Equal opportunities, rights and duties in a diverse society

IMDi’s tasks span administrative levels, sectors, and societal areas, making good cooperation with other stakeholders essential for fulfilling its mission.

About IMDi

Equal opportunities, rights and duties in a diverse society.

Civil society and volunteer workNon-Governmental organisations (NGOs) that offer various integration activities play a vital role in supporting municipalities’ integration efforts targeting refugees and immigrants. Activities based on voluntary efforts, is an important part of norwegian civil society.
Training and skillsIMDi is a driving force for increasing diversity in the labour market and for qualifying adult immigrants and refugees to employment and further education.
SettlementIMDi's ambition is a quick, accurate and dispersed settlement of refugees. IMDi allocates refugees to municipalities based on agreements between the state and the municipalities.
Diversity in the labour marketA labour market characterized by a diversity of background, language skill and cultural competence can contribute to innovation, growth and value creation.
Interpreting in the public sectorIMDi`s responsibilities include providing guidance and implementing legislation on interpreting in the public sector
Negative social control and honour based violenceNegative social control and honour based violence are barriers that can hinder individuals` right to live to free lives. Efforts to prevent negative social control, forced marriage and female genital mutilation are a priority area for IMDi.

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Information from Norwegian authorities that you may find useful in your new life in Norway.

New in Norway gathers information from Norwegian authorities that you may find useful in your new life in Norway. It is currently aimed at all newly arrived refugees and immigrants in Norway

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