Tag: discrimination
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...
Anonymity can aid job applicants
Government Minister Monica Mæland thinks it's probably much easier for people with names like "Lars" or "Kristin" to get a job in Norway than...
‘No discrimination’ of Muslim teacher
Norway's state anti-discrimination board has ruled that an Oslo school did not discriminate against a Muslim man when it refused to renew his substitute...
Black metal band rejects ‘nazi’ label
Norway has produced a lot of internationally successful black metal bands, but now one of them has caused problems for a popular concert venue...
Muslim teacher claims discrimination
A Muslim man who lost his job as a substitute teacher at an Oslo elementary school has filed a discrimination complaint with state authorities....
New study reveals religious attitudes
Anti-Semitism has declined in Norway, but a new study shows Muslims are more negative towards Jews than the rest of the population. The report...
Bishop also a victim of harassment
One of Norway's 12 bishops in The Norwegian Church has gone public with how she's been sexually harassed over the years and been sent...
Media uproar over ‘old boys’ culture
A remarkable media uproar exploded in Oslo just before the weekend, rooted in the lack of women in top management at even egalitarian Norway's...
Norwegian Air ‘preferred blondes’
Norwegian Air, home-based in a country that prides itself on equality, has raised a new flap over the casting call for a new commercial shot in...
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