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The Ministry acknowledges the important work that is done by the higher education institutions to improve gender equality.
The Ministry acknowledges the important work that is done by the higher education institutions to improve gender equality.
Many of the plans that are adopted contain ambitious aims for increasing the number of women in academic positions.
Many of the plans that are adopted contain ambitious aims for increasing the number of women in academic positions.
Mentor projects, stipends to qualify women for higher positions and networking arrangements are often also included in these plans.
Mentor projects, stipends to qualify women for higher positions and networking arrangements are often also included in these plans.
The Ministry has established the Committee for Mainstreaming – Women in Science.
The Ministry has established the Committee for Mainstreaming – Women in Science.
This committee is one of the organizers of this conference.
This committee is one of the organizers of this conference.
The task of the committee is to support and recommend initiatives to improve the work on gender equality within higher education institutions and research institutes.
The task of the committee is to support and recommend initiatives to improve the work on gender equality within higher education institutions and research institutes.
The committee shall also contribute to raise the general awareness of issues that are important for the gender balance.
The committee shall also contribute to raise the general awareness of issues that are important for the gender balance.
The committee provides useful documentation and recommendations that are needed for the ministry to develop an efficient gender policy.
The committee provides useful documentation and recommendations that are needed for the ministry to develop an efficient gender policy.
The committee has recently published a report on challenges and opportunities in the period 2008-2010.
The committee has recently published a report on challenges and opportunities in the period 2008-2010.
This will no doubt play an important role in future discussions about gender balance in Norwegian higher education and research.
This will no doubt play an important role in future discussions about gender balance in Norwegian higher education and research.
The committee will present itself more in detail later on.
The committee will present itself more in detail later on.
In 2007 the Ministry established a prize of 2 million NOK to be awarded to the institution, the faculty, the department or research institute that has adopted the best equality plan and made significant achievements to improve gender equality.
In 2007 the Ministry established a prize of 2 million NOK to be awarded to the institution, the faculty, the department or research institute that has adopted the best equality plan and made significant achievements to improve gender equality.
The prize was awarded for the first time this year.
The prize was awarded for the first time this year.
The winners were the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the Department of Marine Biotechnology at the University of Tromsø.
The winners were the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and the Department of Marine Biotechnology at the University of Tromsø.
Another issue in which we are very much engaged, is to establish earmarked academic positions for women.
Another issue in which we are very much engaged, is to establish earmarked academic positions for women.
In the middle of the 1990s Norway introduced a measure for earmarking professorships and post doctor positions for women.
In the middle of the 1990s Norway introduced a measure for earmarking professorships and post doctor positions for women.
The practice was judged illegal by the EFTA court in 2003, and then terminated.
The practice was judged illegal by the EFTA court in 2003, and then terminated.
In 2003 and 2005 we observed a relatively high share of women in post doctor positions in mathematics, science and technology.
In 2003 and 2005 we observed a relatively high share of women in post doctor positions in mathematics, science and technology.
We think this was result of the earmarking, and we now plan to adopt a new measure, that is more on target as compared to the former one.
We think this was result of the earmarking, and we now plan to adopt a new measure, that is more on target as compared to the former one.
When I say this, I must admit that this is one of the examples where I find our relationship with the EU most difficult.
When I say this, I must admit that this is one of the examples where I find our relationship with the EU most difficult.
Quotas for underrepresented groups have in many circumstances been used in Norway with good effects.
Quotas for underrepresented groups have in many circumstances been used in Norway with good effects.
For the Government as such I think they would have preferred a well functioning system to persist.
For the Government as such I think they would have preferred a well functioning system to persist.
The most important differences are:
The most important differences are:
- the measure will be limited in time
- the measure will be limited in time
- cover only temporary positions; post doc and Ph.D.
- cover only temporary positions; post doc and Ph.D.
- be limited to areas in which there are very few female professors, such as natural science and technology
- be limited to areas in which there are very few female professors, such as natural science and technology
In the national budget for 2009 the Norwegian government proposes that about 15 per cent of the new positions at the universities for doctoral students and post doctors are earmarked for women, provided that the necessary legal amendments have been made.
In the national budget for 2009 the Norwegian government proposes that about 15 per cent of the new positions at the universities for doctoral students and post doctors are earmarked for women, provided that the necessary legal amendments have been made.
The Ministry of Education and Research is planning to introduce a measure that is in accordance with the EEA agreement, and which will make it possible to increase the share of women in fields where they are strongly underrepresented.
The Ministry of Education and Research is planning to introduce a measure that is in accordance with the EEA agreement, and which will make it possible to increase the share of women in fields where they are strongly underrepresented.
