Norway
Ratification CERD: yes in 1970, Norway has also agreed to individual petitions under Article 14.
Extracts from state reply to Durban Review questionnaire:
Norway has implemented the Plan of Action to Combat Racism and Discrimination (2002 - 2006). This Plan consists of 48 measures covering the areas of labour market, education, law and order sectors, internet, local communities, racist expressions and others. In 2006 three new institutions started their operations (Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman, Equality and Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, and the Directorate of Integration and Diversity). The Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombudsman monitors the compliance with ICERD.
Link to the full document:
http://www2.ohchr.org/english/issues/racism/DurbanReview/docs/session1/MemberStates/Norway.pdf
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