International recommendation

Gender disparities in the State pension system

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
Themes:
Equality and non-discriminationSocial security (welfare)
Populations of concern:
Women
Relevant CEDAW article:
Art. 13 – Economic and social life
Source:
CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 41

Recommended measures (1)

Measure
Measure type:
Policies, strategies, and action plans
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

The Committee recommends that the State party address the disproportionate percentage of women receiving the State minimum pension and take remedial measures to even out gender disparities, if any, after the conclusion of the evaluation of the reformed State pension system and employer-related pension system in 2018 to ensure their equal impact on women and men.