Violence against children banned in Somaliland – one of several advances in gender equality over the past year
On February 1 this year, a law was introduced in Somaliland that protects children from all violence and discrimination. The law includes, among other things, protection against female genital mutilation.…
Moss municipality introduces homework-free school from August – NRK Oslo and Viken – Local news, TV and radio
– I think it is very important with homework, because there are many who learn better from it, says Lykke Lise Aubert Prangerød. She is in seventh grade at Reier…
Loneliness withers when trees take root in cities
One third of the world’s population feels more or less lonely. It shows a global survey among 23,000 people in 28 countries from the statistics company Statista. Loneliness is not…
Strongest ruble in four years – NRK Norway – Overview of news from different parts of the country
On Tuesday, the Russian currency reached the strongest level against the dollar since February 2018. Against the euro, the exchange rate has not been better for the ruble since April…
Young man from Troms charged with sexual abuse and rape of 17 children – NRK Troms and Finnmark
The accused man has been apprehended by the police repeatedly. He was first arrested in June last year. In December, he was arrested again and it was decided to remand…
Global rankings: Gambia, Sri Lanka and Sierra Leone have made great social strides
More people today have access to information. Water and toilet conditions have improved. And it is progressing within the field of education. These are just some of the advances that…