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    In this section, we share knowledge, analyses, and stories that provide insight and inspire engagement with global issues.

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Gender Equality

Gender equality is about ensuring a fair distribution of power, influence and resources, regardless of gender. Norad advances the rights of girls and women through targeted initiatives and by integrating gender equality across at least half of all development cooperation efforts.

Equality

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Norwegian efforts on gender equality - equal rights and opportunities

Norad seeks to advance equal rights, opportunities and influence for women and men in society

Gender equality in numbers:

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20,1

billions

to gender related aid in 2024

47,9

percent

had gender equality as a main or subsidiary goal

1,6

billions

to aid for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

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Women who are changing the world

The fight for women’s rights is being waged on many fronts across the world. Meet four women who are creating change in humanitarian crises, business, climate action and peacebuilding.

Norway’s Beach Handball Team Builds Community in Angola

The Norwegian beach handball girls were recently in Angola – not just to play, but to stand alongside young women in the fight for equality, health, and freedom.

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