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Likestillingssenteret KUN

KUN

Steinkjer, Norway

Gender equalityHuman rightsLGBTQ+Disability
NGOFounded 1991National reach
Profile last updated: June 22, 2026

About

Founded in 1991, Likestillingssenteret KUN is a non-governmental organisation based in Steinkjer, Norway working on gender equality, human rights, lgbtq+ +2 more.

KUN, also known as Likestillingssenteret KUN, is a Norwegian non-governmental organisation founded in 1991 with offices in Steinkjer, Steigen and Bergen. It works for a more equal society where everyone has equal opportunities and rights, covering all grounds of discrimination with sustainability as a core perspective. Its work includes developing knowledge resources such as guides, films, reports and teaching materials; running e-learning courses and training for public-sector staff, municipalities and councils; and managing projects on gender, equality, diversity, racism, digital violence, stalking, disability rights and the rights of national minorities and Indigenous peoples. KUN also established and runs the Likestillingssenteret på Vestlandet, commissioned by the Ministry of Culture and Equality in 2024, which serves Rogaland, Vestland and Møre og Romsdal. KUN works closely with other organisations, public bodies and businesses, and advocates for equality in municipalities, public authorities and the business sector.

Location

Steinkjer, Norway

Founded

1991

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

KUN

Registration

969983451

Focus areas

gender equalitydiversityanti-discriminationsustainabilityhuman rightse-learningdigital violence

Languages

NOEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Gender equalityHuman rightsLGBTQ+DisabilityRefugees & Migration

Works for

ChildrenYouthWomen & GirlsRefugees & MigrantsLGBTQ+ peoplePeople with disabilitiesVictims of violence

How they work

Awareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigningCapacity building

Programmes

Rasismeveileder for barnehager

Human rights

Guide developed with Redd Barna to help kindergarten staff prevent and handle racism towards children.

Intersex i Norge

LGBTQ+

Network, knowledge and information project on being intersex in Norway, carried out with FRI from 2026.

Doavisa

Education

Resource for lower and upper secondary pupils on emotions, bodies, sexuality and boundaries, developed with Steinkjer Unge Kvinners Sanitetsforening.

Digital veileder for stalking

Human rights

Guide for people affected by stalking, those worried about someone, and professionals.

CRPD for kommunale råd

Disability

Online course and resources with FFO Trøndelag on using the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in municipal councils.

Kjenn oss

Human rights

Resource on Sámi, national minorities and Indigenous peoples in Norway, created with people from these groups.

Trygg på festival

Community development

Tools for event organisers and municipalities to create safer, more inclusive festivals.

Countries of operation

Norway

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 1 No povertySDG 3 Good health and well-beingSDG 4 Quality educationSDG 5 Gender equalitySDG 10 Reduced inequalities

Funding & support

Funded by

Government funding

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

Miljøfyrtårn sertifisert

Issued by: Miljøfyrtårn

Partnerships

Redd Barna, FRI, Statsforvalteren i Trøndelag, Vestre Varanger Bygdevekst, Mental Helse Ungdom, FFO Trøndelag, Bufdir, KS, Reform ressurssenter for menn, Senter for likestilling, Likestillings- og diskrimineringsombudet, Taternes Landsforening, Universitetet i Agder

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