International recommendation

Equality between men and women

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR)
Themes:
EmploymentEquality and non-discrimination
Populations of concern:
Women
Relevant CESCR articles:
Art. 10 – Protection and assistance to the family Art. 3 – Equality and non-discrimination Art. 7 – Just and favourable conditions of work
Source:
CESCR/E/C.12/NOR/CO/6, para. 23

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministries:
Ministry of Children and FamiliesMinistry of CultureMinistry of Labour and Social Affairs

The Committee recommends that the State party take steps necessary to ensure that parents fully use the parental leave period reserved for them with a view to ensuring the equitable distribution of care responsibilities between men and women. It also recommends that the State party intensify its efforts to narrow the gender pay gap.