On these pages you can read about NIKK:s ongoing projects.
The project aims to examine differences in women’s and men’s lifestyles and consumption in the Nordic countries. By analysing sustainability and lifestyle from a gender perspective, the project contributes to improving understanding and opportunities for sustainable consumption.
Sustainability, lifestyles, and consumption from a gender perspective »
NIKK has been tasked with mapping relevant strategies and initiatives in the Nordic counties, regarding hate crime and incidents against LGBTI people.
Hate crime and incidents against LGBTI people in the Nordic countries »
In order to help break down the gender segregation in vocational education programmes in the Nordic countries, NIKK is going gather knowledge about the problem in a study of the Nordic countries.
Gender-segregated vocational education in the Nordic countries »
NIKK will produce a Nordic anthology during the year with the aim of broadening knowledge about sexual harassment and positioning this issue in a broader context.
NIKK continues to raise issues related to a sustainable working life in the Nordic countries. This project will result in a knowledge base to be published in autumn 2021.
Towards sustainable working life in the Nordic countries »
The aim of the project is to spread knowledge and share experience within the region to help improve living conditions for young LGBTI people in the region. NIKK has been commissioned to carry out the project and produce a report within these terms of reference.
The well-being of young LGBTI people »
The Nordic Council of Ministers has decided on a cross-sectoral research initiative on sexual harassment in the workplace, which NIKK is managing. The initiative has a particular focus on prevention and intervention methods based on industry studies and comparative studies of different industries.
Nordic research funding initative on sexual harassment at work »
The aim of this project is to contribute to the sharing of knowledge and experience between the Nordic countries concerning the effects of the pandemic on gender equality and to identify Nordic actors working with these issues. By learning from each other, the Nordic countries can become better equipped now and when faced with future crises.
The Nordic Council of Ministers and the Nordic cooperation program Generation 2030 have commissioned NIKK to develop a knowledge base. The documentation will examine how the Nordic countries work to achieve a better gender balance in education and occupations that are in demand in the scientific and technical fields and how this is expected to contribute to sustainability and equality in future labour markets.
Sustainability and gender equality in the high-tech working life of the future »