Action Plan for Women's Rights and Gender Equality in Development Cooperation (2007-2009)

The Government wants Norway to be a fearless champion of women’s rights and gender equality. Accordingly, the rights, participation and influence of women will be at the core of Norway’s development cooperation efforts. Our aim is to ensure the realisation of the rights of women that are set out in international human rights conventions. This is vital in order to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goal of eradicating extreme poverty.

This action plan is intended to boost efforts to promote women’s rights and gender equality in the international community and among Norway’s cooperation partners.