The newsletter keep readers informed of the latest developments both internationally and in Norway in relation to UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security and subsequent resolutions.

Arranged marriages, genital mutilation, honour-related murders – and hijabs. In the public debate, these tend to be treated as part of the same package. Why does the debate not focus on turbans, capes, caps – and hijabs? Or slimming, shaved legs, bridal veils – and the hijab?

"I like to give someone a chance. So I have an au pair partly for idealistic reasons." Norwegian families with au pairs do not agree that they may be exploiting poor women.

Four of the five women who took part in the promotion course at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2008 were promoted this year. May Thorseth is one of them.