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Eva Kolstad
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Eva Kolstad during the parliamentary elections in 1957
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| 18th President of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights | |
| In office 1956–1968 |
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| Preceded by | Signe Swensson |
| Succeeded by | Clara Ottesen |
| Member of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women | |
| In office 1969–1975 |
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| Minister of Government Administration and Consumer Affairs | |
| In office 18 October 1972 – 16 October 1973 |
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| Prime Minister | Lars Korvald |
| Preceded by | Inger Louise Valle |
| Succeeded by | Odd Sagør |
| Leader of the Liberal Party | |
| In office 9 March 1974 – 27 March 1976 |
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| Preceded by | Helge Rognlien |
| Succeeded by | Hans H. Rossbach |
| Gender Equality Ombud of Norway | |
| In office 1978–1988 |
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| Succeeded by | Ingse Stabel |
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Eva Severine Lundegaard Hartvig
6 May 1918 Halden, Østfold, Norway |
| Died | 26 March 1999 (aged 80) Oslo, Norway |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Ragnar Kolstad |
Eva Severine Lundegaard Kolstad (born Eva Severine Lundegaard Hartvig; 1918–1999) was an important Norwegian politician. She was a member of the Liberal Party.
Eva Kolstad worked hard for gender equality (equal rights for everyone, no matter their gender). She helped create new policies in Norway and at the United Nations. She was the leader of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights for many years. She also served on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Later, she became a minister in the Norwegian government. She was also the first female leader of a political party in Norway. Eva Kolstad made history as the world's first Gender Equality Ombudsman. An ombudsman is like a public official who helps protect people's rights.
Early Life and Work
Eva Kolstad was born in 1918 in the city of Halden, Norway. Before she became a politician, she worked as a teacher. She taught bookkeeping, which is about keeping financial records.
She later became very active in fighting for women's rights.
Political Career
Eva Kolstad was a key figure in Norwegian politics. She led the Liberal Party from 1974 to 1976. This made her the first woman to lead a political party in Norway.
From 1978 to 1988, she served as the Norwegian Gender Equality Ombudsman. This was a brand new role, and she was the first person in the world to hold such a position. Her job was to make sure everyone had equal opportunities.
Before becoming a party leader, she was a minister in the government. She served as the Minister of Government Administration and Consumer Affairs from 1972 to 1973. In this role, she helped manage government services and protect consumer rights.
Eva Kolstad was also involved in local politics. She was a member of the executive committee for the city council in Oslo from 1960 to 1975. She also served as a deputy representative in the Storting (the Parliament of Norway) for several terms.
Awards and Recognition
For her important work, Eva Kolstad received several honors. She was made a Commander of the Order of St. Olav. This is a high honor in Norway.
In 1986, she also received the Medal of St. Hallvard. This medal is given by the city of Oslo for special achievements.
Personal Life
Eva Kolstad was married to Ragnar Kolstad. He was a lawyer and worked in the Ministry of Justice. Her father-in-law, Peder Kolstad, had also been a Prime Minister of Norway.
See also
In Spanish: Eva Kolstad para niños
