Land Of The Rising Sun Ushers In New Dawn For Women's Equality

Scandenivian nations have often been at the top of global indexes when it comes to women’s growth and empowerment. The nation of Norway has been topping such lists more often than not. The ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’ has ushered in a new dawn for women’s equality in all aspects of life and work. It has scored a 8.80 on 10 in the Gender Gap Index, one of the highest scores in the ranking.

Norway is also touted as the best country in Europe for women to work. According to a Reboot Online study, Norway scored 7/11 out of 10 in the gender equality score. The country also showcases remarkable representation of women in leadership roles, scoring a 7.14 out of 10. The country has successfully implemented a quota for female directors on company boards which has yielded great results.

Women in Norway also benefit from a great maternity policy and get paid adequately while on maternity leave. Norway has paved the path for the rest of the nations to undertaking the right actions to improve gender equality. As a result women in Norway are strong, confident and successful professionals.The current edition of Global Woman Leader magazine brings to you in-depth interviews featuring prolific women leaders from the ‘Land of the Mindnight Sun’.

On the cover feature we have Merethe Pepevnik, Managing Director at ENRX AS, a leader who excels in operational transformation and strategic growth. She has led significant projects, including upgrading key facilities and integrating advanced technologies. Her leadership focuses on authenticity, strategic planning, and fostering high-performance teams.

We also present to readers an interaction with Karense Foslien, Director, NOTE Norwegian Teaching AS. With a strong background in education, she has traveled extensively and lived in various countries. Karense is passionate about fostering openness and curiosity among Norwegians, emphasizing the value of building connections and embracing diversity to enhance society.

Read more about these women leaders and the secret to their professional success.