Our two conference sponsors, The Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion and the Research Council of Norway, are both providing valuable support and important input.

The Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion

The Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion seeks to strengthen the rights of consumers, families, children and young people, anti discrimination and full equality between men and women.

The Research Council of Norway

The Research Council is Norway's official body for the development and implementation of national research strategy. The Council is responsible for enhancing Norway's knowledge base and for promoting basic and applied research and innovation in order to help meet research needs within society. The Research Council also works actively to encourage international research cooperation.