The Ministry intends to propose a legal amendment in order to bring the new measure into effect as from the autumn of 2009.
The Ministry intends to propose a legal amendment in order to bring the new measure into effect as from the autumn of 2009.
For Norway it is also important to keep updated and contribute to the efforts to improve gender balance within the European Union, for instance through our participation in the Helsinki Group on Women and Science.
For Norway it is also important to keep updated and contribute to the efforts to improve gender balance within the European Union, for instance through our participation in the Helsinki Group on Women and Science.
We consider this a valuable source of information and discussion, and will continue to contribute to the work done by the group.
We consider this a valuable source of information and discussion, and will continue to contribute to the work done by the group.
Norway will now start an evaluation of our participation in the 6th and the first part of the 7th framework programme.
Norway will now start an evaluation of our participation in the 6th and the first part of the 7th framework programme.
As part of this process we hope to get more data on womens’ participation in
As part of this process we hope to get more data on womens’ participation in
EU projects
EU projects
I would also like to mention the Nordic conference that will be arranged in Oslo in March next year, called “(E)QUALITY 2009”.
I would also like to mention the Nordic conference that will be arranged in Oslo in March next year, called “(E)QUALITY 2009”.
The conference is arranged by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, the Research Council of Norway, NordForsk, the Nordic Gender institute, the Committee for Mainstreaming – Women in Science and Association for Women’s Studies and Gender Research in Norway.
The conference is arranged by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, the Research Council of Norway, NordForsk, the Nordic Gender institute, the Committee for Mainstreaming – Women in Science and Association for Women’s Studies and Gender Research in Norway.
The conference will focus on the relation between gender equality and quality in research, and will be hosted by our minister of research, Tora Aasland.
The conference will focus on the relation between gender equality and quality in research, and will be hosted by our minister of research, Tora Aasland.
We hope to see Switzerland at the conference!
We hope to see Switzerland at the conference!
Switzerland and Norway face some identical challenges in their efforts to obtain gender balance in science.
Switzerland and Norway face some identical challenges in their efforts to obtain gender balance in science.
Therefore it is important to meet and discuss measures for good practice, and learn from one another about measures that have been successful.
Therefore it is important to meet and discuss measures for good practice, and learn from one another about measures that have been successful.
I hope the discussions today will be fruitful, and that our common dialogue will continue in time to come.
I hope the discussions today will be fruitful, and that our common dialogue will continue in time to come.
Gender Equality in Higher Education and Research
Gender Equality in Higher Education and Research
The conference “Women in the Land of Conflict”, Voksenåsen, Oslo, 24 November 2008
The conference “Women in the Land of Conflict”, Voksenåsen, Oslo, 24 November 2008
- What we see unfolding in the Kivu province is a nightmare in real time.
- What we see unfolding in the Kivu province is a nightmare in real time.
It will also severely hamper the prospects of future peacebuilding and reconciliation.
It will also severely hamper the prospects of future peacebuilding and reconciliation.
The use of rape and sexual violence prolongs conflicts, long after active hostilities have ceased, Foreign Minister Støre said in his speech 24.11.08.
The use of rape and sexual violence prolongs conflicts, long after active hostilities have ceased, sa Støre bl.a. i sin åpningstale 24.11.08.
It is tempting to start my intervention this morning with a reflection on contrasts.
It is tempting to start my intervention this morning with a reflection on contrasts.
Between all of us who come to a conference hall in the winter landscape of Oslo – and the millions of women – such an unimaginably long line of individuals – who as we speak are suffering from violence, violations and degradation as armed conflict rages.
Between all of us who come to a conference hall in the winter landscape of Oslo – and the millions of women – such an unimaginably long line of individuals – who as we speak are suffering from violence, violations and degradation as armed conflict rages.
The fate of women throughout the DR Congo, Columbia, Darfur, Afghanistan – and many other places and battlefields.
The fate of women throughout the DR Congo, Columbia, Darfur, Afghanistan – and many other places and battlefields.
The fate of women who strive for survival, dignity, and a say in post-conflict situations.
The fate of women who strive for survival, dignity, and a say in post-conflict situations.
As we meet to discuss and deliberate on the follow-up of Security Council resolution 1325, let us keep these individuals whose names we do not know in mind.
As we meet to discuss and deliberate on the follow-up of Security Council resolution 1325, let us keep these individuals whose names we do not know in mind.
The contrasts could hardly be greater – but all the more reason for all of us to engage fully.
The contrasts could hardly be greater – but all the more reason for all of us to engage fully.
