US film producer Harvey Weinstein. Yann COATSALIOU / AFPA thousand artists in Norway, considered one of the world’s most gender-equal countries, have denounced rape, assault and harassment in manifestos published by the Norwegian media on Thursday.
“Shame and guilt must go to where they belong: among those who harass and those who protect (the perpetrators),” said a declaration signed by 295 female singers and published by the daily Aftenposten.
In a separate text, 706 female musicians pointed out that “there is no reason to believe that the music community is better here, even in ‘the most equal country in the world’.”
Norway was ranked the second most gender-equal country in a 2017 World Economic Forum report, which takes into account wage inequalities for women as well as their participation and representation in political and business environments.
Scandinavian countries pride themselves on topping the list in gender equality, with Iceland in first place, Finland in third and Sweden in fifth place.
1,000 Norwegian Artists Denounce Sexual Harassment
