Gender equality and LGBTI

The Nordic co-operation on gender equality and equal rights for LGBTI people is based on shared values of human equality and freedom from discrimination. Get an overview of current priorities, key documents, news, and initiatives.
Nordic Council of Ministers for Gender Equality and LGBTI (MR-JÄM)
Ministers and senior officials working with gender equality and LGBTI issues in the Nordic Region.
Co-operation programme
Strategic direction for gender equality and LGBTI – initiatives and activities for 2025 to 2030.
Meetings and minutes
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Nordic Information on Gender (NIKK)

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Nordic gender equality statistics

Nordic initiatives for gender equality and equal rights for LGBTI persons

Gender equality in the green transition

News

17.05.26
Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordics and Denmark unite Europe for LGBTI rights

11.03.26
Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordic Ministers for Gender Equality at the UN: “Nordic family policy creates safer societies”

Nordic Council of Ministers

Eventful year for gender equality and LGBTI co-operation under banner of Finland and Åland

Nordic Council of Ministers

Nordic Region to build strong global coalition for gender equality and equal rights

Nordisk Ministerråd

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Nordic Council of Ministers

Pushing for progress is not a slogan, we have to act

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Nordic Gender Equality Fund

NIKK manages the Nordic Gender Equality Fund on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers, with the aim of strengthening Nordic co-operation in the field of gender equality.
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Nordic LGBTI Fund

NIKK manages the Nordic LGBTI Fund on behalf of the Nordic Council of Ministers, with the aim of strengthening Nordic co-operation in the field of LGBTI issues.

Publications

24.04.25

Vägar till lika lön för likvärdigt arbete: Förklaringar till undervärderingen av kvinnors arbete i Norden

Publications number:
2025:536
13.05.25

Trans People’s Working Life in Figures

Publications number:
2025:019
25.10.24

50 år av nordiskt jämställdhetsamarbete

Publications number:
2024:036
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Declarations

27.11.24 | Pushing for progress - Towards gender equality and equal rights for …
10.10.22 | Pushing back the push-back: Nordic Roadmap on advancing gender equal…
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