We have among us brave women who have lived through what sisters are suffering as we speak.
We have among us brave women who have lived through what sisters are suffering as we speak.
They can testify and speak out with a special clout.
They can testify and speak out with a special clout.
And they will add a true sense of realism to our discussions.
And they will add a true sense of realism to our discussions.
It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to Oslo and Voksenåsen this morning.
It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to Oslo and Voksenåsen this morning.
And let me add – a special honour to welcome Rigoberta Menchú Tum, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her work as a leading advocate of the rights of indigenous peoples and of ethno-cultural reconciliation.
And let me add – a special honour to welcome Rigoberta Menchú Tum, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her work as a leading advocate of the rights of indigenous peoples and of ethno-cultural reconciliation.
As many Nobel Laureates, she has won a special place in the hearts of Norwegians.
As many Nobel Laureates, she has won a special place in the hearts of Norwegians.
She has seen and experienced – in her own country Guatemala – why the inclusion of women is vital in any peace and reconciliation process.
She has seen and experienced – in her own country Guatemala – why the inclusion of women is vital in any peace and reconciliation process.
And how women and girls are victims of armed conflict.
And how women and girls are victims of armed conflict.
Let me thank FOKUS and Networkers SouthNorth for taking the initiative by organising this conference – “Women in the land of conflict”.
Let me thank FOKUS and Networkers SouthNorth for taking the initiative by organising this conference – “Women in the land of conflict”.
It is a timely initiative.
It is a timely initiative.
Images from the battlefield in DR Congo have given the world another stark reminder.
Images from the battlefield in DR Congo have given the world another stark reminder.
Thousands of people have fled in panic without food, medicines or protection.
Thousands of people have fled in panic without food, medicines or protection.
Sexual violence is being deliberately combined with regular warfare; it has according to the UN reached epidemic proportions – such an appalling image.
Sexual violence is being deliberately combined with regular warfare; it has according to the UN reached epidemic proportions – such an appalling image.
We need to sound yet another clarion call to halt the savagery.
We need to sound yet another clarion call to halt the savagery.
This will entail efforts by the political and ethnic groups of the region, inside and outside DR Congo.
This will entail efforts by the political and ethnic groups of the region, inside and outside DR Congo.
It will entail efforts by the neighbouring countries.
It will entail efforts by the neighbouring countries.
It will entail continued focus on the part of UN Security Council on putting maximum pressure on the parties.
It will entail continued focus on the part of UN Security Council on putting maximum pressure on the parties.
And it will entail greater presence of UN forces and increased provision of humanitarian assistance.
And it will entail greater presence of UN forces and increased provision of humanitarian assistance.
We all need to consider how we can contribute.
We all need to consider how we can contribute.
What we see unfolding in the Kivu province is a nightmare in real time.
What we see unfolding in the Kivu province is a nightmare in real time.
The use of rape and sexual violence prolongs conflicts, long after active hostilities have ceased.
The use of rape and sexual violence prolongs conflicts, long after active hostilities have ceased.
These crimes leave indelible scars on individuals, families and societies.
These crimes leave indelible scars on individuals, families and societies.
There can be neither peace nor security as long as communities live under the shadow of sexual violence as a tactic of war.
There can be neither peace nor security as long as communities live under the shadow of sexual violence as a tactic of war.
Women and girls are victims of armed conflict all over the world, and we have to join forces to end impunity for such crimes.
Women and girls are victims of armed conflict all over the world, and we have to join forces to end impunity for such crimes.
All countries must do their part in ensuring that individuals suspected of sexual violence are brought to justice.
All countries must do their part in ensuring that individuals suspected of sexual violence are brought to justice.
Governments must be compelled to cooperate with the International Criminal Court, whose statute explicitly states that perpetrators of rape and other forms of gender-based violence can be prosecuted for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Governments must be compelled to cooperate with the International Criminal Court, whose statute explicitly states that perpetrators of rape and other forms of gender-based violence can be prosecuted for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
An important step towards preventing sexual violence in conflict was taken in June this year when the UN Security Council adopted resolution 1820 on “Women, peace and security, sexual violence in situations of armed conflict”.
An important step towards preventing sexual violence in conflict was taken in June this year when the UN Security Council adopted resolution 1820 on “Women, peace and security, sexual violence in situations of armed conflict”.
The resolution demands increased efforts to protect women and girls.
The resolution demands increased efforts to protect women and girls.
The Security Council recognised sexual violence as a security problem – a problem that requires a systematic security response.
The Security Council recognised sexual violence as a security problem – a problem that requires a systematic security response.
