The purpose and objective of the project is to promote and expand the dialogue on Gender Equality in the Arctic region. Building on previous projects, initiatives and conferences, in particular the outcome and recommendations from the Conference – Gender Equality in the Arctic- Current Realities and Future Challenges, that was held in Akureyri in October 2014. This project proposal aims to continue that work by establishing a formal network of experts in this field that will over the course of the next two years advance the work of the Arctic Council and the SDWG in this area.
Arctic Council Working Group