4.3 Strategy for the social inclusion of young people
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Existence of a National Strategy on social inclusion
Scope and contents
Responsible authority
Revisions/ Updates
Existence of a National Strategy on social inclusion
The main national strategy for the social inclusion of young people is the Government's cooperation strategy for children and young people in low-income families (2020–2023).
Some social inclusion measures are integrated in the Government’s 2015 Plan on child and youth policy initiatives [Trygghet, deltakelse og engasjement – regjeringens arbeid for barn og unge]. The Plan emphasises equal rights and opportunities, participation and influence, and access to quality services.
The following policy documents are also of importance to the social inclusion of young people:
- The Government`s action plan against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression (2017-2020)
- White paper no. 7 (2015-2016) ‘Equality in practice - equal opportunities for women and men’
- The government’s strategy for the equality of persons with disabilities (2020–2030)
- The Government's action plan for universal design (2015-2019) (a new plan will be presented in 2021)
- The Government's Action Plan against Racism and Discrimination on the Grounds of Ethnicity and Religion (2020-2023)
- The Government’s Strategy against Hate Speech (2016–2020)
Scope and contents
The Government's cooperation strategy for children and young people in low-income families (2020–2023) strengthens efforts aimed at children and young people in families with persistent low income. The strategy emphasizes increased participation for children, young people and parents in low-income families arenas such as kindergarten, school, after-school programs, leisure activities and in working life. It also emphasizes enhanced social mobility for children and adolescents.
The strategy covers nine focus areas:
- Good care growing up
- Stable living situations and safe neighborhoods
- Early intervention in kindergarten and in primary education
- Increased participation and inclusion in leisure activities
- Reduced social inequality among children and youth health
- Inclusion during adolescence
- Connection to working life for young people and parents
- Research and statistics
- Coordinated efforts by public authorities
Responsible authority
The following ministries are responsible for the strategy:
- The Ministry of Families and Children
- The Ministry of Education and Research
- Ministry of Culture
- Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation
- Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
- Ministry of Health and Care Services
Revisions/ Updates
Not applicable.