The adoption of resolution 1820 has ended — once and for all — the debate on whether or not sexual violence belongs on the Security Council agenda.
The adoption of resolution 1820 has ended — once and for all — the debate on whether or not sexual violence belongs on the Security Council agenda.
It does, and it will continue to do so.
It does, and it will continue to do so.
Eight years have passed since the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1325.
Eight years have passed since the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 1325.
Some may say – and at times I would agree, especially as we see the reports from around Goma – that the text is not worth the paper it is written on.
Some may say – and at times I would agree, especially as we see the reports from around Goma – that the text is not worth the paper it is written on.
But we cannot think like that.
But we cannot think like that.
What we have seen are eight years with a growing awareness of the need to include women in peace efforts.
What we have seen are eight years with a growing awareness of the need to include women in peace efforts.
The adoption of the two resolutions, 1325 and 1820, are important steps.
The adoption of the two resolutions, 1325 and 1820, are important steps.
They offer us stepping stones to move forward, to raise awareness and mobilise for action.
They offer us stepping stones to move forward, to raise awareness and mobilise for action.
But numerous challenges remain.
But numerous challenges remain.
Women’s perspectives are still too often neglected in peace negotiations.
Women’s perspectives are still too often neglected in peace negotiations.
Women’s particular concerns and needs are overlooked – or relegated to the bottom of the list of priorities.
Women’s particular concerns and needs are overlooked – or relegated to the bottom of the list of priorities.
When Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi received the Prize in Oslo in 2003 she said: “Women constitute half of the population of every country.
When Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi received the Prize in Oslo in 2003 she said: “Women constitute half of the population of every country.
To disregard women and bar them from active participation in political, social, economical and cultural life would in fact be tantamount to depriving the entire population of every society of half its capability”.
To disregard women and bar them from active participation in political, social, economical and cultural life would in fact be tantamount to depriving the entire population of every society of half its capability”.
Both women and men must be able to use their creativity and participate in society if we are to achieve equitable and sustainable development.
Both women and men must be able to use their creativity and participate in society if we are to achieve equitable and sustainable development.
This may sound obvious, but it is something we need to be reminded of.
This may sound obvious, but it is something we need to be reminded of.
There is a clear connection between security, democracy and welfare.
There is a clear connection between security, democracy and welfare.
We need renewed efforts to focus on this connection.
We need renewed efforts to focus on this connection.
Societies where democracy functions and human rights are respected are more secure.
Societies where democracy functions and human rights are respected are more secure.
Only when the social structures are in place can a country concentrate on the security and welfare of its citizens.
Only when the social structures are in place can a country concentrate on the security and welfare of its citizens.
And no country can afford to exclude half of its population, as Ms Ebadi reminds us.
And no country can afford to exclude half of its population, as Ms Ebadi reminds us.
There are daunting challenges, but also examples of progress and hope.
There are daunting challenges, but also examples of progress and hope.
First, take Afghanistan.
First, take Afghanistan.
The conflict in Afghanistan is by no means over.
The conflict in Afghanistan is by no means over.
But gradually we see increased inclusion of women that gives reason for hope.
But gradually we see increased inclusion of women that gives reason for hope.
School attendance has skyrocketed and Afghan girls are back in schools and universities.
School attendance has skyrocketed and Afghan girls are back in schools and universities.
I attended the opening of a school for girls in the city of Meymanah in October.
I attended the opening of a school for girls in the city of Meymanah in October.
The Taliban used to use the buildings as stables for their horses.
The Taliban used to use the buildings as stables for their horses.
Today the same buildings are filled with happy schoolgirls.
Today the same buildings are filled with happy schoolgirls.
820 000 voters have so far registered to vote in next year’s planned elections.
820 000 voters have so far registered to vote in next year’s planned elections.
38% of these are women.
38% of these are women.
And 27% of the representatives in the Afghan national parliament are women.
And 27% of the representatives in the Afghan national parliament are women.
As we are sometimes filled with gloom over Afghanistan, let us not neglect these signs of progress.
As we are sometimes filled with gloom over Afghanistan, let us not neglect these signs of progress.
South Sudan.
South Sudan.
Another area plagued by longstanding conflict and misery.
Another area plagued by longstanding conflict and misery.
In South Sudan there is now a rule that there must be at least 25% female representation at all levels of government.
In South Sudan there is now a rule that there must be at least 25% female representation at all levels of government.
The Norwegian Labour Party, together with Norwegian People’s Aid and local partner organisations, has introduced the “Women Can Do It” programme.
The Norwegian Labour Party, together with Norwegian People’s Aid and local partner organisations, has introduced the “Women Can Do It” programme.