debt relief plan

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