Norway introduced mandatory military service for women

Norway is leading the fight for gender equality. She also introduced measures according to which 40 percent of positions in the management of limited liability companies must be women
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Ažurirano: 15.06.2013. 10:58h

Members of the Norwegian Parliament overwhelmingly voted for a law on mandatory military service for women, making Norway the first European country and the first NATO member to make military service mandatory for both sexes.

"Rights and responsibilities should be the same for everyone. This is a historic decision, important for the armed forces and for women," said Labor MP Laila Gustavsen, who herself voted for the law.

Norway is leading the fight for gender equality. She also introduced measures according to which 40 percent of positions in the management of limited liability companies must be women.

Women in Norway have been able to serve in the military, but only voluntarily.

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