Women in Norway have managed to put its influence in world politics. Thirty years ago, the number of women representatives in the Storting (Norwegian national assembly) only 15%, while the percentage in recent years varied between 36 to 39 percent. Increasing equality between women and men in decision-making is closely related to education and employment opportunities open to women. But the ability, experience, friendly attitude and good faith is not enough. Experience shows that the number of women in political institutions will not increase unless targeted methods such as campaigns and gender quotas are applied.

Gender quota system was first introduced in the Socialist Left Party and the Liberal Party began in 1970. Currently, all major Norwegian parties apply a gender quota system of nominations and elections form the governing body on all levels. This quota system is applied themselves willingly. Norway does not have the legal regulations in terms of gender balance in political parties or elected body.

Quota system was also introduced to the committee designated community, agencies and boards. Thirty years ago, women occupy only 11% representation seats. In 1981, a regulation requiring gender balance in committee appointed people, etc. are introduced through the Gender Equality Act and since 1988, this requirement has been determined that a minimum percentage of each gender is 40 percent. Once the changes have recently occurred, the percentage of female representation has increased from 22%, reaching 40% in 1997. » Read more: Women In Politics