LLH = The Norwegian LGBT Organisation
LLH aims to work for the equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their liberation from all forms of discrimination. The organization had its early beginnings in 1949, when the Danish Forbundet af 1948 accepted two representatives in Norway. The Norwegian Forbundet av 1948 was formalized as a separate organization in 1952, but the organization worked in secrecy out of concern for criminal prosecution and discrimination.
What does LLH do?
LLH - The Norwegian LGBT Association aims to work for the equality of lesbian, gay and bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and their liberation from all forms of discrimination. We focus public and government attention on cases of discrimination against LGBT people by asserting political/diplomatic pressure, providing information and working with other organisations and national media.
Being LGBT in Norway
The organized battle for gay and lesbian rights in Norway began sixty years ago, in 1950. Since then we have seen great improvements in the legal rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgenders (LGBT people).
Same-sex marriage in Norway
From January 1 2009 the Marriage Act has been applicable for same-sex couples as well as different-sex couples.
It is possible for foreign couples to marry in Norway, but most countries still do not recognize the marrige.
Same-sex couples and children
In Norway, same-sex couples formally have the right to adopt, and then everybody has the same rights to parental leave no
matter their gender. In practice, it is impossible to adopt from abroad. Since there are very few Norwegian children for adoption,
so the right remains almost illusory.
Women in same-sex relationships have the right to receive artificial insemination on the same level as different-sex couples.
Surrogacy is prohibited, and the government is discussing whether having children this way also abroad should be made punishable
by law.
The Norwegian Government plan of action on LGBT 2009-2012
"By means of this action plan the Government wishes to place the LGBT perspective in all policy areas and in the ministries involved."
On why Norway doesn't participate in IDAHO
The International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (May 17th) coincides with Norway's constitutional day, which could be confused with a huge pride event, which perhaps it is, but it's for Norway...