Tag: discrimination
Harassment and death threats have followed wind power protests
The president of the Sami Parliament, other top politicians and many of those demonstrating last week against wind turbines on Sami land in Norway...
Comedian cleared of intentional racism
State prosecutors won't be pressing charges against Norwegian comedian Atle Antonsen, who made offensive remarks against Norwegian-Somalian author and activist Sumaya Jirde Ali last...
Solemn, ‘relevant’ observance of Norway’s Jewish deportation
Russia's war on Ukraine brought new relevance to this weekend's annual observance of a major tragedy during World War II in Norway. It marked ...
Comedian scorned after racist remarks
NEWS ANALYSIS: Atle Antonsen was long one of Norway's most high-profile comedians, but few are laughing after it emerged that he'd fired off a...
Minister asks men’s club to ‘wake up’
Norway's government minister in charge of culture and equality, Abid Raja, said he hopes the Oslo-based men's club Norske Selskab will "wake up" and...
Women light a fire under men’s club
One of the last old-fashioned “gentlemen’s clubs” in Norway came under more pressure to join the 21st century on Monday. After years of debate...
Norway comes to grips with racism
NEWS ANALYSIS: After weeks of demonstrations, news stories, and personal accounts of discrimination, Norwegians are coming to grips with racism in their otherwise egalitarian...
State fights hate against Muslims
Prime Minister Erna Solberg has moved forward with plans to tackle expressions of hatred against Muslims in Norway. Four of her government ministers launched...
Fafo foundation recalls racism report
After weeks of debate and some harsh criticism, the Norwegian research foundation Fafo has decided to withdraw a recent report on Norwegians' views on...
Survey indicates underlying racism
A new report from the research foundation Fafo shows broad support among Norwegians for "active policies" to promote equality and prevent discrimination. Around 25...
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