2019

Beijing +25 Regional Review Meeting - Item 9 - Statement by State Secretary Frida Blomgren

I am proud to represent a government where the number of men and women are almost the same, and where the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance are women.

Beijing +25 Regional Review Meeting - Item 4 - Statement by State Secretary Frida Blomgren

Gender equality is our most valuable investment. It has been decisive for Norway's development from poverty to today's prosperous economy. And it will be equally profitable for other countries.

Beijing +25 Regional Review Meeting - Item 6 - Statement by State Secretary Frida Blomgren

The Norwegian Government’s view is clear: Violence against women and domestic violence is unacceptable and punishable. It is not a private matter but should be dealt with by Governments. It must be prevented, combated and alleviated through measures to help and protect the victims – and through treatment and prosecution of the perpetrators.

Intersessional meeting for dialogue and cooperation on Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Statement during the intersessional meeting for dialogue and cooperation on Human Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, 16 January 2019