Gender Equality

In the Faroe Islands we are committed to gender equality. Men and women have equal rights in various aspects of life, such as education, work, pay, and healthcare. Gender discrimination, which is treating people unfairly due to their gender, is against the law. In the Faroe Islands, we encourage shared responsibilities between genders especially when it comes to childcare and family life.

WHAT IS THE Gender EQUALITY COMMISSION?

The Gender Equality Commission is an independent complaints body under the Ministry of Social Affairs and Culture. Its remit is set out in the Equality Act, which aims to eradicate all forms of gender inequality. Furthermore, the Gender Equality Commission is also the board of appeal for complaints pertaining to the provisions of the Ban on Disability Discrimination in the Labour Market Act.

The Gender Equality Commission’s tasks include:

  • fulfil the tasks set out in the Equality Act

  • handle complaints due to gender discrimination

  • monitor compliance with the Equality Act

  • advise the authorities, institutions, companies and individuals on equality issues

  • make recommendations in equality matters