- to allow children and young people to grow up safely and to participate in public decision-making processes
- to promote economic and social security for families
- to promote full equality of status between men and women
- to strengthen consumer rights, interests and safety
The Ministry’s activities affect the daily lives of most people in the country, and its decisions and judgments can have a major impact on individuals.
Most of the Ministry’s budget goes toward benefits for families with children. The three main benefit types are called child benefits, maternity/paternity benefits and cash benefits to the parents of young children. Among social welfare services, the largest budgetary items are for child welfare and protection.
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The Ministry of Children and Equality. Photographer: Roger Holmsen
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